Swedish-owned truck manufacturer scraps plans to restart 2,000-unit assembly plant in North African industrial hub
Renault Trucks, the Swedish-owned heavy vehicle manufacturer has abandoned efforts to restart its truck assembly plant in Algeria after failing to secure the necessary approval from the Ministry of Industry, marking a setback for the country's efforts to revive local vehicle manufacturing.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
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A Renault Trucks T Range heavy-duty truck cabin is fitted onto the production line at the company's assembly plant in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. (Image: Renault Trucks / Volvo Group)
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- November 9, 2026
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- Solomon Ekanem
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