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Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I lands in South Africa from R569 900
Chery's local arm has added a new flagship-flavoured variant to its Tiggo 8 SUV range, bringing extra comfort and safety kit along with a turbocharged petrol drivetrain and long-term warranty cover.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-18
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
BYD Ti 7 plug-in hybrid off-roader locked in for South African debut in early 2027
Pre-orders are already open for the 360 kW model, sold in China as the Fangchengbao Tai 7, which will line up against the Land Rover Defender 110 and Toyota Land Cruiser 300.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-17
GWM Tank 500 gains 3.0-litre turbodiesel in South Africa, priced from R849 900
The Chinese brand's ladder-frame SUV adds a diesel alternative to its hybrid flagship, offered in 4x2 and 4WD form with a new Overland grade.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-17
GWM's P500 gains a 3.0-litre turbodiesel in South Africa: pricing from R724 900
The Chinese brand's large pickup now offers 170 kW and 620 N.m from a bigger four-cylinder oil-burner, in 4×2 and 4×4 form.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-16
Changan Star small-commercial lineup arrives in South Africa with five body styles
Changan's entry-level light commercial range starts at R189 000 and is backed by a five-year/200 000 km warranty.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-15
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
Chinese brands claim every spot on South Africa's cheapest-hybrid list for 2026
From the MG3 Hybrid+ to the GWM Ora 5, five electrified models priced between R424 900 and R469 900 make up the country's value hybrid ranking — with BYD, Chery and Jaecoo also in the mix.
CAR Magazine South Africa (South Africa) · 2026-09-15
Chery Tiggo 8 CSH Review: The Plug-in Hybrid Seven-Seater Claiming Up to 1,400 km of Range
Driven in Colombia, Chery's Super Hybrid midsize SUV backs its headline range figure with impressive real-world fuel economy, five-star Euro NCAP safety and generous tech — with a few compromises in the third row.
El Espectador Autos (Colombia) · 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