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 left for Europe after the borders were closed.
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 administrative authorizations related to the environmental impact of such a project.
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 under the Renault brand, depending on the countries, so Renault Kangoo.
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 Casablanca and PSA Kenitra), in order to protect the health of employees and promote a gradual resumption of industrial activity.
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 companies are looking for alternative production bases, and Morocco seems to meet all the conditions.
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 covering the two months of confinement, for an annual contract.
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 French Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, concerns many countries like Morocco, where these manufacturers have set up, generating many jobs.
A motorist obtained the cancellation of her ticket by the court for using her phone by connecting via Bluetooth.
Driving school owners fear that without financial assistance, their sector will be in the red. They dread a forced bankruptcy due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Insurance companies have decided to readjust insurance premiums. They will grant individual clients a discount, the amount of which will depend on the duration of the lockdown.
Several hundred hydrogen-powered scooters will, in the very near future, circulate in Marrakech .
The PSA Group is restarting its Kénitra plant this Thursday, May 6, 2020. Health measures have been strengthened in all industrial and commercial sites for this purpose.