SEE | SA's 7 most expensive new vehicles from Chinese brands

The influence of Chinese automotive companies in South Africa continues to grow, with GWM (including the Haval brand) and Chery leading the charge.

Indeed, these two firms placed eighth and ninth, respectively, on the list of Mzansi's best-selling automakers in February 2024, finishing comfortably ahead of the likes of Renault and Kia.

Several other brands hailing from the world's second-most populous nation are angling to establish a similarly significant foothold in South Africa, too.