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 jobs and a move to Morocco .
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.
The automotive manufacturer Stellantis is investing 300 million euros in the expansion of its first Moroccan plant inaugurated in Kénitra in 2019. This expansion will double its production capacity to 450,000 vehicles per year.
The Financial Times celebrates the Moroccan success story in the automotive sector by devoting a report highlighting the progress and prospects.
Fiat presented on Tuesday in Turin its Topolino, a 100% electric quadricycle, manufactured in Morocco like the Citroën Ami.
The success does not wane for the small Citroën "Ami" car . Manufactured in Morocco, the electric car without a license has once again been a success in many European countries.
Stellantis would have decided to entrust the entire production of the Peugeot 208 (Internal Combustion) to the Kenitra plant , in Morocco. Until now, it was shared with the Trnava plant in Slovakia.
The Fiat Topolino is making a big splash. Produced in the Stellantis plant in Kenitra , Morocco, this car joins the Citroën Ami and the Opel Rocks-e to form a rather original trio of quadricycles.
One million cars produced per year in Morocco. This is the objective of the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, by 2030.
Morocco is emerging as a major competitor to the Spanish automotive industry, particularly that of Aragon where the sector, which has become the spearhead of the regional economy, employs more than 25,000 people.
The automotive group " Stellantis " aims to double its production capacity in Morocco, which will increase from 200,000 to 400,000 units, with the creation of 2,000 jobs. This is causing concern among trade unions in France.
The staff of the French Peugeot-Citröen Kenitra group had planned to demonstrate on Wednesday late in the day in front of the company’s headquarters. To prevent the situation from deteriorating, a large security device was deployed along the industrial zone.