
Changan and Deepal brands officially approved for South Africa
Both marques will debut in the fourth quarter of the year via Saudi Arabia’s oldest vehicle importer, Jameel Motors, who enters the local market for the first time.
SATURDAY, 26 APRIL 2025, 11:02
Both marques will debut in the fourth quarter of the year via Saudi Arabia’s oldest vehicle importer, Jameel Motors, who enters the local market for the first time.
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