There is a favorable demand environment for automobiles in the continent, but the growth of the auto industry in the different nations has not been significant and thriving as anticipated. However, some car manufacturers in the continent have contributed significantly to the industry.
Unfortunately, African car manufacturers are not given the recognition they deserve and the much-needed patronage. Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and other car makers in the Asian and western car industries receive more attention than the continent’s car manufacturers. Hell even I was amazed at the cars produced in Africa. Believe me y'all be amazed too.
Notwithstanding, Cars produced by these African Car Manufacturing Companies are used by many people in the continent and around.
The top African car manufacturers offer lots of job opportunities to the people of Africa. A few years ago, very few observers could have forecasted the ranking of car group manufacturers in Africa. Surprisingly the continent has proved its worth in the industry despite the financial and economic situation of several of its countries. Enough talk now lets get to the top 10's.
The top African car manufacturers offer lots of job opportunities to the people of Africa. A few years ago, very few observers could have forecasted the ranking of car group manufacturers in Africa. Surprisingly the continent has proved its worth in the industry despite the financial and economic situation of several of its countries. Enough talk now lets get to the top 10's.
10.INNOSON VEHICLE MANUFACTURING CO, LTD.
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
OWNER CO: CHIEF INNOCENT CHIKWUMA
YEAR ESTABLISHED:2013
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., shortened as IVM, is a Nigerian automobile and bus manufacturing company. It was founded by Innocent Chukwuma and runs a plant in Nnewi in the state of Anambra.
70% of the car parts are produced locally while the rest is being imported from Japan, China and Germany.
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
OWNER CO: CHIEF INNOCENT CHIKWUMA
YEAR ESTABLISHED:2013
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., shortened as IVM, is a Nigerian automobile and bus manufacturing company. It was founded by Innocent Chukwuma and runs a plant in Nnewi in the state of Anambra.
70% of the car parts are produced locally while the rest is being imported from Japan, China and Germany.
Among the models of IVM are the five-seaters Fox (1,5 liter engine) and Umu (2 liter engine) as well as the mini-bus Uzo.
The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co, LTD (IVM) is a car company based in Nigeria. The firm was founded by Nigerian industrialist Chief Innocent Chukwuma and was commissioned by the nation’s former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Their manufacturing plant, is in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. An erea which has developed greatly due to the industry. The company has manufactured two models namely IVM Umu and IVM Uzo. The government of Nigeria is encouraging the production of local automobiles and discouraging import of fully assembled vehicles from other nations.
The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co, LTD (IVM) is a car company based in Nigeria. The firm was founded by Nigerian industrialist Chief Innocent Chukwuma and was commissioned by the nation’s former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Their manufacturing plant, is in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. An erea which has developed greatly due to the industry. The company has manufactured two models namely IVM Umu and IVM Uzo. The government of Nigeria is encouraging the production of local automobiles and discouraging import of fully assembled vehicles from other nations.
09.WALLYSCAR
COUNTRY: TUNISIA
OWNER CO:ZEID GUIGA
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2006
Wallyscar is a Tunisian car manufacturer, founded in 2006 and based in La Marsa. Production is 600 units per year. The company sells in Panama, France, Spain, Qatar and Morocco.
Wallyscar cooperate with the French automobile company Peugeot, using a PSA 1.4-litre petrol engine in their vehicles. The company lays claims to importance to compliance with European standards, and focuses mainly on the idea of vehicles as recyclable and making noise. Corresponding parts suppliers are Citroën, Peugeot, VDO and UTAC. In the vehicle identification number, the Company uses the manufacturer code CL9.
COUNTRY: TUNISIA
OWNER CO:ZEID GUIGA
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2006
Wallyscar is a Tunisian car manufacturer, founded in 2006 and based in La Marsa. Production is 600 units per year. The company sells in Panama, France, Spain, Qatar and Morocco.
Wallyscar cooperate with the French automobile company Peugeot, using a PSA 1.4-litre petrol engine in their vehicles. The company lays claims to importance to compliance with European standards, and focuses mainly on the idea of vehicles as recyclable and making noise. Corresponding parts suppliers are Citroën, Peugeot, VDO and UTAC. In the vehicle identification number, the Company uses the manufacturer code CL9.
08.KANTAKA AUTOMOBILE COMPANY
COUNTRY: GHANA
OWNER CO: DR. ING. KWADWO SAFO KANTANKA
YEAR ESTABLISHED:2016
Kantanka Automobile Company Limited is a subsidiary of the Kantanka Group of Companies founded by Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, the Founder and Leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana. The company was later incorporated as a limited liability company in 2004 with the main objective to research into the manufacturing of automotive components and their combination with other parts outsourced from component suppliers to form a complete built unit.
The automobile company based in Ghana, assembles its passenger vehicles and mainly produces SUVs and pickup trucks. The company’s manufacturing plant is located in Gomoa Mpota in the central region of Ghana. The seventh of African Car manufacturers released commercial sale of the vehicles in 2016.
COUNTRY: GHANA
OWNER CO: DR. ING. KWADWO SAFO KANTANKA
YEAR ESTABLISHED:2016
Kantanka Automobile Company Limited is a subsidiary of the Kantanka Group of Companies founded by Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, the Founder and Leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana. The company was later incorporated as a limited liability company in 2004 with the main objective to research into the manufacturing of automotive components and their combination with other parts outsourced from component suppliers to form a complete built unit.
The automobile company based in Ghana, assembles its passenger vehicles and mainly produces SUVs and pickup trucks. The company’s manufacturing plant is located in Gomoa Mpota in the central region of Ghana. The seventh of African Car manufacturers released commercial sale of the vehicles in 2016.
07.KIIRA MOTORS
COUNTRY: UGANDA
OWNER CO: UGANDA DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION (96%) MEKERERE UNIVERSITY (4%)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014
The sedan hybrid electric vehicle named the Kiira EV SMACK was originally developed by students from Uganda’s Makerere University. The car was intended for a project headed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The electric vehicle was designed for the area, local terrain and the ability of the consumer to afford the car.
The sedan which seats five uses a rechargeable battery and is equipped with an internal combustion engine-based generator which charges the battery. The company expected to roll out its first commercial vehicle from this line in 2018.
KMC developed Africa's first electric vehicle in 2011, Africa's first hybrid vehicle in 2014 and Africa's first solar electric bus in 2016.
KMC envisions to start production of vehicles on 2018 with Pick-Ups, Buses, Light and Medium Duty Trucks. The company announced that it was taking orders for buses in October 2017.
COUNTRY: UGANDA
OWNER CO: UGANDA DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION (96%) MEKERERE UNIVERSITY (4%)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014
The sedan hybrid electric vehicle named the Kiira EV SMACK was originally developed by students from Uganda’s Makerere University. The car was intended for a project headed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The electric vehicle was designed for the area, local terrain and the ability of the consumer to afford the car.
The sedan which seats five uses a rechargeable battery and is equipped with an internal combustion engine-based generator which charges the battery. The company expected to roll out its first commercial vehicle from this line in 2018.
KMC developed Africa's first electric vehicle in 2011, Africa's first hybrid vehicle in 2014 and Africa's first solar electric bus in 2016.
KMC envisions to start production of vehicles on 2018 with Pick-Ups, Buses, Light and Medium Duty Trucks. The company announced that it was taking orders for buses in October 2017.
06.ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA
OWNER CO: BRIAN GLOVER & RHYS EDWARDS.
YEAR ESTABLISHED:1995
Advanced Automotive Design (AAD) is a South African automobile manufacturer located in Die Wilgers, Pretoria. The company was founded in 1995 by Brian Glover and Rhys Edwards. Shaka is a registered Trademark of the AAD.
In 1997 they showed their first vehicle called Shaka Nynya on the South Florida International Auto Show. This was a concept car similar to the Plymouth Prowler. In 2000 the car was launched as a series model exclusively built by orders.
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA
OWNER CO: BRIAN GLOVER & RHYS EDWARDS.
YEAR ESTABLISHED:1995
Advanced Automotive Design (AAD) is a South African automobile manufacturer located in Die Wilgers, Pretoria. The company was founded in 1995 by Brian Glover and Rhys Edwards. Shaka is a registered Trademark of the AAD.
In 1997 they showed their first vehicle called Shaka Nynya on the South Florida International Auto Show. This was a concept car similar to the Plymouth Prowler. In 2000 the car was launched as a series model exclusively built by orders.
The company produces different models, but its popular models are the Shaka Giotte and Shaka Nynya. The company manufactures racing-style sports cars. The Shaka Nynya, named after the Zulu king has impressed drivers with its speed and versatility.
05.BAILEY EDWARDS CARS
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA
OWNER CO: PETER BAILEY & GREG BAILEY.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2003
The Bailey Cars company was started in 2003 to fill the need for quality and reliable replica or recreations of the famous Le mans winning cars such as the Porsche 917, Ferrari P4 and the Ford Gt40. Since these original cars today are fetching huge prices. The niche market for recreations has grown too. The factors which distinguish the Bailey Cars range is its quality, attention to detail. At the same time we endeavour to offer top class service and customer support. Bailey Cars recreations have been highly successful in historic racing series' through out the world and so all of these factors make us one of the best recreators world wide!
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA
OWNER CO: PETER BAILEY & GREG BAILEY.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2003
The Bailey Cars company was started in 2003 to fill the need for quality and reliable replica or recreations of the famous Le mans winning cars such as the Porsche 917, Ferrari P4 and the Ford Gt40. Since these original cars today are fetching huge prices. The niche market for recreations has grown too. The factors which distinguish the Bailey Cars range is its quality, attention to detail. At the same time we endeavour to offer top class service and customer support. Bailey Cars recreations have been highly successful in historic racing series' through out the world and so all of these factors make us one of the best recreators world wide!
Today Bailey Cars build several of its own models as well as offers a complete restoration solution. Bailey Cars has a complete body shop offering chassis and body repairs as well as Painting to a show quality standard.
The brand has excelled against them and surpassing the expectations of many. The group produces and customizes classic performance cars such as the Porsche 917 and the Ferrari P4 for clients globally. The Ford GT40 id the company’s signature replica and has taken part in both national and international racing tournaments.
04.SAROUKH EL JAMAHIRIYA (THE LIBYAN ROCKET)
COUNTRY:LIBYA
OWNER CO:DUKHALI AL-MEGHAREFF
YEAR ESTABLISHED:1999
COUNTRY:LIBYA
OWNER CO:DUKHALI AL-MEGHAREFF
YEAR ESTABLISHED:1999
The car was unveiled on the 30th anniversary of the revolution which propelled the Libyan leader to power. The Saroukh el-Jamahiriya (Libyan rocket) a five-passenger saloon in a metallic Libyan revolutionary green with tinted windows, was launched at a special summit of the Organisation of African Unity organised by Colonel Gaddafi.
The car has the aerodynamic lines of conventional models but the front and rear ends are rocket-shaped. The interior is replete with air bags, an inbuilt electronic defense system, and a collapsible bumper which protects passengers in head-on collisions. Revolutionary Dukhali Al-Meghareff, chairman of the Libyan Arab Domestic Investment company which produced the prototype, billed it as revolutionary in automotive history. He said it was developed from safety ideas conceived by Gaddafi.
The car has the aerodynamic lines of conventional models but the front and rear ends are rocket-shaped. The interior is replete with air bags, an inbuilt electronic defense system, and a collapsible bumper which protects passengers in head-on collisions. Revolutionary Dukhali Al-Meghareff, chairman of the Libyan Arab Domestic Investment company which produced the prototype, billed it as revolutionary in automotive history. He said it was developed from safety ideas conceived by Gaddafi.
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA
OWNER CO: JOHN WATSON
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1982
The car manufacturer Birkin Cars based in South Africa was founded in 1982. It is well-known for its kit-car copy vehicle S3 Roadster, is a kit-car copy of the Lotus Super 7.
The founder and owner of Birkin Cars is John Watson. Since 1980, the company has expanded many times and exports locally manufactured Lotus and other limited-edition performance car replicas around the world. However, it has retained its base of operations near Durban, South Africa. Birkin Cars has been an international icon since 1983. A company entrenched with a deep motorsport history and rich lineage that captured the imagination of thousands of sports car purists around the globe. After a brief spell in the Australasian market, Birkin Cars is back.
The founder and owner of Birkin Cars is John Watson. Since 1980, the company has expanded many times and exports locally manufactured Lotus and other limited-edition performance car replicas around the world. However, it has retained its base of operations near Durban, South Africa. Birkin Cars has been an international icon since 1983. A company entrenched with a deep motorsport history and rich lineage that captured the imagination of thousands of sports car purists around the globe. After a brief spell in the Australasian market, Birkin Cars is back.
02.PERENA PERFORMANCE GROUP
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA
OWNER CO:HI-TECH AUTOMOTIVE & SUPERFORMANCE.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2007
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA
OWNER CO:HI-TECH AUTOMOTIVE & SUPERFORMANCE.
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2007
Perana Performance Group was created in late 2007 to produce an Italian styled and South African designed Super Car.
The Perana Performance Group is a South African car developer located in Port Elizabeth. It is the second manufacturer which uses the Perana brand name after the famous Basil Green Motors. The company was founded in the late 2007. The cars are manufactured in the Hi-Tech plant of Hi-Tech Automotive & Superformance.
By 2012 Superformance partnered with AC Cars and the Perana was renamed the AC 378 GT Zagato. Reportedly there are about ten pre-production models completed.
The Perana Performance Group is a South African car developer located in Port Elizabeth. It is the second manufacturer which uses the Perana brand name after the famous Basil Green Motors. The company was founded in the late 2007. The cars are manufactured in the Hi-Tech plant of Hi-Tech Automotive & Superformance.
By 2012 Superformance partnered with AC Cars and the Perana was renamed the AC 378 GT Zagato. Reportedly there are about ten pre-production models completed.
01.LARAKI
COUNTRY: MOROCCO
OWNER CO: ABDESLAM LARAKI
YEAR ESTABLISHED:1999
COUNTRY: MOROCCO
OWNER CO: ABDESLAM LARAKI
YEAR ESTABLISHED:1999
Laraki was established in 1999 by Abdesslam Laraki, a Moroccan designer and entrepreneur who first became wealthy by importing cars in Morocco since 1973. His son and actual owner is Abdeslam Laraki, a Moroccan designer who started out creating luxurious yachts and created the eponym company Laraki. Then following the steps of his father, he studied automobile design in Switzerland and soon after launched his first model, the Laraki Fulgura, in 2002.
In 2012, the conceptual artiste Eric Van Hove arrived in Marrakech to resume work on an ambitious sculptural endeavor he had prepared for years: V12 Laraki. In the space of nine months, he gathered around him 42 master craftsmen from the region and began rebuilding a Mercedes 6.2L V12 engine using rural materials and centuries old craft techniques from the North African country. Conceptually this sculpture is based on the story of the Laraki Fulgura, which was entirely manufactured in Morocco to the exception of its engine. The artist decided to try and reproduce that cutting-edge component locally using craft that sculpture was displayed at the 5th Marrakech Biennale and soon acquired by the Hood Museum of Art.
In 2012, the conceptual artiste Eric Van Hove arrived in Marrakech to resume work on an ambitious sculptural endeavor he had prepared for years: V12 Laraki. In the space of nine months, he gathered around him 42 master craftsmen from the region and began rebuilding a Mercedes 6.2L V12 engine using rural materials and centuries old craft techniques from the North African country. Conceptually this sculpture is based on the story of the Laraki Fulgura, which was entirely manufactured in Morocco to the exception of its engine. The artist decided to try and reproduce that cutting-edge component locally using craft that sculpture was displayed at the 5th Marrakech Biennale and soon acquired by the Hood Museum of Art.
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