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Chery SA to Acquire Nissan’s Rosslyn Manufacturing Operations, Securing Jobs and Automotive Continuity in South Africa
Rosslyn, South Africa – 23 January 2026 – In a landmark move for South Africa’s automotive sector, Chery SA has announced its agreement to acquire Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, including the adjacent stamping plant. The transaction, expected to be completed in mid-2026 following regulatory approvals, will see the majority of Nissan’s Rosslyn workforce offered […]
Rosslyn: Driving South Africa’s Automotive Future
In the rapidly evolving global automotive landscape, few industrial hubs can claim the strategic significance of Rosslyn. More than just a manufacturing location, Rosslyn is emerging as a transformative ecosystem—integrating advanced manufacturing, logistics, residential spaces, and retail into a cohesive framework that drives operational efficiency, community development, and sustainable growth. Celebrating a Milestone: Tata’s 11,000th […]
BMW X3 Crowned 2025 South African Car of the Year with Continental Tyres at the Forefront
GQEBERHA, South Africa, October 10, 2025 – The BMW X3 has secured the prestigious title of 2025 South African Car of the Year, a milestone celebrated not only by BMW Group South Africa but also by its trusted partners, including Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA). Produced at BMW’s renowned Rosslyn Plant in Pretoria, the X3 […]
From Rosslyn to Cairo: The Navara’s 7,000km Adventure
Rosslyn, 12 July 2024 – Daring Africa 2024, Nissan’s remarkable overland adventure, is gearing up for its final leg. This epic journey, spanning eight countries, features four Nissan Navara pickups and an X-Trail SUV, connecting Nissan’s LCV manufacturing hub in South Africa with its PV assembly plant in Egypt. To date, Daring Africa has traversed […]
SVI Engineering Achieves a Milestone with BMW-Certified Armoured X3 M40i in Africa
SVI Engineering, a leading manufacturer of armoured products, proudly introduces the BMW-approved armoured version of the X3 M40i, now certified by BMW AG. This marks a significant first in Africa, with BMW extending its armouring certification to the continent. The Rosslyn-built X3 M40i is equipped with NIJ Level IIIA protection, safeguarding against firearms such as […]
Nissan Navara to fly the flag up through Africa in daring expedition
ROSSLYN – In a week’s time, a group of intrepid drivers will embark on an epic eight-country tour that will take them right up the length of the continent, all the way to Cairo. Dubbed Nissan Daring Africa 2024, the expedition will visit Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya before ending in Egypt. The […]
Nissan Magnite Red Edition Upgrade
Rosslyn, South Africa – November 14, 2022 – Nissan has added a racy new upgrade to its Magnite range, with the striking Red Edition now destined for South African shores.
The limited-edition
South Africa at SA Auto Week: Nissan showcases revolutionary e-POWER technology
ROSSLYN, South Africa, October 24, 2022- Nissan is bringing its revolutionary new technology, local favourites, and industry expertise to the first-ever South African Auto Week – and attendees will get to
Nissan Qashqai headed for South Africa
ROSSLYN, South Africa, September 20, 2022 – Nissan South Africa is reinforcing its position as a leader in the South African crossover segment with the introduction of the all-new, segment-defining, third-generation
Nissan Adds Luxury to Upgraded Patrol Station Wagon
Rosslyn, South Africa, 8 DECEMBER2015–Times have changed since Nissan launched its first ‘4W60’ Patrol 64 years ago, but one thing remains constant – Nissan Patrol owners swear by their choice of durable off-roader. Now, in response to feedback from this loyal and growing group, Nissan has introduced an extensive range of extra creature comforts to […]
South Africa’s favourite half ton bakkie upgraded
Rosslyn, South Africa, 1 December 2015 – The locally-produced Nissan NP200 is still South Africa’s favourite half ton bakkie, consistently outperforming all competitors with more than 1,500 unit sales per month over the last year. To further enhance its position as market leader, a refreshed NP200 has started rolling off the production line at Nissan’s […]
Nissan Juke, graffiti in motion
Rosslyn, South Africa, 6 OCTOBER 2015 – Nissan and some of the world’s best graffiti artists are turning Johannesburg into a city-wide canvas for the fifth international City of Gold Urban Art Festival.















