A self-propelled vehicle is designed to move under its own power without being pushed or pulled by an external force. It generates motion by an engine or motor, electric motor or combustion engine.Â
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Total number of registered vehicles in South Africa 2025, by category
As of August 2025, close to **** million self-propelled vehicles were registered in South Africa. Of these, motor cars and station wagons accounted for the majority, with around *** registrations. Light duty vehicles (LDVs), panel vans, and other light load vehicles with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of less than or equal to kilograms followed, amounting to over *** million vehicle registrations.
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