There are over 10 car manufacturers that are truely African. This is a
list of the top 5 that are at the cutting edge of Africa’s Automotive
Industry with the potential of becoming global brands and pacesetters in
the future.
1. LARAKI
Morocco
Founded: 1999
Founder: Abdeslam Laraki
Laraki
specializes in High-end luxury cars. Not for everyone, they don’t come
cheap. You can say they are Africa’s number one luxury vehicle
manufactures and you won’t be far from the truth.
You have to checkout their Fulgura, Epitome and Borac models. Crazy right?
2. Kiira motors UgandaFounded: 2012Special achievements:
1. Designed and made Africa’s first hybrid car the EV Smack in 2014
2. Made Africa’s First solar powered bus (see pictures below)
3. Katanka Cars
Ghana
Founded 2014
Founder: Dr. Kwando Safo
Special Achievements:
This
company is the car manufacturer to watch out for. This is our own Tesla
Motors and truth be told they are achieving some feats Tesla is yet to
achieve.
The first commercially available electric 4 wheel drive is from this innovative company. Now that is an achievement.
4. Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. LTD
Nigeria
Founder: Chief Innocent Chukwuma
Special
Achievement: Most versatile Indigenous Auto maker in Africa. Has the
widest range of products in market. From trucks, Pick-ups, SUVs, Buses,
Sedans, Dump Trucks etc
Innoson Motors may be the “Toyota” of the
future at the rate at which the company is growing and patronage the
company is enjoying is unparalleled in Africa.
5.Barley Edwards Cars
South Africa
Founded 2002
Special Achievement: These is no ordinary car manufacturing company. They make Top Notch sport cars that rank well in the world.
When
you talk of sport cars, Barley Edwards has no rival in Africa. They are
on the same playing field with the big-boys all over the world.