Plans for Africa-wide motor sector move to action stage
Industry body CEO Dave Coffey says more than half the continent’s nations could be part of a pan-African industry
22 July 2024 - 05:00
Plans for an Africa-wide motor industry have begun to move beyond the talking stage and into the realms of action. Motor companies have announced significant investment in Egypt and Algeria. Other countries are putting in place automotive-friendly policies that will allow them a slice of the action.
African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) CEO Dave Coffey says that if all goes to plan at least half of Africa’s 54 countries will eventually be part of a pan-African motor industry producing more than 5-million vehicles a year...
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