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Changeover in distributor of China brand GWM
Great Wall Motors SA has morphed into Haval Motors SA and has subsequently launched its first SUV, the H2, writes Lerato Matebese
Great Wall Motors SA, better known as GWM SA, is no more. In its place is Haval Motors SA, the name of GWM’s SUV brand, which takes over the distribution rights from the former company. It will still import some GWM-branded products including Steed bakkies and the M4 crossover. Haval will also begin its SUV product onslaught in the coming months, starting with the H2, which was launched in Gauteng recently. Haval as a brand is a strong contender in the domestic China market as it is one of the SUV top-sellers having sold some 900,000 units there in 2016. We have also seen the brand’s exploits in the Dakar Rally where in 2015 it managed to win a stage. Following a great number of Chinese automotive conglomerates that have come and gone in recent years, Haval SA says it is no flash in the pan. It is committed to SA and is even planning a semi-knocked down assembly plant in East London. "Haval China is fully dedicated to supporting the South African market and is expecting to make seri...
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