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Mercedes-Benz to Share South Africa Factory with Great Wall Motor?

Mercedes-Benz strives to ensure that all its production sites remain globally competitive, are on an optimal operating point, and are adapted to new requirements whenever necessary German luxury automotive giant Mercedes-Benz is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in South Africa's East London with Chinese car company Great Wall Motor.

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The plant in South Africa is considered to be underutilized. Apparently, the Group is now looking for options to increase economic efficiency. One driver is the US customs policy.

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Since 2012, Mercedes-Benz has been operating a plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. There is nothing to feel about the crisis mood of the car industry – rather, the Group wants to invest further there, hire more staff and drive production up.

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Pat on Brands broke the news in on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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