Major Chinese car brand to build vehicles in South Africa
Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.
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Festive drive: Chery Tiggo 9 and all its might
I reviewed the Chery Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in late 2025 and believed that alongside the Omoda C9, it was the flag-bearer for how far Chinese cars have come. I had the top-of-the-range petrol variant on test for the festive period. Although from a driving perspective, I knew it was not going to be…
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Chinese vehicles gain serious traction in SA’s used market
There was a time when there was a humour-tinted stigma attached to owning a Chinese vehicle. Why would you buy an inferior Chinese vehicle to save a bit of money when there were so many great alternatives from Europe, Korea and Japan? The reputation stemmed from early subpar offerings but the reality today is far…
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Chinese car brand buying massive factory in South Africa
Chery is buying a massive factory in Pretoria from Nissan, with Chinese car brands taking over the South African market.
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One type of car is R600,000 cheaper in South Africa than a year ago
Chinese car manufacturers launched a dozen distinct plug-in hybrid models under R1 million in South Africa in 2025.
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The most popular Chinese car in South Africa — with 60 units sold every single day
Chery makes the most popular Chinese vehicle in South Africa, with around 60 units sold every day across the country.
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Major international car brand wants to build a factory in South Africa
A Chinese car giant has doubled down on its plans to establish a vehicle assembly plant in South Africa.
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China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere
Except the US and Canada.