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Chery buys former Nissan factory, local production set for 2027

KATHMANDU: Chinese automaker Chery has officially taken over Nissan’s former vehicle manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, South Africa. The company plans to start local vehicle production by the middle of 2027 after upgrading the facility, according to Reuters. The acquisition, first…
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Nearly 50% of cars sold in South Africa have Indian connections

KATHMANDU: Nearly 50 percent of cars sold in South Africa in 2025 have an Indian connection, according to a report by market intelligence firm Lightstone. These include vehicles from Indian brands such as Tata and Mahindra, as well as global…