Category: Automotive

Iconic FIAT Brand Launches in Algeria

        Stellantis announces launch of six FIAT carlines coming to Algerian customers starting March 21: Fiat 500 Hybrid, Fiat 500X, Fiat Tipo, Fiat Doblò, Fiat Scudo and Fiat Ducato Investment contributes to development of the automotive sector in Algeria with a scaled plan covering manufacturing in Tafraoui – Oran of localized FIAT models and development of a robust sales and aftersales commercial network First wave of investments from Stellantis and its suppliers totaling over €200 million to […]

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Preview – Kyalami welcomes the World for Africa’s International Endurance race

2023’s Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli campaign continues this weekend in South Africa where some of the world’s best sports car teams and drivers have assembled for the Kyalami 9 Hour (February 23-25). This year’s event is the 36th edition of the South African Nine Hour Endurance Race, which was first staged at Grand Central in 1958. However, its duration, distance and location have all altered over the last 65 years. So, too, has the machinery and championships that […]

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Interview with CAKE’s Sinje Gottwald

What was your previous experience with motorcycle adventures? I have extensive experience with motorcycle adventures, having circumnavigated the world by motorcycle from 2017 to 2020. During this time, I traveled overland from Europe to Asia, explored Australia, made my way from South to North America, and traveled from Morocco to Mali, as well as completing several shorter motorcycle trips. When did you begin your journey across Africa? October 14th, 2022. What did you bring with you?The CAKE Kalk AP motorcycle, […]

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CAKE’s Sinje Gottwald completes first unassisted African continent crossing on an electric motorcycle.

AKE B2B Account Manager Sinje Gottwald has achieved a remarkable milestone in riding the longest distance ever on an electric motorcycle, after completing her 124-day journey along the West Coast of Africa on the CAKE Kalk AP. Starting from Spain and ending in South Africa, Sinje rode the entire journey completely unaided by technical or medical support. Faced with daily challenges ranging from the continent’s inclement weather and terrain, to her ability to charge the bike and the risks posed […]

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FIA African Rally Championship calendar 2023

24-26/02/2023 CIV Rally Bandama Côte d’IvoireTBA KEN Equator Rally Kenya*05-07/05/2023 UGA Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally23-25/06/2023 ZMB Zambia International Rally21-23/07/2023 TZN Tanzania Rally*18-20/08/2023 BDI Rallye International du BurundiOBS/*22-24/09/2023 RWA Rwanda Mountain Gorilla RallyBC/* BC: Subject to Blue Card and fulfilment of the action listOBS: Subject to positive Observer Report

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A New Step for Kenitra Site to Support Growth Plans for Middle East and Africa Region

At the occasion of meetings with the Moroccan Head of Government, the Minister of Industry and Trade, and the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Stellantis today announced an over €300 million investment in its Kenitra manufacturing facility aimed at doubling the site’s production capacity and launching the “smart car” platform. This enhanced capacity supports the Company’s growth plans for Middle East and Africa region, as it pushes to […]

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The Africa Eco Race has arrived in Dakar, with video

Africa Eco Race stage 12 As tradition dictates, the 14th edition of the AFRICA ECO RACE came to an end on Sunday 30 October 2022 at Lac Rose in Dakar, with the final photo under the finish arch of the entire organisation team. VIDEO: STAGE 12 – RACE REPORT Before that, this final day had seen the 22 km long Lac Rose special stage with a start from Niokhob beach, followed by the podium ceremony during which the winners and […]

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Africa Eco Race – Final stage without surprises, with video

AFRICA ECO RACE 2022 – STAGE 11 During the briefing on Friday evening at the Ouad Naga bivouac, Manfred KROISS, the Sporting Director of the AFRICA ECO RACE 2022, had indicated that the final timed sector was complicated because the tracks were covered with vegetation, masking the traps of the track. He therefore advised competitors, especially those on motorbike, to be very vigilant. A message received by all because there was not the slightest problem on this last special of […]

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