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Chery Egypt Launches World Cup Competition and Special Discounts Ahead of Egypt vs. Belgium Match
Chery Motors Egypt, the official dealer of Chery vehicles in the local market, has announced a new competition and special offers to celebrate the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup,…
Ahead of Local Assembly Launch: A Closer Look at ROX Models in Egypt
All eyes are on Sunday's official announcement of the partnership agreement between Ez Elarab El Sewedy Investments (ESI) and Chinese brand ROX Motor. The deal will establish a new joint…
Khaled Shadeed Joins Watanya as Mercedes-Benz Director After Reviving Al-Nasr
In one of the most notable executive moves in the Egyptian automotive sector this year, Dr. Khaled Shadeed, former CEO and Managing Director of Al-Nasr Automotive Company, has joined Watanya…
Nissan Sticks with Egypt Despite Global Factory Cuts, Predicts Market Capacity of 1 Million Cars Annually
Engineer Mohamed Abdel Samad, Chairman of Nissan Egypt and Africa, confirmed that the continuation of Nissan's factory in Egypt within the company's global network—despite recent reductions in the number of…
ROX Nears Local Assembly in Egypt Through Partnership with Elaraby Elsuweidi
The Egyptian automotive market is set to welcome a fresh investment in local manufacturing, as Elaraby Elsuweidi Investments (ESI) has announced the formation of a joint venture with Chinese brand…
Nissan Egypt Achieves Record Production with 96% Capacity Utilization
Engineer Mohamed Abdel Samad, Chairman of Nissan Egypt and Africa, announced that the Nissan plant in Egypt achieved its highest-ever production rates last year, underscoring the facility's operational efficiency and…
Nissan Holds Steady in Egypt Despite Global Plant Reductions, Forecasts Market Capacity of One Million Cars Annually
Engineer Mohamed Abdel Samad, Chairman of Nissan Egypt and Africa, confirmed that the continued presence of Nissan's Egyptian plant within the company's global manufacturing network, despite recent reductions, represents a…
Nissan Egypt Unveils Export Plans for Locally Built Magnite, Eyes European Market Expansion
Mohamed Abdel Samad, Chairman of Nissan Egypt and Africa, has announced that the locally manufactured Nissan Magnite is fully prepared to expand its export footprint in the coming period. He…
Nissan Magnite Achieves 55% Local Content from Day One, Highest Among Passenger Cars in Egypt
Engineer Mohamed Abdel Samad, Chairman of Nissan Egypt and Africa, confirmed that the new Nissan Magnite represents a significant step in the company's local manufacturing strategy, noting that the vehicle's…
Shalaby: Automotive Industry Is Egypt’s Gateway to Attract Investments, Transfer Technology, and Create Millions of Jobs
Ahmed Bahaa Shalaby, head of the Industry Committee in the Egyptian House of Representatives, confirmed that the state’s efforts to localize the automotive industry and increase the percentage of local…
Nissan Magnite Enters Local Production in Egypt with 10,000 Units Annual Target
Nissan Egypt, the exclusive distributor of the Japanese brand in the local market, has officially launched local production of the Nissan Magnite subcompact crossover SUV at its factory in 6th…
Egypt’s Ambulance Authority Renews Fleet with Modern Vehicles Equipped to Highest Medical Standards
Egypt’s Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, has approved a request from the Egyptian Ambulance Authority to contract a new batch of ambulance vehicles. This step aims to…
Major Chinese Tire Company Plans Second Factory in Egypt with $550 Million Investment
China National Tire & Rubber Co, one of the largest tire manufacturers in China and globally, has announced plans to expand its investments in the Egyptian market by building a…
New Chinese Tire Factory in Egypt to Produce 1.5 Million Tires Annually and Create 1,600 Jobs
Egypt's automotive industry received a major boost with the announcement of a new Chinese tire manufacturing facility, backed by a $550 million investment, set to enhance local production and create…
Commercial Trial Operations Begin at Safaga 2 Terminal, Strengthening Egypt’s Logistics Hub Ambitions
Egypt’s maritime transport sector has marked the commercial trial launch of the multi-purpose Safaga 2 Terminal, a key component of the Greater Safaga Port project. The move comes within the…
Egyptian Businessmen Association Chief: Egypt Has the Expertise to Build a Fully Integrated Car and Export It Globally
Engineer Ali Eissa, head of the Egyptian Businessmen Association, praised the efforts led by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly to support and localize the automotive industry. He emphasized that this…
Nissan Egypt Boosts Annual Production Capacity by 10,000 Units, Expands Solar Energy Use
Nissan Egypt has announced ambitious plans to increase its annual production capacity by 10,000 vehicles, coinciding with the celebration of 20 years of local manufacturing and the production of 350,000…
Egypt to Manufacture Passenger Car Tires: $550 Million Investment to Reduce Import Bill
Egypt's Minister of Industry, Engineer Khaled Hashem, has announced ambitious plans to localize the production of passenger car tires in the country. The announcement came during an expanded meeting with…
Nissan Magnite Production Officially Begins in Egypt, First African Country to Manufacture the Model
Nissan Egypt has officially inaugurated the production line for the Nissan Magnite crossover at its plant in 6th of October City, making Egypt the first African country to manufacture this…
Nissan Chief for Africa, Europe, and India: Magnite Production in Egypt Reflects Global Expansion Strategy
In a statement underscoring the growing importance of the Egyptian market within Nissan's global map, Massimiliano Max Missina, Head of Nissan for Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania, confirmed…
Chinese Tire Giant Invests $550 Million in New Egypt Factory, Doubling Down on Regional Expansion
China's largest tire manufacturer has announced a major expansion plan in Egypt, with new investments totaling $550 million. The plan includes building a massive new factory in Alexandria and significantly…
First Nissan Magnite in Africa Rolls Off Egypt Assembly Line: PM Madbouly Says Localization Is a Priority
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the production ceremony of the first Nissan Magnite in Africa at the Nissan Egypt plant in 6th of October City, during his tour to inspect…
Nissan Regional President: 32,000 Cars Sold Last Year with 15.6% Market Share in Egypt
Massimiliano Max Missina, President of Nissan for Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania, expressed pride in launching the first Nissan Magnite to be manufactured in Africa from within Egypt,…
Nissan Regional VP: Local Content in Magnite Exceeds 55%, Egyptian Industry Proves Strong
Jordi Vila, Regional Vice President of Nissan for Europe, Africa, After-Sales, and Brand, confirmed that the assembly of the Nissan Magnite in Egypt represents a model of regional industrial excellence…
Industrial Clusters: Egypt's Path to Regional Leadership in Automotive Manufacturing
Engineer Bahaa Dimitri, member of the Engineering Industries Chamber at the Federation of Egyptian Industries, welcomed a proposal by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to establish and develop…
Industry Minister Explores Automotive Localization Through Egyptian Partnerships with Turkey and Morocco
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed opportunities to strengthen industrial cooperation in the automotive sector and vehicle components with both Turkey and Morocco during his participation in the 35th Annual…
Giant Factories and Job Opportunities: PM Inspects Alstom Complex in Borg El Arab to Boost Localization and Exports
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly inspected the Alstom industrial complex in Borg El Arab New City, Alexandria Governorate, one of the largest projects aimed at localizing railway and electric transport…
German Auto Giants Stumble as Profit Decline Squeezes European Automakers
Major German automotive manufacturers are navigating one of the most challenging periods in their modern history. Recent financial disclosures reveal a significant drop in profits across several leading producers, driven…
Nissan Teams Up with Chery to Rescue UK's Largest Car Plant
Nissan is taking an unprecedented step in its European history by signing a preliminary agreement with Chery to explore manufacturing the Chinese automaker's vehicles at its Sunderland plant in the…
GB Auto Announces 3-Year Free Maintenance Offer for Haval Cars in Egypt
GB Auto, the exclusive distributor of Haval in Egypt, has launched a new offer that provides added value and a more comfortable, reassuring ownership experience. The promotion includes 3 years…
International Praise for Egypt’s Plan to Clear Oil and Gas Arrears and Attract Investments
Business Insider Africa has praised Egypt’s accelerated steps toward settling the dues of international oil companies, stating that clearing arrears ahead of the target date sends a strong signal of…
Official Visit to Boysen Egypt Plant Highlights Local Automotive Exhaust System Manufacturing
Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly visited the Boysen Egypt plant, a facility specialized in automotive exhaust treatment systems. During the visit, Madbouly emphasized the government's strong commitment to the automotive…
New Qader-KAIYI Motors Agreement Paves the Way for KAIYI Vehicle Production in Egypt
Qader Factory for Advanced Industries, affiliated with the Arab Organization for Industrialization, has signed new cooperation contracts with KAIYI Motors Egypt to manufacture and supply components for KAIYI vehicles in…
Chinese Shandong Ling Long to Build 3 Million Sq Meter Tire City in Egypt
Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade recently met with officials from China's Shandong Ling Long company to discuss establishing a major tire manufacturing project under the free zone system…
Chinese Kaiyi Targets Egypt as Gateway for Africa Expansion
Chinese automaker Kaiyi has identified Egypt as a key market and a strategic gateway for its expansion into Africa. Han Ren, the company's global director, confirmed during a global conference…
Leoni Invests €80 Million in New Automotive Wiring Harness Plant in Egypt
Leoni, a global specialist in the production and export of automotive wiring harnesses, is set to invest €80 million in establishing a new manufacturing facility in Egypt. Sherif El Desouky,…
General Motors Egypt & Africa Announces Sharon Nishi’s Retirement, Rohan Fernandez Named Successor
Leadership Changes to Support General Motors Growth StrategyGeneral Motors Egypt & Africa has announced leadership changes as part of its strategy to sustain business growth and expand its operations across…
Egypt Studies New Scrappage Initiative and Investment Incentives for Auto Industry
The Egyptian Cabinet recently convened to review the key features of an executive plan aimed at supporting the automotive industry. The plan was developed following several meetings with manufacturers to…
El Nasr Automotive Factory Celebrates Production of 1,000th Vehicle
Egypt's Minister of Industry, Khaled Hesham, conducted an inspection visit to El Nasr Automotive Company in Helwan to monitor production operations. He was accompanied by the Governor of Cairo and…
Egypt Discusses Local Auto Manufacturing with Toyota Tsusho, Eyes New Japanese Investments
In a move that aligns with Egypt’s ambition to become a regional hub for automotive manufacturing, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates, met with…
IATA Awards Egypt Certificate of Confidence in Aviation Sector Growth
Egypt has secured a new international certificate of confidence reflecting the rapid development of its civil aviation sector, after Cairo transformed into a global platform for the air transport industry…
Volkswagen Invests $3.5 Billion and Makes New Acquisitions to Save Its Position in China
A recent report highlighted the major transformation plan being implemented by German automaker Volkswagen to tackle fierce competition in China, after pumping investments exceeding $3.5 billion to establish a massive…
Jetour President: 10,000 Cars Sold in Egypt in 2025, New Expansion Plans Underway
Qi Zhaodong, President of global automotive brand Jetour, has confirmed that the Chinese company is strengthening its presence in the Egyptian car market through ambitious expansion plans. He revealed that…
Egypt Invites Toyota Motors for Local Manufacturing and Auto Parts Production
In a new step to boost Egypt's automotive industry, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with the head of Japan's Toyota Tsusho Group to discuss ways to strengthen economic and…
Haval Offers 3-Year Free Maintenance on H6 and H7 HEV in Egypt to Boost Market
Ghabbour Auto, the exclusive distributor of Haval in Egypt, has announced a new offer providing customers with free periodic maintenance for 3 years or up to 55,000 kilometers, whichever comes…
Jetour Expands Presence in Egypt with New Showroom and Preparations for T1 and T2 Assembly
El Kasrawy Group has opened a new Jetour showroom in 6th of October City, reinforcing the brand’s presence in the Egyptian automotive market. The company also announced the continuation of…
Ezz El Sewedy to Manufacture New Vehicles in Egypt Through Partnerships With Global Automakers
Ezz El Sewedy has outlined plans to expand its industrial operations in Egypt, with a strong focus on increasing investments across several key sectors, particularly the automotive industry. The plans…
Egypt's Foreign Minister Discusses Expanding Toyota Tsusho Automotive Investments
Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, met with the Chairman of Japan's Toyota Tsusho Group to discuss strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Egypt…
Egypt and South Korea Discuss Establishing a Korean Car Factory in Egypt
Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates, held an expanded discussion session with his South Korean counterpart, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, during his current…
Chinese iCAR Brand Nears Egyptian Market Launch Through GB Auto
GB Auto, the official distributor of several automotive brands in Egypt, is preparing to introduce a new dealership under the name iCAR to the local market. The emerging Chinese brand,…