Rosslyn is an industrial suburb of Akasia, 29 km north-west of Pretoria, and part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in the Gauteng province of South Africa.Google maps
This industrialized area is best known for its automotive manufacturing industry.
Economy
Rosslyn is home to a major BMW South Africa factory, which opened in 1968. It was BMW's first factory outside of Europe.History of the BMW plant in Rosslyn
Nissan South Africa maintained a factory in Rosslyn since 1966, manufacturing a vast range of motor vehicles, trucks, light delivery vans (locally known as "bakkies") and 4X4 offroaders.
IVECO also operates a plant in the area.
In 2012, vehicle manufacturing plants in South Africa contributed about 6.2% to the country's gross domestic product.
In July 2026, Nissan SA's Rosslyn plant was officially handed over to Chery South Africa, after the two reached a deal for its sale earlier that year, and regulatory approval was granted.
See also
Automotive industry in South Africa Manufacturing in South Africa
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