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The state of the vehicle industry
Standard Bank
Vehicle and Asset Finance
Contents
Economic Indicators
Vehicle Market Trends
Consumer Behaviour Trends
Economic Indicators
GDP Rand Value and % Growth
Source: Neal Bruton & SARB
GDP growth has been relatively subdued over the last 3 years, Q1:14 GDP slowed to 1,6% y/y.
Exchange Rate vs Inflation vs Prime
Rate
Source: Neal Bruton & SARB
SBR expects the R/$ to remain between 10.50 and 11 in the second half of the year.
CPI and PPI
Source: Neal Bruton
CPI and PPI are experiencing upwards pressure. SBR forecast CPI to average out at 5,9% for
2014.
Historical fuel price change
Source: Department of Energy
There has been a 287% and 417% increase in petrol & diesel prices since Jan 2001. When
comparing to Jan 2010, the prices have risen by 83% in petrol and 89% in diesel.
Household Debt as % of Disposable
Income of Households
Source: Neal Bruton
The average South African is still highly indebted.
Credit Extended to the Private
Sector
Source: Neal Bruton
Credit extensions are experiencing relatively flat growth over the last year.
Personal Savings Ratio (Personal
Saving / Disposable Income)
Source: Neal Bruton
South African’s have had negative savings since 2005, this is not sustainable.
Vehicle Market Trends
Make Up of the BA900 Installment
Debtors and Leases
100%
71%
29%
Source: SA Reserve Bank & VAF Finance
The growth in the VAF market has been driven primarily by the Individual market. Individuals
contribute 71% of the total financed installment and lease book.
New Passenger Car Sales Cycle
2 million new cars sold Jan 2007 to July 2012
Source: Neal Bruton
There has been a slow decline in the new car sales cycle that began in May 2013 and has continued
through the first quarter of 2014, which is in line with subdued levels of economic activity during the first
quarter of 2014.
Factors That Will Impact Sales
Growth
 New car sales will remain under pressure in 2014
 Factors that may assist growth:
– New model introductions, extended warranties and sales incentive
schemes.
 Factors moderating growth:
– GDP growth
– Disposable income
– Exchange rate
Consumer Behavior Trends
Engine Size
Small: 0 – 1.7 Litres
Medium: 1.8 – 3.0 Litres
Large: 3.1 – 8.0 Litres
Source: RGT Smart
Small passenger vehicles have increased in size since 2010, now comprising 67% (2013) of the
total vehicles sold.
Going Green: Fuel Type
Comparison
Source: RGT Smart
There seem to be two approaches to going green:
• Attempts to maximize performance of existing technologies through performance capabilities e.g. BMW – Efficient
Dynamics, Mercedes – Blue Efficiency, VW – Blue Motion, Citroen – Airdream.
• Introduce new cutting edge technologies and alternative powered engines.
Although off a very small base Hybrid models had strong growth between 2010 to 2012. With 2013
experiencing negative y/y growth of -33%
Personal Passenger Market
Source: SBVAF
The 0-300k price band still dominates, however, there is growth particularly in the 300k-500k.
Business Market
Source: SBVAF
Passenger and Light Commercial vehicles represents greater than 70% of the business
markets. Heavy Commercial Vehicle sales reflect increased volumes in mid year activity.
Affordability & Cash Flow Considerations –
Original Term, Deposits & Residual Values
Source: VAF Standard Bank
Request for residual values have steadily increased, a drop in deposits has been experienced,
whilst the term requested has also increased.
New and Pre-Owned Market Trend
Source: TransUnion AIS
There has been a downward shift in the New / Pre-Owned ratio from 2012. New Agreements
have grown by 19% while used has grown by 15% Q1:14 versus Q1:2013
Pricing Impact in New and PreOwned Market
Source: TransUnion AIS
There is a widening gap between the used and new price change, with pricing in the new market
remaining relatively flat over 2013 and increasing in 2014. This could see a shift towards the used market
becoming more favorable.
Age Demographics
Source: TransUnion AIS
62.4% of VAF deals concluded originate from the age groups 18 to 45 years old.
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