Volkswagen plans vehicle production in Kenya

Volkswagen is planning to start production of the Polo Vivo in Kenya at the end of 2016. An agreement to that effect was signed in Nairobi yesterday by the Kenyan government and Thomas Schaefer,  Read More..

Posted on : 30 Sep,2016

Made-in-Nigeria Suzuki to launch in October

Boulos Enterprises Ltd, authorised dealer of Suzuki products in Nigeria, said it will push a made-in-Nigeria Suzuki Super Carry to the Nigerian market next month. According to the organisation, the  Read More..

Posted on : 27 Sep,2016

Tiguan adds shove to VW pack

The new Volkwagen Tiguan has moved up from Business Class to First Class with distinctive upmarket looks and attractive styling, smart new technology, more practicality and a choice of engines and  Read More..

Posted on : 27 Sep,2016

AUTOEXPO AFRICA 2016 - Region's Mega Automotive & Spare Parts Exhibition

The 19th AUTOEXPO, East Africa's biggest event on the Automotive & Spare Parts Industry is to be held at a new venue from June 10 to 12  this year. Seeking more exhibition and parking space,  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

Renault aims to double Morocco suppliers by 2023

Renault says it is looking to increase its local supplier content in Morocco from its current 40% to 65% by 2023 as well as add up to a further 30 new component manufacturers to its partners in the  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

UAE truck bodybuilders eye African markets

Truck bodybuilders in the UAE are keen on stepping up their presence in African markets as they look to venture outside the GCC. Dubai-based Gorica Industries, one of the biggest names in the  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

Mercedes SA targets entry-level market with launch of new Smart

The relaunch of the Smart brand in South Africa sees luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) venture into some new territory – that of the entry-level buyer. “The  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

General Motors East Africa to double truck output on construction boom

A construction boom in Kenya has fuelled a rise in commercial truck sales for market leader General Motors, which is investing $7.9 million in 2016 to upgrade its assembly plant in Nairobi and more  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

CMC Motors unveils new Ford models in Kenya

CMC Motors Group has launched six 2016 Ford models into Kenya’s automotive market. Sunday, the firm unveiled the Ford Everest, Ford Fusion, Ford Figo, Ford Ranger, Ford Kuga and Ford Transit  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016

African auto parts market 'to be worth $15.3bn by 2020'

Demand in Africa for auto parts and accessories is growing 11% year-on-year and will be worth $15.3 billion by 2020, according to a new report. The double-digit demand for parts in the continent  Read More..

Posted on : 07 May,2016