Car news, explainers on models and technology, advice on choosing and maintaining a car, and practical guides to buying and importing a used car from China.
Car news
Pravda reported 190,045 vehicles imported from China in January–August 2026 and a top-ten position, attributing the figures to Chinese customs; the article distinguishes total vehicle imports from used cars and brand sales.
Stories & guides
A practical sequence for defining needs, checking the car and seller, documenting costs, shipping and receiving the vehicle, with eligibility left to current official confirmation.
Car news
The source gives no statistics for its growth claim. This article separates street observation from market data and examines pricing, model versions and local support.
Car news
Examines budgets, warranty conditions and ownership costs amid naira pressure, with the source’s buyer-shift claim treated as a reported thesis.
Car news
Reviews Chery’s reported sales and export milestones alongside Carloha’s local support terms and eligibility limits.
Stories & guides
Explains vehicle identity, steering position, ICUMS valuation, and transaction documents using Pulse Ghana and GRA guidance.
Car news
The Star’s 24 August 2026 report says Japan remains the leading source of Kenya’s used-vehicle imports and describes China as an emerging important supplier, particularly in EVs. The first point concerns the source mix of used imports; the second is a qualitative observation about supply.
Stories & guides
Explains FOB versus destination cost, the limits of a supplier’s dated quote and how to estimate hybrid fuel savings; distinguishes China-market and other 2026 RAV4 versions using Toyota sources.
Stories & guides
Covers budgeting, seller and vehicle checks, test drives, negotiation, contracts, and the South African transfer timeline.
Stories & guides
Expands the Kenyan buyer checklist into document, mileage, body, electrical, test-drive, independent inspection and transaction checks; avoids treating dated procedures or general clues as legal or conclusive facts.
Car news
Cox lowered its year-end Manheim Index outlook as fuel costs weigh on buying plans, though price changes will vary by vehicle and market.
Car news
Separates China manufacturing origin from brand origin in Mexico’s Q1 2026 data; established brands still lead, and any buyer benefit from wider choice depends on actual price and service.
The six steps from choosing a car to collecting it at your port, and what you receive along the way.
Short answers on buying, payment, inspection, shipping, documents and electric cars.
How to pay safely: a written proforma invoice first, the bank details to check, and where deposit terms are set out.
The listed price is the FOB price in US dollars. It includes the car, inspection, export documents and customs clearance, domestic transport, port charges and service fee. CFR adds estimated ocean freight to the FOB price. CIF adds estimated cargo insurance to CFR. Import duties, taxes, destination charges, customs broker fees and registration costs are not included.
How the date on each listing is calculated from the registration date, and where to find it.
Match a car to your budget and how you will use it.
Battery health, charging standards and screen language: what to check before buying an electric or hybrid car from China.
FOB, CFR, CIF, RoRo, bill of lading and the other terms you will meet.
