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One Million Pounds: Petrol, Electric, or Hybrid? Your Buying Guide
Presenter Hesham El-Zeiny has raised the key question for buyers with a one-million-pound budget: petrol, electric, hybrid, or range-extender? On Radio Egypt's «Arabeyti» program, he stressed that the decision depends…
95 Octane for European Cars, 92 for Chinese: El-Hennawy Explains the Optimal Fuel Choice
Automotive maintenance expert Mohamed El-Hennawy revealed that modern European cars built to Euro 6 standards are best run on 95 octane fuel, while most Chinese cars in the Egyptian market…
Why a Maintenance Expert Recommends Hybrids for One-Car Families
Car maintenance expert Mohamed El-Hennawy advised families owning a single vehicle to choose hybrid or plug-in hybrid models over full electric cars. These vehicles combine a petrol engine with an…
Egypt Offers New Billet Licenses to Boost Local Auto Components
Egypt's industry and investment ministers met with major steel producers including Ezz Steel, Beshay, and El-Masreyin to address billet availability challenges. The government announced new billet production licenses with price…
Mercedes Leads European Car Registrations in Egypt with 6,628 Units in 9 Months
Mercedes topped the list of European brands with the most vehicle registrations in Egypt during the first nine months of 2026, recording 6,628 units. Skoda came second with 6,227 vehicles,…
Passenger Cars Drive Egyptian Market Growth in 2026.. Nissan Leads
Passenger car sales in Egypt rose 22% in the first eight months of 2026 to 101,492 units. Nissan led the market with 16,616 vehicles, followed by MG and Chery. Changan…
Local Assembly Drives Truck Sales in Egypt Up 22.7% in 8 Months
Truck sales in Egypt rose 22.7% in the first eight months of 2026 to 21,852 units. Locally assembled trucks grew 16.1% to 18,719 vehicles, while imported trucks surged 85.4% to…
King Long Leads Egypt Bus Sales with 29.6% Share in First 8 Months
King Long led Egypt's bus market with a 29.6% share and 3,581 vehicles in the first eight months of 2026. Toyota came second at 18.6% with 2,251 units, followed by…
Toyota HiAce Dominates Egypt's Tourist Minibus Sales with 85% Share in 8 Months
Toyota HiAce commanded 85% of Egypt's tourist minibus segment in the first eight months of 2026, selling 1,022 units. Foton CS2 placed second with 134 vehicles and an 11% share,…
Local Assembly Drives Bus Sales in Egypt Up 78.5% Over 8 Months
Bus sales in Egypt reached 12,101 units in the first eight months of the year, up 78.5% from 6,781 vehicles last year. Locally assembled buses drove the growth, rising 73.5%…
Chery Dominates Egypt's Locally Assembled Car Sales in August with 34% Share
Chery led Egypt's locally assembled car sales in August with a 34% market share and 1,470 vehicles. Nissan came second at 20% with 872 cars, followed by Hyundai at 14%…
Chery Leads Egypt's August Car Market with 17% Share and 3,168 Units
Chery topped Egypt's best-selling automotive brand list in August with a 17% market share and 3,168 vehicles sold. Chevrolet came second with 13% and 2,468 cars, while Chery followed in…
Nissan Tops Egypt's Car Sales Charts for First 8 Months with 16.4% Share
Nissan topped Egypt's car sales rankings in the first eight months of 2026 with a 16.4% market share and approximately 16,616 vehicles, per AMIC data. MG came second at 14.1%…
Egypt's Car Dealers Chief Slams 'Mood-Based Pricing' in Used Car Market
Osama Abou El-Magd, head of Egypt's Car Dealers Association, says used car pricing has become exaggerated, with owners quoting figures that ignore current market dynamics. He noted that higher new…
Egypt's Locally Assembled Car Sales Rise 4.2% in First 8 Months of 2026
Egypt's locally assembled car sales rose 4.2% in the first eight months of 2026 to 42,212 units, up from 40,529 units in 2025, according to the Automotive Market Information Council…
Burning Too Much Fuel? 6 Practical Steps to Cut Your Gas Bill Now
High fuel consumption can be reduced through simple, practical steps that require no expensive modifications. Setting tire pressure to manufacturer recommendations cuts rolling resistance and improves fuel efficiency. Calm driving…
From Sketches to Assembly Lines: How a New Car Is Born
Every new car goes through a long journey starting with target segment definition and initial exterior and interior design concepts. These concepts become 3D digital models, and prototypes are built…
Egypt's Vehicle Imports Drop 13.3% in July
Egypt's passenger car imports declined to $285.2 million in July, a 13.3% drop. Auto parts fell 22.2%, tractors 7.8%, and goods vehicles 9.9%. Meanwhile, bus and minibus imports rose 72.2%…
Which Cars Does Uber Accept? Surprising Requirements and Excluded Models
Uber enforces strict requirements for vehicles on its platform, including a maximum age of 15 years, four working doors, and seatbelts for five people. Commercial ads and modifications to seats…
Skoda Tops European Car Registrations in Egypt for September with 655 Vehicles
Skoda led European car registrations in Egypt for September with 655 vehicles, according to the Egyptian Compulsory Vehicle Insurance Pool report. Mercedes followed closely in second with 642 cars, just…
Your Tires Could Wear Out Early — 6 Daily Driving Habits That Shorten Tire Life
Tire lifespan depends directly on driver behavior and maintenance habits, not just manufacturing quality. The main culprits are incorrect air pressure, misaligned wheel angles, ignored wheel balancing, and aggressive acceleration…
Autumn Reveals Summer's Hidden Car Problems: 8 Essential Checks Before the Weather Turns
As temperatures drop in autumn, car problems concealed by summer heat begin to surface, especially battery, tire, wiper, and fluid issues. Experts from AAA and NHTSA recommend simple checks covering…
Egypt's State Information Service and Military Academy Sign Strategic Cooperation Protocol
Egypt's State Information Service, headed by Ambassador Alaa Youssef, signed a strategic cooperation protocol with the Military Academy for Higher and Strategic Studies, led by Major General Mohamed Mahmoud Awad.…
Pseudo-Experts in Egypt's Auto Market: How Paid Content Threatens Awareness and the Economy
A troubling phenomenon has emerged in Egypt's automotive market: self-proclaimed experts who use social media to spread inaccurate information for financial gain. These individuals receive cars from dealerships to park…
China Raises Competition Bar in Egypt's Car Market with Manufacturing and Export Plan
Hesham El-Zeny, editor-in-chief of Ahram Auto, revealed that China's car replacement cycle is just one year, compared to four or five years in Europe and Japan. Chinese automakers are exporting…
Expert Reveals Used Car Pricing Crisis in Egypt: A Market Without a Ruling Price
Egypt's used car market suffers from the absence of clear pricing standards, according to Hisham El-Zini, editor-in-chief of Ahram Auto. New car prices influence used vehicle values but without any…
Why Is 'Overprice' Back in the Egyptian Car Market? Expert Reveals the Pricing Secret
Media figure Hisham El-Zeiny confirmed that the overprice phenomenon has returned to Egypt's car market due to shrinking supply and consumer fears of rising prices amid global and regional tensions.…
Motorcycles Drive September Surge: 44,900 New Bikes Registered in a Single Month
Motorcycles recorded 44,942 registrations in Egypt during September 2026, an 18.05% increase over August and more than the 25,261 passenger cars registered. The 2026 model year dominated with 37,562 units.…
Egypt Vehicle Registrations Jump 12.71% in September, Led by 2026 Models
New vehicle registrations in Egypt rose 12.71% in September to 76,575 units, led by 2026 models. Motorcycles topped the list with 44,942 units, followed by cars at 25,261 and transport…
Egypt Ready to Partner with African Nations on Joint Auto Manufacturing Projects
Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh, announced at the Africa Automotive Investment Forum in El Alamein that Egypt is ready to cooperate with African nations on…
From Assembly to Export: Egypt Redraws Africa's Automotive Map
The Alamein-Africa Business Forum 2026 concluded with a clear message: Egypt's automotive sector is transitioning from assembly to full manufacturing and export. The Ministry of Industry's strategy under Engineer Khaled…
Report reveals: The turbo engines most prone to failure after 80,000 km
Recent fleet data shows that several turbocharged engines in Egypt begin showing costly failures at just 80,000 kilometers, while others last much longer. The main cause isn't design alone but…
Unqualified Influencers Threaten Egypt's Economy and Corporate Reputation
Dr. Said Hamed, a media professor at Suez University, warned that content from unqualified influencers on social media can damage Egypt's national economy and the reputation of state institutions. He…
Beyond the Headlines: What Really Drives Engagement on Egyptian Auto Sites?
The report examines competition among auto sites in Egypt, noting that superiority depends on understanding local buyer needs for content combining price and running costs. Analyses show over 60% of…
Egypt's One-Billion-Pound Fund Revives Ailing Auto Factories
Egypt's Central Bank and Ministry of Industry have launched a one-billion-pound fund to restructure struggling factories and restore idle production capacity. The fund will take equity stakes, restructure debt, and…
Is Now the Right Time to Buy a New Car in Egypt? 6 Indicators That Decide
New car sales in Egypt rose 29.7% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 116,869 vehicles, with passenger car sales up 25%. Overprice premiums have declined on several models…
Egyptian Car Market 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
Egypt's car market in 2025 faces up to 15% price hikes for Toyota and Nissan, an 8% drop in new car sales, and growing demand for used cars. Electric and…
China Tops Global Auto Industry: From Imitation to Technological Leadership
China's auto industry has shifted from imitation to global leadership, driven by massive investments in electric vehicles and AI. Companies like BYD adopted self-integration in production, cutting costs and boosting…
The Last Savior from the Chinese Giant: Can Europe Regain Momentum in the EV Race?
China has dominated the global electric vehicle market by exploiting Europe's distraction with political and economic crises. Chinese factories doubled production and developed superior battery technologies, while European plants closed…
Why a Consumer Expert Recommends Buying Cars in Installments Even If You Have the Cash
Majed Mostafa, an exhibition and marketing expert, says buying cars in installments can be better than paying cash even for those who have the full amount. He notes that 70%…
Magdy Mostafa: Car Prices Are Better Now — 70% of Sales Are Installment-Based
Magdy Mostafa, an expert in car showrooms and marketing, says current car prices are better than tomorrow's, noting that 70% of dealer and distributor sales are installments versus 30% cash.…
70% of Egypt-Assembled Car Components Are Imported — Shipping Delays Production Cycle
Mohamed Salem, a member of the Transport Division at the Egyptian Federation of Industries, revealed that about 70% of components in locally assembled cars are imported, while the local share…
Fuel Guzzlers: 10 Used Cars in Egypt You Should Think Twice Before Buying
As Egypt's automatic fuel pricing committee prepares to meet in October to review petrol and diesel rates, used-car buyers are paying closer attention to fuel efficiency. Ten used models circulating…
From Imports to Used Cars: How Regional Tensions Are Squeezing Egypt's Auto Prices
Egypt's automotive market faces fresh pressure from ongoing regional tensions and rising shipping, insurance, and energy costs. Imported vehicles bear the brunt through higher landed costs, while locally assembled cars…
Egypt's Vehicle Exports Surpass $103 Million in H1 2026
Egypt's vehicle exports reached $103.6 million in the first half of 2026, per data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. European markets topped the destination list, with…
Kia Tops Egypt's 2025 Car Sales Charts Amid Fierce Competition from Hyundai and Chery
Kia has topped Egypt's 2025 car sales rankings, outperforming Hyundai thanks to its Cerato and Sportage models. Competition is heating up with Chinese brand Chery making gains in the SUV…
After Talk of Fuel Price Hikes: The Most Fuel-Efficient Used Cars in Egypt
Egypt is bracing for potential fuel price hikes of up to 10% ahead of the October pricing committee meeting. Consumers are increasingly turning to fuel-efficient used cars, with the Suzuki…
Top Chinese Car Brands in Egypt for August 2026: MG Leads, Market Shifts
MG led Chinese car sales in Egypt in August 2026 with 2,326 vehicles, up 23% from July. Chery followed with 1,816 units, and Jetour took third with 1,696. For January–August…
Mohamed Farag: Emission Standards Become the New Battleground in Egypt's Car Market
Mohamed Farag, chairman of Kaiyi Motors Egypt, confirmed that emission standards have become a new competitive factor in the Egyptian car market. Chinese cars helped raise competition in safety and…
Mercedes Zelmouka and Fiat 128 Face Off: Can Old Cars Be Converted to Natural Gas?
Specialists at Gastec confirmed that converting old cars from gasoline to natural gas is possible and does not depend on the vehicle's age or modernity. Cars like Mercedes Zelmouka and…
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