How sustainable is SA’s automotive support model?
‘South Africa has, in some very strange way, almost replaced the fundamentals of building a sound economy with a toolset of industrial policies’ – Donald MacKay, CEO at XA Global Trade Advisors.
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End of an era for Nissan in South Africa
The Competition Commission recommended the sale of Nissan’s manufacturing plant to Chery for approval, marking an end to a 60-year era for Nissan.
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BYD | BYD Dolphin Surf | car dealerships | Chery | Chery Q | Motoring
Two Chinese car makers send a warning to Chery and GWM in South Africa
BYD and Geely have launched dozens of new dealers in 2026, including in small towns and cities.
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Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: Another strong product but it seems to have become lost in the middle
Last year, the Mail & Guardian first had the Chery Tiggo 7 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on a long-term test and then the new flagship Tiggo 9. Both models impressed. The Tiggo 7 PHEV is a significant step up from the petrol versions in terms of feel, comfort and running costs. The Tiggo 9, on the…
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Ramaphosa says Chinese will build electric car charging networks in South Africa
South Africa’s president said the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition was finalising a comprehensive EV programme so that “manufacturers can come to the fore”.
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automotive sector | Chery | Chinese cars | CMH | GWM | RSG Geldsake
Chinese motors: uitstekende waarde of goedkoper boukwaliteit?
Willem Klopper, strategiehoof van WeBuyCars, deel sy mening oor die toestroming van mededingende Chinese handelsmerke wat die Suid-Afrikaanse mark betree.
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BYD Dolphin Surf | Chery | Chery Q EV | china | Chinese vehicles | Motoring
Chinese car brand launching its first electric vehicle in South Africa this year
Chery’s Q EV will offer another affordable option for those seeking to ditch petrol in South Africa.
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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…