Chinese automakers GWM and Chery plan to start assembling vehicles in South Africa to meet a spike in demand.
September vehicle sales rose 24% year-on-year to 54,700 and are set to return to pre-Covid-19 levels for the first time in 2025, indicating renewed confidence in the country’s economic prospects.
Chery is on track to nearly double sales in South Africa this year to as many as 39,000 units, said Tony Liu, chief executive officer of the local unit.
The company will make a decision on what’s known as a…
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