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Addis Ababa has prohibited the import of combustion-engine vehicles, compelling drivers to transition to electric vehicles in a country with just a single public charging station. In January, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics took a bold step of banning all imports of gasoline and diesel vehicles, thereby necessitating Ethiopian drivers to adopt electric vehicles. This unprecedented …

Ethiopia, the world’s first country to ban the import of gasoline and diesel vehicles Read More »

To fortify their presence in North Africa, Geely, Chery, and JAC have announced plans to establish car manufacturing facilities in Algeria. This was revealed by Li Jian, the Chinese Ambassador to Algeria. The move is a strategic response to Algeria’s import restrictions, which were implemented in 2023 to bolster the domestic automotive industry. Algeria’s economy …

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On October 18, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa is contemplating the implementation of tax incentives or subsidies for consumers to stimulate the purchase of electric vehicles, amidst the country’s transition towards a more industrialized automotive economy in Africa. Prominent global automakers such as Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, and Toyota produce models in South …

South Africa Mulls Tax Incentives and Subsidies to Propel Local EV Industry Read More »

As a brand, MAXUS is acutely aware of the challenges associated with transitioning to electric vehicles. To alleviate these difficulties, MAXUS has established a comprehensive business advisory service aimed at enlightening business owners and fleet managers about the advantages of EVs. This service also offers a pragmatic assessment of their current progress towards eco-friendlier transportation …

MAXUS: Leading the way as the Premier Manufacturer Van Service Provider Read More »

Skywell, a division of Chinese consumer electronics giant Skyworth, plans to debut in the UK commercial vehicle market in 2025 with its new electric van, codenamed ‘233.’ Scheduled for launch at the CV Show in April, the vehicle marks Skywell’s UK entry following the November release of its BE11 SUV. The 233 will be offered …

Skywell will launch large electric van Read More »

IVECO, a leading manufacturer of trucks and commercial vehicles, and its UAE dealer, Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi & Sons (SMAG), recently introduced their new Dubai Industrial City (DIC) facility to customers and the transportation industry. This marks IVECO’s expanded presence in the UAE. The new, fully air-conditioned DIC facility boasts a workshop, parts sales and …

IVECO and Al Ghandi Unveil New Facility and Comprehensive Truck Lineup in UAE Read More »

The Albanian General Directorate of Road Transport Services (DPSHTRR) has reported a substantial rise in the number of electric vehicle registrations during the first five months of 2024. The latest figures indicate that 1,068 new electric vehicles were registered in Albania between January and May of this year, an 81% increase year-on-year. This upward trend reflects …

81% more new electric vehicles in Albania compared to last year 2023 Read More »

Kamel Al-Wazir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, presided over the signing of a partnership agreement between BAIC Company of China and Alkan Auto Company, a member of the Egyptian International Automotive Group. The objective of this agreement is to construct a factory in Egypt dedicated to the …

China’s BAIC Group and Alkan Automotive to build electric car factory in Egypt Read More »

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction, Kanat Sharlapaev, presented a report on the machine-building industry during a government meeting. The industry accounts for about 20% of total manufacturing output, employs over 120,000 people across 4,000 companies, and attracted 124 billion tenge in investments in the first nine months of 2024, a twofold increase. Production volume …

Kazakhstan Automobile, to set up six Chinese automobile production plants Read More »

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