Chinese Cars
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Haval H7 Black Edition: a reason the Chinese are winning
Haval’s flagship product is value for money and it is exactly why the Chinese manufacturers keep climbing the ranks
What a comeback: The Geely E5 EM-I proves just how far they’ve come
The PHEV is like a good old-fashioned Manchester United comeback from Geely’s first offerings in South Africa
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: Another strong product but it seems to have become lost in the middle
What used to be the brand’s flagship SUV feels like an extension of the Tiggo 7 instead of a genuine upgrade
Fuel costs are reshaping the next-car decision
South Africans are increasingly open to hybrids as petrol prices and affordability pressures weigh on households
Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry
As Europe tightens emissions rules and imports gain market share, carmakers say South Africa must urgently align industrial policy with the global shift to new-energy vehicles
Auto industry urges ‘fine-tuned’ tariffs, not a 50% import hike
Greater tariffs are expected on imports of completely built-up vehicles but BMW CEO says 50% could have unintended consequences
Chinese vehicles gain serious traction in SA’s used market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers
Review: Why the Opel Grandland should be a market leader but won’t be
A superb car with excellent styling that needs better marketing and pricing
Chery Tiggo 9 sets the standard in Chinese class
The top-of-the-range PHEV offers luxury, power and unlimited kilometres, but does it give you the same feeling as the Omoda C9?
Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring
While VW announced a few new vehicles, and Tata reintroduced itself, it was the Chinese brands who stole the show
Omoda fixes initial shortcomings of the C5 X Series
Omoda has ditched the dreaded CVT gearbox and improved the rear suspension to provide a more comfortable drive
Chinese car sales continue to rise in SA and their new-energy vehicles could be a game changer
Chery and Haval are the top sellers while Omoda and Jaecoo passed 1000 new vehicles sold in June
Omoda C9 PHEV: Best plug-in hybrid under R1m
The Omoda C9 offers good looks, exceptional elegance, ferocious power and can easily get you more than 1 000km on one tank of fuel
Value-for-money Haval H7 is rugged and luxurious but slightly unresponsive
The sluggishness of the engine detracts from what is a comfortable, economical vehicle with unorthodox looks
Jaecoo J7 strong contender for the best Chinese compact SUV on the local market
Chinese compact SUVs have hit the sector hard but this vehicle stands above the rest