Chinese car sales surge in South Africa as buyers seek more value for money
South Africans are increasingly turning to Chinese-made cars, with sales of used Chinese vehicles jumping by 89% in the first half of 2025, according to a recent report by car magazine AutoTrader. This is after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued urgent recalls for five vehicle brands due to safety issues. Brands like BYD, Omoda, and Jaecoo led the charge, with sales soaring by 637%, 99%, and 168%, respectively. While these numbers are impressive, in a statement, AutoTrader shared...