
Spanish Police Seize 15 Stolen Luxury Cars Bound for Morocco in Major Smuggling Bust
The Spanish police intercepted 15 luxury cars stolen in Europe at the port of Algeciras, destined for Morocco.

The Spanish police intercepted 15 luxury cars stolen in Europe at the port of Algeciras, destined for Morocco.

Professionals in the car rental sector in Morocco complain of the low demand noted during this summer season compared to previous years.

The Stellantis automotive group, which produces the Fiat Topolino, a 100% electric ultra-city vehicle, in the Kénitra plant in Morocco and exports it to Italy, has sent a message to its customers, which reignites the controversy.

The new mayor of Rabat, Fatiha El Moudni, no longer wants repair workshops and car garages, managed by companies or on a self-employed basis, in the Océan district.

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, announced the government’s intention to take measures against the anarchic use of state vehicles.

China is multiplying its investments in Morocco to circumvent the United States, which has adopted new subsidies aimed at stimulating domestic production of electric vehicles and reducing Beijing’s dominance over the supply chain.

Luxury cars are booming like never before in Morocco. This is evidenced by the results of car sales in the first six months of this year.

The car rental sector in Morocco is in crisis. Professionals in the sector complain about the introduction of a new specifications book and an offer largely exceeding demand. The recovery is not about to start.

Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, stated that the lack of "domestic" support in Spain and the fierce competition from China are forcing the company to invest outside of Europe, particularly in Morocco.

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) announced the launch of speed control operations with embedded radars in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region.

China is building a strategic supply chain for batteries in Morocco, in order to help Europe, which is struggling to develop its own industry.

Agents of the Civil Guard at the port of Algeciras (Cádiz) intercepted seven cars stolen in Belgium that were about to be shipped to Morocco to be sold there.