Willem van de Putte

Motoring Journalist

Nissan's deal with Chery keeps Rosslyn plant viable and protects jobs

Willem van de Putte|Published

After over 60 years of production, Nissan's strategic partnership with Chery aims to secure the future of the Rosslyn plant and protect local jobs, marking a significant ...

After 60 years Nissan sells up in South Africa as Chery acquires Rosslyn Plant

Willem van de Putte|Published

After nearly 60 years of manufacturing in South Africa, Nissan has reached an agreement to sell its Rosslyn plant to Chery SA. The deal, set to conclude in mid-2026, ...

ANC and its Tintswalo fantasy leave us cold

Willem van de Putte|Published

Mr President, I doubt you or any of your executives have recently driven unaccompanied through Motherwell, because you prefer big black SUVs and a string of blue ...

Automotive industry in trouble: Ford SA warns South Africa to get its house in order or face the consequences

Willem van de Putte|Published

Like many other industries Ford has had to fly freight in as a result of the port backlogs that has seen more than 10 000 containers with R7 billion worth of products ...

Ford Motor invests further R600m into Gqeberha plant

Willem van de Putte|Published

HARD on the heels of the announcement of the new Ford Ranger, Ford Motor Company have invested a further R600 million into the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha ...