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Value for money: The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is the best-selling used Chinese car. Photo: Supplied

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

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

Mature: The new Haval H6

No choice but to take the Haval H6 seriously

Haval has clearly been paying attention to its customers, refining what was already a winning recipe

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

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

Chery sold 2 101 new vehicles in June.

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

Eye-catching: The Omada delivers on all it promises – safety, distance, luxury – and more. Photo: Supplied

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

Unorthodox: The Haval H7 resembles its sister brand Tank and does not fit in line with the looks of the H6 and Jolion.

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

Stylish: The GWM Haval Jolion Pro has a more aggressive look compared to the classic Jolion.

Ticking all the boxes: The GWM Haval Jolion Pro

After the successful entry of the Jolion in 2021, the Pro offers a more stylish exterior with all the technology needed to keep consumers happy

Chery (above) and Haval sold 88% of Chinese-branded vehicles locally in 2024

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?

The BYD Seal 7.

Can BYD drive electric vehicles in South Africa forward?

With new energy vehicle sales finally starting to surge in South Africa, the Chinese manufacturer has the cheapest one on the market

Toyota was Brand of the Year for the fourth time, determined through an analysis of market data and findings from the Cars.co.za Ownership Satisfaction Survey.

Glitz, glamour, and automotive excellence: The 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards unveils victorious auto icons

BMW and Suzuki each took home three category wins; a testament to their quality, innovation and consumer appeal

The Tank 300’s engine output is 180kW and the battery dishes out 78kW for a combined 255kW and 648Nm of torque.

GWM Tank 300: Contender for best-value 4×4 SUV

Refinement, all-around solidity and comfort put GWM’s Tank 300 ahead