Morocco Accelerates Towards Automotive Excellence with Ambitious Targets

In line with the global shift to electric vehicles, Morocco is prioritizing the development of charging infrastructure, aligning with the European Union’s vision of banning traditional fuel cars by 2035. The nation’s automotive market exhibited resilience, with new vehicle sales experiencing a marginal 0.1% increase in 2023, reaching 161,504 units.
CALABARZON: The Rising Star of the Philippine Real Estate Market

The CALABARZON region in the Philippines is experiencing robust real estate growth driven by commercial investments and increased property leads. Provinces like Cavite and Batangas are gaining popularity for agri-tourism and farm villa rentals. CALABARZON’s proximity to Metro Manila makes it a hotspot for various property types, including technoparks and commercial establishments. Lamudi’s property awards in Luzon saw a 50% increase in nominated projects, reflecting the region’s real estate boom. The Outlook: Philippine Real Estate Awards 2023, set for September 21, will celebrate outstanding developments and feature industry discussions.
TomTom sticks with revenue and cashflow guidance, giving shares a boost

Dutch digital mapping group TomTom (TOM2.AS) on Friday confirmed its revenue and cashflow guidance for 2022 and 2023, boosting its shares, after reporting a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss, citing high inflation and strained supply chains.
EV startup Rivian to build $5 bln plant in Georgia, posts quarterly loss

Amazon-backed electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN.O) on Thursday said it will build a $5 billion plant in Georgia, its second U.S. assembly plant, as it looks to expand production.
Analysis: U.S. company results in industrial, materials sectors could shed light on inflation woes

Corporate results in the industrial and materials sectors could offer a snapshot of how companies in a key swath of the U.S. economy are dealing with surging inflation, supply chain bottlenecks and higher commodity prices.
U.S. regulators to more closely monitor advanced driver safety systems

U.S. regulators on Tuesday said they would keep a closer eye on the automotive industry as it rolls out advanced driver safety systems, tracking the new technologies to spot potential defects faster.