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Chery Group has officially taken ownership of the former Nissan assembly plant in Rosslyn, Tshwane, with initial production of the Tiggo 4 expected to start by mid-2027, followed by the Jetour T-series and Jaecoo J5. The facility, with 50 000-unit yearly capacity, will retain 692 former Nissan employees, create nearly 3 000 jobs and pursue 40% localisation by 2028, as Chery eyes long-term sales of more than 100 000 vehicles a year in South Africa.
Chinese brands capture almost a fifth of new-vehicle salesTransUnion's Q1 2026 Mobility Insights Report shows Chinese brand sales grew 75% year-on-year, giving them more than 19% of new passenger and light commercial vehicle sales, with the Chery Group alone recording 16 094 units. Vehicle affordability is increasingly shaped by financing terms, residual values and total cost of ownership rather than purchase price alone.
New-vehicle market on track to beat 600 000 units as commercial segment growsSouth Africa recorded its strongest June since 2007, with sales up 15.3% and all commercial vehicle segments posting year-on-year growth, including heavy trucks and buses up 15.9%. NADA says the industry is well placed to exceed 600 000 units this year, while Stellantis says it is still reviewing its paused Coega bakkie plant amid rising Chinese competition.
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Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Irma Venter talks about the latest developments in South Africa's automotive industry, including the rising popularity of Chinese vehicle brands and Chery South...
Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has celebrated the handover of the 150 000th truck assembled at its KuGompo City plant, in the Eastern Cape. The MercedesBenz Actros 2645LS/33 workhorse was...
Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University have entered into a cooperation agreement to advance “smart” and “green” development linked to the airport expansion.
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.
Omoda & Jaecoo has confirmed that the Jaecoo J5 sports-utility vehicle (SUV) will be added to the assembly list at the Chery Group’s new South African plant in Pretoria. The Chery Group acquired...
One of the most notable structural shifts in the South African automotive market is the continued rise of Chinese automotive brands – this according to TransUnion’s First Quarter (Q1) 2026 Mobility...
Hydraulic equipment supplier Magnet Service Binder specialises in braking and motion control solutions and offers a range of products tailored to both light and heavy industrial sectors. As the...
Stellantis is still reviewing plans for a proposed manufacturing plant in South Africa.
South Africa’s new-vehicle market recorded the strongest June since 2007, keeping the industry on track to surpass the 600 000-level mark this year, says the National Automobile Dealer Association...
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...
Hydrogen is potentially a key factor in developing energy resilience and energy security, and South Africa is ideally positioned to be, over time, a hub for green hydrogen production owing to its...
From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. Sashnee Moodley:
As part of a working visit to China, South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has met with a key industry organisation that promotes the development and adoption of hydrogen energy and fuel...
Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) has celebrated the handover of the 150 000th truck assembled at its KuGompo City plant, in the Eastern Cape. The Mercedes‑Benz Actros 2645LS/33 workhorse was...
The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the proposed transaction whereby Chery South Africa (SA) intends to acquire the assets related to Nissan South...
Electric vehicle (EV) charging group GridCars says it will deploy charging infrastructure for large trucks at three sites along major South African highways in the next 12 months. The grid-tied...
Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa’s used truck business TruckStore has opened its new facility in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. The new facility aims to strengthen TruckStore’s national footprint...
As part of its fleet replacement programme, Pangolin Logistics has taken delivery of ten new DAF trucks from Babcock. The new fleet – comprising five XF 480 and five XF 530 units – has been...
Tata Africa aims to launch a fully electric commuter bus in South Africa “within the next few months”, says Tata Africa Holdings CEO Jacques Taylor. The vehicle will be assembled locally, and will...
As the group celebrates 130 years since the introduction of its first truck, Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) is introducing four new models to its product range for the Southern Africa region,...
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