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.
Last year, Chery’s Tiggo 4 Pro became South Africa’s best-selling passenger car.
Chery says the next year will see the group invest in upgrading the more than 60-year-old plant’s facilities and utilities, with initial production expected to start in the middle of next year.
During the ramp-up period in the last six months of 2027, planned production is estimated at 15 000 units.
