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// Chery acquires Nissan’s South African manufacturing assets
Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery SA has reached agreement to acquire Nissan’s manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa, in a deal that will see the majority of Nissan employees offered continued employment
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IN OTHER NEWS
// MTF celebrates top dealers
Finance company announces 2025 winners during special cruise for finalists. PLUS – gallery
// Car company backs hospice
Dealership hands over $1,000 to organisation providing palliative care in Auckland.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Clever Way Volvo Solved The Biggest Issue With Electric Door Handles
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ONE LINERS
- The safest new vehicles, in every category: ANCAP reveals its rankings
- Electric additions for Volvo
- Canada slashes Chinese EV tariffs in major trade shift
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