Group 1 - Nissan's South African plant has an annual production capacity of 45,000 vehicles, but its operating rate has been consistently low. The company plans to sell the plant to China's Chery Automobile as part of a global restructuring plan that includes the reduction of seven factories worldwide [2][4]. - The agreement for the sale of the factory was reached on January 23, with the transaction expected to include land, buildings, and nearby stamping equipment, although the transaction amount has not been disclosed. Nissan will continue to conduct automotive sales and other business in South Africa after the sale [4]. - As part of its restructuring plan announced in May 2025, Nissan will cease vehicle production at its main plant in Japan and will also reduce operations at two factories in Mexico, as well as factories in Argentina and India, totaling five factories affected by this plan [5]. Group 2 - Chery Automobile, established in 1997 as a government-affiliated enterprise in Wuhu, Anhui Province, has been expanding its international presence since 2001. The company began mass production at its first overseas plant in Brazil in 2014 and has factories in Spain, which was previously a commercial vehicle plant owned by Nissan [5]. - Chery Group aims to achieve global sales of 2,806,393 vehicles by 2025, representing an 8% increase compared to 2024 [6].
日产南非工厂将出售给奇瑞汽车