Where do Europe's vehicles end up?

Where do Europe's vehicles end up?

About half the cars used by Europe end up in Africa, mainly in Benin and Nigeria. A major entrance gate is the port of Cotonou, where over 20,000 vehicles used are waiting for sale. Most of these cars are old and no longer meet European standards. To avoid customs duties, many vehicles are marked with [...]

Most of these cars are old and no longer meet European standards. To avoid customs duties, many vehicles are marked with ghost destinations such as “Transit Niamey”, even though the border with Nigeria is closed. In reality, many cars end up in Nigeria, the largest car market in Africa.

Swiss cars are required because they are usually in better condition and cleaner than vehicles from other countries. bureaucratic systems are often used as a cover for a dark market that benefits from weak borders and corruption. /Albinfo. ch

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