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BMW to Launch Two New Models in AI-Focused Restructuring Plan with Management Cuts
BMW has unveiled a restructuring plan centered on artificial intelligence, a 20% reduction in management departments by mid-2027, and the launch of two new models. The company targets an 8%–10%…
BMW Cuts 8,000 Jobs and Invests €2 Billion in 3 Series to Counter China Losses
BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs in Germany as part of a broad recovery plan after persistent profit declines in China and its third profit warning in just over…
SN Automotive Opens Third Egyptian Branch in Sheikh Zayed, Marking One Year of Operations
SN Automotive opened its third Egyptian branch in Sheikh Zayed, coinciding with its first anniversary in the local market. The facility provides sales and after-sales services for Dongfeng, Voyah, and…
Mercedes Celebrates 140 Years in Egypt with 4 Exclusive Editions
Mercedes-Benz has launched four exclusive editions in Egypt to celebrate its 140th anniversary, including the C 180, E 200, GLC 200 SUV, and GLC 200 Coupé. The editions are available…
SN Automotive Opens New Sheikh Zayed Branch, Celebrates First Year in Egypt
SN Automotive has opened its new Sheikh Zayed branch coinciding with its first anniversary in the Egyptian market. The facility offers sales and after-sales services for Dongfeng, Voyah, and MHero.…
Mercedes-Benz Egypt Renews Partnership with VeryNile to Clean the Nile from 30 Tons of Plastic
Mercedes-Benz Egypt has renewed its commitment to the VeryNile initiative to collect and recycle 30 tons of plastic waste from the Nile River by the end of the year. Employees…
Peugeot Recalls 329 Vehicles in Saudi Arabia Over Door Lock Defect
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has recalled 329 Peugeot 3008 and 5008 vehicles from the 2026 model year due to a software defect in the control module that may prevent…
Al-Arab Al-Sewedy Expands Automotive Manufacturing with New Industrial Complex and Paint Lines for Production and Export
Al-Arab Al-Sewedy Investments has secured EGP 2.1 billion in financing from Next Bank to support its expansion in automotive manufacturing. The plans include establishing an integrated industrial complex and launching…
Rolls-Royce Invests £300 Million to Expand UK Manufacturing
Rolls-Royce has announced a £300 million ($397.9 million) investment to upgrade its UK manufacturing and engineering facilities, with over £140 million allocated to Derby and more than £150 million for…
Ezz El-Arab El-Sewedy Secures EGP 2.1 Billion Financing to Expand Car Manufacturing Plants
Ezz El-Arab El-Sewedy Investment Group signed a credit facility agreement with NXT Bank worth EGP 2.1 billion. The financing aims to support the expansion of Ezz El-Arab El-Sewedy for Cars…
Hongqi Appoints Official Egyptian Representative with Three Showrooms
Hongqi, the Chinese luxury brand under FAW Group, has appointed Hongqi Egypt — a Sky Holding subsidiary — as its official representative in Egypt. The company plans three main showrooms…
Nissan Motor Egypt Appoints Mina Qalada as Global New Model Launch Director
Nissan Motor Egypt has appointed Mina Qalada as Global New Model Launch Director, a senior role responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of new models from testing to international launch.…
Hongqi Picks New Egyptian Distributor, Plans 3 Showrooms
Chinese luxury brand Hongqi, owned by FAW Group, has appointed Hongqi Egypt as its official distributor in Egypt. The agreement was signed in China with Sky Holding Group officials present.…
One Bolt Triggers Global Recall of 2.8 Million Volkswagen, Audi, and SEAT Cars
Volkswagen Group has launched a global recall affecting approximately 2.8 million vehicles from Volkswagen, Audi, and SEAT. The issue involves potential corrosion of a steering system mounting bolt caused by…
Hongqi Appoints Hongqi Egypt as Official Representative in Egypt with Ambitious Launch Plan
Hongqi, FAW's luxury brand, has appointed Hongqi Egypt—a coalition of B Auto and Al-Rizk Automotive—as its official representative in Egypt. The agreement was signed in China in September with SKY…
Abou Ghaly Motors Launches After-Sales Services Initiative with Strategic Partners
Abou Ghaly Motors has announced a new initiative to enhance after-sales services in Egypt in partnership with strategic allies. The initiative includes expanding service centers and digitalizing booking and maintenance…
Mercedes-Benz Plans to Cut €800 Million in Labor Costs in Germany
Mercedes-Benz is considering cutting labor costs in Germany by around €800 million through unpaid extra hours and adjustments to holiday and Christmas bonuses. Management has warned workers that two plants…
Porsche Turns from Volkswagen's Crown Jewel to Financial Burden After €6 Billion Write-Down
Volkswagen wrote down the value of its 75% stake in Porsche by roughly €6 billion, triggering a fresh profit warning for the German auto giant. The move followed declining Porsche…
General Motors Grants 75 Egyptian Teachers International Robotics Certificate
Tanweer Foundation for Life Skills Development, in partnership with General Motors Africa and the Middle East, organized the Empowering Teachers program targeting 75 Egyptian teachers. The teachers earned a certified…
General Motors and Tanweer conclude program to qualify 75 female teachers in technology
The Tanweer Foundation for Life Skills Development concluded a training program to qualify 75 Egyptian female teachers in technology and digital education, funded by General Motors Africa and the Middle…
Chevrolet Opens New Showroom on Ring Road as GM Chief Calls Egypt a Strategic Market
Chevrolet has opened a new showroom called Al-Othman on Cairo's Ring Road in partnership with Al-Mansour Automotive Group, its exclusive dealer in Egypt. The facility handles both passenger and commercial…
Chevrolet Opens New 'Al Othman' Showroom on Cairo Ring Road
Chevrolet has opened a new showroom called 'Al Othman' on Cairo's Ring Road through a partnership between General Motors Egypt and Al Mansour Automotive Group. The two-story facility spans 181.5…
Mercedes Threatens to Close German Plants as Labour Costs Bite
Mercedes-Benz has threatened to shut down one car assembly plant and another producing powertrain components in Germany if it fails to cut production costs. Michael Schiebe, head of production, said…
Tesla Bets on Safety Data to Expand Self-Driving Tech as Financial Storm Hits Volkswagen
Tesla is waging a regulatory battle in Europe by using safety data to expand adoption of its self-driving technology. Meanwhile, Volkswagen faces financial pressures forcing cost cuts and a reshuffle…
Kia Seltos Could Be Manufactured in Egypt by 2027
Kia Seltos may begin local manufacturing in Egypt by 2027 following talks between the government and Kia's agent. The car is currently offered in three trims starting at 1.35 million…
Minister of Industry Discusses Potential Expansions with Mercedes and Leoni in Egypt
Egypt's Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem met with a German-Arab Chamber delegation, including representatives from Mercedes, Leoni, Siemens, and Cube, to discuss expanding their investments in Egypt. The talks fall…
Volkswagen Weighs SEAT's Fate After 2030: Will the Spanish Brand Disappear?
Volkswagen Group is evaluating the future of its Spanish SEAT brand after 2030, with a phase-out scenario on the table as part of a broader restructuring to cut costs. SEAT…
Hongqi's Egypt Agent Denies Agency Transfer, Confirms Operations Continue
FBB Motors, the official agent for Hongqi in Egypt, has denied reports that another company has acquired the agency, calling the claims false. The company confirmed that its showrooms and…
AVATR Global CEO Visits Egypt, Hands Over AVATR 11, 12 and 07 Models
AVATR Global CEO Chen Zhou visited Egypt at the head of a senior delegation, marking the brand's first official visit less than a year after its local launch with Qasrawi…
Kaiyi Renews Egyptian Distributorship for 5 Years, Prepares Local X3 Pro Production
Kaiyi Auto has renewed its distributorship contract with Kaiyi Motor Egypt for five years, with Mohamed Farag and Han Ren attending the signing. The deal grants the distributor sales, marketing,…
Nissan Expands U.S. Production and Launches New Rogue Hybrid to Boost Sales
Nissan Motor is increasing its U.S. production capacity alongside the launch of the 2027 Rogue crossover, including a new hybrid variant. The automaker aims to raise annual output from 487,000…
Minister of Industry Meets 11 German Firms, Unveils AIDP Incentives to Boost Local Content
Egypt's Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held a roundtable with 11 German companies, including Mercedes and Leonie Egypt, to discuss expanding their investments in the Egyptian market. Talks focused on…
AVATR Global CEO Visits Egypt to Discuss Brand Future and Market Expansion
Chen Zhuo, CEO of AVATR Global, visited Egypt with a delegation of senior executives. The visit aimed to discuss the brand's future in the Egyptian market and enhance direct customer…
Tesla Faces New Discrimination Lawsuit: A Historic Trial Over Treatment of Black Workers
Tesla is standing trial in California over allegations of allowing racial discrimination against Black workers at its Fremont factory. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, includes claims of harassment, unequal pay,…
Hongqi Egypt Dealer FBB Motors Denies Acquisition Rumors, Affirms Business as Usual
FBB Motors, the exclusive dealer for Hongqi in Egypt, has denied recent rumors about an acquisition of the Chinese brand's dealership. The company confirmed that all showrooms and service centers…
Egypt Announces New Incentives to Localize Auto Industry and Attract German Companies
Egypt's Minister of Industry announced new incentives under the National Automotive Industry Development Program, tying benefits to increased local content and localization of feeder industries. The move came during a…
Ezz Elarab Elsewedy Targets 25,000 Vehicles in 2027 with 150% Growth
Ezz Elarab Elsewedy Group announced plans to manufacture 25,000 vehicles in 2027, a 150% increase over the estimated 10,000 units in 2026. The company aims to reach 40,000 vehicles within…
BAIC Prepares New Model Launches in Egypt Through Alkan Auto
Alkan Auto, the Egyptian distributor of Chinese brand BAIC, has announced it is preparing to launch new models in the local market. The move is part of a strategy to…
Kaiyi Renews Egyptian Agency for 5 Years, Invests EGP 1 Billion to Launch 3 New Cars in 2027
Kaiyi Motors Egypt has extended its agency contract with the parent company for an additional 5 years and announced investments exceeding EGP 1 billion in the Egyptian market. The company…
One Truck Every 3 Minutes: Inside Mercedes-Benz's Largest Truck Plant in the World
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth, Germany, produces a new truck every 3 minutes, with peak output reaching 470 trucks per day. The facility spans nearly 3 million square meters and…
Volvo Appoints New CEO Klaus Zellmer as Challenges Mount
Volvo announced the appointment of Klaus Zellmer as its new President and CEO, set to begin no later than October 2027, succeeding Hakan Samuelsson. The company faces US tariffs, declining…
Egypt Opens New Round of Talks with Volkswagen for Local Manufacturing
The Egyptian government has started a new round of negotiations with Volkswagen Group to explore establishing a local manufacturing project for its vehicles. The move is part of Egypt's broader…
Honda Launches Multi-Billion Dollar Cost-Cutting Plan to Counter Chinese Competition
Honda has announced a massive multi-billion dollar cost-cutting plan to restructure its automotive business and counter growing Chinese competition, especially in electric vehicles. The plan includes overhauling supply chains and…
Omoda and Jaecoo Strengthen Sales Leadership with Aiten Omar Appointment
Al-Arab Al-Sewedy Investments Group has appointed Aiten Omar as head of sales for Omoda and Jaecoo in the Egyptian market. Omar brings automotive experience from roles with major brands including…
BYD Recalls Over 183,000 Cars in China Over Brake Pedal Defect
BYD has announced the recall of more than 183,200 vehicles in China due to a potential defect in brake pedal pads that could cause them to break. The recall covers…
Ezz Elarab Star Opens New smart Showroom in New Cairo, Prepares to Launch #2 and #6
Ezz Elarab Star, the exclusive distributor for smart in Egypt, has opened a new showroom in District 5, New Cairo, to cover eastern Cairo. The brand's current lineup includes three…
Fatma Abdel Hafez: New smart Showroom in District 5 Boosts Brand's Electric Presence in Egypt
Ezz Elarab Star, the exclusive distributor of smart in Egypt, has opened a new showroom in District 5, New Cairo. The move is part of a wider expansion plan to…
Smart Egypt Opens Third Branch, Expands Electric Vehicle Lineup in Local Market
Smart Egypt has opened its third branch at District 5 in New Cairo as part of a plan to expand its geographic footprint locally. General manager Fatma Abdel Hafiz said…
BYD Opens First Technology Center in Suez with Sultan Auto
BYD has opened its first technology center in Suez Governorate through its official agent ManDream and authorized distributor Sultan Auto. The center offers integrated sales and maintenance services for BYD…
Jetour Egypt Hosts Regional After-Sales Service Competition with 13 African Countries
Jetour Egypt, represented by Kasrawy Group, hosted the third edition of the JETOUR Regional Service Skills Competition for the first time in Egypt with teams from 13 African countries. Global…
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