Chery names its first bakkie Grootman
Chery has named its first bakkie for South Africa Grootman, a name chosen by South Africans. The model is planned to make its local debut in the first quarter of 2027.
- Product News
- 2 October 2026
Originally scheduled for Abidjan, the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) has a new host city and dates.
Cairo, Egypt, will now be the venue for this prestigious event, which will be taking place from 9 to 15 November 2023.
In a statement released on 30 May, the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) said: “We want to express our gratitude to the Egyptian Government for stepping in as the new host and their unwavering commitment to promote trade across the African continent.
“Egypt, the host country of the successful inaugural IATF in 2018, offers top-notch infrastructure and facilities, ensuring an exceptional experience for exhibitors, conference delegates, buyers and trade visitors. We are confident that our collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry will make IATF2023 an unparalleled success.
“Join us in Cairo from 9-15 November 2023 for an extraordinary opportunity to access an integrated African market and be part of Africa's economic growth and transformation.”
Chery has named its first bakkie for South Africa Grootman, a name chosen by South Africans. The model is planned to make its local debut in the first quarter of 2027.
South Africa’s new vehicle market recorded aggregate domestic sales of 61 645 units in September 2026, an increase of 12.7% compared with the 54 706 units sold during September 2025.
SA Auto Week 2026 is scheduled to take place in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, from 13 to 16 October, with the event marking five years of SA Auto Week.
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South Africa’s new vehicle market recorded aggregate domestic sales of 61 645 units in September 2026, an increase of 12.7% compared with the 54 706 units sold during September 2025.
SA Auto Week 2026 is scheduled to take place in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, from 13 to 16 October, with the event marking five years of SA Auto Week.
South Africa’s domestic new-vehicle market strengthened in September, recording 61 645 sales, its highest monthly total of 2026. Sales increased by 3 747 vehicles, or 6.5%, from August’s originally reported total and were 12.7% higher than in September 2025.