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ArticleJune 4, 2026
Nissan and Chery Explore Sunderland Manufacturing Pact
Nissan and Chery International UK have entered a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding that opens the door to a potential contract manufacturing arrangement at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant. The agreement sets out a study
ArticleJune 2, 2026
Plant Kariega Builds One Millionth Current Polo Milestone
Volkswagen Group Africa has marked a defining chapter in its manufacturing legacy with the production of the one millionth current-generation Polo at its Kariega plant, a milestone that underscores both the model’s globa
ArticleMay 27, 2026
Bentley Mulliner Expands Bespoke Luxury Options 2026
Within the quiet precision of Crewe, where craftsmanship is treated less like manufacturing and more like controlled artistry, Bentley is leaning further into a defining truth of modern luxury: individuality is no longer
ArticleMay 26, 2026
ISUZU Ships New D-MAX Across African Markets
GQEBERHA, South Africa — As Africa Month celebrations continue across the continent, ISUZU Motors South Africa has started shipping the first consignments of its new D-MAX from the company’s Gqeberha manufacturing plant
ArticleMay 25, 2026
KANU Opens New Gqeberha Manufacturing Facility Growth
KANU Commercial Body Construction has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Gqeberha, marking a major expansion in the company’s production capabilities and long-term growth strategy within South Africa’s s
ArticleMay 20, 2026
Stellantis and Dongfeng Push Partnership Into Europe’s EV Core
Stellantis and Dongfeng Group are taking a long-standing global relationship into a new phase, announcing plans to establish a Europe-based joint venture that will span sales, distribution, manufacturing, purchasing, and
ArticleMay 15, 2026
GAC Showcases Smart Manufacturing Power in MEA Visit
The global automotive stage is shifting rapidly, and GAC Group is stepping into the spotlight with increasing confidence. At Auto China 2026, this momentum was underscored by a Middle East and Africa media experience tou
ArticleMay 6, 2026
Jetour Confirms South African Production from 2027
Jetour has set its sights firmly on South Africa’s manufacturing landscape, announcing plans to begin local vehicle production from 2027. The news, delivered by Jetour International President Mr Ke Chuandeng at Auto Chin
ArticleApril 21, 2026
BAIC SA Hosts Zimbabwe Delegation at Gqeberha Plant
In a clear signal of growing regional automotive alignment, BAIC Automobile South Africa recently opened the doors of its Gqeberha manufacturing facility to a high-level delegation from Zimbabwe’s automotive sector, crea
ArticleApril 15, 2026
Isuzu SA Hits Record Production in Landmark Year
GQEBERHA – As the final production shift of the financial year concluded on 31 March 2026, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) quietly etched a defining chapter into its manufacturing story. Not with fireworks or sudden sp
ArticleApril 7, 2026
Volkswagen Celebrates 75 Years at Simola Hillclimb
In the coastal theatre of Knysna, where forests lean toward the sea and engines echo off the hills, Volkswagen Group Africa is preparing to turn heritage into horsepower. As the brand celebrates 75 years of manufacturing
ArticleFebruary 6, 2026
LG Energy Solution to Acquire Full Ownership of NextStar Energy, Strengthening Canada’s Battery Manufacturing Future
Windsor, Ontario has quietly become one of the most important coordinates on North America’s clean-energy map. On 6 February 2026, LG Energy Solution, Stellantis and NextStar Energy confirmed a strategic ownership transition that reinforces that reality. LG Energy Solution will acquire Stellantis’ 49 per cent equity stake in NextStar Energy, assuming full ownership of Canada’s […]













































