Chinese automaker JMC makes its debut in Kenya

Posted on :Thursday , 3rd April 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. . .

Bolt Comes over 500 Kenyan Electric Bikes

Posted on :Wednesday , 12th March 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 . . .

Burkina Faso launches a new EV brand entering the African EV market

Posted on :Thursday , 6th February 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 c. . .

New FAW Truck Lineup Revealed by TransAfrica Motors

Posted on :Wednesday , 4th December 2024

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,. . .

Ampersand expands its manufacturing capacity in Nairobi to satisfy Kenya's rising e-motorcycle demand

Posted on :Tuesday , 5th November 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. . .