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title: "Report: Mercedes considers sharing South African factory with Great Wall Motor"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
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description: "According to informed sources, Mercedes-Benz is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in South Africa with Great Wall Motor. This move may help enhance the operational viability of the plant as U.S. trade tariffs come into effect. The luxury car manufacturer is in negotiations with the Chinese automaker for joint production at the plant located in the port city of East London"
datetime: "2026-03-09T18:47:18.000Z"
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# Report: Mercedes considers sharing South African factory with Great Wall Motor

According to informed sources, Mercedes-Benz is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in South Africa with Great Wall Motor. This move may help enhance the operational viability of the plant as U.S. trade tariffs come into effect. The luxury car manufacturer is in negotiations with the Chinese automaker for joint production at the plant located in the port city of East London

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