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The Geely E5 EM-I

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

Before the Tiggo 9 came along, the Tiggo 8 was Chery’s flagship and premium offering 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

South Africans are increasingly open to hybrids as petrol prices and affordability pressures weigh on households. (AI generated image)

Fuel costs are reshaping the next-car decision

South Africans are increasingly open to hybrids as petrol prices and affordability pressures weigh on households

The Volvo XC60 T8

The Volvo XC60 delivers confidently

Few SUVs manage to balance performance, comfort, and discretion as convincingly as this one

The Tiggo 7 CSH gives you the option of driving in either full electric or hybrid mode, where it will switch
between the battery and the engine depending on your driving scenario.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV diary: Just how far has the manufacturer come in three years?

Comparing my 2022 Tiggo 7 Pro with the newly released PHEV, it’s safe to say that the Chery is only heading forward

Sound or silence? The Haval H6 GT PHEV costs more than its petrol counterpart, but consumers save money in the long run

The Haval H6 GT: Petrol or PHEV. Which one should you choose?

The PHEV has an electric range of up to 180km and much lower fuel consumption figures, but it is also priced significantly higher

Festive treat: Chery Tiggo 9 strikes a balance between grandeur and poise and is a surprisingly good drive
too. Photo: Supplied
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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?

Looks count: The BYD Shark (left), like the Ford Ranger (right), eats up the road. But for a head-turner the Shark wins the contest hands down. Photos: Supplied
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Battle of the bakkies: A Shark or a Ranger?

The Shark has all the power and technology, but comfort wise, the Ranger is up there with it and offers more for the off-roader

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