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From 5% to 80% in a Decade: China Nears Historic Shift in Auto Market
China's new energy vehicle share jumped from 5% in 2020 to over 60% in 2026, with projections reaching 75%–80% of sales by 2030. The country recorded 1.56 million NEV sales…
ROX Begins Manufacturing in Abu Dhabi: First 3 ROX ADAMAS Cars Roll Off with Made in UAE Label
ROX has begun local production of its vehicles in Abu Dhabi at an advanced manufacturing center in KEZAD, with the first three ROX ADAMAS cars rolling off the line carrying…
Chevrolet Optra 2027: Egypt's Cheapest American Sedan Starts at EGP 765,000
Mansour Automotive has launched the Chevrolet Optra 2027 in Egypt with two trim levels, priced from EGP 764,900 to EGP 789,900. The locally assembled sedan packs a 1.5-liter engine producing…
Expert: Supply Chain Crises Since 2020 Revealed China's Superiority in Auto Industry
Eng. Raafat Masrouga, a sales and marketing expert, confirmed that the global auto industry has undergone a radical shift since 2020 due to supply chain crises, with China emerging as…
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…
16.5 Million EVs: China Reveals the Huge Gap with Europe
China produced approximately 16.5 million electric vehicles in 2025 compared to just 1.3 million in Germany, the world's second-largest EV producer. Total Chinese vehicle output exceeded 30 million units, with…
€3 Billion for One Company: Europe's Bid to Counter China's Tech Dominance
A leading European automaker has earmarked around €3 billion to develop vehicle technology in response to China's accelerating dominance. Sales expert Rafat Masrouga confirmed the competition has shifted into a…
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…
Local Assembly Sales Jump: 10,000 Extra Cars in 7 Months
Locally assembled vehicle sales in Egypt grew 18.9% in the first 7 months of 2026, reaching 62,794 units versus 52,797 in 2025. Total market sales rose 29.7% to 116,869 vehicles,…
New Egyptian-Indian Automotive Partnerships as Hashim Stresses Knowledge Transfer and Eased Procedures for Manufacturers
Egypt's Industry Minister Khaled Hashim met with India's Ambassador Suresh K. Reddy to strengthen industrial cooperation and attract Indian investment, with Shyam Steel representatives present. The talks reviewed BRICS industry…
Jetour T2, Haval V7, and BAIC BJ30: Boxy SUV Battle Heats Up in Egypt
Egypt's market sees a three-way battle among boxy SUVs: Jetour T2, Haval V7, and BAIC BJ30. The Jetour T2 offers 1.5L and 2.0L turbo engines with up to 254 hp…
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…
Haval H7 Slashed by EGP 125,000 in Egypt as V7 Arrives
GB Auto has cut the Haval H7 price in Egypt by EGP 125,000, bringing it down to EGP 1,725,000 from EGP 1,850,000. The SUV is offered in a single trim…
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…
Hyundai Venue Local Assembly Nears: Price Expectations Start at EGP 850K
Hyundai Venue, locally assembled in Egypt, is set to launch on September 16, 2026. Expected prices range from EGP 850,000 to EGP 950,000 for the top trim. The model is…
For 5,000 EGP You Could Buy a Brand New Car: Egypt's 1980s Auto Prices
Five thousand Egyptian pounds was enough to buy a brand new car in 1980s Egypt, when the US dollar traded at 87-90 piastres in 1981. Brands like Fiat, Peugeot, Mercedes,…
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,…
Volkswagen Graduates 52 Students, Opens Expansion for 150 More at Cairo Technical School
Volkswagen's technical secondary school in Cairo graduated 52 students from its 2026 class, attended by Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber. A new building was inaugurated to accommodate 150 additional students in…
Haval V7 Hit with EGP 100,000 Overprice Just 48 Hours After Egypt Launch
Ghabbour Auto has launched the new Haval V7 in Egypt with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, priced from EGP 1.825 million for the first trim and EGP 2.1 million for the…
Linda Ashraf Appointed Marketing Manager for OMODA & JAECOO in Egypt
Ezz Elarab El Sewedy Group has appointed Linda Ashraf as Marketing Manager for OMODA & JAECOO in Egypt. Ashraf brings over eight years of automotive experience, having worked with brands…
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%,…
Egypt's Auto Market Sales Surge 29.7% in First 7 Months of 2026 — Passenger Cars Lead the Charge
AMIC data shows Egypt's auto market sales rose 29.7% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 116,869 vehicles versus 90,104 a year earlier. Passenger car sales grew 25% to…
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…
Audi Q3 2025: Sharper Looks and Cutting-Edge Tech in the Compact Luxury SUV Segment
Audi has unveiled the refreshed Q3 2025 featuring a bolder exterior design and a technologically advanced cabin with larger digital displays. Powertrain options range from 148 hp to 228 hp,…
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…
Elsewedy Academy and MAC Partner to Train Youth for Egypt's Automotive Industry
The Elsewedy Technical Academy (STA) has signed a strategic training agreement with MAC for Mobility Manufacturing, part of the Mansour Automotive Group. The partnership aims to qualify young professionals in…
Why Sports Cars Swear by Dual-Clutch Transmissions
This article explains the mechanics behind the dual-clutch transmission (DCT), a technology favored in sports cars from Porsche, Volkswagen, and Hyundai. The system uses two clutches to pre-select gears, enabling…
AI Solves the Hardest Problem for Women: Parking Made Easier
Artificial intelligence now helps drivers solve the problem of parking in tight spaces through advanced systems combining cameras and sensors. These systems offer steering assistance and full control over acceleration…
School Bus Economics: Simple Math Reveals Millions in Transport Fees
A simple analysis of school transport fees shows that raising charges by 4,000 EGP per student annually generates 100,000 EGP extra per bus. Expanding to 60 buses yields 6 million…
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…
G B Auto Launches Haval V7 in Egypt with Two Hybrid Powertrains and Up to 360 HP
G B Auto has launched the new Haval V7 in Egypt, expanding the brand's SUV lineup with two hybrid variants. The standard Hybrid produces 244 hp with front-wheel drive, while…
Car Insurance Installments with Zero Down Payment and Zero Interest in Egypt
Contact Cars has launched the «Triple 0» program, allowing car insurance to be paid in 6 installments with no down payment, no interest, and no administrative fees. The program covers…
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…
BYD Expands in Egypt with First Technology Center in Heliopolis
BYD has inaugurated its first technology center in Heliopolis, northern Cairo, in collaboration with its authorized distributor Xtreme Automotive and official agent ManDream. The new center is designed to offer…
Chevrolet Groove Goes Local: Egypt-Made SUV Ready for Launch with Expected Prices
Mansour Automotive is preparing to launch the Chevrolet Groove SUV, assembled locally in Egypt within days. The vehicle features a 1.5-liter turbo engine with 145 horsepower and 255 Nm of…
Locally Assembled Hyundai Venue Ignites Competition Just Days Before Official Debut
Ghabbour Auto is preparing to launch the locally assembled Hyundai Venue in Egypt on September 16. The all-new model features a 1.6-liter engine producing 123 horsepower paired with a 6-speed…
Back to the 80s: How Cars Ruled Egypt's Streets in That Era
The 1980s in Egypt were defined by practical, durable cars, with the Fiat 128 leading as the most widespread economical vehicle across the country. The Peugeot 504 established a reputation…
Chinese Automakers Reshape Egypt's Car Market Hierarchy
Egypt's car market witnessed a structural shift in the first eight months of 2026, with Chinese brands rising rapidly at the expense of Korean and European competitors. Data from the…
Haval V7 Hybrid Officially Launches in Egypt — Starting at EGP 1.825 Million
Ghabbour Auto has launched the all-new Haval V7 plug-in hybrid in Egypt with prices from EGP 1.825 million. The SUV combines a 154-hp turbo engine with an electric motor and…