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    The contribution of the motor industry to the South African economy
    (University of Fort Hare, 2011-12) Tyatya, Khanya
    The automobile industry in South Africa consists of the vehicle production sector and the components sector. The vehicle manufacturing sector includes Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) or vehicle assemblers. Four OEM's are based in the Eastern Cape namely Volkswagen, Daimler Chrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors with rest spread across Gauteng (Nissan & BMW) and Kwa-Zulu Natal (Toyota). A number of component suppliers support these OEM's. About 40% of South Africa's vehicle output comes from the Eastern Cape maintaining the country's position as an automotive competitor in Africa and the world (Department of Trade and Industry, 2009).