Keywords: Automotive


BYD Expands Internationally, Achieving Fourth Consecutive Month of Growth

The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD continues its momentum. Global sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in August, driven by a significant rise in overseas deliveries. This dynamic allows the group to mitigate the impact of slowing demand in its domestic market. BYD continues to......

Automotive Industry in France: Electric Vehicles Account for 38% of New Car Sales in August

The French automotive market remains far from its pre-crisis levels, but the composition of sales is evolving rapidly. In August, electric vehicles represented nearly four out of ten new registrations, a performance largely supported by social leasing. This dynamic masks an overall market that is still......

Morocco strengthens its role in Africa’s industrial value chains

Morocco is consolidating its position as one of Africa’s more integrated economies in regional industrial value chains, particularly in automotive components and aerospace, according to a recent World Bank report on economic integration across the continent. The report, titled “Africa Integration:......

Ford injects $108 million into BTR battery plant in Morocco

Ford has provided $108 million in advance funding to a battery materials project operated by Chinese group BTR in Morocco, highlighting the growing integration of the North African country's industrial sector into global electric vehicle supply chains. According to BTR's financial disclosures,......

Volkswagen Threatens the Future of Four German Plants Due to Cost Disparities

The future of several Volkswagen factories in Germany is becoming bleak as the manufacturer compares its production costs with those of its other European locations. CFO Arno Antlitz acknowledged that no economically viable replacement production has currently been identified for four German sites following......

Salafin: Automotive Financing Supports Activity in the First Half of 2026

Salafin generally maintains its course in the first half of 2026, despite a slight decline in its net production. The subsidiary of Bank of Africa, specialized in consumer credit, has particularly benefited from the dynamism of automotive financing, which partially offsets the slowdown observed in personal......

Allianz considers a $6.77 billion bid for the AA, the British roadside assistance giant

The German group Allianz is reportedly exploring an acquisition of the AA, the iconic British roadside assistance company, for around £5 billion, or $6.77 billion. This deal could put the insurer in competition with several other bidders as the AA's owners are still weighing between a sale and an IPO. The......

Minth Group Chooses Tangier to Strengthen Its Automotive Production in Morocco

The Moroccan automotive industry continues to attract new international investments. The Chinese company Minth Group, specialized in manufacturing components for the automotive sector, has announced its intention to establish a new production base in Morocco.The future industrial site will be dedicated......

Broad-Ocean Motor in Tangier: Morocco Accelerates Its Shift to Electric Vehicles

The establishment of the Chinese group Broad-Ocean Motor in Tangier marks a new milestone in the evolution of the Moroccan automotive industry. Beyond the creation of a new production unit, this project fits into a dynamic aimed at upgrading the Kingdom's presence in technology segments related to electric......