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Chinese Carmakers Seek Their ‘Yaris Moment’ in Europe

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May 8, 2026

Staff Writer

Chinese Carmakers Seek Their ‘Yaris Moment’ in Europe

Chinese automakers are redesigning vehicles for Europe as brands like BYD, MG and Chery chase long-term growth abroad.

Stellantis to Focus on Four Core Brands

Stellantis will prioritise Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, increasing investment while repositioning other brands regionally, Reuters reports.

Huawei’s xPixel Headlights Pushes Car Lighting Beyond the Beam

Huawei’s xPixel headlights project video, lane guidance and signals, turning cars into dynamic displays and redefining automotive lighting tech.

Chery Puts Safety and Smart Tech in Spotlight at China Showcase

Chery showcased Tiggo 9 crash safety, hybrid tech and smart cockpit systems at the 2026 International Business Summit in China.

South Africa’s Vehicle Market Shows Resilience Amid Oil Shock

South Africa’s vehicle market stays resilient as oil price shocks raise fuel costs, inflation risks, and pressure on exports.

Kia Carens re-enters South Africa

Kia Carens returns to South Africa as a seven-seater family car with diesel efficiency, modern tech and pricing from R399,995.

Hands-free Driving Hits a Data Milestone and the Real Trend is Scale

GM’s Super Cruise reaches 1bn miles, highlighting rapid growth in hands-free driving tech as Ford, Tesla and Mercedes scale their systems.

Nissan Joins Ranks of Legacy Car Manufacturers Who are Tapping Brakes on EVs

Nissan drops a $500m US EV plant plan, joining Ford, GM and others in slowing electrification as hybrids and trucks regain focus.

Audi US Q9 Launch Faces Tariff Uncertainty

Audi prepares to launch its new Q9 SUV in the US as potential 25% EU car tariffs threaten prices, margins and future production plans.

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