Renault Nissan Resumes Production in Tangier with Enhanced Safety Measures
6 June 2020
Following the health restart plan put in place, the Renault Nissan plant in Tangier is operating again.
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Renault Halts Factory Expansions in Morocco and Romania Amid Economic Pressures
30 May 2020
Faced with the worsening of its economic situation, the French automaker Renault intends to suspend its factory expansion projects in Morocco and Romania.
Morocco’s Auto Industry Proposes Measures to Revive Sector Amid COVID-19 Slump
29 May 2020
After more than two months of suspended activity, the Association of Vehicle Importers in Morocco (AIVAM) and the Moroccan Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA) are (…)
Morocco Allows Renault Engineers to Return, Boosting Auto Industry Amid Pandemic
28 May 2020
The Moroccan authorities have finally authorized Renault to organize the repatriation of its engineers, in order to preserve the economic interests of the kingdom. They had (…)
Indian Auto Parts Giant SMG to Build Second Factory in Morocco’s Tanger Automotive City
27 May 2020
The Indian giant Samvardhana Motherson Group (SMG) is setting up in Tanger Automotive City. Pending the construction of its second production site, SMG is working to obtain the (…)
Renault Considers Rebranding Dacia Dokker as Low-Cost Kangoo for Select Markets
24 May 2020
Renault, which will unveil its cost-cutting plan on May 29, plans to manufacture a low-cost Kangoo in Morocco. This is nothing other than the Dacia Dokker which will be sold (…)
Morocco Strengthens Health Protocols as Auto Industry Prepares to Restart Production
19 May 2020
The Ministry of Health stated on Saturday, May 16, that health safety measures have been strengthened at all sites of automobile manufacturers (Renault Tanger, Somaca (…)
Morocco Emerges as Potential Manufacturing Hub Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts
18 May 2020
China could lose its leadership status in manufacturing and supply, for having been the starting point of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Oxford Business Group, some (…)
Morocco Offers Up to 30% Car Insurance Discount During Lockdown
15 May 2020
Customers with car insurance in Morocco could benefit from a premium discount of up to 30% of the portion of the motor third party liability premium and ancillary guarantees (…)
French Automakers Face Pressure to Relocate Production from Morocco
15 May 2020
Relocation is the sine qua non condition for French manufacturers to receive state support to recover from the covid-19 pandemic. This approach, strongly supported by the (…)