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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Chery will start building cars in South Africa next year after it completes the recommissioning of its new Rosslyn plan.
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…
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…
Chery is buying a massive factory in Pretoria from Nissan, with Chinese car brands taking over the South African market.
Chinese car manufacturers launched a dozen distinct plug-in hybrid models under R1 million in South Africa in 2025.
Chery makes the most popular Chinese vehicle in South Africa, with around 60 units sold every day across the country.
A Chinese car giant has doubled down on its plans to establish a vehicle assembly plant in South Africa.
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