Chery Automobile's formal takeover of Nissan's Rosslyn plant on 3 July 2026 is more than a change of factory ownership. It marks the moment a Chinese automaker converts import-driven market share into permanent industrial presence on South African soil, and it crystallises a broader restructuring of who builds cars in Africa's largest vehicle manufacturing economy.

Witnessed by high-level officials from both China and South Africa, Chery Auto officially inaugurated the Rosslyn Plant. As Chery’s core global brands, OMODA & JAECOO has fully…

Chery Automobile's formal takeover of Nissan's Rosslyn plant on 3 July 2026 is more than a change of factory ownership. It marks the moment a Chinese automaker converts…