Morocco is strengthening its position as a global automotive manufacturing hub with the inauguration of German industrial group Benteler’s new plant in Kenitra, a project expected to create more than 300 direct jobs.

German cable manufacturer LEONI Cable Solutions (LCS) has broken ground on its first production facility in Africa, launching a $68 million investment in Morocco's Atlantic Free Zone in Kenitra.

According to GIPAME, the Ivory Coast association of automobile dealers there were 2650 new vehicles sold locally in May, 2026.

The Moroccan automotive market is maintaining its momentum in 2026. More than 104,000 new vehicles were sold between January and May, a year-on-year increase of 17.8%.

According to data released by the Kenya Motor Industry Association, new vehicle sales amounted to 1296 units in May, 2026.

Based on import data analysed by the ceauto team, there were 2014 new cars and light trucks imported into Angola in May, 2026.

There were 14244 new light vehicles sold in Egypt in April, 2026

In May, 2026 there were 119 new vehicles sold in Malawi.

Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company has signed a strategic partnership agreement with China’s FAW Group to produce a range of vehicles under the “Nasr” brand.

Egypt's automotive industry is set to receive a boost after China's ROX Motor partnered with Ezz El Arab El Sewedy Industrial Investment Group to manufacture vehicles locally and expand export capacity.