Keywords: Automotive


Electric cars gain ground across Europe as sales hit new highs in 2026

Electric vehicles are strengthening their position in the European automotive market, with sales reaching record levels during the first eight months of 2026. The increase reflects growing consumer interest in lower-emission transportation, supported by a wider selection of models and the arrival of......

Honda prepares road tests for wireless charging of electric vehicles

Honda is preparing to test a wireless charging system that could allow electric vehicles to receive power while travelling on highways, potentially reducing the need for frequent stops at conventional charging stations. The Japanese automaker plans to move the technology toward real-world road testing......

Akwel expands Morocco footprint with new automotive plant in Nouaceur

Morocco’s automotive industry is set to gain another production facility as French supplier Akwel advances plans for a new industrial unit in Nouaceur, near Casablanca. The project will expand the company’s existing presence in the country while adding new manufacturing capabilities to Morocco’s......

Morocco draws Egyptian investors toward battery manufacturing

Morocco is emerging as a potential destination for a new Egyptian investment in battery manufacturing, adding another dimension to the growing industrial relationship between the two countries. The proposed project is currently being examined by Egyptian and Moroccan investors, according to information......

Škoda recalls 1.7 million vehicles worldwide over steering failure risk

Škoda is recalling around 1.7 million vehicles worldwide over a potential defect in the steering system that could, in some circumstances, lead to a loss of steering control. According to information recorded by Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), around 370,000 vehicles......

Hyundai and Kia post record US sales in September

Hyundai Motor and Kia recorded their strongest-ever September sales in the United States, supported by continued demand for sport utility vehicles and growing interest in hybrid models. Both South Korean automakers reported significant year-on-year increases as they expanded their presence in the highly......

Morocco emerges as a potential manufacturing hub for US companies amid global trade shifts

As global trade patterns evolve, companies are reassessing where they manufacture products and source components, creating new opportunities for countries seeking to attract industrial investment. Morocco is increasingly positioned as one of the locations that could benefit from this shift, particularly......

BMW plans 20% cut in senior management roles as it simplifies operations

German automaker BMW plans to reduce the number of divisions and associated management positions by around 20% by mid-2027 as part of an effort to simplify its organization and respond more quickly to changes in global markets. The restructuring will initially focus on senior management positions, although......

China deepens industrial presence in Morocco to reach European and African markets

Chinese companies are rapidly expanding their industrial footprint in Morocco, particularly in electric vehicle batteries and related components, as the North African country strengthens its position as a manufacturing and logistics hub serving both European and African markets. The growing presence......