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IOL News
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
From Betsy to Jetour: Rachel Kolisi's exciting new wheels
Rachel Kolisi is now a part of the Jetour family. Image: Instagram Rachel Kolisi has revealed her latest set of wheels, and it's a major upgrade. The mom of two announced on Friday night that she's now part of the Jetour South Africa family. Sharing a photo of herself with the vehicle, she wrote: 'Very excited and very grateful to be a part of the @jetour_south_africa family! Thank you @lmgsportsmanagement!' Jetour is a Chinese SUV brand that officially launched in South Africa in September 2024. The partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Rachel, who just weeks ago shared a humorous and heartfelt moment with her followers when she introduced her temporary car, a Toyota Yaris she nicknamed 'Betsy.' In a since-deleted Instagram post, she opened up about the experience of navigating life's ups and downs, saying: 'Life has a funny way of humbling you just when you think you've got it all figured out. One day you're riding high, the next you're asking a friend to borrow their spare car and googling 'how to parallel park a Yaris with dignity.'' In a now-deleted Instagram post she showed off her Yaris. Image: Instagram She added with her signature humour and optimism: 'It's not forever. It's just a chapter. But honestly? Betsy and I are kind of vibing, and I still nail clutch control.' In the past, Rachel has been spotted behind the wheel of luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover. But her recent transparency about driving an older-model Yaris resonated with many of her followers, who appreciated her honesty and humility. Now, as she climbs back into the driver's seat of a brand-new Jetour, Rachel is once again blending relatability with inspiration, showing that every chapter, whether humble or high-end, has its place. IOL Entertainment Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
The South African
a day ago
- Automotive
- The South African
No more Yaris! Rachel Kolisi reveals Chinese 'upgrade'
Barely a month after Rachel Kolisi claimed that she had traded her luxury vehicle for a Toyota Yaris, the former wife of Siya Kolisi shared a peek at her 'upgrade.' The ex-rugby WAG shocked her followers with the Instagram post, which she has since deleted. Rachel – who announced her split from Siya last October – has been navigating her new chapter as a single mom. In her latest Instagram post, Rachel Kolisi shared a look at her new ride, an SUV made by Chinese car manufacturer Jetour. 'Very excited and very grateful to be a part of the @jetour_south_africa family!' she shared of the brand partnership. The car deal has been sponsored by Livingstone Sports Management, the same company her brother Joel Smith works for. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachel Kolisi (@rachelkolisi) In the comments section, many of her followers were happy to see her bounce back. @nosiphoarmstrong: 'And this, ladies and gentlemen, is how you turn lemons into lemonade! Speak out. Rise. Do you! The world will follow!' @missmay1644: 'No more Yaris 🤣🤣. Congratulations to you!' @lerato_wartbooi: 'Thank you for reminding us over and over again that God restores!'. In a since-deleted Instagram post last month, Rachel Kolisi introduced her followers to her Toyota Yaris, which she had affectionately named 'Betsy.' The older model was a far cry from the top-of-the-range Mercedes-Benz she had driven just days before. The influencer and philanthropist captioned the post: 'Life has a funny way of humbling you just when you think you've got it all figured out. One day you're riding high, the next you're asking a friend to borrow their spare car and googling 'how to parallel park a Yaris with dignity.' Rachel Kolisi – the former wife of Siya Kolisi – deleted an IG post about her modest car. Images via Instagram: @rachelkolisi The mother-of-two added: 'It's not forever. It's just a chapter. But honestly? Betsy (the car) and I are kind of vibing, and I still nail clutch control.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The National
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Jetour T1 road test: Versatile vehicle taking over UAE highways has style and substance
Any Gulf resident with even a mild interest in motoring – and many with even less – will be familiar with the Jetour brand. Among the many car companies making their forays into world markets in recent years, the Chinese manufacturer can claim to have made an especially significant impact in the Emirates. One of the brand's key offerings now gracing the UAE's highways and byways is the T1, a vehicle that combines the rugged aesthetics of tough off-roaders with the around-town sophistication that would be expected at the more genial end of the spectrum. The car, sometimes referred to as the Traveler, seems to have been designed specifically to appeal to those seeking a versatile vehicle for both city commutes and light off-road excursions. An urban SUV, or, as parent company Chery would say, an off-roader lite. While it is not unusual for manufacturers providing cars of this ilk, Jetour has done a good job visually with the T1, making it appear familiar yet still distinctive. It is noticeably different to its significantly tougher-looking sibling, the T2. That said, it's not all about prettiness. The T1 retains a boxy, commanding presence, all encompassed within an appealing shape that was created by former Porsche designer Hakan Saracoglu. Its look incorporates a series of sharp angles set off by LED matrix headlights with distinctive daytime running lamps, accompanied by bold alloy wheels in both 18 and 19-inch formats. The T1 is smart-looking. Taking it for a test drive, it quickly becomes clear the model isn't about style over substance. That much is immediately evident when entering the cabin. The T1 feels just as at home on the roads as those piloting the region's far more well-entrenched SUVs. Ride-wise, it manages to combine the solidity of rougher rides with the gentility of the rather more demure options. Driving around in an inexpensive car that doesn't feel that way is always distinctly agreeable. Admittedly, the engine is at the smaller end of the range in cars of this sort, but the turbocharger definitely gives a leg, or, indeed wheel, up. Joining motorways from slip lanes doesn't feel a hurried affair and that is always a bonus in the UAE's major conurbations. When it comes to off-road, the T1 is considerably more adept in these areas than many others in the same bracket, and the drive options, including mud, sand and rock, go some way to indicating its willingness to take on the terrain. Incorporating what is referred to as intelligent four-wheel drive, it also has a wading depth of just north of half a metre, so that's another plus point. Think twice about doing this with the two-wheel drive option, though. Inside, Jetour has been going for a premium and tech-rich experience. The cabin is spacious, but not so much that it feels like an airport lounge. The seating features heating, ventilation and cooling functions that are often found in rather more expensive options. Tech-wise, the centrepiece is a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, supported by the usual Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The vehicle also features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with USB ports and wireless charging capabilities. Matters are further improved with the T1's dual-layer of sun-proof glass that reduces heat, blocks glare and ensures a quieter ride for those on the inside. The safety package is also decent, featuring driver aids such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, lane keeping assist and automatic emergency braking, along with multiple airbags and a 360-degree panoramic camera. The takeaway? This is a car that won't be seeing a lot of off-road action from its buyers, but can handle less severe terrain should the need arise. The fact that the car might not be first choice for the Dakar Rally isn't really an issue, as that isn't the point. The T1 is smart, fun and inexpensive, so it's not hard to see why it's proving popular.
The Advertiser
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
More Chery brands could come to Australia
Chinese automaker Chery has a dizzying array of brands around the world, but it's sticking to two in Australia… for now. It has just launched the Omoda Jaecoo brand in Australia, while depending on the market it also offers SUV brand Jetour, premium brand Exeed and commercial vehicle brand Karry. Then there's electric vehicle (EV) brand iCar – also known as Aiqar or iCaur – as well as its new European brand Lepas. The Rely marque is being dusted off, while Soueast also sits under the Chery umbrella. It's enough to confuse even automotive journalists. But depending on how well Omoda Jaecoo performs in Australia, there's a chance Chery could bring more brands here. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While Chery Australia's communications boss Tim Krieger said the local arm isn't expecting any other brands "in the short term", he left the door open for others to arrive. "The clear message for us is: 'You guys have got a big job on your hands certainly with Chery, certainly with Omoda Jaecoo. You guys do a good job with that, let's see what else potentially could come.'" he told CarExpert. "But everyone's 100 per cent focused on those two brands at the moment, making the best of those opportunities." When asked about Exeed and Jetour, which already sell vehicles in markets like the Middle East, Omoda Jaecoo chief commercial officer Roy Muñoz said there were no immediate plans for these locally. "At this stage, there's no plans or any communications to us about those brands coming," he told CarExpert. Jetour, established in 2018, specialises in SUVs. It recently launched the Traveller, a boxy SUV that bears a resemblance to the Land Rover Defender, and it recently revealed a new Zongheng sub-brand that will offer more rugged ute and SUV models. Exeed, established in 2017, has traditionally offered SUVs with a more premium focus, but it recently launched the sleek Sterra ES full-size electric sedan. Then there's iCar, established in 2023, which offers boxy SUVs like Jetour. However, all of its vehicles feature electric power, at least for now with extended-range electric vehicle (EREVs) also expected from the brand. "There was certainly speculation in Shanghai around iCar, but there's nothing official that's been announced by the organisation about that vehicle," said Mr Krieger, referring to comments made by Chery International president Zhang Guibling at last month's Shanghai motor show. "There's a lot of exciting brands coming out of the Chery Group, and obviously we'd love to be in the position to consider bringing these vehicles in, but at the moment there's nothing confirmed." Notably, the iCar 03 is sold as an Omoda Jaecoo vehicle in some markets, though the company says this model – badged as the Jaecoo J6 – isn't slated for our market. Chery also has Karry, though this is a China-only commercial vehicle brand. Chery opted not to launch its new Himla ute under this brand, when the vehicle was revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show with prominent Chery branding. That said, reports out of China have indicated this vehicle will be badged under the revived Rely brand name in China. This new ute has been ruled out for our market, though Chery Australia is keen to sell a ute here as soon as it has a product it deems suitable. Chery also announced at Shanghai the Lepas brand, a confounding new development that will offer sleeker, mass-market SUVs in Europe, where Tiggo will be sold as a separate brand and Omoda Jaecoo already exists. Chery executives said it was too early to comment on the Lepas brand for our market. For now, it's just Chery and Omoda Jaecoo for Australia, and the Chinese automaker says there's little overlap. "Each brand has its own unique styling and speaks to a different part of the market," said Mr Muñoz. "There's not much crossover at the moment. People who are after Omoda Jaecoo are just after Omoda Jaecoo. "I don't believe we're diluting. In fact, we're adding more options out there that people can choose from, from different price points, at different specification levels." Content originally sourced from: Chinese automaker Chery has a dizzying array of brands around the world, but it's sticking to two in Australia… for now. It has just launched the Omoda Jaecoo brand in Australia, while depending on the market it also offers SUV brand Jetour, premium brand Exeed and commercial vehicle brand Karry. Then there's electric vehicle (EV) brand iCar – also known as Aiqar or iCaur – as well as its new European brand Lepas. The Rely marque is being dusted off, while Soueast also sits under the Chery umbrella. It's enough to confuse even automotive journalists. But depending on how well Omoda Jaecoo performs in Australia, there's a chance Chery could bring more brands here. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While Chery Australia's communications boss Tim Krieger said the local arm isn't expecting any other brands "in the short term", he left the door open for others to arrive. "The clear message for us is: 'You guys have got a big job on your hands certainly with Chery, certainly with Omoda Jaecoo. You guys do a good job with that, let's see what else potentially could come.'" he told CarExpert. "But everyone's 100 per cent focused on those two brands at the moment, making the best of those opportunities." When asked about Exeed and Jetour, which already sell vehicles in markets like the Middle East, Omoda Jaecoo chief commercial officer Roy Muñoz said there were no immediate plans for these locally. "At this stage, there's no plans or any communications to us about those brands coming," he told CarExpert. Jetour, established in 2018, specialises in SUVs. It recently launched the Traveller, a boxy SUV that bears a resemblance to the Land Rover Defender, and it recently revealed a new Zongheng sub-brand that will offer more rugged ute and SUV models. Exeed, established in 2017, has traditionally offered SUVs with a more premium focus, but it recently launched the sleek Sterra ES full-size electric sedan. Then there's iCar, established in 2023, which offers boxy SUVs like Jetour. However, all of its vehicles feature electric power, at least for now with extended-range electric vehicle (EREVs) also expected from the brand. "There was certainly speculation in Shanghai around iCar, but there's nothing official that's been announced by the organisation about that vehicle," said Mr Krieger, referring to comments made by Chery International president Zhang Guibling at last month's Shanghai motor show. "There's a lot of exciting brands coming out of the Chery Group, and obviously we'd love to be in the position to consider bringing these vehicles in, but at the moment there's nothing confirmed." Notably, the iCar 03 is sold as an Omoda Jaecoo vehicle in some markets, though the company says this model – badged as the Jaecoo J6 – isn't slated for our market. Chery also has Karry, though this is a China-only commercial vehicle brand. Chery opted not to launch its new Himla ute under this brand, when the vehicle was revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show with prominent Chery branding. That said, reports out of China have indicated this vehicle will be badged under the revived Rely brand name in China. This new ute has been ruled out for our market, though Chery Australia is keen to sell a ute here as soon as it has a product it deems suitable. Chery also announced at Shanghai the Lepas brand, a confounding new development that will offer sleeker, mass-market SUVs in Europe, where Tiggo will be sold as a separate brand and Omoda Jaecoo already exists. Chery executives said it was too early to comment on the Lepas brand for our market. For now, it's just Chery and Omoda Jaecoo for Australia, and the Chinese automaker says there's little overlap. "Each brand has its own unique styling and speaks to a different part of the market," said Mr Muñoz. "There's not much crossover at the moment. People who are after Omoda Jaecoo are just after Omoda Jaecoo. "I don't believe we're diluting. In fact, we're adding more options out there that people can choose from, from different price points, at different specification levels." Content originally sourced from: Chinese automaker Chery has a dizzying array of brands around the world, but it's sticking to two in Australia… for now. It has just launched the Omoda Jaecoo brand in Australia, while depending on the market it also offers SUV brand Jetour, premium brand Exeed and commercial vehicle brand Karry. Then there's electric vehicle (EV) brand iCar – also known as Aiqar or iCaur – as well as its new European brand Lepas. The Rely marque is being dusted off, while Soueast also sits under the Chery umbrella. It's enough to confuse even automotive journalists. But depending on how well Omoda Jaecoo performs in Australia, there's a chance Chery could bring more brands here. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While Chery Australia's communications boss Tim Krieger said the local arm isn't expecting any other brands "in the short term", he left the door open for others to arrive. "The clear message for us is: 'You guys have got a big job on your hands certainly with Chery, certainly with Omoda Jaecoo. You guys do a good job with that, let's see what else potentially could come.'" he told CarExpert. "But everyone's 100 per cent focused on those two brands at the moment, making the best of those opportunities." When asked about Exeed and Jetour, which already sell vehicles in markets like the Middle East, Omoda Jaecoo chief commercial officer Roy Muñoz said there were no immediate plans for these locally. "At this stage, there's no plans or any communications to us about those brands coming," he told CarExpert. Jetour, established in 2018, specialises in SUVs. It recently launched the Traveller, a boxy SUV that bears a resemblance to the Land Rover Defender, and it recently revealed a new Zongheng sub-brand that will offer more rugged ute and SUV models. Exeed, established in 2017, has traditionally offered SUVs with a more premium focus, but it recently launched the sleek Sterra ES full-size electric sedan. Then there's iCar, established in 2023, which offers boxy SUVs like Jetour. However, all of its vehicles feature electric power, at least for now with extended-range electric vehicle (EREVs) also expected from the brand. "There was certainly speculation in Shanghai around iCar, but there's nothing official that's been announced by the organisation about that vehicle," said Mr Krieger, referring to comments made by Chery International president Zhang Guibling at last month's Shanghai motor show. "There's a lot of exciting brands coming out of the Chery Group, and obviously we'd love to be in the position to consider bringing these vehicles in, but at the moment there's nothing confirmed." Notably, the iCar 03 is sold as an Omoda Jaecoo vehicle in some markets, though the company says this model – badged as the Jaecoo J6 – isn't slated for our market. Chery also has Karry, though this is a China-only commercial vehicle brand. Chery opted not to launch its new Himla ute under this brand, when the vehicle was revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show with prominent Chery branding. That said, reports out of China have indicated this vehicle will be badged under the revived Rely brand name in China. This new ute has been ruled out for our market, though Chery Australia is keen to sell a ute here as soon as it has a product it deems suitable. Chery also announced at Shanghai the Lepas brand, a confounding new development that will offer sleeker, mass-market SUVs in Europe, where Tiggo will be sold as a separate brand and Omoda Jaecoo already exists. Chery executives said it was too early to comment on the Lepas brand for our market. For now, it's just Chery and Omoda Jaecoo for Australia, and the Chinese automaker says there's little overlap. "Each brand has its own unique styling and speaks to a different part of the market," said Mr Muñoz. "There's not much crossover at the moment. People who are after Omoda Jaecoo are just after Omoda Jaecoo. "I don't believe we're diluting. In fact, we're adding more options out there that people can choose from, from different price points, at different specification levels." Content originally sourced from: Chinese automaker Chery has a dizzying array of brands around the world, but it's sticking to two in Australia… for now. It has just launched the Omoda Jaecoo brand in Australia, while depending on the market it also offers SUV brand Jetour, premium brand Exeed and commercial vehicle brand Karry. Then there's electric vehicle (EV) brand iCar – also known as Aiqar or iCaur – as well as its new European brand Lepas. The Rely marque is being dusted off, while Soueast also sits under the Chery umbrella. It's enough to confuse even automotive journalists. But depending on how well Omoda Jaecoo performs in Australia, there's a chance Chery could bring more brands here. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While Chery Australia's communications boss Tim Krieger said the local arm isn't expecting any other brands "in the short term", he left the door open for others to arrive. "The clear message for us is: 'You guys have got a big job on your hands certainly with Chery, certainly with Omoda Jaecoo. You guys do a good job with that, let's see what else potentially could come.'" he told CarExpert. "But everyone's 100 per cent focused on those two brands at the moment, making the best of those opportunities." When asked about Exeed and Jetour, which already sell vehicles in markets like the Middle East, Omoda Jaecoo chief commercial officer Roy Muñoz said there were no immediate plans for these locally. "At this stage, there's no plans or any communications to us about those brands coming," he told CarExpert. Jetour, established in 2018, specialises in SUVs. It recently launched the Traveller, a boxy SUV that bears a resemblance to the Land Rover Defender, and it recently revealed a new Zongheng sub-brand that will offer more rugged ute and SUV models. Exeed, established in 2017, has traditionally offered SUVs with a more premium focus, but it recently launched the sleek Sterra ES full-size electric sedan. Then there's iCar, established in 2023, which offers boxy SUVs like Jetour. However, all of its vehicles feature electric power, at least for now with extended-range electric vehicle (EREVs) also expected from the brand. "There was certainly speculation in Shanghai around iCar, but there's nothing official that's been announced by the organisation about that vehicle," said Mr Krieger, referring to comments made by Chery International president Zhang Guibling at last month's Shanghai motor show. "There's a lot of exciting brands coming out of the Chery Group, and obviously we'd love to be in the position to consider bringing these vehicles in, but at the moment there's nothing confirmed." Notably, the iCar 03 is sold as an Omoda Jaecoo vehicle in some markets, though the company says this model – badged as the Jaecoo J6 – isn't slated for our market. Chery also has Karry, though this is a China-only commercial vehicle brand. Chery opted not to launch its new Himla ute under this brand, when the vehicle was revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show with prominent Chery branding. That said, reports out of China have indicated this vehicle will be badged under the revived Rely brand name in China. This new ute has been ruled out for our market, though Chery Australia is keen to sell a ute here as soon as it has a product it deems suitable. Chery also announced at Shanghai the Lepas brand, a confounding new development that will offer sleeker, mass-market SUVs in Europe, where Tiggo will be sold as a separate brand and Omoda Jaecoo already exists. Chery executives said it was too early to comment on the Lepas brand for our market. For now, it's just Chery and Omoda Jaecoo for Australia, and the Chinese automaker says there's little overlap. "Each brand has its own unique styling and speaks to a different part of the market," said Mr Muñoz. "There's not much crossover at the moment. People who are after Omoda Jaecoo are just after Omoda Jaecoo. "I don't believe we're diluting. In fact, we're adding more options out there that people can choose from, from different price points, at different specification levels." Content originally sourced from:
West Australian
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
More Chery brands could come to Australia
Chinese automaker Chery has a dizzying array of brands around the world, but it's sticking to two in Australia… for now. It has just launched the Omoda Jaecoo brand in Australia, while depending on the market it also offers SUV brand Jetour, premium brand Exeed and commercial vehicle brand Karry. Then there's electric vehicle (EV) brand iCar – also known as Aiqar or iCaur – as well as its new European brand Lepas. The Rely marque is being dusted off, while Soueast also sits under the Chery umbrella . It's enough to confuse even automotive journalists. But depending on how well Omoda Jaecoo performs in Australia, there's a chance Chery could bring more brands here. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . While Chery Australia's communications boss Tim Krieger said the local arm isn't expecting any other brands 'in the short term', he left the door open for others to arrive. 'The clear message for us is: 'You guys have got a big job on your hands certainly with Chery, certainly with Omoda Jaecoo. You guys do a good job with that, let's see what else potentially could come.'' he told CarExpert. 'But everyone's 100 per cent focused on those two brands at the moment, making the best of those opportunities.' When asked about Exeed and Jetour, which already sell vehicles in markets like the Middle East, Omoda Jaecoo chief commercial officer Roy Muñoz said there were no immediate plans for these locally. 'At this stage, there's no plans or any communications to us about those brands coming,' he told CarExpert. Jetour, established in 2018, specialises in SUVs. It recently launched the Traveller, a boxy SUV that bears a resemblance to the Land Rover Defender, and it recently revealed a new Zongheng sub-brand that will offer more rugged ute and SUV models. Exeed, established in 2017, has traditionally offered SUVs with a more premium focus, but it recently launched the sleek Sterra ES full-size electric sedan. Then there's iCar , established in 2023, which offers boxy SUVs like Jetour. However, all of its vehicles feature electric power, at least for now with extended-range electric vehicle (EREVs) also expected from the brand. 'There was certainly speculation in Shanghai around iCar, but there's nothing official that's been announced by the organisation about that vehicle,' said Mr Krieger, referring to comments made by Chery International president Zhang Guibling at last month's Shanghai motor show. 'There's a lot of exciting brands coming out of the Chery Group, and obviously we'd love to be in the position to consider bringing these vehicles in, but at the moment there's nothing confirmed.' Notably, the iCar 03 is sold as an Omoda Jaecoo vehicle in some markets, though the company says this model – badged as the Jaecoo J6 – isn't slated for our market. Chery also has Karry, though this is a China-only commercial vehicle brand. Chery opted not to launch its new Himla ute under this brand, when the vehicle was revealed at this year's Shanghai motor show with prominent Chery branding. That said, reports out of China have indicated this vehicle will be badged under the revived Rely brand name in China. This new ute has been ruled out for our market, though Chery Australia is keen to sell a ute here as soon as it has a product it deems suitable. Chery also announced at Shanghai the Lepas brand, a confounding new development that will offer sleeker, mass-market SUVs in Europe, where Tiggo will be sold as a separate brand and Omoda Jaecoo already exists. Chery executives said it was too early to comment on the Lepas brand for our market. For now, it's just Chery and Omoda Jaecoo for Australia, and the Chinese automaker says there's little overlap. 'Each brand has its own unique styling and speaks to a different part of the market,' said Mr Muñoz. 'There's not much crossover at the moment. People who are after Omoda Jaecoo are just after Omoda Jaecoo. 'I don't believe we're diluting. In fact, we're adding more options out there that people can choose from, from different price points, at different specification levels.'
