29/10/2026
Good morning, South Africa — Thursday, 29 October 2026.
🚗 Ezee Cars | Daily Motor News
Chinese carmakers make a major move in Europe
In September, Chinese car brands captured 12.7% of new-car registrations in Europe, roughly doubling their share from a year earlier. The latest figures show them moving ahead of Japanese brands for the first time over a full quarter. Five years ago, Chinese brands held about 1% of the European market.
That matters here too: Europe and the UK are important destinations for South African vehicle exports. As the global market changes, competition in technology, pricing and electric vehicles will increasingly shape the future of the motor industry.
The global car market is changing fast — and South Africa’s industry is part of that story.
