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Discover how Chinese car brands have rapidly increased their market share in South Africa, challenging established manufacturers and reshaping the SUV landscape.
The GWM Tank 300 is finally available with the diesel engine that most buyers in this segment demand. Pricing and specifications announced:
Can the GWM P-300 take on the powerhouses in South Africa's bakkie market with a new engine, luxury amenities, and advanced safety features?
The new GWM P500 Alpha Plug-in Hybrid wants to set a new benchmark in performance, range and capability in the one-tonne segment.
Could South Africa become a hub for Chinese car production? Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa shares insights on potential CKD facilities.
In a relatively short space of time, Chinese vehicles have made significant inroads into the South African market. Let’s take a closer look at the numbers:
The P500 HEV may provide a ton of tech and fantastic equipment but whether our market is completely primed yet for a R1-million Chinese bakkie remains to be seen.
The new GWM Tank 500 impresses with its luxurious cabin, but it is quite thirsty for a hybrid.
This new model takes Chinese automakers into new territory in the local context. But will the public react to such a price?
It’s big, it’s bold, it’s luxurious and it’s the most expensive bakkie ever to come out of China. But GWM’s new P500 still undercuts its rivals.
The new Haval Jolion Pro is launching in South Africa this week, featuring a sharper design and re-jigged line-up.
In the cut-throat business of cars, the balance of power has been shifting eastward for decades now. But is the Chinese invasion putting legacy brands in jeopardy?
With its funky looks and peppy performance, the GWM Ora 03 is a very likeable city hatch, with bags of character.
GWM’s new Tank 300 might not be in a position to destroy rivals such as the Toyota Fortuner just yet, but it is poised to make 4x4 enthusiasts sit up and take notice.
GWM is launching its long-awaited Tank 300 in South Africa this week, and it’s making an incursion into hotly contested 4x4 territory.
When it comes to purchasing an electric vehicle, driving range is the biggest elephant in the room. So just how far can these cars go on a charge at highway speeds?
We get to drive some truly exciting cars, but when we look back at our most clicked-on road tests of 2023, it’s the popular and somewhat sensible vehicles that dominate.
South Africa’s cheapest electric car is not exactly cheap. But as a funky hatch alternative to the Mini Cooper SE it starts to make sense.
GWM’s new P-Series LTD sure looks rugged, but how does it behave in the bush? We took it to a challenging trail to find out.
It’s been a busy two months for the IOL Motoring team. Join them in the latest Bonnets & Boots podcast as they discuss the hottest topics in the world of motoring.
GWM has unveiled its new flagship P-Series LTD at the Nampo show, and it’s purpose built for bush excursions.
With almost all SA’s car brands present, the Nampo event has arguably become the country’s largest motor show. These were the vehicles announced this year:
Looking every bit as tough as its name suggests, the Tank 300 will hit SA streets soon as a rival to the popular Fortuner. Here’s how much it’ll cost:
While not exactly affordable, the new GWM Ora will soon be South Africa’s least expensive electric car. Here’s how much it costs.
Hydrogen has long been touted as an alternative to fossil fuel