t the same time, engineering roles worldwide are expected to reduce by about 15% to 20% over the next two years. As part of its futuREady plan, Renault is clearly defining responsibilities between its main engineering centre in France and its teams in countries such as Romania, India, Korea, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, and Brazil. Key activities such as strategy, early-stage projects, and new technology development will remain in France at the Techno...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

Gotion, GPM, and Chery to develop electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France On April 7, Gotion, Green Power Morocco (GPM), and Chery Heavy Trucks signed an agreement to develop a heavy-duty electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France. The 2,000-km route connects Agadir (southern Morocco) through the Port of Tangier to Perpignan (southern France), currently serving approximately 2,000 heavy trucks daily. The partners will p...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

Egypt and Morocco discuss cooperation in automotive industry sector On April 6, the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt held a meeting with the Moroccan Minister of Investment to discuss investment partnerships based on common interests. The meeting addressed opportunities for cooperation in the automotive industry sector. The importance of sharing experiences between the two countries in this key field was highlighted, along with e...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/07

ACAPLAST, France, opens new plant in Kenitra, Morocco On March 30, ACAPLAST Group, in a social media update, announced that it has opened a new plant in Kenitra AFZ with an investment of EUR 5 million. The plant is now officially operational. It will produce technical parts made of rubber, plastic, or silicone. Multiple sources reported that the plant will produce parts for electric, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles. Based on social media updates of...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

TVS Motors, India, launches Apache RTR 310 motorcycle in Morocco On March 28, 2026, TVS Motor Company launched the Apache RTR 310 motorcycle in Morocco, marking the model's first entry into Africa and positioning TVS in the country's 01–350cc premium motorcycle segment. The Apache RTR 310 is powered by a 312.2cc reverse-inclined DOHC engine producing 35.6 PS at 9,700 rpm and 28.7 Nm at 6,650 rpm. Based on the TVS Motor Company press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Kuntai, China, to start plants in Morocco and Mexico by end of 2026 On March 6, multiple sources reported that Shandong Kuntai New Material Technology Co., Ltd (Kuntai) will start production in new plants in Mexico and Morocco by the end of 2026. The Moroccan facility will produce materials such as BCF fibers used in car carpeting. Both plants will jointly contribute approximately RMB 500 million in designed capacity. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

the transfer of all shares in seven consolidated subsidiaries engaged in the production and sale of automotive components, spanning (i) JTEKT Europe S.A.S. and its plants in Irigny and Dijon in France; (ii) JTEKT Column Systems France S.A.S.; (iii) JTEKT Czech Republic s.r.o.; (iv) JTEKT Automotive Morocco S.A.S.; (v) JTEKT Torsen Holdings S.A.; (vi) JTEKT Torsen Europe S.A.; and (vii) JTEKT Torsen North America, Inc. The move is part of JTEKT’...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Motherson Group announces new greenfield investment in Morocco and Pune, India On February 10, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced two new greenfield plants. It will build a plant in Morocco for wiring harness production, as well as in Pune for vision systems. The Moroccan plant is expected to start in the first quarter of FY 2027 (April-June 2026). The Pune plant will start production by first quarter of FY 2028 (April-...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

ell plant, Spain from February 9, 2026. The production had been disrupted after the February 7 morning shift was cancelled due to parts shortages due to the storm. Severe weather closed the Strait of Gibraltar, along with Tangier’s port and airport, stopping the delivery of electrical wiring from Morocco needed for vehicle assembly. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Tesla enters Moroccan market, its first country in Africa On February 6, Tesla started its commercial activities in Morocco, with the opening of its first public retail location. The Model 3 and Model Y are introduced in the Moroccan market. This is the first African market for Tesla. Based on social media updates of Tesla, multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Shanghai Ingin Auto Technology plans investment in Morocco On February 6, multiple sources reported that Shanghai Ingin Auto Technology is planning to invest in Morocco through its local subsidiary Ingin Intelligent Morocco. It will establish an industrial unit within the Tanger Tech platform, with an investment of MAD 200 million, for electric trunks for vehicles. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Airtificial wins new business in Morocco, Thailand and Romania for intelligent production lines On January 27, Airtificial Group signed three new contracts for clients operating in Morocco, Thailand, and Romania. The Intelligent Robots division will be responsible for designing, manufacturing, and implementing automation technology for the production and assembly chains of electric and hybrid vehicles for Tier-1 clients and global OEMs. In Morocc...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Shandong Yongsheng Rubber, China, starts construction of tire plant in Morocco On January 26, multiple sources reported that Shandong Yongsheng Rubber started construction of a tire plant in Betoya Industrial Acceleration Zone through its local subsidiary Goldensun Tyre Morocco. It will invest MAD 6.7 billion in this project. The plant will create around 1,700 new jobs. It will produce 18 million tires per year.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

Renault starts production of updated versions of Dacia models in Morocco On January 9, the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that the Renault Group's plant in Casablanca – SOMACA - had rolled out updated versions of Dacia's models: Sandero Streetway, Sandero Stepway, Logan, and Jogger. The vehicles are produced for both the domestic and international markets, particularly for Europe. For all four new models, the diesel engine wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Shandong Daye, China, sign land agreement in Morocco for new plant On January 9, multiple sources reported that Shandong Daye Co. Ltd. has signed a land agreement in Tangier Tech City to build a new plant. The plant will be built in Mohammed VI Tangier Science and Technology City. Daye produces steel cord and bead wire used in tire manufacturing for passenger vehicles, trucks, and industrial uses. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

Guizhou Tyre, China, approves new plant in Morocco On January 6, multiple sources reported that Guizhou Tyre approved a new production facility in the Cité Mohammed VI, Tanger Tech industrial zone, Morocco. It will see an investment of USD 300 million. It will have the capacity to produce six million semi-steel tires.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

Jiangsu Yunyi Electric, China, plans new plant in Morocco On December 30, multiple sources reported that China-based Jiangsu Yunyi Electric Group will invest USD 66 million in a production site in Tangier, Morocco. It will also establish a wholly owned subsidiary. The project will be financed through self-funding. The company produces automotive electronic parts such as automotive alternator rectifier, voltage regulator, semiconductor, NOx sensor...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

Renault Filante Record 2025 demo EV achieves 1,008 km range without recharging On December 23, Renault announced that it has set a new EV efficiency record with its Filante Record 2025 concept car. During a test on December 18, 2025, at UTAC’s circuit in Morocco, the car drove 1,008 km without recharging at an average speed of 102 km/h. The 1,000 kg vehicle completed the run under 9 hours and 52 minutes using an 87 kWh battery, the same size as...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

tional Horse H12 engines per week to keep up with global demand. To achieve this, the company will introduce a third night shift and a fourth weekend shift early next year. The higher production requirements are driven by needs at its plants in Valladolid, Palencia, Spain and in Tangier and Somaca, Morocco. The new shift will also affect the schedules of around 129 employees starting January 2026. The surge in demand mainly concerns two versions ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Officially deemed “an all-electric quadricycle” rather than a car, according to Stellantis, the Topolino  has a top speed of roughly 28 miles per hour and driving range of up to 75 km (less than 50 miles) on a single charge.  The Topolino, which will slot beneath the Fiat 500e, is produced in Morocco, and is also sold in Europe as the Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks. The small electric vehicle has a front-mounted motor that develops 8 hp (6 kW /...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10