Dangote group has begun the production of new cars in the newly built Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) factory in Kaduna state.
They began with the rollout of Peugeot 301, with Peugeot 5008, 3008, 508, and Land Trek to follow in its tow.
The production of cars comes after four years since the joint owner was permitted to commence production.
The Nigerian automobile regulator approved a takeover after Dangote Group express interest in the former Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) car plant, The Sun reported.
According to information available on their website, the newly constructed Green Field Assembly plant can produce at least 120 motorcars daily across two shifts.
The information further read that the newly assembled cars will beat the previous models in all aspects.
The vehicles possess outstanding esthetics, rich in technology, high in safety features, are endowed in exceeding beauty, and exuding appeal to the craving public. In their words;
“This dream has started with the re-launch of the Peugeot brand in Nigeria as well as the local assembly of the 301 at our new Kaduna plant and thereafter the introduction of the Landtrek, 3008, 5008 and the new 508…Nothing is being spared to enable market recapture, hence all hands are on deck to ensure not just survival but also continued growth in a market with potential for cars above 100,000 units per year and growing.”
The statement read.
DPAN is jointly owned by the richest man in Africa Aliko Dangote, through his investment vehicle, Dangote Industry Limited; Kebbi state government; Kaduna state government, and Stallantis Group their technical partner.
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