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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…
Cupra Terramar in Egypt: Full Prices and Specifications for Both Trims
Kayan Egypt, the official Cupra distributor, has announced the availability of the Cupra Terramar in two trims, starting at EGP 2,299,000 and going up to EGP 2,399,000. The sporty crossover…
Signs That Reveal Counterfeit Car Oils Before You Buy
An unlicensed warehouse in Dakahlia was seized for recycling used car oils and repackaging them in containers with famous brand names. Signs of counterfeit oils include unclear product source and…
CATL Signs Deal to Build Egypt's First Major EV Battery Plant with EGP 2 Billion Investment
CATL has signed a contract to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Egypt through BME, a company founded by MCV and Auto D. Phase one carries an estimated EGP…
Expert: Charging from Home Meter May Cancel Out EV Savings
Hesham El-Ziny, editor-in-chief of Ahram Auto, warned that charging an electric vehicle from a standard home meter may cancel out expected savings on running costs. He explained the ideal scenario…
Before Buying an EV: Expert Says Garage and Home Charger May Decide Your Purchase
Hisham El-Ziny, editor-in-chief of Ahram Auto Portal, advised potential EV buyers not to base their decision solely on price or running costs. Speaking on "Kol El Abaad" on Extra News,…
Egypt's Plan to Expand Local Auto Components Manufacturing: From Brakes to Batteries
Egypt is expanding local manufacturing of auto components to include brakes, filters, batteries, and tires. The move coincides with growth in vehicle assembly and manufacturing activity in the Egyptian market.…
Not Just Electricity: Hisham El-Zeiny Offers 3 Hybrid Alternatives for Car Buyers
Hisham El-Zeiny says the future of cars is not limited to choosing between petrol and fully electric vehicles, with intermediate technologies gaining wider adoption. These include conventional hybrids, plug-in hybrids,…
Buy New, Keep Your Old Car: Expert Explains Egypt's Used Car Market Equation
Hisham El-Zeiny, editor-in-chief of an automotive news outlet, advised consumers who own a used car to buy new without rushing to sell their current vehicle. He pointed to strong competition,…
Haval Jolion 2027 in Egypt: Three Trims Starting at EGP 985,000
Haval has announced pricing for the 2027 Jolion in Egypt across three trims, starting at EGP 985,000 and reaching EGP 1.135 million. The compact crossover packs a 1.5-liter turbo engine…
Hisham El-Zeny Settles the Debate: Buy Now or Wait? The Market Is Ready—With One Condition
Hisham El-Zeny, editor-in-chief of Ahram Auto, confirmed that Egypt's car market is currently favorable for buyers who have the liquidity and a genuine need for a vehicle. He noted that…
BYD Opens First Integrated Center in Alexandria for Sales, Service, and Spare Parts
BYD has opened its first integrated center in Alexandria through its official agent ManDream, combining sales, service, spare parts, and after-sales support. The move is part of a plan to…
Is an Electric Car a Bad Investment at Resale? Expert Reveals the Truth
Journalist Hisham El-Ziny says buying an EV in Egypt must factor in resale value, not just low running costs. He notes that rapid advances in battery tech and range make…
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,…
China's Electric Vehicle Dominance: 6.2 Million Cars Exported in 8 Months Led by BYD and Tesla
China exported 6.2 million passenger vehicles in the first 8 months of 2026, surpassing its total exports for all of 2025. BYD and Tesla lead this overseas expansion while the…
With Fuel Price Hikes Expected: Here Are Egypt's Most Fuel-Efficient Cars
Brent crude has surged past $107 a barrel, up more than 3%, fueling expectations that Egypt's Petroleum Derivatives Pricing Committee will raise fuel prices before the end of September, according…
Chinese Li Auto Invades Europe: New Electric Li 6 to Rival Tesla and BMW at Paris Motor Show
Chinese automaker Li Auto has announced it is accelerating its global expansion plan and will unveil the European version of its Li 6 electric vehicle at the Paris Motor Show…
Ford Maverick: From a Texas Cow to a Car Young People Avoid
The Ford Maverick name goes back to Samuel A. Maverick, a Texas businessman in the 1840s known for letting his cattle roam without branding. In April 1969, the first Ford…
Why Electric Cars Are Beating Petrol in Europe: The Numbers Behind the Shift
A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reveals that electric vehicles in Europe cost about 33% less to run than petrol cars when combining home and…
Your Electric Car May Not Always Deliver Advertised Power: The Secret Lies in Two Key Numbers
The article explains that electric cars advertise impressive peak power but it is temporary, while continuous power is much lower due to heat buildup. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT example…
6 Signs Your Cooling Fan Is Failing — And 3 Times It's Perfectly Normal
Engine cooling fan running after ignition shutdown worries many drivers, but it's normal after long drives, in hot weather, and during traffic congestion. The ECU activates the fan for extra…
TotalEnergies Egypt Lubricants See Price Hikes Up to EGP 375 in September
TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt announced price increases on engine oils and specialty products ranging from EGP 5 to EGP 375 per package, effective September 10. The hike covers gasoline engine oils,…
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…
Geely Picks Egypt for World's First Monjaro EM-i Launch Outside China, Prices Start at EGP 1.699M
Geely has launched the all-new Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid in Egypt — the first market outside China to receive the model — with prices starting at EGP 1.699 million. The…
Egypt Car Sales Jump 30% in 7 Months: 117,000 Vehicles Sold
Egypt's vehicle market grew 30% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching approximately 116,800 units. Passenger car sales rose 25% to over 87,000, while bus sales surged 88% to…
Egypt Produces 62,800 Vehicles in 7 Months, Up 19%
Egypt's vehicle production reached 62,794 units from January to July 2026, up from 52,797 the previous year, marking 19% growth. Total market sales hit 117,000 vehicles with a 30% increase,…
Top 10 New Energy Vehicles Sold in Egypt in August
BYD TI 7 topped Egypt's new energy vehicle sales chart for August with 199 units sold, according to the Egyptian Compulsory Vehicle Insurance Pool. Deepal G318 came second with 131…
China August Sales: EVs Dominate Top 20 as Geely EX2 Leads
Electric vehicles swept nine of the top ten spots in China's August passenger car sales rankings, with the Geely EX2 leading at 39,651 units. The Toyota Corolla Cross was the…
170 Auto Parts Factories in Egypt as Nissan Boosts Local Content to 55%
The American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt has revealed that 170 auto parts factories are now operating locally. Nissan Egypt increased local content in its passenger cars from 45% to…
Tamer Qotb: Egypt Becomes First Global Market Outside China for Geely Monjaro Hybrid
Tamer Qotb, Vice President of the Automotive Sector at Abu Ghaly Motors Group, announced that Egypt will be the first global market outside China to receive the Geely Monjaro Hybrid.…
Geely Monjaro EM-i Launches in Egypt with 4 Trims Starting at EGP 1.699 Million
Geely Monjaro EM-i has launched in Egypt — its first global debut outside China — across four trims. The hybrid sedan delivers a total range exceeding 1,200 kilometers and features…
Abou Ghaly Motors and Geely Aim to Lead Egypt's EV Market
Dalia Allam, VP of Abou Ghaly Motors, announced the group's aim to lead Egypt's electric vehicle market through its partnership with China's Geely. The collaboration began last May to introduce…
Why Rotating Your Front and Rear Tires Extends Their Life by 25%
Automotive experts recommend rotating front and rear tires regularly to ensure even wear and extend lifespan by up to 25%. Front tires wear faster due to engine weight, braking force,…
Geely Monjaro EM-i Makes Global Debut in Egypt with Prices Starting at EGP 1.699 Million
Geely has staged the global premiere of its Monjaro EM-i in Egypt, with prices starting at EGP 1,699,000 for the Pro trim and reaching EGP 1,999,000 for the Ultra Brown…
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…
Volkswagen Allocates €16 Billion for Massive Restructuring, Cutting 60,000 Jobs
Volkswagen has announced a €16 billion restructuring plan that includes cutting approximately 60,000 jobs by 2030, with €10 billion allocated for retirement and severance programs and €6 billion for potential…
Electric Cars Give Drivers Freedom to Choose Software Update Timing — Just Like a Smartphone
Tony Latif, an electric vehicle expert, confirmed that electric cars handle software updates much like smartphones, displaying a notification and letting the driver choose when to install. Installation takes anywhere…
EV Tire Secrets Revealed: Tony Latif Explains Why Electric Car Tires Are Different
Tony Latif, an electric vehicle expert, revealed that EV tires share the same dimensions as conventional tires but differ in materials and construction. The reason is the massive battery weight,…
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…
Hyundai Delays Its Driver Assistance Software to 2029, Partners with Nvidia to Catch Tesla and Chinese Rivals
Hyundai Motor Group has postponed the launch of its in-house driver assistance software to late 2029 instead of 2027. The company will partner with Nvidia to introduce ADAS at Level…
Volkswagen Faces Unprecedented Crisis: Tens of Thousands of Job Cuts and Four German Plants Under Review
Volkswagen is facing an unprecedented crisis with a 16 billion euro restructuring plan that includes cutting tens of thousands of jobs and reviewing the future of four German factories. Group…
Back-to-School Season: Top 5 Seven-Seater Family Cars in Egypt
Egypt's car market offers a range of seven-seater family vehicles as the school year begins. The Jetour X70 leads as the most affordable at EGP 1.095 million, powered by a…
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…
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