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Nissan is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer that produces passenger cars, commercial vehicles and luxury vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. The company, formally Nissan Motor Co., is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and operates manufacturing facilities across Asia, North America, Europe and Africa. Nissan is one of the world's largest automotive groups and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company is known for models including the Patrol, Navara, Qashqai, X-Trail and the all-electric Leaf. Nissan has a longstanding presence in South Africa, where it manufactures vehicles at the Rosslyn Plant near Pretoria and sells a range of passenger cars, SUVs and the popular Navara bakkie through an extensive dealer network. The company is part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, a strategic partnership that shares platforms, technology and production resources. Nissan's global strategy emphasises electrification, connectivity and emerging-market growth. The company has faced financial and governance challenges in recent years but remains a significant player in key markets. Nissan was founded in 1933 and grew to become a major exporter of Japanese vehicles during the post-war industrial expansion.

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Tribunal clears Chery's takeover of Rosslyn plant

The Competition Tribunal has approved, subject to public interest conditions on employment and local procurement, Chery International's acquisition of Nissan South Africa's Rosslyn manufacturing plant in Gauteng, paving the way for Chery to manufacture vehicles in the country for the first time. The plant previously produced Nissan Navara bakkies until Nissan announced in January its exit from vehicle manufacturing in South Africa.

Nissan SA names new MD as it refocuses on sales

Juan Wheeler has been appointed MD of Nissan South Africa, alongside his existing role as Nissan Africa CFO, succeeding Maciej Klenkiewicz. Nissan Africa president Jordi Vila calls Wheeler the right person to build on the brand's 60-year history in the country, as Nissan SA moves forward without local vehicle assembly following the Rosslyn plant sale.

Nissan sales under pressure from Chinese brands

Nissan sales in South Africa fell from 36 275 units in 2016 to 15 084 in 2025, dropping the brand out of the top ten as Chinese brands' market share grew from 1% in 2015 to 15%.

Nissan Updates


Three large yellow load haul trucks at the Longonjo rare earths mine in Angola
Major rare earths mine construction progresses
10th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

The construction of the Longonjo rare earths mine in Angola is progressing on target and on budget for first mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC) commissioning in 2027, according to owner and operator... 


Yin Tongyue
Chery takes ownership of the former Nissan plant; eyes 100 000-unit sales a year
6th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

China’s Chery group has officially taken ownership of the former Nissan assembly plant in Rosslyn, Tshwane. The car maker consists of the Jetour, Lepas, Chery, Jaecoo, iCaur and Lepas brands. 


Juan Wheeler
Nissan SA appoints new MD
2nd July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Juan Wheeler has been appointed the new MD at Nissan South Africa (SA), a role which he will fulfil alongside his current position as Nissan Africa CFO. Nissan Africa president Jordi Vila describes... 


Tribunal approves Chery's acquisition of Nissan's Rosslyn manufacturing plant
Tribunal approves Chery's acquisition of Nissan's Rosslyn manufacturing plant
30th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Competition Tribunal has approved, subject to public interest conditions relating to employment and local procurement, a merger that will see Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery International... 


An image of the Longonjo site
Pensana continues to progress Longonjo mine construction
8th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Pensana has achieved progress on construction of the Longonjo mine, in Angola. The $250-million development is on target and on budget for first mixed rare earth carbonite (MREC)... 


Top view of the Chery Tiggo
Chery manufacturing plant, South Africa
5th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery South Africa plans to transition from an importer of vehicles to a manufacturer.  


First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027
24th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 


First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027
First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027
1st April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 


Haval 6 plug-in hybrid vehicles
Great Wall Motor eyes plant options in South Africa
19th March 2026 By: Reuters

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is weighing whether to share a manufacturing facility with another carmaker in South Africa or acquire an existing plant if available and has held talks... 


Although Motus profit climbs 8%, VW and Nissan brands come under pressure
13th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

The surge seen in Chinese vehicles sales is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and Australia. 


Best-seller lists show rapidly declining fortunes of local vehicle manufacturers in the SA market
Best-seller lists show rapidly declining fortunes of local vehicle manufacturers in the SA market
5th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s new-vehicle market continues to experience seismic shifts on the back of an influx of rising Asian brands. Lightstone Auto, provider of comprehensive data, analytics and systems for... 


Motus ups profit by 8%; VW, Nissan brands under pressure
Motus ups profit by 8%; VW, Nissan brands under pressure
25th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The surge seen in the sale of Chinese vehicles is not unique to South Africa, says Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg. The parts and vehicle retailer and distributor also operates in the UK and... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Electricity reform-type urgency required to save manufacturing – BLSA
16th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso says in her latest weekly newsletter that the biggest omission in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s February 12 State of the Nation Address (SoNA)... 


Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 


Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
6th February 2026

In 2025, South Africa exported 412 510 passenger and light commercial vehicles. It’s 7% more than in 2019. Exports continue to dominate the sector: for every ten vehicles produced in South Africa... 


Busi Mavuso
Urgent action needed on vehicle industry, broader economic reform showing mixed progress – Mavuso
2nd February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As cheap imports flood the local car market, the government is urged to make “life and death decisions” for the sector – one of the most important parts of the South African industrial base. In her... 


The iCAUR
On-the-roll Chery to expand South African range with iCAUR, Lepas launches
30th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Chinese car maker Chery will add two new brands to its South African portfolio this year – the electric iCAUR range and the Lepas sports-utility vehicle (SUV) line-up. This will take the group’s... 


Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
26th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 


Navara production will end in May
Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
23rd January 2026 By: Irma Venter

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 


Chinese onslaught pushes ‘Big Six’ market share below 50%
23rd January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The top six-selling light-vehicle brands in South Africa in the year 2000 were Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Opel, Mazda and Ford. From the turn of the century to 2010, these six brands held 60% to... 


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