Mercedes considers sharing its South African factory with China’s GWM

Big shift possible for Mercedes-Benz factory in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly considering sharing its South African manufacturing plant with Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) in a move that could help keep the facility competitive amid global trade pressures. The companies are reportedly in talks about co-manufacturing vehicles at the Mercedes-Benz plant in East London in the Eastern Cape. If the deal goes ahead, it could help reduce costs, improve factory utilisation and protect jobs at…

Mercedes considers sharing its South African factory with China’s GWM

Mercedes-Benz Group is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in South Africa with Great Wall Motor, a move that could boost the facility’s viability as US trade tariffs take effect, people familiar with the matter said.

Mercedes Considers Sharing South Africa Plant With China’s GWM

Mercedes-Benz in talks to share SA factory with GWM: report

According to a report by Bloomberg, Mercedes-Benz is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in East London with Chinese car company Great Wall Motor (GWM). Read more...

Mercedes in talks to share South African factory with GWM, report says

Representatives for GWM have presented a production proposal to South African officials, outlining the company's interest in producing vehicles in the country. For details, please visit CnEVPost.