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Egyptian Student Qualifies in China for Smart Car Manufacturing — The Story of Ibrahim Maher
Egyptian student Ibrahim Maher is currently studying intelligent vehicle manufacturing at Tianjin University in China after moving from the Luban Workshop in Cairo. The Egypt-China training program began in 2020…
China Trains Egyptian Workforce for Smart Auto Manufacturing via Luban Workshops
The Tianjin Mechanical Engineering College in China is welcoming a new group of Egyptian students as part of the Luban Workshop automotive training program. Over 7,000 people have benefited since…
How China Is Surrounding the European Auto Industry From Within
Chinese companies are targeting the European automotive industry from within by investing in more than 130 parts suppliers across Germany and France. Geely's $1.8 billion acquisition of Volvo exemplifies this…
Geely Monjaro EM-i Hybrid Officially Launches in Egypt at EGP 1.699 Million
Abu Ghali Motors has officially launched the Geely Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid in the Egyptian market. The SUV is available in four trims, priced from EGP 1,699,000 up to EGP…
Chinese Giant ZC Rubber Eyes $500 Million Tire Factory Complex in Egypt's Sokhna Zone
Egypt signed a letter of intent with China's ZC Rubber Group to build an integrated tire manufacturing complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The proposed project carries estimated investments…
Honda to Cut Costs by Over $9 Billion in Four Years to Counter Chinese Competition
Japanese automaker Honda has announced an ambitious plan to cut costs by more than $9 billion (1.5 trillion yen) by 2030. The strategy aims to boost the company's competitiveness against…
Chinese Wuling Moves Closer to Entering Egyptian Market With Local Distributor Appointment
Chinese automaker Wuling is close to appointing a local distributor in Egypt. The distributor will handle vehicle imports, local sales, and after-sales services. This move highlights the growing demand for…
Electric Cars Are Closing in on European Market Leadership in July 2026
The European market is seeing a notable shift toward electric vehicles in July 2026, driven by rising oil prices and expanding government subsidies. New models with competitive pricing are becoming…
Egypt's Geely EV and Hybrid Assembly Project: 4 Models and 2027 Production Date
Abu Ghali Motors announced a joint project to assemble Geely electric and hybrid cars in Egypt, partnering with Nasr Automotive Company. The plan includes the local production of 4 models…
Tesla Defends Self-Driving Safety with 100 Million KM of European Data
Tesla is intensifying its push for broader European approval of its Full Self-Driving system, backed by new safety data. The FSD system recorded about 4.1 times fewer collisions than manual…
Nissan Sentra Officially Exits Egypt: Final Prices and Specs for 2027 Model
Nissan Sentra is preparing to leave the Egyptian market by the end of this year after years of local assembly and strong sales. The 2027 model is currently available in…
2027 Cupra Leon in Egypt: Price, Discounts, and Full Specs
The 2027 Cupra Leon is now available in Egypt with a single trim priced at EGP 1,849,000, after a EGP 100,000 price reduction by the local distributor. It features a…
Geely Monjaro EM-i Launches in Egypt with Prices Starting at EGP 1.699 Million
Abu Ghali Motors has launched the Geely Monjaro EM-i in Egypt with prices starting from EGP 1,699,000. The SUV is available in four trims: Pro, Max, Ultra, and Ultra Brown.…
Special Plate Auction: 'M R 3333' Nears Half a Million EGP with 7 Bidders
A heated auction for the distinctive car plate 'M R 3333' has drawn 7 bidders, pushing the price past 455,000 EGP. The plate, featuring a quadruple '3' digit, is expected…
Moderate Traffic Flow with Moving Congestion on Cairo and Giza Main Roads During Morning Peak
Cairo and Giza main roads experienced moving traffic congestion during the morning peak, with traffic services and tow trucks deployed to maintain flow. The Ring Road, October Bridge, Salah Salem,…
From a Loom to Global Dominance: The Toyota Story in Cars
Toyota's journey began in 1890 when Sakichi Toyoda invented a wooden loom to improve textile production. In 1924 he developed an innovative automatic loom, and by 1926 Toyoda Automatic Loom…
BYD Sparks a Price War in Germany: The Chinese Dragon Threatens the Throne of Auto Giants
BYD is aggressively expanding in Germany's plug-in hybrid market through a bold pricing strategy. The brand secured a 10.7% market share in July, ranking fourth, and offered discounts up to…
5 New SUVs in Egypt Under 1 Million EGP: The Ultimate List for September
New crossover SUVs continue to dominate the Egyptian market, but prices often stand in the way. In September 2026, five brand-new models remain available for under one million EGP, led…
Chery Arrizo 5 Facelift vs BAIC U5 Plus.. A Manual Showdown with a 15K EGP Gap
Alkan Auto launched a manual version of the BAIC U5 Plus at 695,000 EGP, placing it in direct competition with the Chery Arrizo 5 Facelift, which is 15,000 EGP cheaper.…
Pure Lithium Breaks China's Grip with Lighter, Stronger EV Battery Passing 9,000 Charge Cycles
Pure Lithium announced a new metallic lithium battery that eliminates graphite entirely and survived 9,315 charge-discharge cycles at a 1C rate, more than triple conventional longevity. Based on LFP chemistry…
Spanish Gonvari Industries Eyes Egypt Plant for Auto Manufacturing to Serve Mideast and Africa
Spanish industrial group Gonvari Industries announced plans to build a major manufacturing plant in Egypt during a meeting between CEO Juan Riberas and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The project targets…
Chinese President's Visit Puts Automotive Sector at the Heart of Egypt Industrial Partnership
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt opens a new chapter in bilateral industrial cooperation, with the automotive sector leading the agenda. The partnership targets local manufacturing, technology transfer, and…
Cheapest Brand-New Car in Egypt September 2026: Suzuki Alto Official Price and Specs
Modern Motors has introduced the Suzuki Alto 2027 as the cheapest brand-new car in Egypt for September, priced at EGP 535,000 for one well-equipped trim. It features a 998cc three-cylinder…
Chinese Cars Top Egypt's Sales: 48% Growth in H1 2026
Chinese automakers topped Egypt's passenger car market in H1 2026 with 31,708 units sold, a 48% increase year-on-year. Japanese brands followed with 19,480 vehicles. Chery, MG, Jetour, BAIC, and Geely…
Exeed Opens New 3S Center in Heliopolis in Partnership with El Sharkawy Group
Exeed Egypt has launched a new 3S center in Heliopolis in partnership with Eastern Trade – El Sharkawy Group. The facility offers sales, after-sales services, and genuine spare parts under…
Xi Jinping's Egypt Visit: Charting a New Industrial Era for the Auto Sector
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt marks a turning point in bilateral auto industry cooperation. Egypt is transitioning from a consumer market for Chinese brands to a regional production…
Chinese Cars in Egypt: How the Market Landscape Shifted in a Decade?
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt highlights the remarkable growth of Chinese cars in the Egyptian market over the past decade. Chinese brands moved from competing on price to…
Lada Granta Last Version in Egypt: Full Prices and Specs Before You Buy
The last version of the Lada Granta in Egypt was produced locally until mid-2023 and is now available in the used market for EGP 410,000 to EGP 520,000. It features…
The Bitter Truth: A $600K Maybach Uses the Same Engine as AMG
A recent report revealed that the Mercedes-Maybach luxury sedan, priced over $600,000, shares its twin-turbo V8 with Mercedes-AMG performance models. The key difference lies in engine tuning and vehicle character,…
Car Seat Evolution: From Windshield-Mounted Seats to Modern ISOFIX Systems
This article traces the evolution of child car seats from the early 20th century when seats mounted in front of the front wheels were considered normal, through hanging hammocks and…
Geely Monjaro Hybrid Makes Global Debut in Egypt
Geely has unveiled the Monjaro Hybrid Em-i with a world-first launch in Egypt, making the Egyptian market the first to receive this D-SUV before other global markets. The vehicle is…
12 New Cars Debuted in Egypt Last August: From a 1,100 km Hybrid SUV to Electric Luxury
The Egyptian car market saw 12 new model launches during August, headlined by the MG RX9 hybrid with seven seats and a 1,100 km total range. The DFSK E5 Plus…
Fatal Transistor Defect Forces Hyundai to Recall 731 Avante Hybrids in Singapore
Singapore has ordered the recall of 731 Hyundai Avante hybrid sedans, representing about 80% of all registered units of this model. The cause is a defective transistor in the power…
Egypt Moves to Localize Car Body Manufacturing with Spanish Investor and El-Sewedy
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met today with Engineer Ahmed El-Sewedy and Spanish investor Juan Maria Riberas to discuss localizing car body manufacturing in Egypt. The meeting aims to enhance domestic…
Kaiyi Motors Egypt Appoints Amr Salama as Marketing Director and Reveals Local Manufacturing Plan
Kaiyi Motors Egypt has appointed Amr Salama as its new Marketing Director to lead the brand's growth strategy in the Egyptian market. The company is preparing to start local production…
HISOS: Egyptian App Aims to Solve Parking Nightmares with QR Codes
Two Egyptian engineers have launched HISOS, an app that uses QR codes to connect drivers with the owners of parked cars causing obstructions or other issues. The app ensures privacy…
From Components to Complete Cars: Egypt's Plan to Localize Auto Industry and Cut Prices
Egypt's Ministry of Industry is working on an integrated plan to localize car manufacturing by deepening local component use and supporting feeder industries. The plan aims to identify challenges facing…
China Rewrites Global Auto Industry Rules: 15 Million Cars in Six Months and Unprecedented Export Surge
China produced and sold nearly 15 million vehicles in the first half of 2026, with exports reaching 5.1 million units in just six months, on track for 10 million by…
Baic U5 Plus Manual Hits Egypt at EGP 695K — A New Choice for Stick-Shift Fans
Alkan Auto, Baic's local distributor in Egypt, has introduced a new manual transmission version of the Baic U5 Plus sedan priced at EGP 695,000. The variant features a 1.5-liter petrol…
3366 Chinese Companies in Egypt: Auto Industry Leads Investment Expansion Ahead of Xi Jinping's Visit
Data shows around 3,366 Chinese companies operate in Egypt, with the automotive sector taking the lead. Investments are moving toward local manufacturing and increasing the share of locally made car…
Egypt's Foreign Minister Inspects Mobile Consular Services Vehicle for Citizens Abroad
Egypt's Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty inspected the mobile consular services vehicle during a tour at the ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital on Monday. The vehicle is designed…
Cairo's Attaba and Mousky Development Enters Phase Two: New Lighting and Traffic Reorganization
The Attaba and Mousky district in Cairo is undergoing phase two of its market development project, fully funded by the Ministry of Local Development's budget. Works include utility replacement, sidewalk…
Egypt Travel Auction September 2026: Private Cars, Buses and Motorcycles for Sale by Sealed Envelope
Egypt Travel Company has announced a new sealed-envelope auction for used cars, buses and motorcycles scheduled for September 7, 2026. The auction includes 5 Mercedes private cars, 8 Mercedes 350…
Egypt's Electric Rail Project Hits Major Milestone with October Trial Run Deadline
Egypt's Transport Minister has announced a firm timeline for completing major public transit projects, with trial operations of the high-speed electric railway beginning in early October. The 2,250 km network…
Expert: New Car Price Cuts Contradict Current Market Conditions
Automotive expert Montasser Zeitoun revealed that recent cuts on new car prices came contrary to market conditions that push prices upward. Fierce competition and the need to clear inventory drove…
Tarek Massoud Becomes First Egyptian to Lead African Automobile Manufacturers Association
The African Association of Automobile Manufacturers (AAAM) has elected Tarek Massoud as its president, making him the first Egyptian and Arab to hold the position. Massoud, CEO of Hyundai Motor…
Freon Gas Leak in Your Car: Is It Safe to Drive or a Silent Death Trap?
A tragic family death in Egypt from a Freon leak highlights the severe risks of driving with a refrigerant system failure. The danger extends from reduced cooling efficiency to toxic…
Rehigh Cars in Egypt Get EGP 25,000 Discount and Free License Offers
Rehigh's Egyptian distributor has announced a EGP 25,000 discount across all models, including a free license and two-year or 60,000 km maintenance package. The brand is hosting test drives at…
Volkswagen Faces Massive Worker Resistance as Restructuring Plan Escalates
The conflict between Volkswagen management and IG Metall union has intensified over a massive restructuring plan involving factory closures and 50,000 additional job cuts. The union has vowed widespread resistance…
Hyundai Venue Locally Assembled Launches in Egypt on September 16
Ghabbour Auto will launch the locally assembled Hyundai Venue in Egypt on September 16. The car features a 1.6-liter engine with 123 horsepower and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Compact dimensions…
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