Spanish Police Intercept Stolen Luxury Vehicles Bound for Morocco
14 May 2024
The Spanish police intercepted at the port of Algeciras high-end vehicles stolen in Europe that were about to be transported to Morocco.
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Chinese Automaker Lynk & Co Expands into Moroccan Market with New Partnership
5 May 2024
The Chinese automotive brand Lynk & Co is conquering the Moroccan market. In Marrakech, it has partnered with LK Automotive Maroc, the new entity affiliated with AEK Holding.
Morocco’s Car Sales Dip Slightly in Early 2024, Dacia Leads Market
4 May 2024
The Moroccan automotive market is experiencing a slight slowdown at the beginning of 2024. According to figures from the Association of Automobile Importers in Morocco (AIVAM), (…)
Morocco NGO Proposes GPS Tracking for Government Vehicles to Curb Misuse
2 May 2024
In Morocco, an NGO is calling for the installation of GPS antennas on service vehicles assigned to certain civil servants in order to prevent their use for private purposes.
Morocco Delays Electric Vehicle Adoption Due to Lack of Charging Infrastructure
29 April 2024
The Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture has decided to postpone its electric vehicle acquisition project due to the lack of charging stations in the kingdom.
Morocco Raises Taxes on Luxury Vehicles, Prices Expected to Surge
19 April 2024
From now on, importers and buyers of luxury vehicles in Morocco will have to pay the luxury tax, which will be calculated with the taxable VAT, confirmed the Directorate (…)
Saint-Gobain to Close Spanish Windshield Plant, Shift Production to Morocco
15 April 2024
Saint-Gobain has announced the launch of negotiations with a view to ceasing the activity of its windshield plant in Avilés (Spain), which could lead to the elimination of 280 (…)
Peugeot Recalls 208 Models Made in Morocco Due to Axle Defect Safety Risk
7 April 2024
In France, a defect has been detected on some units of the best-selling Peugeot car in Europe assembled in Morocco, leading to a massive recall.
Spanish Authorities Bust Car Fraud Ring: 17 Arrested in Million-Euro Moroccan Vehicle Scheme
3 April 2024
The Civil Guard has dismantled a criminal network specialized in the sale of vehicles imported from Morocco that it passes off as vehicles from European Union countries. In (…)
Chinese EV Giant BYD Scraps Plans for Electric Battery Factory in Morocco
2 April 2024
The Chinese group BYD, a global leader in electric vehicles, has just given up on its project to set up an electric battery factory in Tanger Tech. The reason is the slow sales (…)