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Chery Rosslyn plant inauguration: A new chapter for South Africa's automotive sector
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (572+ words) The Chery Rosslyn manufacturing plant was officially opened on Friday in Pretoria after a successful handover from Nissan. The ceremony was attended by approximately 350 guests, including South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Tshwane Executive Mayor Nasiphi…...
Chinese EV Giant BYD Eyes Canada With Planned Dealer Network Expansion
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (455+ words) The reported expansion comes as global competition in the electric vehicle industry continues to accelerate. Automakers from Asia, Europe, and North America are investing billions of dollars to secure market share amid growing demand for battery-powered transportation and government initiatives…...
Chery Auto's Rosslyn Plant Opens in South Africa, LEPAS Rides Momentum to Accelerate Local Expansion
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (264+ words) Retaining All 692 Employees and Generating Nearly 3, 000 Jobs The opening of the Rosslyn Plant marks another significant milestone in Chery Auto's globalization journey. Yin Tongyue said: "According to the concept of 'In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere', no matter where it…...
2026 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid vs Hyundai Kona Hybrid: Spec battle
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (1514+ words) China versus Korea: We benchtest two of Australia's most popular small hybrid SUVs to see how they compare on paper. As high fuel prices continue to put pressure on household budgets, there's a way to save some pennies at the…...
Chinese carmakers overtake Japanese rivals in European market in May
1+ day, 7+ min ago (183+ words) Chinese passenger car brands captured a larger share of Europe's monthly new-car market than their Japanese counterparts for the first time in May, marking a milestone for China's automakers in the region, showed latest data released by the European Automobile…...
Avinya to Combine Global EV Platform With Indian Design, Manufacturing: Shailesh Chandra
21+ hour, 12+ min ago (742+ words) First premium electric model will use architecture selected through the JLR-CJLR ecosystem, while Tata Motors PV will retain control over design, integration and production. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd will combine a globally developed electric-vehicle platform with Indian design, vehicle…...
China's Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (297+ words) Chery said in a statement it wants to establish South Africa as its African hub for manufacturing, exports, research and development, and regional operations. Chery, China's largest car exporter, has committed to retaining all 692 existing employees at the plant and…...
China's Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa | WTAQ News Talk | 97. 5 FM " 1360 AM | Green Bay, WI
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (290+ words) JOHANNESBURG, July 3 (Reuters) " China's Chery formally took over Nissan's car manufacturing plant in Rosslyn on Friday under a deal that was announced in January, and executives said the "company will spend millions of dollars upgrading and adding machinery "ahead of…...
Chery opens Rosslyn plant as it shifts from importer to SA manufacturer
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (670+ words) The Chery Rosslyn vehicle manufacturing plant in Tshwane was officially opened on Friday, marking the Chinese brand's transition from vehicle importer to local manufacturer in South Africa. The first vehicles are expected to roll off the assembly line by mid-2027, with…...
Why Chery just bought a former Nissan plant in Africa
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (305+ words) Feels like: 25. 6 C25. 6 F | Clear China's largest automotive exporter is planting deep roots in Africa. Chery has officially taken over Nissan's former vehicle manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, marking a massive milestone for the continent's automotive industry. The move positions South…...