Morocco
Automotive Suppliers Shift Production from Ukraine to Morocco Amid War
Due to the war in Ukraine, several automotive suppliers are relocating their activities abroad, particularly to Morocco.
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Automobile
Morocco
Morocco's Auto Sales Slump Continues: 6% Drop in First Quarter
The slowdown observed at the beginning of the year in car sales continues. At the end of March, sales stood at 41,399 units, down 6.26% compared to the same period last year.
Morocco
Seven Finalists Announced for Morocco's 2022 Car of the Year Award
The shortlist of the seven finalist cars in the running for the "Car of the Year 2022" has been announced, after being selected from 18 eligible models.
Morocco
Japanese Auto Supplier Shifts Ukraine Operations to Morocco Amid War
The war in Ukraine is forcing Japanese Sumitomo Electric Bordnetze (SEBN) to relocate its activities to Morocco. The automaker had suspended its activities since the end of February.
Morocco
Morocco's Exports Surge 14.9% Despite Pandemic Challenges
Despite the difficulties related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Moroccan exports increased last year thanks to a good performance of Moroccan markets abroad.
Spain
Spanish Auto Parts Exports to Morocco Dip 1.2% in 2021, Industry Data Shows
Spanish exports of automotive components to Morocco fell by -1.2% in 2021 compared to 2019, according to data from the Spanish Association of Automotive Component Producers (SERNAUTO).
Morocco
Repsol and Ravago to Build Major Automotive Polypropylene Plant in Morocco
Repsol and Ravago plan to build the largest polypropylene (PP) compound plant for the automotive sector in Morocco. It will be located in the Tangier free zone and will be operational as of 2023.
Morocco
Morocco's New Car Sales Drop 4.35% in Early 2024, Auto Industry Faces Headwinds
The new car market in Morocco has slowed down at the beginning of this year. As of the end of February, sales recorded a 4.35% decline compared to the same period last year.
Morocco
Morocco Explores Cobalt Reserves for Rechargeable Battery Production
Morocco is seriously considering exploiting its cobalt reserves in order to launch the manufacture of rechargeable batteries. The information was given to the news agency Reuters by a senior official of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM).
Morocco
Turkish Auto Parts Maker Expands Morocco Plant, Creating 276 New Jobs
The Turkish group Martur Fompack, known internationally for the manufacture of automotive seats, will inaugurate the expansion of its plant in Tangier, on an additional area of 3,500 m².
Morocco
Tesla Expands Supercharger Network in Morocco with Three New Stations
The Tesla brand of American billionaire Elon Musk is continuing to expand its Supercharger network in Morocco, where it has deployed three new fast charging stations.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Initiative to Boost Engineering and Technical Workforce by 2025
A framework agreement was signed on Tuesday in Rabat to strengthen the training of engineers, middle managers and senior technicians in various industrial sectors.