Morocco
Morocco's Auto Market Faces Supply Shortage Amid Strong Demand
The new vehicle market in Morocco is facing a crisis induced by an imbalance between supply and demand. The situation could stabilize in the second half of 2022.
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Automobile
Morocco
Morocco's Auto Industry Drives Export Growth, Reaching 66 Billion Dirhams
The automotive industry , Morocco’s leading export sector, continues on its good momentum. By the end of October, the figures reached nearly 66.23 billion dirhams, an increase of 12.4% compared to last year.
Morocco
Morocco's New Car Sales Surge 9% in 2023, Dacia Leads Market
The automotive market continues its good momentum this year. As of the end of last November, new car sales in Morocco reached 156,920 units, an increase of 8.97% compared to the same period in 2019. The Dacia and Dongfeng Sokon brands still dominate the market in each category.
Spain
Melilla Residents Face Hurdles Selling Morocco-Registered Vehicles Amid Border Closure
Several residents of Melilla are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the border with Morocco to sell their vehicles registered in Morocco and holding the green card.
Morocco
Morocco's Auto Exports Surge: Over 240,000 Cars Shipped in 9 Months, Revenue Hits 58 Billion Dirhams
The Moroccan automotive industry continues the upward trend observed since the first half of this year. As of the end of September, exports reached 58.35 billion dirhams and a little over 244,000 cars.
Morocco
Opel Workers Protest Job Fears Amid Potential Morocco Production Shift
The likely relocation of production to Morocco, short-time work and the semiconductor shortage have prompted Opel employees, now owned by PSA, to organize a day of action and demonstration at the carmaker’s sites in Germany on Friday, October 29.
Morocco
Stellantis Shifts R&D to Morocco and India, Sparking Concerns Among French Workers
If there is one issue that concerns French employees of the Stellantis automotive group, it is the relocation of activities to Morocco and India for reasons of labor costs.
Morocco
Stellantis Considers Shifting Opel Jobs from Germany to Morocco, Citing Costs
Stellantis, Opel’s parent company, could transfer jobs from the development center in Germany to Morocco. The automotive giant has mentioned the high level of social security contributions.
Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Global Automotive Manufacturing Hub, Challenging China's Dominance
Over the years, Morocco has transformed into an automotive hub and aspires, in the long run, to dethrone China. What is the secret of this success?
France
Citroën's Budget Electric Car 'Ami' Marks First Year of Success, Outpacing Rivals
The Citroën Ami made in Morocco is blowing out its first candle. The French automaker savors the success of its low-cost electric quadricycle.
Morocco
Morocco's New Car Sales Surge 12.6% Despite Global Semiconductor Shortage
While the semiconductor crisis is disrupting vehicle production all over the world, new car sales in Morocco continued during the month of September with particularly high registrations. The catch-up effect, compared to 2019, the return of free credit, and stronger demand for light commercial vehicles are the main reasons for this improvement.
Morocco
Morocco's Automotive Exports Surge 25.5% to Record $5.2 Billion Through August
The Moroccan automotive industry has reached a record high in exports. At the end of August, the figures reached 52.25 billion DH, an increase of more than a quarter (+25.5%) year-on-year.