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Geely Egypt Pledges to Honor Original Prices for Existing Reservations
Aut Mobility, Geely's distributor in Egypt, has committed to delivering reserved vehicles at the official prices set at contract signing. The move follows price increases on Geely Emgrand 2027 by…
Interior Ministry Arrests Reckless Van Driver Who Let Children Sit on Roof in Al-Nahda
Egypt's Interior Ministry arrested a van driver after a video showed him allowing children to sit on the roof of his moving vehicle in the Al-Nahda area of Cairo. The…
Used Car Market Set for 30% Sales Surge in November and December
Egypt's used car market is poised for a strong rebound in the final two months of 2026, with traders forecasting a 30% increase in sales during November and December. Sales…
Foreign Minister: Localizing Auto Components and Deepening Manufacturing Boost Egypt's Competitiveness
Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati affirmed that localizing auto components and deepening local manufacturing are key to boosting Egypt's automotive competitiveness. Speaking at the fifth World Manufacturing Conference in Cairo,…
Throwing a Tea Cup Out Your Car Window Could Cost You EGP 15,000 and Your License
Egyptian Traffic Law Article 72 bis (2) imposes a fine of EGP 5,000 to EGP 15,000 on any driver who throws waste or litter from a vehicle onto the road.…
Egypt Customs Car Auction for Port Said, Suez, Safaga, Aswan and Nuweiba Opens November 5
Egypt will hold a new used car auction on November 5 featuring vehicles from the customs yards of Port Said, Suez, Safaga, Aswan and Nuweiba, with lists including Kia Forte,…
Geely Egypt Agent Confirms Official Pricing Without Overprice.. New Price Increases Announced
Automobility Group, Geely's agent in Egypt, has confirmed it will deliver vehicles at the officially announced price with no overprice, taking full responsibility for protecting customer rights. New price increases…
Egypt Aims to Become Regional Automotive Hub Targeting 1.5 Billion Consumers, Industry Minister Says
Eng. Khaled Hashem, Egypt's Minister of Industry, revealed that the updated Industrial Strategy 2030 aims to transform the country into a regional automotive hub reaching 1.5 billion consumers. The strategy…
Option Travel Enters Green Tourism Era with Electric Fleet of 500 Buses and 250 Cars
Option Travel has added 32 Foton electric minibuses to its fleet of approximately 500 buses and 250 passenger cars. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Infinity, Egypt's largest…
«MR 5» License Plate Nears Price of a Brand-New Car at Traffic Auction
The «MR 5» license plate at the traffic auction has reached EGP 600,000 in bidding, a price approaching that of a new car. The auction continues until tomorrow with expectations…
Egypt's Auto Manufacturers Association: Dollar Rate Sets Zero-Kilometer Car Prices, Starting at EGP 700,000
Khaled Saad, Secretary-General of Egypt's Automobile Manufacturers Association, confirmed that the dollar exchange rate is the key factor behind new car costs in the local market, influencing everything from overseas…
Egypt Car Traders Chief Warns: Prices May Keep Climbing Through End of 2026
Osama Abou El-Magd, head of the Egyptian Car Traders Association, advised buyers not to delay new-car purchases and warned of successive price increases through the end of 2026. He attributed…
Public Auction for Used Passenger Cars from Customs Slated for November 5
Egypt's General Authority for Government Services has announced a public auction for dozens of used passenger cars from customs in Port Said, Suez, Safaga, Aswan, and Nuweiba. The auction will…
Honda Marks 500th Formula 1 Race at United States Grand Prix
Honda celebrated its 500th Formula 1 race at the United States Grand Prix, held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin from October 23 to 25, 2026. The Aston…
Kaiyi Freezes Prices for October, Signals Possible November Increase
Kaiyi Motor Egypt has announced a price freeze across its lineup for the entire month of October, confirming it does not link pricing to temporary dollar fluctuations. The company will…
Egypt Aims to Manufacture Over 100,000 Cars in Two Years, Local Content to 60%
Egypt aims to produce over 100,000 vehicles within two to three years and raise local content from 45% to 60%, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced. The plan includes restarting dormant…
Dakar Rally 2027 Moved Out of Saudi Arabia Due to Regional Developments — Returns in 2028
The FIA and Dakar Rally organizers announced that the 2027 edition will not take place in Saudi Arabia due to ongoing regional developments, and will instead be held in a…
Egypt to Build Locally Made Electric Car, Targets 100,000 Vehicles Annually
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that Egypt will manufacture a locally made electric car in the coming period, targeting 100,000 vehicles annually within two to three years. The government aims…
Wide-Reaching Campaigns Remove Illegal Billboards Blocking Driver Visibility on Public Roads
Egypt's National Authority for the Regulation of Advertising on Public Roads has launched extensive campaigns to remove illegal and unlicensed billboards across 10 governorates, including Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria, plus…
Cairo and Giza Traffic Flows Cautiously Through Sunday Peak
Cairo and Giza's main roads saw relative traffic flow on Sunday morning with moving density and slowdowns at key points during peak hours. Cairo recorded clear flow on October Bridge…
Customs Expert: Rumors Directly Control Car Prices in Egypt as Regional Tensions Raise Import Costs
Dr. Badawy Ibrahim, a customs expert, warned that rumors about halting imports or imposing restrictions directly affect car prices and purchase decisions in Egypt. He identified exchange rates and shipping…
Consumer Protection Agency Seizes 83 Tons of Unlicensed Motor Oil in Dakahlia
Egypt's Consumer Protection Agency seized 83 tons of unlicensed motor oil in Dakahlia after raiding a facility that was repackaging counterfeit oils under well-known brand labels. Authorities confiscated extensive equipment…
10 Cars That Dodged Egypt's Latest Price Hike Wave in October
Egypt's car market saw a new price hike wave in October covering 33 vehicles, with increases between 20,000 and 100,000 EGP. Ten models held steady, led by the locally assembled…
Egypt Car Prices Under the Dollar Microscope: Will Increases Repeat?
Dollar movements are raising concerns about car price increases in Egypt, especially for imported and locally assembled models that rely on foreign components. The impact isn't immediate, as repricing timing…
Egyptian Car Dealers Re-Export Slow-Moving Models to UAE and Libya
Several car dealers in Egypt have started re-exporting models with weak local demand to external markets, primarily the UAE and Libya. The goal is to clear inventory and fulfill contractual…
Egyptian Car Dealers Suspend Sales of Popular Models Until Exchange Rates Stabilize
Several car dealers in the Egyptian market have suspended sales and pricing of popular models until exchange rates stabilize after the dollar exceeded 55 EGP. The move aims to avoid…
Egypt PM: 5 New Tunnels and 17 Floating Bridges to Link Sinai to Mainland
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly announced at the Egypt 2026 Forum the addition of 5 new tunnels and 17 floating bridges to connect Sinai to the rest of Egypt. Each…
New Driving License and Vehicle Registration Fees in Egypt's Traffic Department 2026: Full Details
Egypt's Ministry of Interior has implemented a new fee system for issuing and renewing driving licenses and vehicle registrations at traffic departments. A private driving license costs 2500 EGP to…
Suzuki Alto 2027: Egypt's Cheapest New Car at EGP 535,000 with 3L/100km Fuel Economy
Modern Motors has launched the Suzuki Alto 2027 in Egypt at an official price of EGP 535,000, making it the cheapest new car available. The car uses a 998cc three-cylinder…
Madbouly: Egypt Aims for 100,000 Fully Locally Manufactured Cars Annually in 3 Years
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Egypt aims to manufacture 100,000 cars annually entirely within the country over the next three years. The National Automotive Industry Development Program offers EGP 5,000…
Second Price Hike in October: 15 New Cars Get More Expensive in Under 10 Days
Egypt's automotive market saw successive price increases in October 2026 affecting 15 new cars, some within less than 10 days. The Hyundai Elantra AD led with a total hike of…
Egypt's New Bill Cuts Youth Vehicle Prices with 5 Tax Exemptions
Egypt's Parliament is debating a government bill granting special tax treatment to vehicles under the national youth employment project, with the state treasury absorbing 5 types of taxes and fees.…
Amal Abdel Hamid: Youth Vehicle Tax Exemptions Support Employment, Must Become Productive Programs
MP Amal Abdel Hamid praised the draft law granting tax exemptions on vehicles allocated to the National Project for Youth Employment, implemented by the Tahya Misr Fund. Exemptions cover customs,…
BYD and iCAUR: Two New Brands Enter Egypt's Car Market in 2026
Egypt's automotive market in 2026 saw the entry of two new brands: BYD via Al Mansour Group and iCAUR, part of Chery Group, launched by GB Auto. BYD models include…
After New-Car Price Madness: 5 Used-Car Buying Mistakes That Could Cost You Dearly
Egypt's market saw price hikes affecting 33 new cars in under 24 hours, with increases between EGP 20,000 and EGP 100,000, pushing buyers toward used vehicles. But switching to used…
Stellantis Egypt: Chinese Cars' Two-Year Design Cycle Threatens Old Parts Availability
Hisham Hosny, CEO of Stellantis Egypt, confirmed that Chinese cars change their designs roughly every two years, which could threaten the availability of spare parts for older models. He noted…
Hisham Hosny: Don't Buy Looks Alone — European Cars Win on After-Sales and Parts Availability
Hisham Hosny, CEO of Stellantis Egypt, said after-sales service, spare parts availability, and maintenance costs are now decisive factors in car buying, especially as models converge on specs and price.…
Alexandria Customs Auction Offers Used Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW Passenger Cars
Egypt's General Authority for Government Services has scheduled a public auction of used passenger cars from Alexandria, El-Dekheila, and El-Salloum customs for October 29 at the Civilization Sports Club hall.…
Sharqia, Minya, and Beni Suef Prosecution Car Auction Kicks Off Today
The General Authority for Government Services is holding a car auction for prosecution vehicles from Sharqia, Minya, and Beni Suef today, Thursday, October 22, 2026. The auction includes brands like…
Egypt Car Dealers Chief: Two More Price Hikes Are Coming
Osama Abou El-Magd, head of the Egyptian Car Dealers Association, expects at least two more rounds of new car price increases in the local market. Dealers may be pricing vehicles…
Top Pickup Trucks in Egypt This October: From the Chevrolet T-Series to the BYD Shark 6
Egypt's pickup truck market in October features a diverse lineup including the Chevrolet T-Series diesel, the BYD Shark 6 hybrid, and the RELY R8 petrol. The T-Series starts at EGP…
Melieha Gas Plant Phase 2 Begins, Boosting Egypt's Automotive Industry
Eni has announced the start-up of the second phase of the Melieha gas project in the Western Desert, with a design capacity of 100 million standard cubic feet per day.…
Nissan Tops Egypt's Passenger Car Sales in 2026: Full Price List
Nissan topped Egypt's passenger car sales in the first eight months of 2026 with a 16.4% share and 16,616 vehicles, beating MG and Chery. The Magnite starts at EGP 819,999,…
Chery Tops Egypt's Locally Manufactured Car Sales in August
Chery topped Egypt's locally manufactured car sales in August 2026 with 1,470 units and a 34% market share. Nissan followed with 872 vehicles, then Hyundai with 595 and Changan with…
Cairo Airport and Damietta Customs Auction on October 21: Jeep, Mercedes, Porsche Lead the List
Egypt's General Authority for Government Services will hold a used car auction on October 21 covering Cairo Airport, Damietta, and 6th of October customs warehouses. The lineup features a Jeep…
2,385 Korean Cars Licensed in Egypt Last September — Hyundai Leads the Pack
Data from the Egyptian Compulsory Motor Insurance Pool shows 2,385 Korean-brand vehicles were licensed in Egypt last September. Hyundai topped the list with 1,231 units (51.6% share), followed by Kia…
Top 5 Japanese Used Cars Starting from EGP 500,000 in the Egyptian Market
The report highlights the top 5 Japanese used cars in the Egyptian market starting from EGP 500,000, led by the Toyota Corolla with 2018–2021 models priced between EGP 750,000 and…
Egypt's Car Market: 'Over-Price' Premiums Return as Supply Tightens
The over-price premium has returned to Egypt's car market after months of stability, according to Ashraf Sharbas, head of the Automotive Division at the Giza Chamber of Commerce. He attributed…
How to Get a Driving License for the First Time and Renew It from Home
Egypt's General Traffic Department has outlined the steps to obtain a driving license for the first time and renew it from home. The process includes submitting required documents, a medical…
Fiat Egypt Launches Maintenance Installment Plan Up to 6 Months via 4 Banks
Dynamix, Fiat's distributor in Egypt, has introduced maintenance installment plans of up to 6 months or 3 months through Banque Misr, Banque du Caire, QNB, and CIB. The offers are…
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