WeeklySA_AdminFuture Africa less than four-wheeled
As incomes rise in Africa, so will the volume of motorised vehicles.
However, mobility does not necessarily follow the same trajectory as in already mature markets. The future of mobility in Africa is two- or three-wheeled, rather than four-wheeled.
The Covid-19 pandemic in Africa (and Asia) has seen the growing popularity of two- and three-wheeled vehicles, which are used for public transport, delivery of goods, and provision of services, both in the formal economy and the informal one.
In fact, motorcycles sales in East Africa have now overtaken those of private cars. Annual growth rates of motorbike registrations stood at more than 8% from 2013 to 2017.
Motorcycle sales across the region are expected to increase to half a million by 2030- Global Fleet The Executive Network.
CHINA BENTLEY LARGEST SALES REGION
Bentley Motors Friday posted the company’s 2021 half-year performance, with sales and profit levels unmatched in Bentley’s 102-year history.
This includes an operating profit of €178 million, greater than any profit figure posted for a full-year period by the company. Moreover, retail sales increased by 50 per cent from a pre-COVID 2019 figure of 4,785 to 7,199 in 2021.
These sales were well-balanced between the luxury marque’s three model lines, Bentayga (2,767), Continental GT (2,318) and Flying Spur (2,063).
The Bentayga maintained the number one model position as full market availability was reached for the first time. Hybrid and S models have also been announced.
With the introduction of the Speed in the second half of the year, it is anticipated that Continental GT sales could reach record numbers three years after introduction.
The market launch of Flying Spur in China, now Bentley’s biggest sales region, contributed to the model line’s share of 29 per cent of global sales further helped by the addition of the V8 engine.
LAMBO REVS UP SALES
Lamborghini has set another record, by delivering 4853 vehicles in the first six months of 2021 and recording its best half year ever, with sales up 37% compared to the same period in 2020.
The order portfolio is equally positive, with production already covered for the next ten months until April 2022.
The Super SUV Urus remains the best-selling model (with 2796 vehicles, +35%), followed by the Huracán (1532 vehicles, +46%) and the Aventador (524 vehicles, +21%).
Last month saw the launch of the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae, while this summer will also see the arrival of the Huracán STO and the Huracán GT3 EVO, as well as the presentation of another new product.
In terms of markets, the U.S. are still leaders (with 1502 vehicles), followed by mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao (602) which have leapt into second place. Then come Germany (391), the U.K. (318), Japan (258), the Middle East (226) and Italy (197).
SOSHANGUVE TAXIS FUEL OWN STATION
The taxi owners in Soshanguve are planning to expand their business by building fuel stations in other parts of the country.
And whilst you still wondering, they are not stopping there as their main objective is to build fuel stations in other parts of the country and eventually save enough money to start a local taxi manufacturing company.
The name of their taxi brand will be Hamba, which they hope will give the likes of Toyota Quantum some competition.
Built bu money collected by the taxi owners in Soshanguve they are planning to expand their business by building fuel stations in other parts o the country.
