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Stellantis Plans to Build Cars in South Africa

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GUEST - Asanda Xawuka, Executive Manager, Coega Special Economic Zone Business Development

Stellantis has confirmed its intention to develop a greenfield manufacturing facility in Coega in South Africa with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). Minister Ebrahim Patel, senior officials from the IDC and Mr. Samir Cherfan, Stellantis Middle East and Africa Chief Operating Officer met at the Parliament Buildings in Cape Town to agree on investment in the South African motor industry.

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27 Sep 2023 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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