Morocco
Renault Nissan Resumes Production in Tangier with Enhanced Safety Measures
Following the health restart plan put in place, the Renault Nissan plant in Tangier is operating again.
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Automobile
Morocco
Renault Halts Factory Expansions in Morocco and Romania Amid Economic Pressures
Faced with the worsening of its economic situation, the French automaker Renault intends to suspend its factory expansion projects in Morocco and Romania.
Morocco
Morocco's Auto Industry Proposes Measures to Revive Sector Amid COVID-19 Slump
After more than two months of suspended activity, the Association of Vehicle Importers in Morocco (AIVAM) and the Moroccan Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA) are mobilizing to relaunch their activities, which have been severely affected by the health crisis. Several strong measures have been proposed by the players to the Economic Monitoring Committee.
Morocco
Morocco Allows Renault Engineers to Return, Boosting Auto Industry Amid Pandemic
The Moroccan authorities have finally authorized Renault to organize the repatriation of its engineers, in order to preserve the economic interests of the kingdom. They had left for Europe after the borders were closed.
Morocco
Indian Auto Parts Giant SMG to Build Second Factory in Morocco's Tanger Automotive City
The Indian giant Samvardhana Motherson Group (SMG) is setting up in Tanger Automotive City. Pending the construction of its second production site, SMG is working to obtain the administrative authorizations related to the environmental impact of such a project.
Morocco
Renault Considers Rebranding Dacia Dokker as Low-Cost Kangoo for Select Markets
Renault, which will unveil its cost-cutting plan on May 29, plans to manufacture a low-cost Kangoo in Morocco . This is nothing other than the Dacia Dokker which will be sold under the Renault brand, depending on the countries, so Renault Kangoo.
Morocco
Morocco Strengthens Health Protocols as Auto Industry Prepares to Restart Production
The Ministry of Health stated on Saturday, May 16, that health safety measures have been strengthened at all sites of automobile manufacturers (Renault Tanger, Somaca Casablanca and PSA Kenitra), in order to protect the health of employees and promote a gradual resumption of industrial activity.
Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Potential Manufacturing Hub Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts
China could lose its leadership status in manufacturing and supply, for having been the starting point of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Oxford Business Group, some companies are looking for alternative production bases, and Morocco seems to meet all the conditions.
Morocco
Morocco Offers Up to 30% Car Insurance Discount During Lockdown
Customers with car insurance in Morocco could benefit from a premium discount of up to 30% of the portion of the motor third party liability premium and ancillary guarantees covering the two months of confinement, for an annual contract.
France
French Automakers Face Pressure to Relocate Production from Morocco
Relocation is the sine qua non condition for French manufacturers to receive state support to recover from the covid-19 pandemic. This approach, strongly supported by the French Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, concerns many countries like Morocco, where these manufacturers have set up, generating many jobs.
Morocco
Court Ruling: Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling While Driving Now Legal in Morocco
A motorist obtained the cancellation of her ticket by the court for using her phone by connecting via Bluetooth.
Morocco
Morocco's Driving Schools Face Bankruptcy as Pandemic Halts Operations
Driving school owners fear that without financial assistance, their sector will be in the red. They dread a forced bankruptcy due to the coronavirus pandemic.