Kuntai, China to invest USD 13.7 million to build new automotive interior facility in Morocco On August 4, multiple sources reported that Chinese automotive interior materials manufacturer Kuntai announced its plans to establish a production facility in Morocco through its subsidiary, Kuntai Hongjing Co. Ltd. The project, with an investment of approximately USD 13.7 million, will focus on the production of car floor mats and carpets. The new faci...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

WBTL, China, to build new plant in Morocco On July 28, multiple sources reported that Wuhu Bethel Safety Systems Co. Ltd. (WBTL) will establish a plant in Morocco to produce automotive components related to safety systems. It will invest USD 75 million. It has established a local subsidiary, Wuhu Bethel Morocco Automotive Safety Systems, for the execution of the new factory. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Ningbo Gaofa, China, to invest in Morocco for safety systems, ECU, and transmissions production On July 17, multiple sources reported that Ningbo Gaofa Automotive Control System Co., Ltd. will invest USD 20 million in Morocco. It will produce advanced safety systems, electronic control units, and transmissions. The company’s capital will fully fund the plant.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Cenntro, USA partners with Electricove to assemble and distribute EVs in Morocco On July 22, Cenntro Inc., an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Electricove Maroc, an electric vehicle distribution company based in Casablanca, Morocco. Under the agreement, Electricove will assemble Cenntro’s electric vehicles in Morocco for distribution across local and Northern African ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

Aircross, Opel/ Vauxhall Frontera and Fiat Grande Panda) shipments rose 45% or 25,000 units compared to Q1 2025. In other regions, shipments increased by 22% YoY or 71,000 units. In the MEA region, shipments increased by 30% YoY or 29,000 units, driven by Türkiye and growth in Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco. In South America, shipments increased by 20% YoY or 43,000 units because of stronger demand in Argentina and Brazil, where Stellantis remains...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

Stellantis’ Kenitra plant expands production capacity for engine and EV segment in Morocco On July 16, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Morocco and the Head of Moroccan Government attended the opening of Stellantis' expanded manufacturing unit in the Kenitra Industrial Zone. The plant will triple its engine production capacity from 100,000 to 350,000 units per year in two phases. Phase one begins in May 2025 with the assembly of new mild h...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

in Mississauga will be merged into a new 30,000 sq. ft. site at Columbus Road. The completion is targeted by the end of September with minimal financial impact and added capacity for expansion. In Germany, Suprajit Germany GmbH (SGG) will be right-sized following the relocation of manufacturing to Morocco and warehousing to Hungary. SGG will now focus on business development and engineering support. The restructuring, to be completed by December...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

of urban SUVs tailored to meet local market demands: the S09, S07, and S06. SOUEAST has partnered with KMG Group, a leading Libyan conglomerate with extensive expertise in automotive distribution. This launch marks SOUEAST’s continued North African expansion, with Libya as its second market after Morocco. Based on SOUEAST press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

ZF LIFETEC opens plant for steering wheels in Morocco 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.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

SOUEAST launches vehicles in Morocco, announces North African strategy 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 SOUEAST and establish three directly operated stores by 2025, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

COBCO inaugurates battery material plant in Morocco 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) using Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) technology. The site has an area of more t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

BENTELER announces groundbreaking of new plant in Morocco 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 components such as front and rear shock absorbers, suspension systems, anti-rol...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

China Construction Bank to finance cathode materials project in Morocco 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-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. Based on multiple sources  ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Tesla enters Moroccan market, establishes local subsidiary 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 located in the Crystal Tower at Casablanca Marina. Based on multiple sou...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

Tinci Materials, China plans lithium battery materials plant in Morocco 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 industrial zone in El Jadida Province. Tinci will invest USD 28...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Shenzhen JDD Tech, China plans plant in Morocco 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 strategy to expand beyond Asia. The new facility will also serve customers in the Europ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/09

Shandong Yongsheng, China plans tire manufacturing plant in Morocco 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.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Smart expands to Morocco market through partnership with Auto Nejma, plans to launch EV models by 2025 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 mobility solutions. The Smart #...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

ched 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, and built in Morocco. TRIS runs on a 48-volt electric motor with 9 kW of peak power and 45 Nm of torque. It can reach speeds of up to 45 km/h, making it perfect fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Sentury Tire, China plans to shift its investment from Spain to Morocco 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 the factory’s production capacity. Based on multiple sourc...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07