Africa

Strategy: How the Chinese are setting themselves up for success

Like this fennec fox, Chinese carmakers have been walking against the wind in Africa. And it's worked. For the first time in the history of...

China-made Chevrolet Optra debuts in Algeria

The new Chevrolet Optra debuted on the Salon International de l’Automobile d’Alger in Algeria. The Chevrolet Optra will be sold on the Algerian and...

Spy Shots: Chevrolet Optra is Ready for North African markets

This is the new Chevrolet Optra, a compact sedan that will be exported from China to North Africa, including Egypt and Algeria. The Chevrolet...

Wuling Baojun 630 will be exported to Africa as the Chevrolet Optra

The Wuling Baojun 630 sedan will be exported to North African markets from 2014, rebadged as 'Chevrolet Optra'. Baojun is an entry level brand under...

Chery to set up JV to further explore African car market

Leading private Chinese automaker Chery will set up a joint venture (JV) with China-Africa Development Fund to further explore the car market in Africa,...