Keywords: Automotive industry


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......

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......

Volkswagen and Gotion deepen battery partnership with new projects in Morocco and Europe

Volkswagen Group and Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-tech are expanding their long-standing cooperation through three planned joint ventures in Spain, Slovakia and Morocco, as the companies seek to build a more integrated battery supply chain for the European electric vehicle market. The agreement......

Global automakers turn to the US as competition intensifies

Global automakers are increasing their focus on the US market as competition and economic pressures reshape the international automotive industry. The shift comes as manufacturers face weaker conditions in some major overseas markets, particularly China and parts of Europe, while the United States continues......

Tanger Med strengthens Morocco’s rise as an industrial and export hub

Morocco is strengthening its position as an industrial and export hub as the Tanger Med port complex continues to play a central role in connecting the country’s manufacturing base with international markets. The port’s development has been accompanied by the expansion of industrial zones......

Morocco emerges as a key driver of Africa’s automotive industry

Morocco is emerging as one of the main automotive manufacturing hubs in Africa, according to a study by TradeMark Africa, which identifies the Kingdom alongside South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria as four major centres shaping the continent’s automotive industry. The study places Morocco at the heart......

Bank Al-Maghrib sees Morocco growth reach 4.4% as agriculture rebounds

Morocco's economy is set to expand by 4.4% in 2026, according to Bank Al-Maghrib's latest quarterly assessment, with a strong agricultural rebound and continued job creation providing important support to overall activity. The central bank expects growth to slow to 2.9% in 2027 as agricultural......