GAC Motor, a subsidiary of GAC Group, has entered southern Africa as it continues its global expansion. Founded in 2008, GAC Motor has rapidly grown into one of China’s leading vehicle manufacturers, boasting a workforce of about113 000, and earning a spot on the 2023 Fortune Global 500 list. In a significant move, GAC Motor...
GWM has introduced a pure beast, as the all-new Tank 500 Hybrid SUV offers a combination of elegance, advanced technology and exceptional off-road capability. This newest addition to the GWM line-up epitomises luxury, innovation and exceptional build quality. The Tank 500 is the latest in the series of new GWM vehicles to be introduced in...
JAC Motors Namibia continues to make inroads with local consumers as it steadily increases its domestic market share. All it takes for confirmation of the increasing popularity of the brand is a look at Namibian roads where JAC bakkies are becoming increasingly visible. Now, to entice local consumers even more, JAC Motors is offering a...
In a first for southern Africa, GWM has launched a full Petrol Electric Hybrid bakkie. The all-new P-Series P500 Double-Cab bakkie is the first bakkie to have a 325-volt electric motor in the southern African region, and the second-most powerful double-cab bakkie in the segment. First revealed in southern Africa in May this year, the...
A select group of Chery owners was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, when Chery hosted them as VIPs at a Mens’ Olympic Football match last week at the Parc des Princes in Paris. This elite group of supporters was selected by Chery from around the globe to view teams participating at the highest level of...
Fresh-faced urban off-road SUV brand JAECOO continues to find favour among South Africa’s discerning new-vehicle buyers, with the sophisticated new J7 growing its sales tally even further in July 2024. Having launched as recently as April 2024, the J7 – a highly-capable SUV with a modern, yet classic design aesthetic, but priced from just N$549...
Puma Energy Namibia has announced the implementation of free Wi-Fi for its customers at 10 filling stations in Windhoek, with the last three scheduled for installation by the end of this week. However, Puma has emphasised that the use of cellphones at these sites will be subject to strict safety rules, as the company is...
Kia’s facelifted 2024 Seltos and Picanto models have arrived at Namibian showrooms, and are sure to spark the curiosity of prospective owners with a host of new features and gadgets. The entry-level Kia Seltos, sporting a manual gearbox, starts off at N$473 000, while the top of the range 1.5 litre turbo GT version goes...
ROME – Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari said yesterday its European dealers will start accepting cryptocurrency, following a similar move in the United States. The new payment system — which includes verification of the source of the funds, and immediate conversion of the payments into traditional currency — will be rolled out from the end of...
Chery’s new Tiggo 7 Pro Max AWD offers a robust 1.6 litre turbo-petrol engine under the bonnet that produces a very impressive 145kW and 290Nm of torque. The performance of this remarkable engine is second to none, and easily gives vehicles with larger engines a good run for their money. Taking the Pro Max 7...