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Stellantis on Monday, 11 December 2023 , deliversed on the commitment made in November 2022 by announcing the start of production in its manufacturing plant in Tafraoui – Algeria, a  strategic move to bolster the development of the country automotive sector through localised manufacturing of Fiat models, including Fiat 500 ...

Jakkie Olivier, the Chief Executive Officer of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is stepping down this month after serving the industry for 30 years and holding the position of CEO for the past decade. The RMI, representing over 8,500 member businesses in the retail automotive aftermarket, is celebrating its ...

As the festive season approaches, ISUZU Motors South Africa has partnered with Love Story and Imvelo Yethu (Non-Profit Organisations), to fill up and handover 400 Buckets of Blessings to disadvantaged communities in Gqeberha and Johannesburg. The Buckets of Blessings initiative began back in 2016 and is aimed at ensuring those ...

The existence of Ford Motor Company can be attributed to motorsport, as its success in car races led to the creation of the Ford Motor Company. Not only was the company there for the sport’s inception but it was also instrumental in the evolvement of motor racing over the past ...

Overnight sleeper train service between Berlin and Paris  resumed on Monday evening after many years, with demand for the route expected to be brisk. Half of the night train from Berlin will travel to Brussels, while the other half will head to the French capital. The first departure on Monday ...

German automotive supplier Bosch is considering major job cuts in its powertrain division. The company is considering cuts of up to 1,500 development, administration and sales positions in the division, a Bosch spokeswoman announced on Monday. The announcement follows a report on the potential cuts from the Automobilwoche magazine. The ...

The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin; Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, and the Chairman of the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) Committee, Dr. Mohammed  M. Ibrahim, are among top stakeholders in the Nigerian Auto industry expected at the 2023 ...

(By Olaolu Olusina/Olaolu.olusina@autoreportafrica.com) Chairperson and Managing Director, Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA), Martina Biene, is without doubt “Proudly German” with a South African heart . The newly-elected President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) , who  had one of her first official assignments clearly spelt out at the third edition ...

South African consumers have undoubtedly experienced financial strain over the past few years, facing repeated fuel price increases and rising living costs. As the holiday season approaches and people prepare to spend time with loved ones, it is crucial to exercise caution and avoid excessive spending. Overspending during the festive ...

Mikano Motors, Nigeria’s leading automobile company, Thursday evening in Lagos, celebrated its partnership with Changan Automobile, the Chinese vehicle brand,  at a Corporate Gala Night  hosted for corporate executives, business moguls and celebrities who love exotic and luxury cars. It was really an evening of glamour and class with panache ...