{
  "id": 1461601,
  "title": "Mzansi, you get to name Chery’s new KP31 bakkie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/mzansi-you-get-to-name-cherys-new-kp31-bakkie",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/mzansi-you-get-to-name-chery-kp31-bakkie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chery South Africa is inviting the public to participate in a nationwide competition to name its upcoming bakkie, the KP31, which currently bears the designation KP31. The winning name will be unveiled during the Festival of Motoring at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from August 28 to 30. The competition aims to give South Africans a significant role in the brand's story. The chosen name will be featured in promotional content created by Chery, showcasing creators, vehicle enthusiasts, and the general public. The entry period will close on August 24, 2026. This initiative aligns with Chery's expansion plans in South Africa, with further details on the vehicle's specifications, pricing, and launch scheduled for later.",
  "summary": "The winning entrant will receive R100 000 towards any Chery vehicle and could travel to China in October.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}