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Olympic Champion Caster Semenya Joins JAECOO South Africa Behind the Wheel of the J7 SHS
Johannesburg, South Africa – JAECOO South Africa is proud to announce Olympic champion and global sporting icon, Caster Semenya, as the brand ambassador for its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the J7 SHS. Known for her strength, discipline, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Semenya embodies the same values that define the JAECOO brand: performance, innovation, and […]
BYD Seal U DM-i Surpasses 10,000 UK Sales in Under a Year, Cementing Status as Nation’s Favourite PHEV
In a remarkable demonstration of the growing appeal of new energy vehicles, the BYD Seal U DM-i has achieved a five-figure sales milestone in the UK, registering over 10,000 units sold just ten months after its market debut. The intelligent plug-in hybrid SUV has swiftly become the best-selling model in BYD’s expanding UK line-up and […]
DigiCars Powers Ahead with Luxury Plug-in Hybrids from Omoda and Jaecoo
JOHANNESBURG, JUNE 2025 – As momentum builds around hybrid mobility in South Africa, DigiCars Group has firmly positioned itself at the forefront of the movement with the launch of two luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs: the Omoda C9 SHS and Jaecoo J7 SHS. Now available at the group’s flagship Omoda/Jaecoo dealerships in Sandton and Melrose Arch, […]
OMODA C9 PHEV Debuts in South Africa: A Bold New Chapter in Premium Electrified Mobility
OMODA has officially launched the C9 PHEV in South Africa, introducing a new era of electrified luxury for discerning drivers who seek performance, sophistication, and environmental consciousness in a single package. This plug-in hybrid SUV marks a significant milestone in OMODA’s electrification journey, offering local consumers a compelling blend of cutting-edge powertrain technology, high-end features, […]
JAECOO Gears Up for SA Launch of Electrified J7 SHS: A Plug-In Hybrid SUV with Real-World Range and Premium Appeal
JAECOO is set to charge into South Africa’s fast-evolving electrified vehicle market with the imminent arrival of the J7 SHS, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the popular J7 SUV. Scheduled to launch next month, the J7 SHS marks a bold step in the brand’s local strategy, being the second model to wear the JAECOO […]
OMODA & JAECOO Embark on an Electrified Odyssey Across South Africa
In a bold demonstration of efficiency and endurance, OMODA and JAECOO are set to showcase their latest innovations with the all-new C9 and J7 plug-in hybrid SUVs. Later this year, 14 electrified PHEVs—comprising four C9s and ten J7s—will embark on a meticulously planned, long-distance journey from Cape Town to Gqeberha, covering over 1,100 km without […]
BYD SEAL U DM-i makes European entrance at Geneva International Motor Show 2024
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, presents the BYD SEAL U DM-i with Super DM (Dual Mode) Technology to European consumers for the first time at Geneva International Motor Show 2024. The BYD SEAL U DM-i, an elegant and spacious D-Segment plug-in hybrid SUV, is the first BYD vehicle […]
Detroit Auto Show World Premier Volkswagen with 3D
World premiere of the CrossBlue in Detroit Auto Show – NAIAS 2013: Volkswagen presents midsize SUV concept car with diesel plug-in hybrid Six-seat CrossBlue offers powerful 306 PS and impressive 89 MPGe New plug-in hybrid SUV has all-electric driving range of up to 14 miles in US test cycle Electric driving range of 33 km […]