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The automotive industry has been one of the export sectors most affected by the Covid-19 crisis. Jobs are logically threatened there, recognizes a source at the Ministry of Industry, which however wishes to put things into perspective, explaining that several signals suggest that the layoff plans will be less violent …

Morocco’s ambition for the coming years is to become the world leader in automotive competitiveness. To meet this challenge, the kingdom will have to rely on a “carbon-free” industry. The Moroccan automotive sector is enjoying years of glory to the point that it has become more competitive than European countries …

Karsan takes firm strides towards becoming a global brand and maintains its position as a solution partner in different countries across the world. As part of these efforts, Karsan has delivered 25 Atak Buses in Morocco for use in public transportation. Purchased by a private transportation company operating in the …

The doubling of the production capacity of the Kenitra plant will be effective from September, the PSA group said. The site will be able to manufacture up to 200,000 vehicles in the Middle East / Africa region from September 2020. The PSA group is resisting and adapting to the global …

BMW has announced the signing of a contract for the supply of cobalt with Managem for an amount of around 100 million euros (more than MAD 1 billion). Cobalt is one of the raw materials used for battery cells. “The contract has a value of around 100 million euros,” said …

Organized for the first time in 2016 as a showcase event for COP22 in Marrakech, Formula E (World Championship of Electric Cars) had made an impression with its silent racing cars, and its celebrity guests like Leonardo Di Caprio or the Prince Albert of Monaco. And if Marrakech had since …

Despite a significant drop of −82%, the Renault Group achieved a market share of 55.5% in Morocco between March and May 2020. These are the monthly statistics of the French car manufacturer in this particular context of the coronavirus pandemic. The Group and its two brands were able to resist …

Following the health plan to restart its activities, the Renault Nissan plant in Tangier is operating again. This plan, launched by this factory, ensures the protection of personnel, according to the general manager of the Renault Nissan Tanger site, Jean-François Gal. According to him, this health plan makes it possible …

Indian giant Samvardhana Motherson Group (SMG) settles in Tanger Automotive City. While waiting to build its second production site there, SMG is working to obtain administrative permits related to the environmental impact of such a project. India’s Samvardhana Motherson Group (SMG) will soon begin construction of a second factory in …

Unveiled in February, the low-priced “Ami” cart without license, produced in Kénitra, Morocco, will hit the market on May 11, the effective date of deconfinement in France. Citroën unveiled on April 27, the various offers related to this atypical model. The launch of the new 100% electric vehicle will take …