Keywords: Automotive


Stellantis launches Smart Car platform at Morocco’s Kenitra plant

Stellantis has officially launched production of its new Smart Car platform at its manufacturing facility in Kenitra, Morocco, marking an important milestone in the company's industrial strategy for the Middle East and Africa. The new platform will initially support the production of the Fiat Fastback......

BMW recalls more than 29,000 US vehicles over potential fire hazard

BMW has launched a recall affecting more than 29,000 vehicles in the United States after identifying a defect that could increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue involves the engine starter relay, which may......

China’s car exports surpass one million vehicles in June as global expansion accelerates

China’s automotive industry reached a new milestone in June, with monthly vehicle exports exceeding one million units for the first time. The record performance highlights the rapid expansion of Chinese carmakers on international markets, particularly in the electric vehicle segment. According......

Subaru recalls more than 541,000 vehicles in the US over certification label error

Subaru has announced a large-scale recall affecting more than half a million vehicles across the United States after regulators identified an error on a mandatory vehicle certification label. The recall covers 541,237 vehicles that were produced with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) displayed......

Bosch launches sample production at first U.S. semiconductor plant to strengthen domestic chip supply

German engineering and technology group Bosch has begun sample production at its first semiconductor manufacturing facility in the United States, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand domestic chip production and strengthen supply chain resilience. The announcement follows the completion......

India’s Samvardhana Motherson opens railway wiring plant in Morocco’s Kénitra

Indian automotive supplier Samvardhana Motherson International has officially started operations at its new electrical wiring plant in Kénitra, marking a major step in Morocco’s industrial diversification strategy. Located within the Atlantic Free Zone, the new facility introduces a new......

Lower Saxony weighs stake in Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant as defence production plans advance

The German state of Lower Saxony is considering acquiring a stake in Volkswagen AG's Osnabrück manufacturing plant as part of efforts to support its transition from automotive production to defence manufacturing, according to a report by Capital magazine. If implemented, the move could become......

Mercedes-Benz expands Hungarian plant with €1 billion investment to boost global competitiveness

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Hungary with a €1 billion investment aimed at increasing production capacity, improving efficiency and strengthening its position in an increasingly competitive global automotive market. The German carmaker announced on Monday that its Kecskemet......

Morocco strengthens its automotive industry with competitive production costs

Morocco has further strengthened its position as one of the leading automotive manufacturing hubs serving the European market, supported by competitive production costs, expanding industrial infrastructure, and growing foreign investment in the sector. Recent industry data indicate that Renault's......