Mobius Switches Gears in an Elusive Quest for an Ideal Kenyan Vehicle.

This year, local carmaker opened a production facility of Sh330 million in Nairobi, targeting mass production of the second generation model – Mobius II. Guibert, a Frenchman, said they got  Read More..

Posted on : 11 Mar,2021

Uganda's Auto Business Plans to Start Manufacturing Busses This Year

Uganda's state auto maker, Kiira Motors Corporation, says it will start manufacturing busses by July and aims to deploy 1,030 units this year as it moves to the market now served by major players  Read More..

Posted on : 11 Mar,2021

Ghana, South Africa to Reap the Benefits of German Auto Industry Cooperation

The German Ambassador to Ghana, Christoph Retzlaff, has announced that Ghana will be one of two African countries to benefit from the German Auto Cooperation Agreement. On Saturday, 20 February  Read More..

Posted on : 22 Feb,2021

Diesel-Powered Bus for Long Runs Rolls Off Kiira Motors Assembly Line in Uganda

Kiira Motors, Uganda's automotive startup, is expanding its range of offerings to the market as it spans domestic motor vehicle manufacturing and assembly. On February 17, another bus model, the  Read More..

Posted on : 17 Feb,2021

Isuzu East Africa Re-Enters Tanzanian Market with the Opening of a Dealership

Isuzu East Africa is back on the Tanzanian market with the introduction of a dealership run by its new distributor - Al Mansour Auto EA (Tanzania) Limited.   The Japanese vehicle  Read More..

Posted on : 22 Jan,2021

Egypt can become an Automotive Hub says Nissan Africa Chief

Egypt should end duty-free access for imported vehicles to stimulate domestic car assembly, says Mike Whitfield, Managing Director of Nissan tells The Africa Report. Nissan has to pay duty on parts  Read More..

Posted on : 05 Jan,2021

Nissan Appoints Japan Motors as Vehicle Assembly Partner in Ghana

Nissan has today named Japan Motors Trading Co., a long-standing partner, as its local partner at the all-new vehicle assembly plant in Accra. The appointment is the result of an agreement between  Read More..

Posted on : 27 Nov,2020

Scania Introduces Electrically Assisted Steering

Scania is launching the EAS as an alternative for its trucks. Electrically-assisted steering can enhance driving experience and allow new or enhanced driver support systems. Together they can help  Read More..

Posted on : 27 Nov,2020

Topmost Bus Company GABS in Cape Town Becomes a Net Exporter of Green Energy

Cape Town’s largest bus company, Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS), has become a net exporter of electricity. This achievement is the apex of a multiyear collaborative effort between Golden  Read More..

Posted on : 27 Oct,2020

Plentywaka Collaborates with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)

Plentywaka, a bus-hailing app in Nigeria, has disclosed its latest move of its ambitious plan to revolutionise Nigerian travel with the new, home-grown partnership with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing  Read More..

Posted on : 27 Oct,2020