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Kia Seltos Edges Closer to Local Assembly in Egypt: What's the Story?
Kia is preparing to start local assembly in Egypt through EIT with investments exceeding EGP 500 million. The project begins with an SUV and a sedan in Q4 2026, with…
For European Car Enthusiasts: Top 5 Used Cars in High Demand in Egypt
Thousands of Egyptians are turning to used European cars amid rising new car prices. Top options include Fiat Tipo from EGP 570,000 to 850,000, Peugeot 301 from EGP 450,000 to…
GB Auto Begins Delivering Hyundai Venue to Dealers in Egypt
GB Auto, Hyundai's agent in Egypt, has started delivering the first batch of the locally produced Hyundai Venue to its dealer network as of this week. The model belongs to…
Chinese Cars Capture 40% of Egypt's Auto Market as European Brands Slip
Chinese cars have captured more than 40% of Egypt's automotive market after being nearly absent 15 years ago. European brands, which once controlled 40% to 45% of sales, have seen…
From EGP 650K to EGP 4M: Budget and Luxury Cars Dominate Demand in Egypt
Egypt's automotive market is experiencing strong demand at two price extremes: budget cars starting from EGP 650,000 and luxury imports reaching EGP 4 million. Both segments are seeing bookings and…
Local Assembly Drives 25% Growth in Egypt's Car Market Over 5 Years
Egypt's local vehicle assembly volume grew by nearly 25% over the past five years, driven by government support. This expansion widened supply and increased the number of models and brands…
Car Waiting Lists Extend in Egypt: Shipping and Approvals Set Delivery Dates
Eng. Mohamed Salem, member of the Transport Division at the Egyptian Federation of Industries, revealed that car waiting lists in Egypt will extend due to long shipping times, overseas manufacturing,…
Cheapest at EGP 500K: 5 Used Cars in High Demand in Egypt
More buyers in Egypt are turning to used cars as new vehicle prices continue to rise. The top five in-demand models include the Renault Logan 2018 at around EGP 500,000,…
Oil Slick Near Alexandria Toll Gate Causes Three-Car Crash: How to Stay Safe on Slippery Roads
An oil slick on the desert road near the Alexandria toll gate caused three cars to slide and collide, injuring a 14-year-old child. Security, ambulance, and civil protection teams rushed…
Alexandria and Dekheila Customs Auction Generates EGP 9 Million from Vehicle and Goods Lots
The Alexandria and Dekheila customs auction generated EGP 9,182,800 from selling 15 out of 112 offered lots. One vehicle lot sold for EGP 605,000 and 14 goods lots brought EGP…
Honda Egypt Launches Maintenance and Oil Change Offers Starting at EGP 2,999 Until End of September
Honda's distributor in Egypt announced two service offers valid until the end of September: an oil and filter change for non-turbo engines at EGP 2,999, and a 15% discount on…
Toyota Reclaims Egypt's Top Spot: Record Sales Despite Market Turmoil
Toyota has recorded the highest sales volume in Egypt's passenger car segment, driven by strong demand for the Corolla and its reputation for reliability. Despite rising prices, the Japanese brand…
Pontiac Trans Am 1985 Listed for Sale in Egypt at EGP 550,000
A 1985 Pontiac Trans Am is listed for sale in Egypt at EGP 550,000 under the foreign residency customs system. The car is in original condition with no modifications or…
Labor Ministry and Ethydco Plan to Train Technical Workers, Boost Auto Parts Manufacturing
Egypt's Labor Minister Hassan Reda discussed cooperation with Ethydco in Alexandria to train technical workers for auto parts manufacturing. Ethydco was founded in 2011 with 1.9 billion USD investments and…
Egypt's Roadside Ads Enter the Era of Data-Driven Management
Egypt's National Authority for the Regulation of Ads on Public Roads has begun building an integrated geographic database linking every ad to its location and technical data, aiming to establish…
Automakers Association: No Mandatory Models for Companies in New Trade-In Initiative
Khaled Saad, secretary-general of the Egyptian Automakers Association, confirmed that the government has not imposed specific models on companies for the new trade-in initiative. Any company wishing to participate submits…
Goodbye Summer: 7 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Car for Autumn and Avoid Breakdowns
Summer officially ends today, Tuesday, with autumn starting tomorrow, Wednesday, requiring proactive vehicle checks. Key tips include inspecting tires, wipers, lighting, battery, heating systems, and fluids. Regularly cleaning drainage holes…
2027 Vehicle Replacement Initiative: Forthing and Kaiyi to Participate with EVs and Hybrids
Forthing and Kaiyi Motors Egypt have announced their readiness to participate in the vehicle replacement initiative launching in 2027. Forthing will offer electric and hybrid cars and start local EV…
Three Companies Confirm Participation in Egypt's Vehicle Replacement Initiative with EVs and Hybrids
Three automotive companies in Egypt have announced their readiness to join the government's vehicle replacement initiative, set to start in 2027 and swap old combustion cars for electric or hybrid…
Auto Center Point Exhibition Kicks Off Thursday in Alexandria with Major Automotive Brands
The Auto Center Point exhibition launches its sixth edition on September 24 and runs through September 28 at Helnan Antoniades Garden Hotel in Smouha, Alexandria — the first time the…
Excalibur Phaeton 1976 Emerges Among Thousands of Used Cars as a Rare Classic Treasure
The appearance of a 1976 Excalibur Phaeton among thousands of used cars has caught the attention of classic car enthusiasts. The odd-looking American car belongs to an era when retro-styled…
After EGP 5K Price Hike: Top Rivals of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro in Egypt
Chery raised Tiggo 7 Pro 2027 prices by EGP 5,000 in Egypt, bringing the first trim to EGP 1.08 million and the second to EGP 1.18 million. Competition heats up…
7 Boxy Cars Compete Strongly in Egypt During 2026: Prices and Specs Revealed
Egypt's automotive market in 2026 sees fierce competition among seven boxy-designed vehicles priced between 1.5 million and 2.3 million EGP. The Jetour T2 offers a 1.5-liter turbo engine with 184…
Egyptian Customs Settles the Debate: Expats' Car Initiative Ends, No Reopening for Registration
Ahmed Amwi, head of the Egyptian Customs Authority, has denied reports about reopening registration for the expats' car initiative. The program has officially ended, and only previous registrants may import…
New or Used? Two Officials Disagree on the Best Time to Buy a Car in Egypt
Egypt's car market is seeing a wave of new model launches and discount offers. Ashraf Sharbas, head of the automotive division at the Giza Chamber of Commerce, says now is…
Automotive Agents Demand Distributors Control Resale Prices to Traders
Several automotive agents in Egypt have begun issuing formal notices to distributors, demanding strict adherence to set price levels when selling to traders and prohibiting unauthorized discounts. The move aims…
Egypt's Vehicle Exports Hit $35.5 Million in Two Months, Led by UK
Egypt exported $35.48 million worth of fully built vehicles in May and June, shipping 440 units according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. The United Kingdom topped…
Egypt's Auto Production Component Imports Jump 43.9% in June to $88.6 Million
Egypt's imports of automotive production components climbed to $88.6 million in June, up 43.9% from May. Vehicle parts and accessories accounted for $67 million, followed by chassis fitted with engines…
«9+1» Safety Rules Pushed Cars Out of Egypt’s Market Over the Past Decade
Customs expert Dr. Badawi Ibrahim revealed that Egypt’s «9+1» system sets minimum safety specifications for imported cars, including headrests, airbags, doors, exhaust box, environmental device, and chassis. He said these…
18,823 Korean Cars Licensed in Egypt in 8 Months — Hyundai Leads
Korean brands licensed 18,823 vehicles in Egypt from January to August 2026, according to the Egyptian Compulsory Vehicle Insurance Pool. Hyundai topped the list with 10,954 cars and a 58.2%…
Cairo Airport Customs Auction Announces Used Car Sale on October 1, 2026
Egypt's General Authority for Government Services has announced a Cairo Airport Customs auction on October 1, 2026. The auction includes passenger cars, pickups, and transport vehicles from brands like Mercedes,…
One Word, One Million Pounds: Inside Egypt's Fierce License Plate Auction
Bidding on premium license plate 'B W B7' in Egypt's traffic auction has reached EGP 1 million among three competing bidders. The auction closes next Saturday, with proceeds going entirely…
Toyota Egypt Announces New Maintenance and Technical Support Offers for Customers
Toyota Egypt has announced a new service package including discounts on periodic maintenance and free technical support for six months. The move aims to boost customer loyalty in a competitive…
Mercedes, Porsche, BMW for Sale: Cairo Airport Customs Auction Details Revealed
Egypt's Ministry of Finance is holding a public auction of Cairo Airport Customs vehicles on October 1, 2026, at the Sports Civilization Club in Cairo. The auction includes brands like…
Ahead of Local Launch Today: 4 Locally Assembled Crossovers Taking on Hyundai Venue
Hyundai's locally assembled Venue officially launches in Egypt today, entering the highly competitive compact crossover segment. It faces four locally assembled rivals: Nissan Magnite starting at 788,000 EGP, Haval Jolion…
Egypt Consumer Protection Bans Sale of 8 New Jetour Cars Damaged in Truck Rollover on Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road
Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency, working with Al-Qasrawy Group — the official Jetour distributor — announced measures to prevent the sale of 8 new Jetour vehicles damaged in a truck rollover…
Nissan Dominates Egypt's Locally Assembled Car Sales with 34.1% Market Share
Nissan captured the largest share of Egypt's locally assembled car sales with 34.1% market share, totaling 12,933 units from January through July. The AMIC report highlights the Nissan Sunny as…
Toyota Egypt Joins Autotech 2026 with Genuine Oils and Certified Spare Parts
Toyota Egypt has announced its participation in Autotech 2026, taking place October 9–11 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo. The company will display genuine Toyota and Lexus…
Scrap Car Auction by Dar Al-Hilal Foundation on September 23: Full Details
Dar Al-Hilal Foundation for Printing and Publishing is holding a public scrap car auction on September 23 at its headquarters in Sayeda Zeinab. The auction features a variety of unlicensed…
Plate 'W H B1' Ignites Traffic Auction: EGP 725K — The Price of a Brand-New Car
A bidding war in Egypt's traffic auction has pushed the price of plate "W H B1" to EGP 725,000, with three competitors battling for the number-one plate. All proceeds go…
5 Official Ways to File a Complaint Against Your Car Dealer with Consumer Protection
Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency announced five official channels for citizen complaints, including the automotive sector: WhatsApp, hotline 19588, visiting the Fifth Settlement headquarters, an electronic app, and email. Car-related complaints…
Skoda Tops European Licenses in Egypt: Octavia A8 Starts at EGP 1.8 Million
Skoda led European license registrations in Egypt during August with 701 vehicles. The Skoda Octavia A8 2026 is the cheapest model in the brand's lineup, with prices starting at EGP…
Shalatin Police Auction: Toyota, Nissan, Chevrolet Pickups Sale Today
Egypt's General Authority for Government Services is holding a public auction today, Monday, September 14, 2026, for vehicles and equipment from Shalatin Police Department. The auction includes Toyota Hilux, Nissan,…
Giza Auction Offers 15 Accident Cars Including 2026 Models
Salama Takaful Insurance will hold a public auction of 15 accident-damaged passenger cars on September 27, 2026, at Giza Sporting Club. The lineup includes a BMW X5, Mercedes C180, Volkswagen…
Cairo and Giza Traffic: Heavy Congestion on Gesr El Suez, October Bridge, and Fifth Settlement This Morning
Cairo and Giza axes experienced scattered traffic congestion during this morning's peak. The most prominent congestion was in Gesr El Suez, Al Alf Masaken, the Fifth Settlement, and October Bridge,…
Skoda Tops European Segment in Egypt with 725 Cars, Beats Mercedes
Skoda topped Egypt's European car segment in August with 725 registered vehicles, surpassing Mercedes-Benz which fell to third place with 661 cars. The rise is attributed to a diverse model…
For 100k EGP: Best Used Cars in Egypt Right Now
As new car prices continue to rise in Egypt, consumers are turning to the used market for affordable options. Three models stand out at an average of 100,000 EGP: Peugeot…
As School Year Begins: Top Large Family Cars in the Egyptian Market
Egypt's family car market offers growing variety in the seven-seat segment as the new school year approaches. The 2027 Jetour X70 leads the list with prices starting at 1.095 million…
Egyptian Customs Reviews Reference Values for Chinese Car Brands After Invoice Errors
Egypt's Customs Authority has launched a review of reference values for Chinese car brands after uncovering invoice errors from a dealer. One brand saw its accepted value raised by up…
Trial Operation Begins for Phase 2 of BRT: 40 km and 15 New Stations Linking Ain Sokhna to October
Egypt has started trial operations for Phase 2 of its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, covering 40 kilometers with 15 new stations connecting Ain Sokhna to October City. The expansion…
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