One of the most notable structural shifts in the South African automotive market is the continued rise of Chinese automotive brands – this according to TransUnion’s First Quarter (Q1) 2026 Mobility Insights Report. Chinese car sales grew by 75% year-on-year in Q1 2026, significantly outpacing traditional brands’ growth of 2%, as well as broader passenger and light commercial vehicle (LCV) market growth of 12.7%.

The South African new vehicle market saw its best June performance since 2017 as Chinese and Indian models continued to drive the surge. Find out which brands were the most…

One of the most notable structural shifts in the South African automotive market is the continued rise of Chinese automotive brands – this according to TransUnion’s First Quarter…

Chinese passenger car brands captured a larger share of Europe's monthly new-car market than their Japanese counterparts for the first time in May, marking a milestone for China's…