Reduced bakkie demand a drag on new-vehicle sales
Farmers and the government cut back because of drought and budget constraints
02 December 2019 - 18:25
Reduced demand for bakkies from the government and the agricultural sector dragged down the overall new-vehicle market in November.
Figures released on Monday by the department of trade & industry showed that aggregate sales across all vehicle categories fell 5.8% in November compared with November 2018, to 44,738...
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