Keywords: Automotive


Morocco Attracts Chinese Tyre Manufacturer Guizhou Tyre With $298 Million Investment in Tangier

Morocco is strengthening its position as a regional automotive manufacturing hub with the launch of a major Chinese industrial investment in Tangier. Guizhou Tyre has officially started construction of a new tyre production facility at the Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City, marking another step in the expansion......

Volkswagen's €5.9 Billion Quarterly Loss Deepens Crisis as China Competition Intensifies

Volkswagen is facing an increasingly difficult turnaround after reporting a substantial operating loss for the third quarter of 2026, intensifying pressure on the German automotive group to accelerate its restructuring. The results underline the challenges confronting one of Europe's largest carmakers......

CFAO Mobility Maroc Appoints Augustin d’Yvoire to Lead Its Next Growth Phase

CFAO Mobility Maroc has appointed Augustin d’Yvoire as its new managing director, marking a new chapter for the automotive distributor as it seeks to strengthen its commercial position in Morocco. The appointment, which took effect on October 19, 2026, comes amid intensifying competition and significant......

Auto Hall Expands FOTON’s Presence in Morocco With the Launch of the TUNLAND Pickup Range

Morocco’s commercial vehicle market is entering a new phase of expansion for FOTON, as its local distributor, Africa Motors, a subsidiary of Auto Hall Group, introduces the TUNLAND pickup range and opens a dedicated showroom in Casablanca. The two developments, announced on October 22, 2026, reflect......

Cyan Lights Could Become the New Signal for Autonomous Vehicles in the United States

The United States is considering a new way to help road users identify vehicles operating without active human supervision: distinctive blue-green lighting. The proposal, developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), reflects growing efforts to adapt road-safety regulations......

Morocco’s Automotive Exports Lead Trade, but Energy Imports Widen the Deficit

Morocco’s foreign trade continues to reflect two contrasting economic trends: the growing strength of its automotive export industry and the pressure exerted by the country’s energy import bill. While manufactured goods remain an important source of export revenue, the cost of imported energy......

OPmobility Opens New Automotive Factory in Kenitra, Creating More Than 100 Jobs

French automotive supplier OPmobility has strengthened its manufacturing presence in Morocco with the inauguration of a new production facility in the Atlantic Free Zone in Kenitra. The plant will manufacture exterior body components for a major international automaker, adding capacity to the group's......

German industry loses nearly 500,000 jobs since 2019, Ifo study finds

Germany’s industrial sector has lost nearly half a million jobs since 2019, highlighting the challenges facing one of Europe’s largest manufacturing economies. According to a study by the German economic research institute Ifo, industrial employment declined by 496,000 positions between the......

Li Auto L8 hybrid crossover prepares for official launch in Russia

Chinese automaker Li Auto has completed the certification process for its L8 hybrid crossover in Russia, paving the way for the model’s official market launch. The vehicle is expected to expand the brand’s local lineup as Chinese manufacturers continue to strengthen their presence in Russia’s......