On October 12, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria, in a social media update, announced that the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman and the CEO of Karwa Motoes met with the Minister of Industry. They discussed Algerian-Omani industrial cooperation and ways to enhance joint investments in the bus and utility vehicle ma

On October 9, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced that the Fiat Tafraoui plant, Algeria, has produced its localised Grande Panda, marking a new milestone for the company’s operations in the country.
The car was made using newly installed welding and painting lines — the first-ever of their kind for passenger car productio

On September 30, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Higher Education, Algeria, stated that the Algerian Center for Research in Industrial Technology (CRTI) and the Ministry of Higher Education will unveil a prototype of the first “made in Algeria” electric car in 2026. Algerian researchers and engineers h

On September 24, multiple sources reported that Algeria-based Économie Moderne Auto is planning an electric vehicle assembly plant in Ras El Aioun with a Chinese manufacturer. It will produce an electric car as well as a hybrid gasoline car.
Based on multiple sources 

On September 9, multiple sources reported that Algerian company Idenet has signed an agreement with South African company Metair Investments at the IATF 2025 Trade Fair. Valued at USD 150 million, the deal involves importing raw materials to produce electrical harnesses, which will subsequently be re-exported to Sout

On September 9, National Steel Company – SNS Holding, in a social media post, announced that it had signed several contracts at the IATF 2025 Trade Fair. It has signed an agreement with ALGERIA FAW TRUCKS INDUSTRIES (China) for the supply of spare parts (front and rear bumpers, front and rear lights, and electrical p

On September 9, multiple sources reported that Chery has signed five subcontracting agreements with Algerian companies specializing in the production of automotive components at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025). Chery has signed a contract with Fabcom, a battery manufacturer; Dedax, a producer of filters; Ham

On September 7, multiple sources reported that Hyundai is planning to assemble five vehicles in Algeria. It includes three passenger cars and two light utility vehicles. It will start assembly in 2026. The plant will have a capacity of 50,000 vehicles and hire 1,000 employees. 
Based on multiple sources 

On September 7, multiple sources reported that the CEO of BAIC Algeria stated that they are planning to assemble 40,000 vehicles annually in Algeria at the brand's factory in Batna. The plant is awaiting final approval from the Ministry of Industry, Algeria. 
Based on multiple sources 

On September 5, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced that Fiat Grande Panda was unveiled at the media event at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria on September 4, 2025. It is the first vehicle in Algeria’s history to be built in CKD format at the Tafraoui plant.
The model starts with a 20% local integration rate

On August 5, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria, launched a national campaign to recruit Algerian competencies at home and abroad, to establish the National Council of Expertise in the field of automotive manufacturing and spare parts manufacturing.
The Ministry of Industry seeks to mobilize Algerian competencies, inc

On July 28, Stellantis MEA’s COO announced the successful installation and testing of a new body shop and paint shop (CKD) in Tafraoui plant, Algeria.
This marks a key step in increasing local car production, creating jobs, and supporting the Algerian economy. Setting up a full production base in Tafraoui takes time

On July 23, the Head of the Liberal Parliamentary Group - National Assembly, Algeria, in a social media post, announced that Hyundai will assemble vehicles in the Sidi Khattab industrial zone on the site of the former Volkswagen factory. It will create jobs for state people. 
Based on social media updates of the Head

On July 27, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria SPA ALGERIA FAW TRUCKS INDUSTRIES, and COSIDER ALREM, a subsidiary of COSIDER Group, signed a partnership agreement to launch a project to produce spare parts for FAW vehicles and trucks. It will support local production, transferring technology, and creating value-added

On July 24, Stellantis MEA announced that Fiat signed a second subcontracting deal with Italian company SIGIT to help expand production in Africa, during the Algeria-Italy Intergovernmental Summit.
Under the agreement, SIGIT will produce plastic parts in Algeria for FIAT’s Tafraoui plant, in partnership with Algeria’

On July 20, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, in a social media post, announced that Al-Hajj Al-Arabi Industries and the Chinese company Doublestar Group are building a tire manufacturing plant in partnership. In Oran province, construction began on a new tire manufacturing project for both light and heavy ve

On July 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis El Djazaïr Group announced that construction work on the CKD extension at its Tafraoui site in Oran, Algeria, has reached 85% completion.
The progress comes after equipment was installed in the bodywork and paint shops, which are the key steps for increasing local

On July 10, multiple sources reported that EAST QUALITY is constructing a plant for heavy-duty tires in the Ouled Gacem industrial zone in Ain M'lila with an investment of USD 170 million. It will have a capacity of 3 million tires per year. The first phase will produce 1 million tires per year, while the second phas

On July 9, the Minister of Industry, Algeria visited the Tosyali iron and steel complex in the municipality of Bethioua, Oran. Tosyali iron and steel complex is working on a new expansion project for flat iron production for the automotive and vehicle industry. It will help to develop the local supply chain for the a

On June 23, multiple sources reported that El Hadj Larbi Industrie (SHLI) has started construction of phase 2 of its tire manufacturing plant project. The project is being carried out in partnership with Double Star Tire, China. SHLI will invest USD 400 million (DZD 50 billion) in this project.
It is set to be comple