Stellantis will build a new factory in South Africa

Stellantis wants to expand its activities in the future. to arrive at building cars also in South Africa. The automotive Group's global growth plan therefore continues. Stellantis therefore signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) to develop a manufacturing plant in South Africa.

PROJECT COMPLETED IN 2025

The signed agreement provides that the new plant will be built within a South African special economic zone (SEZ). The set goal is to to complete this production project by 2025. This new system will allow the to Stellantis to strengthen its presence in the Middle East and African region.

In addition, it will contribute to the the goal of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan of selling one million vehicles in this region by 2030 with 70% regional production autonomy. No details were provided regarding the investments needed to build the factory. Ebrahim Patel, South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, commented:

I am delighted that Stellantis has chosen South Africa to expand its business. productive. The Company is a large global car manufacturer, with a range of well-known brands. South Africa is the an excellent investment destination, with a significant capacity for investment. of automobile production. We look forward to working closely with Stellantis to enable the Company to build a facility that will expand its production capacity. our manufacturing base and will offer the new jobs locally.

Stellantis thus joins the long list of car manufacturers that have decided to produce cars in South Africa. Among these we remember the Ford, whose plant produces the Ranger and the "cousin" Volkswagen Amarok. In addition to Ford, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Nissan, General Motors, Honda, Chrysler and Toyota are present in this country.

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