On July 2, multiple sources reported that ZF LIFETEC has opened a new plant in Tangier, Morocco, dedicated to producing car steering wheels and systems. Covering 8,000 square meters in Tangier Automotive City, this marks the German company’s first facility in Africa. It has started production with 350 employees. 
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On July 1, SOUEAST announced its official entry into the Moroccan market, marking the launch of its North African strategy. It introduced S09, the D-Class SUV; S07, the C-Class SUV; and S06 DM, the PHEV C-Class SUV in Morocco. 
M-Automotive, the leading automotive distributor in Morocco, plans to cooperate with SOUEA

On June 25, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Morocco announced that COBCO has inaugurated its first industrial unit to produce active materials for electric batteries. COBCO is a joint venture between Moroccan investment fund AL MADA and CNGR. The facility will produce precursors for cathode active materials (pCAM

On June 24, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Morocco, announced that BENTELER Group announced the foundation stone laying ceremony of its new manufacturing facility in the Kenitra industrial zone. It will see an investment of 400 million dirhams. 
The plant will create approximately 400 new jobs and produce compon

On June 17, multiple sources reported that the China Construction Bank (CCB) and Zhongwei New Materials signed a cooperation agreement to finance a project to produce ternary cathode materials used in lithium batteries for electric vehicles in Morocco. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the fourth China-Afr

On June 12, multiple sources reported that Tesla officially entered the Moroccan market with the creation of Tesla Morocco. The newly formed company will be responsible for importing, selling, and servicing electric vehicles and energy products in the country. Tesla created the local subsidiary on May 27, 2025. It is

On June 11, multiple sources reported that Tinci Materials Technology has signed an agreement with Morocco’s government to build a battery materials plant. It will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons of electrolytes and other key lithium battery raw materials. The plant will be in the Jorf Lasfar indus

On June 8, multiple sources reported that Shenzhen JDD Tech New Materials, a Chinese company also known as Junida, announced plans to set up a new production facility in Morocco. This plant will focus on manufacturing functional protective covers for the automotive industry. The project is part of the company’s strat

On June 1, multiple sources reported that Shandong Yongsheng Rubber is planning a tire manufacturing plant in Kenitra, Morocco. It will have an initial annual production capacity of 6 million semi-steel radial tires, with a future expansion to 12 million. The construction will start in the next six months. 
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On May 27, Smart entered the Moroccan market through a partnership with Auto Nejma, a local automotive distributor and official Mercedes-Benz partner. This marks Smart’s presence in 38 countries and regions worldwide.
By 2027, Auto Nejma will open six Smart showrooms in key Moroccan cities, offering modern urban mobi

On May 21, Fiat Professional launched the TRIS, its first-ever three-wheeled EV, in the Africa and Middle East (MEA) markets. It is designed for small businesses, TRIS comes in 3 versions i.e., chassis-cabin, flatbed, and pick-up—offering flexibility for different professional needs.
Designed in Centro Stile, Italy,

On May 4, multiple sources reported that Chinese tire manufacturer Sentury Tire abandoned its plan to establish a factory in the As Pontes region of Galicia, Spain, and transfer all funding to its existing factory in Tangier, Morocco. The Tangier plant started production in September 2023. The investment will expand

On April 22, multiple sources reported that Zeekr had entered the Moroccan market through a partnership with Tractafric Motors Morocco. It has launched Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X. In the coming days, it will introduce the Zeekr 7X family SUV in Morocco. Tractafric aims to sell approximately 100 units this year.
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On April 15, Falcon Energy Materials plc and Shanghai Shanshan New Material Co., LTD signed a term sheet for a strategic partnership to develop the customer base for Falcon’s coated spherical purified graphite (CSPG) anode production facility in Morocco. 
Hensen Graphite & Carbon Corporation will provide technical su

On April 7, the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Ryad Mezzour, held a series of meetings in Seoul with senior representatives of leading Korean companies and economic institutions to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new partnership opportunities.
Mr. Mezzour also met with Mr.

On March 18, Multiple sources reported that Fränkische Industrial Pipes will invest more than MAD 100 million in the automotive industry in Morocco. The project focuses on manufacturing specialized plastic systems and will provide 150 job opportunities by 2028. It will produce specialized protection systems and plast

On March 13, multiple sources reported that BYD had launched an all-electric Seagull model in Morocco. It will be sold through AutoNejma dealerships. It has a 38.88 kWh battery pack. It has a range of 445 kilometers. Powered by a 55kW (77 horsepower) electric motor, the Seagull offers a maximum torque of 135 Nm and a

On February 25, multiple sources reported that ALBIS is planning a new subsidiary in Morocco. It will be situated in Tangier. The new branch will specialize in the production of thermoplastics, which is used in the production of car interior parts.
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On February 19, multiple sources reported that Hangzhou Redick Energy Saving Technology is planning to invest USD 30 million in Tangier to establish a factory specialized in the production of automotive bearings. It will be called Radical Bearing Morocco SAS. It will serve domestic as well as export customers. 
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On February 17, multiple sources reported that Guangdong Haomei New Materials Co., Ltd. and Lingyun Industrial Co., Ltd. are planning a joint venture (JV) in Morocco to produce auto components. The JV will produce new energy battery housings, body structural parts, high-strength rolled parts, etc. It will target Euro