Mahindra weighs South Africa plant expansion.

The article focuses on Mahindra's review of upgrading its vehicle assembly facility near Durban, South Africa, including the potential introduction of completely knocked-down (CKD) assembly operations. Mahindra, an Indian carmaker, currently assembles semi-knocked down vehicles at the plant and is collaborating with South Africa's state-owned Industrial Development Corporation to evaluate CKD production, which could reduce import duties and increase local manufacturing amid rising demand for affordable vehicles. The facility produces Pik Up light trucks used by South African farmers and Mozambican police. The article also notes broader trends in South Africa's automotive sector, including Chery Automobile's acquisition of Nissan's local plant and Mercedes-Benz Group's potential factory-sharing with Great Wall Motor. [Extracted from the article]