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      29 September 2026
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      28 September 2026
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      21 September 2026
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    Chinese car makers go after South Africa's EV and bakkie buyers

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    A raft of electric, hybrid and bakkie launches takes the fight to Toyota, Ford and Isuzu in the most fiercely contested segment.

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