As part of its move into the East African market, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group), a Chinese carmaker, has brought two of its electric vehicle (EV) models to Ethiopia. The company displayed its AION Y and ES9 models at a launch ceremony in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Speaking at the event, Zeleke Temesgen, commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, said the government has made strong steps to.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd July 2025

With the official commencement of operations in Tanzania, Spiro, Africa's top EV mobility provider, is providing environmentally friendly electric two-wheelers to tackle urban transportation issues and lower carbon emissions. As it continues to scale mobility solutions in rapidly expanding regions, this launch is a component of the company's larger expansion strategy throughout Africa.   Spiro intends to build or collaborate on.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 16th June 2025

Nairobi-based mojaEV Kenya Ltd., an electric vehicle distributor, will start assembling electric vehicles locally with the goal of exporting them to multiple African markets. The company will first assemble automobiles through a cooperation with Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd., based in Mombasa. Currently, the company imports completely completed Chinese electric vehicles. Eventually, MojaEV intends to open a factory of its own to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th May 2025

In collaboration with Chinese manufacturer Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), Caetano Kenya has introduced the Vigus range of locally produced cars targeted at Kenyan professionals under the JMC brand in Kenya. The locally built JMC Vigus pickups, which use Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits manufactured in China, will be sold by Caetano. It is anticipated that the agreement will boost employment, encourage skill development, and support.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd April 2025

With more than 500 electric motorcycles in its fleet, ride-hailing business Bolt has declared a major milestone in Kenya. Rapid adoption of the partnership, which moved from a pilot model to full scaling up in December 2024, has confirmed that electric bikes are a viable and affordable mobility option in Kenya.   By the end of 2025, Bolt hopes to have 1,500 vehicles in its fleet, substantially increasing the supply of electric.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 12th March 2025

Africa's electric vehicle (EV) market is growing more competitive as a number of nations make notable adoption progress. Burkina Faso's homegrown electric car, ITAOUA, just made its debut, enhancing the continent's EV scene even further. The company claims that the ITAOUA EV has remarkable qualities, including a 330-kilometer range on a single charge that can be completed in 30 minutes. The ITAOUA is positioned as a formidable.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 6th February 2025

Karimjee Group, a well-known corporate conglomerate in East Africa, has opened a new service station called auto Inc. that is expected to completely transform Tanzania's vehicle repair market. Auto Inc. is strategically positioned to provide a contemporary, all-encompassing approach to automotive maintenance, with the goal of making high-end services easily available to everyone. Serving all vehicle needs under one roof, the station is.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 6th January 2025

At a private ceremony in Nairobi, TransAfrica Motors unveiled its newest range of FAW trucks, displaying the newest models designed to withstand the challenging African road conditions. Dealers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered at the gathering to receive a personal look at the new trucks' features and performance. Mr. Karama, Branch Manager at TransAfrica Motors, highlighted the company's dedication to offering automobiles that.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th December 2024

Ampersand, the top electric vehicle (EV) energy technology firm in Africa, has tripled its production capacity in Kenya with the opening of a new, larger manufacturing facility in Nairobi. With more than 1,100 Ampersand e-motos currently in service, this strategic expansion allows it to satisfy the nation's fast growing demand for electric motorcycles. With a floor area of 21,000 square meters, the new plant is more than three times bigger.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th November 2024

Yutong, a Chinese producer of commercial vehicles, is presently examining Tanzania's market in order to determine whether to establish an assembly manufacturing plant there. This comes after the market has shown encouraging tendencies since it entered the nation. Kellen Zou, the CEO of Yutong Bus Tanzania, made this statement at the opening of the business's new headquarters and service facility for Yutong buses. He claims that Yutong.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 8th October 2024

The Japanese heavy commercial vehicle giant Isuzu Motor may soon open an assembly factory in the nation if the current demand is maintained. This would be in addition to the ongoing East African Community initiative to support the automotive sector in the area. According to Sandra Njagi, Head of Corporate Planning and Strategy at Isuzu East Africa, Tanzania's automotive industry produces roughly 95,000 vehicles a year, including cars, light.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th September 2024

Chinese automaker Chery plans to increase its production of electric vehicles (EVs) in Kenya by investing Sh2.62 billion. The agreement, which was signed, was a collaboration with the Kenyan company Afrigreen Automobile and calls for building an assembly manufacturing plant to generate electric cars domestically. Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar of the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry stated that the partnership.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th August 2024