How Chinese cars took over South African showrooms

by nouman | Jul 30, 2026 | Accenture, AutoTrader, B&M Analysts, BAIC, BMW, BYD, Chery, George Mienie, Greg Cress, GWM, Justin Barnes, Mercedes-Benz, Mikel Mabasa, Naamsa, News, Nissan, Norman Lamprecht, Numsa, Sections, Tony Liu, Toyota, Volkswagen, Watts & Wheels |

Chinese brands have gone from fringe players to a fifth of South Africa’s new-vehicle sales.