The Russian Kamaz Master team, whose trucks were powered by Liebherr’s diesel engines, won the 2015 Dakar Rally
Vehicles
Volkswagen to establish assembly unit in Nigeria

According to Nigerias new auto policy, Stallion can assemble Volkswagen models. (Image source: Dave Pinter/Flickr)
German auto manufacturer Volkswagen and Nigerian company Stallion Group have signed an agreement to establish a vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria
Indian firm wins US$79.2mn transport projects in Africa

Ashok Leyland is the second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India and the fourth largest manufacturer of buses in the world. (Image source: Ashok Leyland)
Indian automobile manufacturing company Ashok Leyland has announced that it has won two integrated transport projects worth US$79.2mn in Tanzania and Zimbabwe
Nairobi signs US$75 million transport deal with Chinese auto manufacturer

The transport system in Nairobi is mainly run by private entities, and is not regulated correctly. (Image source: Mick/Flickr)
The Nairobi county has signed a US$75mn deal with Chinese auto manufacturer Foton Motor to buy 266 buses for the city’s metro transport system
Africa’s cheapest car to be rolled out in June 2014
Kenyan Vehicle Manufacturer (KVM) has announced that it will launch the continent’s cheapest car in June 2014