The Nissan plant in Rosslyn has been sold to Chinese manufacturer Chery. The new plant will be located in Rosslyn, Pretoria, where it will be re-commissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months. The objective is to commence local vehicle production by mid-2027.
The Competition Commission has recommended approval of Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery’s proposed acquisition of Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn manufacturing plant in Pretoria, a transaction that could mark a significant boost for local vehicle production and investment.
The deal involves the acquisition by Chery International (Chery SA) of the assets related to Nissan South Africa’s manufacturing operations at the Rosslyn plant, subject to conditions relating to employment and local procurement.
The recommendation comes after the Commission concluded that the transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any market.
Chery SA is controlled by Chery Overseas Industrial Investment Co., Ltd, which is in turn controlled by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. Collectively, the Chery group is a major global automotive manufacturer specialising in the development, production and export of passenger and commercial vehicles, including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), sedans and new-energy vehicles.
