Morocco
Morocco Opens Africa's First Advanced Automotive Testing Facility
The German group FEV has just inaugurated in Morocco the first test center for new car prototypes in Africa. A state-of-the-art center sheltered from prying eyes.
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German Auto Supplier Leoni to Invest $93 Million in Morocco, Creating 7,100 Jobs
The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, presided over the signing ceremony of two protocols of agreement and a framework agreement for the implementation of six investment projects of the German group "Leoni" in the automotive sector, representing a total amount of more than 932 million dirhams (MDH).
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Morocco Aims to Double Car Production to 1 Million Annually by 2030
One million cars produced per year in Morocco. This is the objective of the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, by 2030.
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Moroccan Startup Unveils Plans for Minimalist Electric Car to Rival Tesla and Mercedes
The Moroccan start-up Atlas E-Mobility has recently announced its plans for the future: the creation of an electric car, whose name remains a mystery. This vehicle, promising simplicity and functionality, will be inspired by Moroccan aesthetics, according to Mohammed Yehya El Bakkali, co-founder and CEO of Atlas.
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Lear Corporation Expands Automotive Parts Production in Tangier, Morocco
Lear Corporation has announced its intention to open a connection systems plant in Morocco in the third quarter of 2023. This plant will produce injection-molded parts and technical plastics for automotive manufacturers, suppliers and business units of electronic systems and seats.
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Moroccan-Designed Hydrogen Car NamX HUV Wins Green Innovation Award
The NamX Huv by Pininfarina, a revolutionary hydrogen-powered car created by Moroccan Faouzi Annajah, has received the 2023 Green Good Design Sustainability Award in the Green Transportation category.
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Moroccan Hydrogen SUV Sparks Debate Over Origin and Design
In the eyes of some Algerian media, NamX Huv, a car model from the first Moroccan manufacturer and a prototype of a hydrogen vehicle, presented to King Mohammed VI on May 15, 2023, would not be 100% Moroccan.
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French Electric Car Bonus Reform May Impact Moroccan-Made Citroën AMI Pricing
As the French government is undertaking a reform of the ecological bonus for electric cars, the price of the Citroën AMI, an electric car without a license, manufactured in the PSA Group’s plant located in Kenitra, Morocco, could increase or decrease by the end of the year.
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Morocco Unveils 'Neo': Affordable Locally-Designed Car with Unique Features
After several months of suspense and launch promises, the new "100% Moroccan" car has finally been unveiled in front of King Mohammed VI at the Royal Palace in Rabat. Intended first for Moroccans before considering its export, "Neo" is offered at a very affordable price according to its designers.
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Morocco Unveils First Domestically Manufactured Car, Showcases Hydrogen Prototype
King Mohammed VI presided on Monday at the Royal Palace in Rabat the ceremony to present the first vehicle of a Moroccan automotive manufacturer, as well as the prototype of a hydrogen-powered vehicle developed by a Moroccan living abroad.
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Dacia Considers Moving Spring EV Production to Morocco or Romania Amid French Policy Shift
Following the announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron of the reform of the ecological bonus for electric cars that will favor the European automotive industry, the Dacia brand is considering relocating the Spring, produced in China, to Romania or Morocco.
Morocco
France to Revise Electric Car Incentives, Impacting Moroccan Auto Industry
French President Emmanuel Macron is launching a reform of the ecological bonus for electric cars, which will favor the European automotive industry but could have a negative impact on Morocco, where several models are manufactured.