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Autotech 2026 Kicks Off with 550 Exhibitors from 40 Countries in 30th Edition
The 30th edition of Autotech 2026 opened at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo with over 550 exhibitors from 40 countries spanning more than 23,000 square meters. The…
China Cuts Hybrid Car Exports to EU by Half in Landmark Trade Deal
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced that the European Union and China have agreed to cut China's hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle exports to the EU by half. The deal…
Changing Your Car's Color Without Permit: The Violation That Could Cancel Your License
Changing a car's registered color without notifying traffic authorities constitutes a substantial modification under Article 227 of Egyptian Traffic Law's executive regulations. Article 17 of Law No. 66 of 1973…
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…
Do Egyptian Cars Really Need Winter Tires During Weather Shifts?
As winter approaches, many wonder whether winter tires are needed in Egypt. The mild climate in most regions makes summer or all-season tires sufficient. But in mountainous areas or those…
Toyota Crisis Deepens: Hilux and Tacoma Trucks Face New Recall Over Engine Defect
Toyota has announced a recall of over 100,000 Hilux and Tacoma trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years due to a high-pressure fuel pump defect that can cause sudden…
Hyundai Venue 2027 Price Hike in Egypt Ignites Competition with Nissan Magnite and JAC JS2
Hyundai Venue 2027 prices in Egypt increased by EGP 25,000, with the base trim now at EGP 869,000 and the top trim at EGP 945,000. The hike follows weeks after…
Al Arab Al Swedy Launches Free Maintenance for First 150 Omoda and Jaecoo Customers
Al Arab Al Swedy for Investment has announced a free maintenance offer for two years or 40,000 kilometers for the first 150 Omoda and Jaecoo customers. The offer comes as…
Traffic Reveals the Difference: Why Wet DCT Handles Heat Better Than Dry
Dual-clutch transmissions come in two versions: dry and wet. Wet DCT runs its clutches in oil, which absorbs heat and cools components, making it more tolerant of traffic and high…
Panoramic Sunroof Problems: What Dealers Won't Tell You Before You Buy
Panoramic sunroofs are increasingly common in new and used cars thanks to their premium look, but they carry significant drawbacks including excessive cabin heat in hot climates and water leaks…
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…
Porsche Deliveries Drop 16% in 9 Months as China and 718 Halt Bite
Porsche delivered 178,532 vehicles globally in the first nine months of 2026, a 16% drop from the previous year. China fell 33% to 21,493 units, while the end of 718…
MG Tops Egypt's Private Car Licenses for Third Month, Its Cheapest Models Revealed
MG maintained its lead in Egypt's private car licensing for September 2025 with 2,763 vehicles, surpassing Chery by over 587 cars. The MG5 is the brand's most affordable model in…
Ezz Elarab El Sewedy Offers 2-Year Free Maintenance Ahead of Jaecoo's Official Egypt Launch
Ezz Elarab El Sewedy Group, the Egyptian distributor for OMODA and JAECOO, has launched a free maintenance offer covering two years or 40,000 kilometers for the first 150 customers. The…
First Aid Kit in Cars: Can It Save Lives in an Accident?
A first aid kit in your car contains essential supplies to handle emergency injuries from road accidents. It can help control external bleeding and cover wounds, but it is not…
Cheaper Than Petrol: 7 Electric Cars Under 1 Million EGP in Egypt 2026
Egypt's EV market in 2026 now offers seven electric models priced under one million Egyptian pounds, from brands including Geely, Dongfeng, Arcfox, and BYD. The cheapest, Geely EX2 Pro, starts…
BMW M5 2025: 717 HP and Plug-In Hybrid Power
BMW has unveiled the new-generation M5 sedan with a plug-in hybrid system combining a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and an electric motor, producing a combined 717 horsepower and 1000 Nm of…
Nissan Magnite Prices Surge by Up to EGP 32,000 in Egypt
Nissan Egypt has increased prices for the locally manufactured Nissan Magnite after the introductory promotional offer ended, with hikes ranging from EGP 12,000 to EGP 32,000 across all four trims.…
Cupra Tavascan EV Set to Launch in Egypt on October 15 via Kayan Egypt
Kayan Egypt, the local distributor for Spanish brand Cupra, is set to launch the Cupra Tavascan EV in Egypt on October 15. The Tavascan is a fully electric SUV and…
BAIC Launches X-Line with e-DRIVE Tech in Egypt, Reveals X55e Price
BAIC Egypt has launched its new X-Line models, the X55e and X7e, featuring e-DRIVE technology that offers fully electric propulsion with over 1,000 km of range without needing to charge.…
Mexican Car Exports Drop 12% in September Under US Tariff Pressure
Mexican car exports dropped 12% in September year-on-year, the largest decline since December 2025, while production fell 15%. Domestic sales rose 8%, helping offset weak external demand. The data comes…
BMW 520i vs Mercedes E 200 in Egypt: A 930,000 EGP Gap Decides the Luxury Battle
Global Auto has launched the BMW 520i Executive in Egypt at 3,990,000 EGP, while the Mercedes E 200 starts at 4,920,000 EGP — a 930,000 EGP difference. The BMW features…
Software Glitch Paralyzes F1 Cars at Sepang as FIA Promises Urgent Fix Before Rainy Singapore
Formula 1 cars suffered a software glitch at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, causing unexpected power loss, forcing driver restarts during formation laps, and delaying the Bahrain Grand Prix start…
Porsche 944 and Buick Skyhawk: Are Classic Cars Worth the Gamble in Egypt?
Two rare classic cars are available in the Egyptian market: the 1985 Porsche 944, priced between 900,000 and 1.2 million EGP, and the 1980 Buick Skyhawk, starting at 170,000 EGP.…
BYD Expands in Egypt with 10 Showrooms and 3 Service Centers in Just 8 Months
BYD led Egypt's electric and hybrid vehicle market in September 2026 with 451 Hybrid/REEV cars and 264 full EVs licensed. This came just 8 months after the Chinese brand officially…
From California to the Streets: How Toyota FT-1 Evolved from Future Toyota Dream to the Real GR Supra
Toyota unveiled the FT-1 concept roughly five years before launching the fifth-generation Supra. Developed at Calty studio in California, the car previewed the sports design language that carried over to…
Chinese Qilin Battery Hits 1500 km on Single Charge with 6-Minute Charging
CATL and BYD unveiled an upgraded Qilin battery capable of covering 1,500 kilometers on a single charge with a 10% to 98% charge time of just six and a half…
15,000 EGP Fine and License Suspension for Throwing a Stone or Tree Branch on the Road
Egypt's Traffic Law imposes a fine between 5,000 and 15,000 EGP and a one-month license suspension on anyone who throws waste, stones, or tree branches onto a public road. The…
Jaguar Type 01 Electric: 450-Mile Range, £130,000 Price, Built in Britain 2027
Jaguar has revealed its new Type 01 electric vehicle in New York, offering up to 450 miles of range and a starting price of £130,000. Production is slated for 2027…
BYD Launches 600 km Electric Truck Assault on European Giants
BYD is preparing to launch its first heavy-duty truck in Europe with a range of up to 600 kilometers on a single charge, with battery charging from 20% to 80%…
BAIC Egypt Launches X-Line with e-DRIVE Technology via X55e and X7e, Announces Official Price
BAIC Egypt has officially launched its X-Line range featuring the X55e and X7e models with e-DRIVE technology. The system delivers over 200 horsepower and a total range exceeding 1,000 kilometres…
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.…
6 Military Production Companies Showcase Auto Parts at International Fair in Cairo to Boost Local Manufacturing
Six companies affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production are participating in an international fair at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in the Fifth Settlement, showcasing auto components and feeder…
Nissan Magnite and Hyundai Venue, Both Locally Assembled, Compete Even in Price Hikes
Nissan Magnite and Hyundai Venue have raised their prices in the Egyptian market by between 12,000 and 32,000 EGP. Magnite now starts at 819,999 EGP, while Venue begins at 869,000…
Stellantis Unveils FaSTLane 2030 at Paris: 60 Cars, 8 Brands, and Morocco at the Heart of the Global Event
Stellantis has revealed its new FaSTLane 2030 strategy during its largest-ever participation at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, occupying a pavilion exceeding 5,000 square meters. The group is showcasing over…
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…
Car Fire Extinguisher: Prices, Shelf Life, and How to Use It Correctly
Car fire extinguishers are a key safety item, with prices in Egypt ranging from EGP 900 to EGP 950 for basic models. Water, dry powder, and foam extinguishers should be…
Egypt's Cheapest Electric Car: Geely Galaxy EX2 Full Specs and Price
Geely Galaxy EX2 has been introduced as Egypt's cheapest electric vehicle as of September 2026. The compact crossover SUV features a rear-wheel-drive electric setup, accelerating from 0 to 50 km/h…
Alkan Auto Officially Launches BAIC X55e in Egypt at EGP 1.225 Million
Alkan Auto has officially launched the BAIC X55e SUV in Egypt at EGP 1.225 million for a single trim. The vehicle uses a range-extender electric vehicle powertrain combining a 1.5-litre…
Top 10 Best-Selling Car Brands in Egypt for September: Chevrolet Leads as Market Grows 12.7%
Egypt's September vehicle sales reached 76,575 units, up 12.7% from August's 67,936, according to the Egyptian Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance Pool report. Chevrolet topped the list with 2,899 units, followed…
Chery Auto Showcases 20 Innovations in Green Energy Technology at Wuhan Summit 2026
Chery Auto has announced its 2026 International User Summit will run from October 18 to 24 in Wuhan, China, showcasing 20 innovations in green energy and sustainability. The group sold…
Soueast S08 Tops Egypt's PHEV and REEV License Registrations with 227 Units in September
The Soueast S08 led Egypt's PHEV and REEV license registrations in September with 227 units. The vehicle runs on a CATL LFP battery with 18.4 kWh capacity, offering 100 km…
How to Check Vehicle Data by License Plate: The Official Guide
Egyptian drivers can check vehicle data by license plate through three official platforms: the Interior Ministry, Public Prosecution, and Digital Egypt. The service reveals traffic violations and license status but…
Nissan Africa Chief: Egypt's Auto Market Is Gradually Recovering, One Million Cars Is the Long-Term Goal
Mohamed Abdelsamad, President of Nissan Middle East and Africa, says Egypt's auto market is gradually recovering with a long-term target of one million cars annually. Infrastructure and new city projects…
Ritu Chandy from Cairo: BMW Is Not for Burnt Discounts
Ritu Chandy, Senior VP of Sales for BMW Group, confirmed from Cairo that the brand will not enter a discount war with Chinese competitors. She highlighted BMW's focus on advanced…
Harley-Davidson Softail 2003 in Egypt at EGP 750,000: The 'Green Horse' Story and the Centennial Secret
A Harley-Davidson Softail 2003 is priced at EGP 750,000 in the Egyptian market, surpassing new cars like the Nissan Sunny and Renault Logan. The motorcycle runs a Twin Cam 88B…
Rohan Fernandes, New GM Chairman, Makes First Cairo Appearance in Exclusive Interview
Rohan Fernandes, the new chairman of General Motors, made his first press appearance in Cairo, granting an exclusive interview to Al-Ahram Auto. The interview reveals GM's new strategy for Egypt…
Renault Cuts 800 Engineering Jobs in France to Counter Chinese Onslaught
Renault plans to cut around 800 engineering positions in France by 2027, about 15% of its total engineers, through a voluntary redundancy program. The company employs roughly 11,000 engineers, half…
Cairo Hosts First Middle East Electric Vehicle Gathering at Al Masa Hotel on October 8-9
Cairo will host Green Friday on October 8-9, 2026, at Al Masa Hotel in Nasr City — the first gathering of its kind for smart and electric vehicles in Egypt,…
Soueast S05 Becomes Brand's Cheapest Car in Egypt at EGP 1.07 Million
Man East, the exclusive distributor for Soueast in Egypt, has positioned the Soueast S05 2027 as the brand's most affordable offering at EGP 1.07 million. The vehicle comes in a…
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