In the first half of 2025, Chinese car brands' sales in Europe grew by 91 percent year-on-year, reaching a new high of 5.1 percent market share.

Leapmotor vehicles will be available at select Stellantis dealers in South Africa starting in September, with more models expected to be launched within the next year.

IM Motors will launch two extended-range models later this year: the updated five-seat SUV IM LS6 and the all-new six-seat SUV IM LS9.