Five Affordable Hybrids Challenge South Africa’s EV Future
Affordable hybrids in South Africa present a practical solution for commuters, sidestepping high fuel costs and unreliable EV infrastructure, despite market.
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Road Trippin’ in the Omoda C7 SHS PHEV
A while back we had our first experience with the Omoda C7. That car was a high-spec Elegance version. More recently we had the range-leading Omoda C7 SHS PHEV in our care, so we hit the open road heading South. Omoda is one of the brands in Chery SA’s ever-growing portfolio. What started with a […]
Jaecoo J5 Range Expands in South Africa With Hybrid and Electric Power
OMODA & JAECOO is expanding its J5 range in South Africa with hybrid and electric models by 2026, betting on premium features and efficiency to attract buyers.
BYD Atto 2 DM-i PHEV Drops into SA Market
BYD (or Build Your Dreams, if you prefer) is one of the world’s leading producers of new-energy vehicles (hybrids and EVs). The Chinese automaker has been drip-feeding new models in the SA market for the better part of two years. While some are niche (such as full EVs) or premium SUVs. However, we believe its […]
Seven-seat Chery Tiggo 9 CSH AWD Review
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the range-leader of the brand’s local portfolio. We spent some time with the very apex model to see if Chery can cut it with the best. Chery SA has been a regular top seller in the local car market. That comes mostly from Tiggo 4, small SUV, sales. However, the […]