Chery

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery South Africa plans to transition from an importer of vehicles to a manufacturer.  

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has selected the Jetour T2 as the 2026 Car of the Year (COTY). Now in its fortieth year, the event marks the first-ever victory for a Chinese... 

China's Geely plans to launch its first internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in South Africa, part of a broader push to expand its lineup there to about ten models by the end of 2026, a senior... 

Engen proudly partnered with Chery Group South Africa for the launch of its premium sub-brand Lepas and the highly anticipated Lepas L4, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of... 

Jetour International president Ke Chuandeng has announced that the Chinese brand will start local production of the T-Series next year. While Jetour and Chery are positioned as separate brands in... 

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 

It has been a long-standing argument that more South African consumers would migrate to battery electric vehicles (EVs) once more affordable options become available – most notably under the R400... 

South Africa’s automotive market has entered a new phase of recovery, following its strongest performance in nearly two decades in 2025 and, against this backdrop, marketing agency Rogerwilco... 

Japan’s Toyota dominated South Africa’s hybrid market in 2024, accounting for three out of every four hybrid vehicles sold. A year later, Chinese competitors are starting to chip away at that... 

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 

The surge seen in Chinese vehicles sales is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and Australia. 

South Africa’s new-vehicle market continues to experience seismic shifts on the back of an influx of rising Asian brands. Lightstone Auto, provider of comprehensive data, analytics and systems for... 

Chery South Africa has confirmed the upcoming global introduction of a double-cab bakkie, marking the brand’s entry into this highly competitive segment. Known internally as the KP31, the new model... 

The surge seen in the sale of Chinese vehicles is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and... 

Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) nearly quadrupled in South Africa in 2025. The number of vehicles sold jumped from 738 units in 2024 to 2 810. Unlike traditional hybrids, which rely entirely on... 

The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the 18 finalists for the 2026 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. The competition is 40 years old this year, with... 

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 

As cheap imports flood the local car market, the government is urged to make “life and death decisions” for the sector – one of the most important parts of the South African industrial base. In her... 

Chinese car maker Chery will add two new brands to its South African portfolio this year – the electric iCAUR range and the Lepas sports-utility vehicle (SUV) line-up. This will take the group’s...