Bucket Seat: Chery #WHATSYOURPOWERMOVE

For days, South Africans have been captivated by the cryptic #WHATSYOURPOWERMOVE campaign, which has taken over digital billboards, shopping malls, building facades, and social media feeds. From silent public demonstrations in Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg to over 110 influencers fueling the mystery online, the country was left guessing: was this a new political movement, a disruptive tech solution, or something entirely unexpected? 

Today, Chery South Africa lifted the veil, revealing that the intrigue was all leading to the highly anticipated launch of its new hybrid vehicle range—and in true Chery style, the reveal was anything but ordinary. 

Hosted at Montecasino in Johannesburg, in South Africa, the event surprised VIP and media guests who believed they were attending a corporate update. Instead, they became part of a bold Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) reveal designed to make an impact. 

Building curiosity, sparking conversation 

The campaign employed disruptive and unconventional tactics to generate anticipation, sharing minimal information in advance. Through a mix of guerrilla marketing and surprise public activations across multiple platforms and locations, Chery garnered widespread attention to a pivotal moment: the next stage of its electrified journey in South Africa. 

This move comes at a pivotal time, with demand for hybrid vehicles growing rapidly, thanks to heightened interest in fuel efficiency and lower emissions. 

What sets CSH apart:

Chery’s new super hybrid offerings combine cutting-edge electric technology with a powerful powertrain, delivering exceptional performance, adaptability, and efficiency. 

Introducing  Chery Super Hybrid:*

A turbocharged petrol engine with dual electric motors

A powerful 1.5-litre turbocharged engine works seamlessly with two electric motors, enabling all-electric driving in the city and a hybrid or petrol-only experience on longer journeys. 

Dedicated Hybrid Transmission

Chery’s advanced hybrid system features a one- or three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) with an outstanding efficiency rate of over 97.6%.

Seven drive modes and eleven-speed ratios

From stop-and-go traffic to long-haul cruising, the hybrid system in the Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV adapts instantly to the driver’s needs. 

World-class thermal efficiency

With an engine thermal efficiency of 44.5%—one of the highest globally—Chery hybrids waste less fuel and emit less CO2.

Superb range and economy

The electric-only range of up to 90 km is ideal for daily urban commutes, with a combined driving range of up to 1200 km (depending on conditions and specific models). Fuel consumption is as low as 1.55 L/100 km on a full charge The standout Tiggo 9 PHEV boasts an even more impressive combined range of 140000 km from a full  tank and a fully charged battery, while returning just 4.5 L/100 km.

Fast charging

Super-fast charging enables an 80% recharge in just 18 minutes, ensuring minimal downtime. 

“With the introduction of our new Chery Super Hybrid range, we’re not just expanding our product line-up. We’re making electrified mobility more accessible to more South Africans,” commented Verene Petersen, National Brand and Marketing Manager for Chery South Africa. “Our new CSH range reflects Chery’s focus on smart, attainable technology and gives drivers even more choice as they look for new ways to lower running costs without compromising on comfort or power.”

A milestone for Chery South Africa

Since entering the local market, Chery South Africa has steadily grown into one of the country’s top six best-selling passenger car brands. Following a record-breaking 2024, the launch of the new CSH line-up marks a significant step in Chery’s electrification strategy.

The new Chery Super Hybrid line-up will be available at dealerships across South Africa from 23 July 2025. For more information, visit www.chery.co.za/.

Bucket Tech: Pro-Level Charging with the OPPO Reno10

In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, users now demand more than ever from their devices. OPPO recently launched its new Reno10 series, a remarkable lineup of smartphones that redefines the charging experience and raises the bar for power and efficiency. At the forefront of this groundbreaking series stands the Reno10 Pro+ 5G, designed to empower users with unparalleled charging speed and lasting battery endurance. With a perfect fusion of cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to user satisfaction, the Reno10 Pro+ 5G stands as a testament to OPPO's unwavering pursuit of innovation. 

SUPERVOOC Lightning-Fast Charging

The Reno10 Pro+ 5G, features the super-charged 100W SUPERVOOC, which revolutionises charging speeds. In just 9 minutes and 30 seconds, you can charge the 4,700mAh big battery from 1% to an impressive 50%, and achieve a full charge in a mere 27 minutes. Undoubtedly, the Reno10 Pro+ 5G ranks among the fastest charging smartphones on the market.

Lasting Power for Uninterrupted Use

Beyond its unrivalled charging speed, the Reno10 Pro+ 5G offers long-lasting power to keep up with your dynamic lifestyle. The 4,700mAh large battery supports up to 1.6 days of standby time on a full charge, and it consumes a mere 5% of the battery during a 9-hour standby at night. In tests conducted at the OPPO Lab, just 5 minutes of charging can support an impressive 3.3 hours of YouTube playback, or 3 hours of Instagram browsing, or 3.2 hours of continuous WhatsApp use.

The Most Durable Battery in the Industry

OPPO's exclusive Battery Health Engine is the driving force behind the Reno10 series exceptional battery lifespan. It ensures the battery remains in good condition for up to 1,600 charge and discharge cycles, far surpassing the industry standard. Since its debut last year, the Battery Health Engine has been integrated into over ten OPPO smartphone products, providing improved user experiences and contributing to sustainability efforts. As a testament to its green innovations, the Battery Health Engine has been awarded the 2023 SEAL Sustainable Product Award.

SUPERVOOC S Power Management Chip: Efficiency Redefined 

Powering the Reno10 Pro+ 5G is OPPO's self-developed SUPERVOOC S power management chipset. This innovative chip consolidates charging, discharging, decoding, reset, battery protection, and power outage functions into one, resulting in a 45% reduction in the area needed for charging and discharging components on the motherboard. With an industry-leading 99.5% discharge efficiency, this chip ensures that you get the most out of a single battery charge, providing extended usage time.

Reliable Charging with TÜV Rheinland Certification 

Safety and reliability are paramount in OPPO's charging solutions. The Reno10 Pro+ 5G has earned the prestigious TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification, which involves a series of 40 tests to assess the reliability of the charger, cable, mobile phone, and charging system under extreme conditions. This certification guarantees a dependable OPPO flash charging experience, providing users with peace of mind.

Ultra-low Temperature Charging Mode: Charging in Extreme Conditions

The Reno10 series goes beyond conventional charging capabilities with its Ultra-low Temperature Charging Mode. Operating efficiently even in extremely cold environments ranging from 0°C to -25°C, this mode ensures safe charging. The Freeze Protection Algorithm measures the battery temperature, enabling the system to intelligently activate Ultra-low Temperature Charging Mode when needed. During low-temperature charging, a high-load process generates heat through the middle frame and graphite, safely bringing the battery to normal operating temperature for seamless charging, even in subzero environments.

The OPPO Reno10 series sets the bar high with its fast-charging capabilities and long-lasting battery performance, presenting users with a seamless and reliable charging experience. Say goodbye to charging anxiety and embrace uninterrupted usage with the Reno10 series, an unparalleled combination of power and efficiency.

The Reno10 Pro+ 5G is available for R22 999 from leading service providers

Bucket Tech: OPPO Reno10 Series Launch

Last night we attend the the launch of OPPO South Africa's newest model, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G, to its innovative Reno range. By setting the standard for Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System comprising a Telephoto Portrait Camera with large sensor, 100W SUPERVOOC™ flash charging, the signature slim, lightweight, and trendy design, and storage, this next-generation premium device is poised to redefine the level of innovation available in South Africa’s mobile market.

Since OPPO first launched in South Africa three years ago, the Reno series has carved a new chapter in excellence for the world-leading smartphone manufacturer, earning the series a solid reputation as an icon in portrait photography and the true creator’s companion, because it redefines the portrait shooting experience on mobile.

With more than 2.13 million portrait photos taken on Reno smartphones daily, Reno is truly the Portrait Expert in your pocket.

The Portrait Pro

Boasting one of the greatest telephoto lenses of any smartphone now on the market, the OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G allows the highest quality portraits to be captured with a 64MP Telephoto Portrait camera combined with the Portrait Expert Engine.

“We have worked to create the ultimate portrait shooting experience for our users, which comes down to capturing every bit of visual information and real, raw emotion to restore the moment as close as to what you see. No matter the lighting or how far one is, the Reno10 Pro+ 5G is geared to always make the subject of the portrait the main character, even in a crowded environment. It’s the coup de grace that turns a portrait into a masterpiece.” says Liam Faurie, Head of Go-To-Market and Operations of OPPO South Africa.

The 64MP telephoto portrait camera on Reno10 Pro+ 5G provides a 71 mm equivalent focal length for professional-looking portrait images. Together with its large f/2.5 aperture, 25cm minimum focus distance, and large 1/2″ camera sensor, the telephoto portrait camera creates an unprecedented portrait shooting experience on Reno10 Pro+ 5G, enabling pro-level portraits to be captured with just a simple click. Reno10 Pro+ 5G has the highest megapixels of any smartphone with a telephoto camera currently on the market and the camera is equipped with cutting-edge prime floating OIS for enhanced image stabilization. Thanks to more pixels, the large sensor, 3-times optical zoom, and OPPO’s in-sensor zoom technology, Reno10 Pro+ 5G also offers a second-to-none, ultra-clear 6-times zoom with optical quality. Together, these features enable users to capture excellent close-up portrait shots. 

For the Portrait Phone, OPPO has certainly raised the bar. The Reno10 Pro+ 5G has the most powerful Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System, the brand-new ultimate Portrait Camera, and Expert-Level Portrait Tuning.

Combining this mastery of light and shadow in the Portrait Expert Engine, with the ability to capture incredible detail with the Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System and break the limitations of space, Reno10 Pro+ 5G is undeniably the best portrait smartphone of 2023.

Designed for humankind

The Reno10 Pro+ 5G is the Reno series’s first high-spec screen, with a 1.5K resolution, a super high 94% screen-to-body ratio, HDR10+, with Amazon Prime Video and Netflix certification, and ProXDR Smart Display Control, which uses a high-precision image recognition algorithm to automatically detect light sources based on RAW image data. ProXDR locally adjusts screen brightness up to eight times in select areas of the image (for example, boosting the brightness of the sky, streetlights in the city, or sunset over a hill), which provides a huge lift in dynamic range and brings you images with incredible expression right in the palm of your hand.

Charged to more for longer

The fully upgraded 100W SUPERVOOC™ not only leads in speed but also durability and reliability. It is the fastest-charging phone on the market, charging 50% in 10 minutes and 100% in 27 minutes.

In addition, OPPO’s self-developed Dynamic Computing Engine ensures up to 48-month fluency, which means the Reno10 Pro+ will feel as smooth and fast as it did on the day of purchase, increasing the longevity of the device to an industry-leading standard.

Bringing all these features together in a smart and convenient interface is the updated ColorOS 13 on Reno10 Pro+ 5G, which can be seamlessly connected to multiple devices with ease, such as PCs or TVs using the Multi-Screen Connect feature. With the Reno10 Pro+ 5G, the Multi-Screen Connect has been updated to support the smart connection between Reno10 Pro+ 5G and OPPO Pad Air.

On top of this, the Reno10 series is the first OPPO smartphone series to support IR Remote Control for smart devices such as air conditioners, TVs, set-top boxes, and more, bringing more convenience and efficiency to everyday life through smart technology.

It’s not just about visuals: it’s also about touch and feel, so the Reno10 Pro+ 5G has an entire integrated experience that combines premium colour in Glossy Purple and Silvery Grey, with a comfortable, sophisticated texture.

The Reno10 Pro+ 5G is the most powerful OPPO Reno handset to date, boasting unprecedented Pro Power brought to you by a series of new technology innovations that make it easier for everyone to enjoy a pro-level user experience. It is a pro-grade powerhouse.

OPPO Membership Benefits & Service Benefits

As with any standard Reno product, the Reno 10 Pro+5G comes with ENCO buds, OPPO care, charger, and cable in the box, and a limited launch offer where the user will receive an OPPO Pad Air to the value of R6,999.

In addition to at least two system upgrades and three years of maintenance, you can also enjoy benefits like points credits, IoT product bundles and discounts, and exclusive shopping services. The OPPO Reno Pro+5G will be available from early July with a special launch offer from R899 on a 24-month contract. In August the Reno10 will be available.

If you purchase a Reno10 Series, you could win a trip to France to see the Springboks in action. 

Register your purchase on www.opporewards.co.za to enter that draw.