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Compiled and translated from Chinese and international auto media — every article links back to its original source.

Inside CAR magazine's October 2026 issue: VW Tengo takes the cover
The South African title's latest edition bundles an exclusive first look at the locally built VW Tengo with first drives of the Ford Ranger Super Duty and the Chery Q electric hatchback.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-18

South Africa's state fuel firm PetroSA faces liquidation as botched trades could cost it R1.4bn
A court is weighing insolvency for the Central Energy Fund subsidiary, which owes fuel trader Nako Energy more than R600 million and faces a R620 million claim from creditor Plane Tree.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-18

Verstappen charges from 101st to victory in record-sized kart race at Silverstone
Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen carved through a 101-kart field in a 70-lap endurance race billed as the world's largest kart event.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-17

Why Your Gearbox Fluid Needs Changing — No Matter What the Manual Says
A Motul South Africa technical executive argues that 'filled-for-life' transmission fluid is a costly myth, and that regular gearbox servicing can spare owners a five-figure repair bill.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-15

BYD Auto: A Profile of China's Carmaking Giant
From a 2003 startup built on Xi'an Qinchuan Automobile to a multi-brand group producing millions of vehicles a year — the essentials on BYD's automotive arm.
en.m.wikipedia.org · 2026-09-08

Chery company profile: from Wuhu state project to China's export champion
The essentials on China's fifth-largest automaker — its 1997 founding, years of export dominance, a nine-brand lineup and the 2025 Hong Kong IPO.
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-08-31

Chery Official Homepage Snapshot: Every On-Sale Model and Its Price
A capture of chery.cn contains no news copy — just a complete catalog of the Tiggo, Arrizo, Fengyun and QQ ranges, spanning roughly 43,900 to 259,900 yuan.
chery.cn · 2026-08-31