Current Business Issues in African Countries
Supply Chain, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Health and Wellbeing
Automotive Manufacturing
Below, is a sample of companies that have verified websites. The companies are included if their industry is among the major industries in the relevant country. The list is provided for illustrative purposes, is not exhaustive, and does not represent an endorsement of the listed companies. Note: Company descriptions were generated with ChatGPT. Copyright infringement is not intended. Please contact us to obtain a copy of the raw data and references ChatGPT used to generate the company descriptions.
Morocco
Renault (Renault Tanger Méditerranée / Renault Maroc)
Renault is one of the largest automotive manufacturers operating in Morocco. The group’s major presence includes the Renault Tanger Méditerranée plant near Tangier, a large-scale assembly facility producing models like the Dacia Sandero, Jogger, Renault Express, and other Renault branded vehicles for export primarily to Europe and Africa. The plant has played a central role in establishing Morocco as a leading car manufacturing hub in Africa, with significant investments in production capacity and environmentally conscious processes.
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Neo Motors
Neo Motors is a Moroccan automobile manufacturer founded in 2018 and based near Rabat. It is considered Morocco’s first homegrown automotive brand, with the goal of producing vehicles designed and assembled within the country. Neo Motors unveiled its first production SUV model in 2023 and began deliveries later that year. The company focuses on local integration of parts and aims to grow its footprint in African markets.
South Africa
Toyota South Africa Motors
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is a major automobile manufacturer and subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Based in Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal, it produces a wide range of Toyota vehicles — including popular models like the Hilux and Corolla — for both the local market and export. TSAM has long been one of the leading automotive producers in the country and contributes significantly to South Africa’s automotive output.
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Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and one of the longest-established automotive manufacturers in South Africa, operating since 1923. FMCSA builds a variety of commercial and passenger vehicles — such as the Ford Ranger pickup and Everest SUV — and manufactures engines and vehicles for domestic use and export.