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Chinese Cars Stall Stellantis’s Big South African Factory
Stellantis has paused its planned Gqeberha plant in South Africa due to competition from Chinese car brands, which now account for nearly 19% of new-car sales in the country. The decision to halt the factory's development is under review and will be finalized within months.
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