Tiguan adds shove to VW pack

The new Volkwagen Tiguan has moved up from Business Class to First Class with distinctive upmarket looks and attractive styling, smart new technology, more practicality and a choice of engines and  Read More..

Posted on : 27 Sep,2016

AUTOEXPO AFRICA 2016 - Region's Mega Automotive & Spare Parts Exhibition

The 19th AUTOEXPO, East Africa's biggest event on the Automotive & Spare Parts Industry is to be held at a new venue from June 10 to 12  this year. Seeking more exhibition and parking space,  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

Renault aims to double Morocco suppliers by 2023

Renault says it is looking to increase its local supplier content in Morocco from its current 40% to 65% by 2023 as well as add up to a further 30 new component manufacturers to its partners in the  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

UAE truck bodybuilders eye African markets

Truck bodybuilders in the UAE are keen on stepping up their presence in African markets as they look to venture outside the GCC. Dubai-based Gorica Industries, one of the biggest names in the  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

Mercedes SA targets entry-level market with launch of new Smart

The relaunch of the Smart brand in South Africa sees luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) venture into some new territory – that of the entry-level buyer. “The  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

General Motors East Africa to double truck output on construction boom

A construction boom in Kenya has fuelled a rise in commercial truck sales for market leader General Motors, which is investing $7.9 million in 2016 to upgrade its assembly plant in Nairobi and more  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

CMC Motors unveils new Ford models in Kenya

CMC Motors Group has launched six 2016 Ford models into Kenya’s automotive market. Sunday, the firm unveiled the Ford Everest, Ford Fusion, Ford Figo, Ford Ranger, Ford Kuga and Ford Transit  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

African auto parts market 'to be worth $15.3bn by 2020'

Demand in Africa for auto parts and accessories is growing 11% year-on-year and will be worth $15.3 billion by 2020, according to a new report. The double-digit demand for parts in the continent  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

Pricol eyes Africa to ride two-wheeler wave

New plant in Nigeria likely by 2020 as part of global strategy Mention Africa to Vikram Mohan and his eyes light up. “I would not be surprised if I set up a facility in Nigeria even before  Read More..

Posted on : 05 Apr,2016

Ashok Leyland to set-up regional base in Africa for vehicle assembly

Ashok Leyland is planning to set up centres in Africa to aid its production process in the region. The company believes that having local assembly points would help to strengthen its market presence  Read More..

Posted on : 05 Apr,2016