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Chinese and Indian low-cost car imports are hurting South Africa’s used-car market and jobs, despite BMW’s sales growth.
BMW South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen warns that a surge in low-cost imports from China and India is harming the country’s used-car market, driving down resale values and threatening jobs.
Despite BMW’s 12% sales growth and record premium market share above 46%, he cautions that short-term savings on new cars overlook long-term costs and economic damage.
Some buyers of cheaper imports have returned to BMW, citing better reliability and service.
Chinese and Indian brands saw sharp sales gains in 2025, while local manufacturing continues with Chery acquiring Nissan’s Rosslyn plant and other brands maintaining production.
Las importaciones chinas e indias de automóviles de bajo coste están perjudicando el mercado de automóviles usados y los empleos de Sudáfrica, a pesar del crecimiento de las ventas de BMW.