Keywords: Automotive


Indian automotive giant Suprajit strengthens Tangier industrial platform

Indian engineering group Suprajit Engineering is expanding the strategic role of its industrial operations in Morocco as part of a broader restructuring of its European manufacturing network. The group has progressively shifted part of its production from Poland to Tangier, while also relocating industrial......

Major corporate bankruptcies in Germany rise 10% as automotive sector bears the brunt

Germany recorded another increase in major corporate bankruptcies during the first half of 2026, highlighting the continued financial and operational pressures facing Europe’s largest economy. According to a study by credit insurer Allianz Trade, 33 German companies with annual revenues of at......

Volkswagen puts four German plants at risk as it plans 50,000 more job cuts

German automotive giant Volkswagen plans to eliminate another 50,000 jobs over the coming years as part of an extensive cost-cutting and restructuring program aimed at improving the competitiveness of the group. The company said Thursday evening that reducing its global workforce capacity was necessary......

Morocco and Argentina seek a new economic alliance linking Africa with South America

Morocco and Argentina are seeking to take their economic relationship beyond traditional trade in agricultural commodities and fertilizers, with both countries exploring a broader partnership that could create stronger links between Africa and South America. The initiative was highlighted in the Argentine......

Mitsubishi Pajero: The Legendary 4x4 Makes a Comeback, but Europe May Close Its Doors

After several years of absence, the Mitsubishi Pajero is set to return to the spotlight. An iconic model from the 1980s and a pioneer of 4x4s that became more accessible to the general public, it comes back with a philosophy that may clash with the demands of the European automotive market. A Legend......

Lada Azimut marks a new chapter for Russia’s domestic automotive industry

Russian automaker AvtoVAZ has presented the Lada Azimut as a major step in the development of locally engineered vehicles, emphasizing that the new crossover was designed and developed entirely in Russia, from its exterior styling to its electronic architecture. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum......

BYD Shark brings a 436-hp plug-in hybrid pickup to Europe

Chinese automaker BYD is expanding its presence in the European vehicle market with the Shark, a plug-in hybrid pickup designed to combine the practicality of a traditional utility vehicle with the performance and efficiency of electrification. First presented to European audiences at the Goodwood Festival......

Morocco emerges as an African industrial hub with growing global ambitions

Morocco is emerging as one of Africa’s most industrially advanced economies, with growing integration into global value chains and a strategic position between Europe and the African continent, according to a recent World Bank report. The report, titled “Integrating Africa: From Threads......

Morocco’s automotive exports rise by nearly 15% by the end of July 2026

Morocco’s automotive exports continued their strong growth during the first seven months of 2026, reaching 107.14 billion dirhams by the end of July, according to the latest data from the country’s Foreign Exchange Office. The figure represents a 14.9% increase compared with the same period......