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Chinese automakers are redirecting their focus from exporting vehicles to Africa to establishing manufacturing plants on the continent. This move is driven by the anticipation of Africa becoming a significant growth market due to factors such as urbanization, a rising middle class, and favorable government policies. Chery, China’s largest auto exporter, recently acquired Nissan’s former Rosslyn plant in South Africa to produce plug-in hybrids, battery-electric vehicles, and models under its Jetour brand. This strategic shift aims to mitigate the impact of decreased demand in China and increasing trade barriers in Europe and North America. The trend of manufacturing vehicles closer…
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