Russian vehicles to be sold soon in Morocco

Russian automotive conglomerate GAZ and Africa Motors have collaborated to sell GAZelle NEXT chassis for the creation of 100 types of vehicles in Morocco, announced the two firms on Tuesday 3nd of June.

The new chassis are equipped with a «2.8-litre diesel engine and offered with a single-row or double-cab», says the same source.

«Together with our partner, Africa Motors, we took the first step - we've signed a distribution agreement and launched sales of GAZelle NEXT chassis in Morocco», said Christian Kremer, SVP global sales and marketing.

«We also consider Morocco as a significant milestone of our export strategy that can help us to further develop our business in African countries», added Kremer.

Meanwhile, Hamine Benkirane, Africa's Motors brand manager announced that his company «wants to make GAZ the leading brand in the LCV segment in Morocco».

«In order to achieve this ambition, Africa Motors is giving GAZ its more than 100 years' experience in the automotive business, its sales and technical staff and the largest automotive network with more than 50 points of sales and service. Africa Motors covers the whole territory of the Kingdom», Benkirane pointed out.

For the record, GAZ, headquartered in Nizhny Novgorod, is Russia's leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles. The company is present in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia.