Peer-grade research on the
South African automotive market.
10 published papers. Verified data. Cited sources. Our work is published openly under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, free for every dealership partner and any researcher who wants to build on it. Every number sourced. Every claim defensible.
The three papers that anchor the thesis.
SA Automotive Intelligence Vol. 1, 2026
Market structure, Q1 2026 sales, brand share shifts, Chery-Rosslyn acquisition, manufacturing crisis, and forward-looking analysis.
How We Find Buyers — Safely
Ethical signal-mining methodology, POPIA compliance, technical safeguards, data subject rights.
The African Luxury Mobility Report
Multi-language playbook, cross-border logistics, trust architecture for UHNW African car buyers.
The six sibling products, documented.
Each paper documents the legal positioning, system architecture, revenue model, comparison to global comparables, and Honesty Protocol enforcement for one of the six sibling products that make up the Visio Auto Suite.
Visio Approve
A neutral multi-bank vehicle finance pre-approval layer. NCA + FAIS legal positioning.
Visio Inspect
Smartphone-grade AI vehicle inspection for SA's unorganised used-car market.
Visio BDC
A WhatsApp-native Business Development Center for SA car dealers.
Visio Intent
A k-anonymity-protected buying intent index for the SA automotive market.
Visio Open Finance
Bank-statement-driven affordability for SA thin-file car buyers.
Visio Trust
An asset-light stock velocity operating system for SA car dealers.
We don't list signals.
We engineer them.
Most platforms ship a fixed list of signals and call it a day. Visio Auto ships new signals every week. When the world changes, our agents change with it. When a dealer asks for something new, we build it. When Jess spots a new pattern, she adds it to the universe.
The CIPC Plug-In
We have a live API integration with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission. The moment a new SA business is registered, our agents trigger a sequence: company type, sector, founder profile, capital declared. Within 60 seconds, we know if you should be on their first pitch list.
Turning 18
Most dealers wait for someone to walk in. We watch the calendar. When a parent's profile shows a child reaching license-eligible age, we surface them as a future buyer 6 months ahead. The parent often buys for the kid — or trades up themselves.
We Ship Signals Weekly
Most platforms freeze their signal list at launch. We engineer new ones every week. If you tell Jess about a buying pattern you've noticed, we build a signal for it within 7 days — and every dealer on the platform benefits.
- Turning 18First license eligibility
- Driver's License IssuedFirst car window opens
- Provisional LicenseParents pre-shop
- License RenewalOften + car upgrade
- Graduation (Matric)First job, first car
- University GraduationCareer launch
- First JobSalary verification
- Job PromotionIncome jump
- MarriageFamily vehicle need
- New BabyUpgrade to family car
- DivorceOften new vehicle
- RetirementCash-out moment
- Lease Expiring90-day window
- Tax Refund SeasonFeb-Apr buying spike
- 13th Cheque / BonusDec / Mar windows
- Salary IncreaseDisposable income up
- Insurance Write-offForced replacement
- Vehicle Pre-ApprovalBank partnerships
- Credit Score ImprovementCourt clearance
- Investment Top-upHNW signal
- Crypto Wallet ActivityWealth indicator
- Property SaleCash on hand
- Inheritance FilingPublic estate
- B-BBEE Rating UpCorporate buyer
- CIPC New BusinessLive API
- Director AppointmentJSE listings
- Funding Round ClosedPress release scrape
- Office RelocationAddress changes
- Mass Hiring PostsFleet expansion
- B-BBEE VerificationEmpowerment pivot
- VAT RegistrationCrossing thresholds
- Annual Return FilingGrowth indicators
- Insolvency Status ClearedRestart signal
- Tender Award PublicCash inflow
- Government GazettePublic sector buyer
- Listed Company SENSCapex announcements
- Property PurchaseDeeds Office
- Suburb RelocationCar-dependent area
- New Townhouse Move-inParking allocation
- Bond ApplicationPre-approval phase
- Building Plan ApprovedGarage upgrade
- Sectional Title LevyVehicle access
- First-Time Buyer BondLife milestone
- Holiday Home PurchaseSecond car need
- Estate Living MoveBrand affinity
- Inter-City MoveNew routes
- Smallholding PurchaseBakkie demand
- Coastal MoveWeather-resistant
- AutoTrader BrowsingSearch depth
- Cars.co.za Saved SearchesActive intent
- Test Drive BookingsCompetitor dealers
- Trade-In ValuationsSelling current
- Insurance Quote RequestsCross-shopping
- Finance CalculatorsBudget testing
- YouTube Review WatchingSpecific models
- Forum CommentsTechnical questions
- Marketplace SellingSelling old car
- Brand Page EngagementAspirational
- Service Booking DropReplacement coming
- Showroom VisitsGeofencing
- Public Comment MiningYouTube, Reddit, FB
- Instagram Story TagsShowroom check-ins
- TikTok EngagementCar content interaction
- LinkedIn Job ChangeIncome/status shift
- Wedding AnnouncementJoint vehicle plan
- Baby Shower PostsFamily car countdown
- Public Birthday GiftsSelf-gift moments
- Anniversary PostsMilestone purchases
- Sports Event PostsBrand alignment
- Influencer MentionsAspirational triggers
- Public WhatsApp StatusWhere legal
- Twitter / X MentionsBrand complaints
- Repo Rate CutFinance becomes cheaper
- Fuel Price DropLarger vehicles favoured
- Brand Recall IssuedSwitching opportunity
- New Model LaunchTrade-up timing
- OEM Promo PeriodPrice drops
- Tax Year EndSection 24
- Budget Speech DayTax change reactions
- Provincial ElectionPublic sector buying
- Currency MoveImport price shifts
- Insurance Premium HikesSwitching season
Showing 82active signals across 7 categories. New signals shipped weekly. All sources public and POPIA-compliant. Custom signal engineering available for all dealership partners — free.
See a pattern we're not tracking yet? Tell Jess.
Dealership partners can request a new signal at any time. If it's publicly sourceable and POPIA-compliant, our team ships it within 7 days — and every other dealer on the platform inherits it. We grow the universe together.
How deep our agents go
to find your buyer.
Anyone can list life events. What makes Visio Auto different is how deepour agents go to find the buyer behind the signal — and how safely we do it.
The comment that found a Porsche buyer.
On a Tuesday morning, our agent Jess was monitoring a public YouTube comment section under a video reviewing a 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS — one of fewer than 30 in South Africa.
A user left a comment asking technical questions about aftermarket exhaust compatibility, mentioning he'd just sold his Cayman GT4 and was “ready to step up if I can find one in white.”
Jess connected three dots no human had time to chase:
— The commenter's name + a public property record showing a R28M Sandhurst purchase 6 months prior.
— A LinkedIn profile showing recent C-suite appointment at a JSE-listed company.
— A public Instagram post from his wife celebrating a milestone anniversary — the kind of moment people buy themselves milestone cars for.
Within 90 seconds, Jess delivered the lead to a Cape Town Porsche Centre with full context, intent score (94/100), and a suggested approach. The dealer placed a discreet call that afternoon.
The 911 GT3 RS sold three days later. A R5.2M sale that started in a YouTube comment section.
Note: All identifying details have been anonymized. This case study reflects Visio Auto's methodology, not a specific person. All data sources used were public and legally accessible. POPIA compliance verified by our Information Officer. Read our methodology in the Security & Privacy Whitepaper.
People-first. Always.
People-First
Behind every signal is a person. We treat their information with the same care we'd want our own treated. No spam. No surprises. No betrayal of trust.
Lawfully Sourced
Every signal we track comes from public, legally accessible sources. CIPC registrations, public deeds, news articles, public social posts. Nothing scraped illegally. Nothing bought from breaches.
Intelligently Connected
Our AI doesn't just find signals — it connects them. A job promotion + a property purchase + a comment about needing a family car = a buyer ready to walk into a showroom.
New signals shipped weekly
Connected per qualified lead
Nothing scraped illegally
Information Officer registered