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The iCAUR V23 will be available in South Africa in 2026 and will be a customisable EV off-roader.
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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

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
Stylish and practical: The Jaecoo J7 SHS
JAECOO

Jaecoo J7 SHS: Value for money and range for weeks

The plug-in hybrid version of the already impressive J7 is a welcome addition to South Africa’s NEV market and is just the start of the Chinese takeover in the segment

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read
Chery sold 2 101 new vehicles in June.
CAR SALES

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

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read
Slick: The Jaecoo J7’s powertrain makes it feel like the best compact Chinese SUV on the market.
CHINESE CARS

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

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
Chery (above) and Haval sold 88% of Chinese-branded vehicles locally in 2024
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Chinese compact SUVs: Are they all the same?

Have these brands offered any improvements on their vehicles since Chery and Haval first came to South Africa in 2021?

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read