The DSB Bigi Yari Auto Show, held on the grounds of the DSB Bank, drew massive crowds this weekend, with Chinese automakers stealing the spotlight. Brands like Riddara, BYD, Omoda, Jaecoo, and Chery impressed attendees by offering luxury features comparable to—or even surpassing—those of Japanese, Korean, and American counterparts, all while being an average of $15,000 more affordable. The event was part of DSB Bank’s 160th-anniversary celebrations, which included various community initiatives. Sandrina Hunsel of DSB stated, ‘This is one of our treats to society. We’ve already donated to hospitals, schools, and institutions. More events, like the Bigi Yari Fun Run and Kresneti Fatu, are coming soon.’ The auto show featured nine car dealers, two insurers, oil company Gowtu, and technical firm Elgawa, the official dealer of energy giant Anker. Visitors explored innovative solutions for solar-powered electric vehicle charging, with or without home backup batteries. Marcel Tijndal of DSB called the event a success, noting the crowd’s enthusiasm. Many attendees were surprised by the value-for-money proposition of the new generation of Chinese vehicles, with one visitor exclaiming, ‘So this is cheaper than the used RAV4 I wanted to buy?’ The Surinamese car market is undergoing a significant shift, with major dealers rapidly expanding their offerings to include Chinese brands. Rudisa Motors (KIA) now carries Chery, SEMC (Ford) offers Jaecoo and Omoda, Fernandes (Isuzu) introduces GAC, and Yokohama has become the official dealer for Great Wall Motors and Haval.