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South Africa's new car sales growth slows to 11.7pc y/y

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NAAMSA said the slow down in the growth rate in the sales cycle was consistent with slower economic growth recorded in the general economy.

Exports in November declined by 28.3 percent, or 8,084 less cars sold compared with the same period last year, suggesting subdued demand in international markets, the industry body said.

"Prospects of slower global growth, particularly in developed economies, could impact on industry export sales going forward."

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