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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…
Toyota Tsusho Eyes New Investment Horizons in Egypt: PM Opens Door for Auto and Clean Energy Expansion
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly received Toyota Tsusho's delegation led by CEO Toshimitsu Imai to discuss boosting investments in automotive and clean energy sectors. The meeting marks the second session…
10 Common Mistakes When Buying a Used Car: Avoid Them All
Buying a used car can save money, but common mistakes lead to lost investments. Key errors include ignoring the total budget and judging the car by its exterior only. A…
BYD Targets 2.5 Million Export Sales by 2027 with Global Expansion Strategy
BYD expects overseas shipments to exceed 2.5 million vehicles by 2027, according to Deutsche Bank and Citi research notes following a meeting with management. The company targets 1.9 to 2…
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…
Rohan Fernando Takes the Helm at General Motors Egypt and Africa
General Motors Egypt announced the appointment of Rohan Fernando as Chairman and Managing Director for its Egypt and Africa operations. Fernando brings over 25 years of combined experience in the…
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…
Audi Revives A2 After 20 Years With New Electric Car to Challenge Chinese Rivals
Audi has revived its A2 nameplate after more than 20 years with the all-new electric A2 e-tron, unveiled in Paris. The compact EV targets European customers with a WLTP range…
Nissan Expands in Egypt: New Damietta Branch Opens as Network Hits 47 Showrooms
Nissan Egypt inaugurated a new branch in Damietta, developed with AMG Motors Group for over EGP 100 million, bringing its total network to 47 showrooms and service centers. Eng. Mohamed…
BYD Targets 2.5 Million Annual EV Exports by 2027
Chinese EV maker BYD aims to exceed 2.5 million annual vehicle exports by 2027. The company projects overseas shipments reaching 1.9-2 million cars during 2026. Expanding local production outside China,…
Slovenia Approves Tesla FSD Ahead of Pivotal EU Vote
Tesla's FSD Supervised has been approved for use in Slovenia, making it the sixth European country to allow the technology. The move signals a gradual European shift toward adopting driver-assistance…
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…
JAC JS6 Gets EGP 100K Price Cut in Egypt — Limited-Time Offer
Al Qassrawy Group, JAC's Egyptian distributor, announced a direct EGP 100,000 price reduction on the JAC JS6 2026 model. The Limited trim now sells for EGP 1,140,000 and the Flagship…
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…
Zero-Interest Financing: Ezz El Arab Star Launches Smart EV Deals from EGP 21K Monthly
Ezz El Arab Star has introduced new financing packages for Smart electric vehicles in Egypt. The offers include an extended installment plan with 7-year repayment starting at EGP 21,814 monthly,…
Shell Lubricants Egypt Partners With Taka Oil to Expand Motorcycle and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Coverage
Shell Lubricants Egypt announced a strategic partnership with Taka Oil Petroleum to distribute its oils through Taka's service station network. The lineup includes Helix for passenger cars, Advance for motorcycles,…
Egypt's Car Traders: Range-Extended Electrics Fit the Market Best — Charging Remains the Real Test
Mahmoud Hammad, deputy head of Egypt's Car Traders Association, stated that pure battery-electric cars still face major hurdles in Egypt, primarily related to charging times and infrastructure. He called for…
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…
Auto Dealers Association: REEV and Hybrid Tech Are the Best Fit for Egypt's Conditions
Mahmoud Hammad, Vice President of the Auto Dealers Association, confirmed that Extended Range Electric Vehicle (REEV) and hybrid technologies are the optimal solution for the Egyptian market currently. These systems…
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…
Ahmed Nabil Appointed as Mercedes-Benz Sales Manager at NATCO's Giza National Company
Giza National Company for Cars, part of NATCO group, has appointed Ahmed Nabil as the new Mercedes-Benz sales manager in Egypt. Nabil brings approximately 19 years of automotive industry experience,…
Alstom's Borg El-Arab Complex: 3,000 Jobs and a New Era for Egypt's Rail Industry
The Alstom industrial complex in Borg El-Arab New City is nearing completion, featuring two factories for electrical systems and rolling stock including metro, tram, LRT, and high-speed trains. Built on…
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…
Engine Oil Turning Black: Is It a Sign of Impending Disaster? Expert Reveals the Full Truth
Engine oil naturally turns from golden to black as it captures soot, carbon deposits, and microscopic metal particles during operation — this is not a sign of oil failure. Automotive…
One-Second Drowsiness at 100 km/h Means 28 Meters Blind — The Real Lesson from Bahaa Sultan Accident
The Bahaa Sultan highway accident has reignited critical discussions about drowsy driving risks in Egypt. A single second of microsleep at 100 km/h results in the car traveling approximately 28…
Your Fuel Gauge Is Lying: A Tiny Floater Could Strand You on the Highway
A faulty fuel sender unit causes your fuel gauge to lie, leading to sudden breakdowns with an empty tank while the gauge shows fuel remains. The most obvious sign is…
Mercedes AMG EV Brings Back V8 Sound and Gear Shift Feel — Why Fight the Electric Era?
Mercedes AMG unveiled an all-electric vehicle that combines extreme performance with a digital system recreating V8 sound and full gear-shift simulation. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.1 seconds…
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…
Mitsubishi Egypt Prices September 2026: 8 Models Starting from EGP 740,000
Diamond Motors, Mitsubishi's exclusive distributor in Egypt, has announced prices for 8 new models for September 2026. The range starts at EGP 740,000 for the Attrage and reaches EGP 1,690,000…
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…
Jaguar Land Rover Cuts 4,000 Jobs While Investing £18 Billion in Electric Future
Jaguar Land Rover announced roughly 4,000 job cuts worldwide over two years as part of a £1.7 billion cost-saving program. The company employs 30,000 people in Britain and plans investments…
Audi A2 e-tron 2027: A Compact Electric Hope for Europe
Audi has unveiled the A2 e-tron compact electric car in Paris, offering a maximum driving range of 646 kilometers and energy consumption of just 12.8 kWh per 100 km. Production…
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…
US Steps Up Pressure for Total Ban on Chinese Cars Before 2026
Pressure is mounting within the United States to impose a permanent ban on Chinese cars and related companies like BYD, Chery, and SAIC. The campaign is based on national security…
AI Solves Women's Hardest Driving Dilemma: Confident Parking Made Possible
AI parking assistance systems are a genuine solution for drivers who struggle with tight maneuvers. Advanced cameras and sensors analyze the space and execute the park automatically, while NHTSA confirms…
GAC Hits 30 Million Vehicles and Prepares Its Next Chapter in the Middle East
GAC has become the fastest Chinese automaker to reach 30 million cumulative vehicle production, achieving this in just 29 years. The 30 millionth vehicle was the GN8 model designed for…
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…
Engine Oil Off-Spec: Does It Really Damage Your Engine?
Using engine oil that doesn't match manufacturer recommendations isn't automatically harmful if it meets the required viscosity and performance specs. The real danger starts when oil properties don't align with…
Nissan Egypt Opens Full-Service Facility in New Damietta with AMG Motors Partnership
Nissan Egypt has opened a new full-service facility in New Damietta in partnership with AMG Motors. The 1,000 square meter branch includes a 285 sqm showroom and a 715 sqm…
Toyota Tsusho Explores Expanding Investments in Egypt During High-Level Government Meeting
Egypt's Prime Minister met with Toyota Tsusho's CEO to explore expanding the group's investments in the country. The talks covered growth plans in energy, infrastructure, automotive, and vehicle assembly. This…
Egypt's Best-Selling Passenger Cars in August — Official Ranking & Surprises
The Egyptian Compulsory Vehicle Insurance Pool reports passenger car sales grew 6.19% in August to exceed 24,000 units. The MG ZS topped the chart at 646 deliveries, followed by the…
Nissan Magnite Defies 3-Cylinder Debate with 496 Registrations in First Month in Egypt
The locally assembled Nissan Magnite achieved 496 registrations in its first full month in Egypt during August 2026. It features a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine producing 99 horsepower. The car…
Volvo EX90 Officially Launches in Egypt Alongside New D5 Showroom
Volvo officially launched its flagship EX90 electric SUV in Egypt during the inauguration of the new D5 showroom and service center in Cairo. The dual-motor EX90 produces 456 hp, offers…
Chevrolet Extends Commercial Truck Dominance in August Despite Market Dip
New commercial truck registrations in Egypt fell to 3,232 units in August 2026, marking a 4.85% drop from July. Chevrolet continued its absolute market dominance with 2,261 registrations, dwarfing Toyota's…