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

Mahindra to export Blazo to Africa

Some time ago, Mahindra had released a new platform of Blazo heavy duty trucks, to the strong approval of the Indian market. The company is now planning to capitalise on the conducive atmosphere by  Read More..

Posted on : 05 Apr,2016

EAC commissions study on auto industry

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has been tasked by the Summit to speed up work on a comprehensive study on the bloc’s automotive industry, a development which will, among others,  Read More..

Posted on : 05 Apr,2016

Local govt training authorities commit to raising auto manufacturing standards

The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Merseta) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), have committed to raising standards across the  Read More..

Posted on : 05 Apr,2016

Sumitomo ploughs US$55m in South Africa plant

Sumitomo is investing around US$55m in its South African plant for truck and bus tyres. "In recent years, demand for tyres in African markets has been steadily increasing in tandem with rapid  Read More..

Posted on : 05 Apr,2016

Africa will get connected cars - Ford CEO

The connected and autonomous features launched in new cars will arrive on this continent before long, Ford CEO Mark Fields tells Arthur Goldstuck. As the world moves to more connected cars, Africa  Read More..

Posted on : 05 Apr,2016

Volvo Cars to launch a car without a key

For decades, drivers have been accustomed to accessing and driving cars with physical keys. But no longer. Volvo Cars plans to become the world's first car manufacturer to offer cars without keys  Read More..

Posted on : 22 Feb,2016

Coega in talks with vehicle makers

Three motor manufacturers are in discussions with the Coega Development Corporation about the possibility of establishing completely knocked-down (CKD) manufacturing facilities in the industrial  Read More..

Posted on : 22 Feb,2016

Youth in Kenya to benefit from auto-parts business deal

General Motors East Africa (GMEA) has entered into a deal with a State agency to help youth venture into spare parts business. Branded as ‘Isuzu Mashinani’, the project aims to make  Read More..

Posted on : 22 Feb,2016