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Egypt Customs: 4 Key Factors That Determine Your Car's Import Fees
Egypt's customs authority applies four primary criteria to calculate import duties on vehicles: engine displacement between 1300cc and 1600cc, value-added tax, the schedule fee, and the development fee. These elements…
Cairo and Giza Traffic: Back-to-School Brings Mixed Flow and Heavy Congestion
Cairo and Giza corridors saw relatively smooth traffic on Monday as schools reopened, but peak-hour congestion struck several key points. October Bridge and Salah Salem Axis flowed well, while the…
45,000 Liters of Fake Oil Seized: How to Protect Your Car's Engine
Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency seized an unlicensed warehouse recycling used car oils into fake branded containers, confiscating 45,000 liters and 6 tanks. These counterfeit oils threaten engines, causing reduced efficiency,…
MG Tops Chinese Car Sales in Egypt with Over 14,000 Registrations in 8 Months
MG led Chinese car brands in Egypt with 14,222 registrations from January to August. Chery came second with 12,409 vehicles, followed by Jetour with 10,614 cars. The top ten also…
Auto Center Point Exhibition Wraps Up Fifth Edition with 20 Companies, Financing Offers, and Test Drives
The fifth edition of the Auto Center Point car exhibition concluded at Axis Mall on the Suez Road with 20 companies participating. Visitors test-drove new models debuting in Egypt, including…
Egypt Bus Sales Surge 62% in July to 1,835 Units
Bus sales in Egypt grew 62% in July to 1,835 units, up from 1,133 in the same month last year. King Long topped the brand rankings with 664 vehicles, followed…
Locally Assembled Passenger Car Sales Rise 9.5% in Egypt's First 7 Months of 2026
Locally assembled passenger car sales in Egypt grew 9.5% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 37,943 units. Imported vehicle sales surged 40% to 49,197 units. Data from the…
Local 60% Component Equals Full Manufacturing, Says Automotive Traders Association
Mahmoud Hammad, Vice President of the Automotive Traders Association, said a local component ratio of 60% to 70% is equivalent to full manufacturing globally. He explained that the engine and…
Automobile Club Launches 'On the Road' Campaign to Boost Traffic Safety
The Egyptian Automobile and Touring Club, in cooperation with the FIA, has launched a new awareness campaign called 'On the Road' to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.…
Used Car Market Bounces Back Ahead of School Year: Dealer Reveals Top-Selling Models
Egypt's used car market saw a rebound ahead of the new school year, with strong demand for Chinese cars used by ride-hailing drivers, priced between 250,000 and 800,000 Egyptian pounds.…
Auto Center Point Opens Test Drives for 4 Cars Until September 12
The fifth edition of Auto Center Point has launched at Axis Mall on the Suez Road and runs until September 12. The exhibition offers test drives for four cars: Geely…
10 Photos Capture Day One of Auto Center Point's Fifth Edition with 20 Companies
The fifth edition of Auto Center Point opened on September 9 and runs until September 12 at Axis Mall on the Suez Road. Twenty companies from automotive and related service…
Egyptian Automobile Club and FIA Launch «On The Road» Campaign to Combat Driver Distraction
The Egyptian Automobile and Touring Club, in partnership with the FIA Region I, has launched a new awareness campaign titled «On The Road». The campaign targets raising awareness about distracted…
School Buses Return Next Week: 3 Parties Share Responsibility for Student Safety
School buses return to Egyptian streets next week as the new academic year begins, with trips lasting 30–60 minutes. Education transport experts stress that student safety requires cooperation among three…
Autosenter Point Opens 5th Edition in Cairo with 20+ Companies, Moves to Alexandria in 2026
Autosenter Point launched its fifth edition in Cairo with over 20 companies, including car distributors, finance firms, and service providers. Returning participants and new companies joined, highlighting the event's success.…
Egypt Government Auction: Toyota, Mercedes, BMW Among Vehicles Listed
Egypt's General Authority for Government Services is holding a public used car auction on September 20 at the Civilizations Sports Club in Cairo. The auction includes prosecution vehicles from 10…
Engine Oil Prices in Egypt Jump Again, Topping 3,000 EGP per Bottle
Engine oil prices in Egypt have risen again, with some synthetic bottles now topping 3,000 EGP. Shell, Mobil, Total, Castrol, and Cooperative Petroleum offer oils ranging from 1,000 to 3,275…
MG Tops Egypt's Passenger Car Registrations for Second Consecutive Month with 2,326 Vehicles
MG topped Egypt's passenger car registration charts for August 2026 with 2,326 vehicles, holding the number one spot for the second consecutive month. The MG ZS led with 647 registrations,…
AMIC: Locally Assembled Car Sales Grow 18.9% in First 7 Months of 2026
Egypt's locally assembled vehicle sales reached 62,794 units in the first seven months of 2026, up 18.9% year-on-year, according to AMIC. Imported passenger car sales grew even faster at 44.9%,…
Interior Ministry's E-Auction Offers 7 Premium License Plates — Top Bid Hits EGP 2.3 Million
The Interior Ministry's electronic auction is allocating 7 distinctive license plates to the highest bidders until September 10. Plate M 333 leads at EGP 2,333,333, followed by S A D…
Hyundai Venue 2027 Sparks Controversy with EGP 1.120M Price from Dealer Before Quick Removal
An authorized Hyundai dealer in Egypt posted a starting price of EGP 1,120,000 for the 2027 Venue, sparking widespread controversy before the price was removed from the website within hours.…
Deepal Leads Egypt's REEV Market with 1,135 Cars Since Start of 2026
Deepal has taken the lead in Egypt's Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (REEV) market with 1,135 licensed cars since the start of 2026. The brand registered 250 vehicles in August alone, led…
Suez Canal Economic Zone Attracts $7.26 Billion and Eyes Expanded Toyota Partnership
The Suez Canal Economic Zone has attracted $7.26 billion in investments and is preparing to expand its partnership with Japan's Toyota Tsusho Corporation. The SCAT vehicle terminal at East Port…
Before Buying a Used Toyota Corolla: 2002–2013 Models Required for Safety Inspection
Toyota Egypt announced a recall campaign for Corolla models built between 2002 and 2013 to inspect and replace Takata airbag components at no cost. Owners and potential buyers can verify…
Deepal Extends Lead in Egypt's Extended-Range EV Market with 1,135 Cars Sold Since January
Deepal continues to dominate Egypt's extended-range electric vehicle market, recording 250 sales in August and 1,135 units year-to-date. The G318 SUV led the charge with 131 deliveries, offering a 316…
Sources Deny Hyundai Venue Pricing Before Official Egypt Launch
Official sources have denied reports that Hyundai Venue pricing has started among Egyptian dealers ahead of the official launch. The leaked price appeared when a dealer accidentally added the car…
Smart Egypt Dealer Launches Zero-Interest Installment Offers on Electric Cars
Arab El-Arab Star, the official Smart dealer in Egypt, has launched new financing programs for the Smart #1 and Smart #3 electric vehicles. The offers include an extended installment plan…
Toyota Egypt Issues Urgent Airbag Recall for 4 Different Models
Toyota Egypt has issued a recall for four models due to defective Takata airbags. The campaign covers Corolla (2002-2013), Yaris Sedan (2005-2010), Yaris Hatchback (2013-2015), and Avensis (2003-2008). Replacement is…
Toyota Tsusho Announces Plans to Manufacture a New Model in Egypt
Toyota Tsusho has announced plans to manufacture new vehicles in Egypt, revealed during a meeting between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and CEO Toshimitsu Imai. The company sold 9,600 cars in…
Smart Egypt: 7-Year Installment Plan with 0% Interest on #1 and #3 EVs
Smart's Egyptian distributor announced a special financing offer for the #1 and #3 electric vehicles. The package includes 50% down payment, a 0% interest option for two years, or extended…
Deepal Leads REEV Sales in August.. G318 Tops the Segment
Deepal reinforced its leadership in Egypt's REEV market with 250 sales in August and 1,135 total units since the start of the year. The G318 topped the segment with 131…
Smart announces 7-year installment plan with 0% interest on #1 and #3 in Egypt
Ezz El Arab Star unveiled a special financing campaign for the Smart #1 and Smart #3 electric vehicles in Egypt. The plan features a 50% down payment with 0% interest…
Mercedes Leads European Car Registrations in Egypt Over 8 Months
Mercedes topped the list of European brands with the most registered cars in Egypt during the first 8 months of 2026, recording 5,986 units. Skoda finished second with 5,572 registrations,…
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Found Abandoned: Was It Mohamed Fawzi's Car?
A 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air was found abandoned in a neglected spot in Cairo, covered in dust for years. The classic car raises questions about whether it was owned by…
Over 38,000 New Motorcycles Registered in Egypt During August
Egypt's Motor Insurance Pool confirmed 38,070 new motorcycle registrations in August, reflecting 8% growth over July. Model year 2026 dominated with 32,036 units. Three Chinese brands captured nearly two-thirds of…
Hyundai Venue Spotted on Egyptian Roads Ahead of September 16 Launch
Hyundai Venue has been spotted on Egyptian roads ahead of its official September 16 launch, now in local production. The subcompact crossover features a 1.6-liter engine producing 123 horsepower with…
Egypt's New Car Replacement Initiative: Can You Keep Your Old Car? Expert Explains
An expert in national initiatives has clarified reports that Egyptians may benefit from the new car replacement program without scrapping their old vehicles. The proposals include two mechanisms: handing over…
Egypt's Special Car Plate Auction: 8 Plates Up for Grabs, Top Bid Hits EGP 2.3M
A new government auction in Egypt offers 8 distinctive car license plates with prices ranging from EGP 95,000 to EGP 2.3 million. The plate M 333 currently leads, followed by…
MG ZS Tops Egypt's SUV Registrations in 2026 — Full Prices and Specs Inside
The MG ZS topped Egypt's SUV registration charts with 4,117 insured units in the first seven months of 2026. The crossover features a 1.5-liter engine producing 120 hp paired with…
Toyota Prepares to Assemble a New Model in Egypt Soon
Toyota Tsusho Corporation announced its readiness to assemble a new class of Toyota vehicles in Egypt during the upcoming period. The announcement came during a meeting between the Prime Minister…
After 496 cars registered in one month.. What is the price of locally-assembled Nissan Magnite in Egypt?
Registration data shows the locally-assembled Nissan Magnite achieved 496 units in its first full month in Egypt. The car is offered in four trims ranging from EGP 788,000 to EGP…
Egypt's New Vehicle Registrations Rise 6.92% in August 2026
Egypt's new vehicle registrations rose by 6.92% during August 2026, totaling 67,936 vehicles compared to July data. The report from the Egyptian Motor Insurance Association highlights renewed consumer demand despite…
Car Dealers Association: 60% Local Content Means Full Manufacturing and Radical Economic Change
Mahmoud Hammad, Vice President of the Car Dealers Association, confirmed that reaching 60-70% local content equals full manufacturing by global standards. He explained that engine and gearbox alone account for…
Toyota Egypt Expands Airbag Recall Covering Corolla, Yaris and Avensis
Toyota Egypt has announced a major recall expansion to replace Takata airbag inflators across several models. The recall covers the Corolla (2002-2013), Yaris sedan (2005-2010), Avensis (2003-2008), and Yaris hatchback…
Egypt's Investment Minister: Local Market Alone Isn't Enough for a Competitive Auto Industry
Egypt's Investment Minister, Dr. Mohamed Farid, says the domestic market alone cannot sustain a strong automotive industry. The current local content ratio stands at 45% and requires further development. He…
Egypt's Best-Selling Commercial Vehicle Brands in August
Egypt licensed 3,232 commercial vehicles in August 2026, a 5% decline from July. Chevrolet dominated with 2,261 units, far ahead of rivals. Toyota finished second with 194 vehicles and Nissan…
Chery Arrizo 5 Tops Chinese Car Registrations in Egypt — Price and Specs
The Chery Arrizo 5 ranked first among Chinese cars in Egypt with 604 registrations during August. The 2027 model is locally assembled by GB Auto as a budget-friendly sedan featuring…
Traffic Congestion Hits October Bridge, Ring Road and Salah Salem: Today's Cairo & Giza Traffic Map
Cairo and Giza's main roads are experiencing scattered traffic congestion this morning, with significant slowdowns on several key routes. October Bridge, Salah Salem, the Ring Road, and Faisal Street are…
Will Toyota Urban Cruiser Be Assembled in Egypt? PM Meeting with Toyota Tsusho Sparks Speculation
A high-level meeting in Cairo between Egypt's Prime Minister and the CEO of Toyota Tsusho has fueled speculation about local assembly for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. Currently imported from India,…
Jetour Secures Third Place in August Registrations — Full 2027 Price List for Egypt
Jetour registered 1,969 vehicles in August, securing third place among Egypt's most-registered car brands. The Chinese automaker's success stems from a wide SUV lineup starting at EGP 1,095,000. The official…
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