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10 Used Cars Under EGP 1 Million in the Egyptian Market This October
Rising new car prices pushed buyers to the used market in Egypt, where 10 cars are available under EGP 1 million this October. A 2018 Renault Logan starts at EGP…
Tarek Masoud: Africa Has a Historic Opportunity to Build a Global Auto Industry Hub
Tarek Masoud, President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, called on governments and the private sector to accelerate concrete industrial projects rather than just policies. Speaking at the Africa…
Kia Seltos: The Cheapest Kia in Egypt – Prices and Full Specs
The Kia Seltos is the cheapest zero-km Kia in Egypt for October, with three trims starting at EGP 1,349,900. The base EX uses a 1.5-liter 115 hp engine, while higher…
Egypt Cancels Fire Extinguisher and Triangle Requirement for Car Licensing — How Much You Save?
Egyptian traffic units eliminated the requirement to present a fire extinguisher, reflective triangle, and first aid kit when issuing or renewing vehicle licenses. Car owners save between 1,300 and 1,425…
10 Brand-New Cars Under One Million EGP in Egypt This October
Ten brand-new cars priced under one million Egyptian pounds are available in Egypt this October, led by the Suzuki Alto 2027 at 535,000 EGP, the locally assembled Proton Saga 2027…
Best Engine Oils for Your Car in Summer
As summer temperatures rise, choosing the right engine oil becomes critical to protect your car's engine. Experts recommend full synthetic multi-grade oils like 5W-30 or 10W-40. Trusted brands such as…
Ezz Elarab Organizes Exclusive Driving Experience for Lynk & Co 03 in Ain Sokhna
Ezz Elarab Group organized "A Day with the 03" driving event for the Lynk & Co 03 in Ain Sokhna, gathering automotive journalists and influencers. The experience included a convoy…
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…
Auto Ahram: A Trusted Platform for New and Used Car Prices in Egypt
Auto Ahram is a specialized website for new and used car prices in Egypt. It provides comprehensive coverage of prices for all makes and models. It is an essential reference…
Social Media 'Court' Haunts Car Companies and Dealerships in Egypt
Social media platforms have become an arena for holding car companies and dealerships in Egypt accountable, with some customers posting accusations of wasted rights or fraud. Journalist Hisham El-Ziny said…
Volkswagen's MEB Platform in China: How the Electric Car Landscape Is Being Reshaped
Volkswagen has announced the localization of its MEB electric platform in China through a partnership with Xiaomi. The platform supports models like the ID.4 and SU7 and is key to…
Samir Oraby Appointed Distributor Sales Manager for OMODA and JAECOO at Ezz Elarab El Sewedy Group
Ezz Elarab El Sewedy Group has appointed Samir Oraby as Distributor Sales Manager for OMODA and JAECOO in the Egyptian market. Oraby brings nearly two decades of automotive experience, including…
New Presidential Directives to Ease Vehicle License Renewal, Saving Hundreds of Pounds
Media figure Hisham El-Ziny praised new presidential directives aimed at easing vehicle licensing procedures for cars and motorcycles in Egypt. Executive steps by the Ministry of Interior include simplifying procedures…
Safety Expert: Fire Extinguisher, Triangle, and First-Aid Kit Won't Be Mandatory in Licensing if Valid
Major General Dr. Ayman El-Dabaa, a traffic safety expert, stated that fire extinguishers, reflective triangles, and first-aid kits will not become mandatory under Egypt's updated licensing procedures as long as…
China's Battery Tax Puts Chinese EV Prices to a New Test
China began applying a 2% consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries on September 1, 2026, set to rise to 4% in September 2027, ending an exemption in place since 2015. The…
Over 1 Billion Connected Cars by 2035 — Can Mobile Networks Keep Up?
Omdia Research projects that connected cars using cellular networks will exceed 1.05 billion by 2035, up from 473.7 million in 2025. The study warns that 4G shutdowns expected from 2030…
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…
Traffic Expert Reveals: 3 Pillars to Ease Licensing Burdens and Cut Fees by at Least 500 EGP
Major General Dr. Ayman El-Dabaa, a traffic safety expert, announced that licensing any vehicle will see a fee reduction of no less than 500 EGP. The Interior Ministry is implementing…
Fiat Tipo Manual 2025: Sporty Wheels and EGP 810,000 Price Tag in Egypt
Dynamix Auto, Fiat's agent in Egypt, has launched a new batch of the Fiat Tipo manual sedan priced at EGP 810,000, up EGP 40,000 from the previous price. The key…
After Fee Cuts: What You'll Actually Pay to Renew Your Car License
Traffic units in Egypt have begun applying new adjustments to car licensing and renewal procedures, cutting costs by roughly 400 to 600 Egyptian pounds depending on the vehicle and service…
Egypt Cuts Car Licensing Fees by Up to 600 EGP, Scraps 3 Required Items
Traffic units across Egypt began implementing a new vehicle licensing system on October 1, 2026, cutting costs by 400 to 600 EGP and scrapping the requirement for a fire extinguisher,…
Haval V7 vs BYD Ti7: A Fierce New Battle in Egypt's Hybrid SUV Market
The Egyptian market sees fierce competition between the Haval V7 and BYD Ti7 in the hybrid SUV segment. The Haval V7 starts at 1.825 million EGP with a Hi4 hybrid…
Egypt's New Car Licensing Fees After the Latest Amendments: Find Out What Your Vehicle Costs
Traffic units across Egypt began implementing a new licensing system on October 1, 2026, reducing costs by 400 to 600 Egyptian pounds. The amendments eliminate fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, and…
Fiat Tipo Returns to Egyptian Market with New Manual Trim at EGP 810,000
Dynamix Auto has launched a new manual trim of the Fiat Tipo sedan in Egypt priced at EGP 810,000. The update is limited to 16-inch sport alloy wheels replacing previous…
Renault Taliant Retains Title of Cheapest European Car in Egypt for October
Renault Taliant has retained its title as the cheapest new European car in the Egyptian market for October 2026, with a price below EGP 1 million. The sedan uses a…
Don't Turn Off Your Car's AC This Winter — Experts Explain Why
Germany's TÜV NORD inspection authority recommends running your car's air conditioning at least once a week for 10 minutes, even in cold weather. Regular operation keeps compressor oil and seals…
GB Auto Launches Free Maintenance for Hyundai Tucson for 3 Years or 60,000 km
GB Auto has launched a free maintenance package for Hyundai Tucson customers in Egypt, covering up to 3 years or 60,000 km. The offer is valid during October 2026 and…
Hyundai Accent RB Tops the List of Cheapest Hyundai Models in Egypt
The Hyundai Accent RB is the cheapest new Hyundai model in Egypt this October, per the brand's exclusive distributor. It packs a 1.6-litre engine producing 125 hp and 156 Nm,…
Chevrolet Groove to Be Assembled Locally in Egypt with 145 HP
Chevrolet Groove 2026 is set to be locally assembled in Egypt at General Motors' plants. The crossover packs a 1.5-liter turbo engine with 145 hp and 255 Nm of torque,…
Renault Boreal Expected to Hit Egypt via EIM with 1.3L Turbo Engine
Renault's Egyptian distributor EIM has teased a new model via a shadowed vehicle image, with speculation pointing to the Renault Boreal. The C-SUV is manufactured in Turkey, powered by a…
Chery International User Summit 2026 Kicks Off in China: Family-Focused Tech and Hybrid Breakthroughs
Chery International User Summit 2026 runs October 19-24 in China, bringing together families from around the world under the theme "Together. For Family." The event showcases the latest CSH hybrid…
Nasr Motors Company Auction Kicks Off Today Thursday in Helwan
Nasr Motors Company is holding a public auction today, Thursday, October 1, 2026, at its Wadi Hof, Helwan headquarters. The auction includes used passenger cars, scrap, microbuses, iron structures, sheet…
Chevrolet Groove Nears Egyptian Launch with Local Manufacturing to Rival Nissan Magnite and Hyundai Venue
Chevrolet is preparing to launch the Groove in Egypt through local manufacturing, with test units already spotted on Egyptian roads. The locally built version is expected to use a 1.5-litre…
New Discounts on Vehicle Licensing Fees in Egypt Start October 1st
Egypt has begun implementing discounts on vehicle and driving license fees following directives from President El-Sisi. The cuts include 500 EGP off personal driving licenses, 400 to 600 EGP off…
Nissan Magnite 2027 Pros and Cons: What to Know Before Buying
The Nissan Magnite 2027 is available in Egypt starting at 788,000 EGP. It stands out with standard safety features including 6 airbags and stability systems, plus a 1.0-liter turbo engine…
General Motors Sales Drop 5.5% in Q3 as EV Demand Cools
General Motors announced a 5.5% drop in Q3 sales to 670,974 vehicles. Electric vehicle sales plummeted after federal incentives ended, with Equinox EV falling 92.4%. Meanwhile, Toyota's electrified vehicle sales…
Bosch to Cut 900 Jobs at Nuremberg Plant Amid Electric Shift
Bosch will cut 900 jobs at its Nuremberg plant by 2029, half of the site's 1,800 employees, as part of a broader plan to eliminate 22,000 positions across the group.…
1979 Buick Park Avenue at EGP 500K vs Volga at EGP 30K and the Mercedes 'Pig' Dominating Egypt
Three classic cars converge on Egyptian streets: the 1979 Buick Park Avenue, 1977 Volga GAZ-24, and 1972 Mercedes W115. The Buick offers American luxury with a V8 engine and 5641…
A Warning Light Turns a Mechanic Visit Into a Nightmare: What to Do When a Diagnosis Threatens Your Life
When a warning light or strange noise appears, a routine mechanic visit can turn into a stressful dilemma. Attorney Doug Burnetti emphasizes that a written diagnosis is your first line…
DIY Car Maintenance Mistakes That Can Cost You a New Engine
Many car owners make dangerous DIY maintenance mistakes such as working under a vehicle held only by a jack and replacing parts without proper diagnosis. Common errors include changing brake…
One Year in Prison and EGP 5,000 Fine: The Penalty for Double-Parking in Front of Shops and Institutions
Egyptian Traffic Law Article 75 imposes up to six months in prison and a fine of 300 to 1,500 EGP for double-parking in front of shops or government institutions. Repeat…
BAIC X55 REEV to Make Official Egyptian Debut on October 7
Alkan Auto will officially launch the BAIC X55 REEV in Egypt on October 7. The SUV features a range-extended electric powertrain combining a 105 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine with a…
Abou Ghaly Motors Launches Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max with 2.0L Turbo Engine at EGP 1.35 Million
Abou Ghaly Motors has launched the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max in Egypt, powered by a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 250 hp. The SUV sprints from 0 to 100 km/h…
3 Years or 60,000 km: Free Maintenance Program Announced for Hyundai Tucson 2027 in Egypt
Hyundai's official distributor in Egypt has launched a free maintenance program covering 3 years or 60,000 km for new Hyundai Tucson 2027 buyers. The offer includes periodic maintenance through authorized…
Mercedes-Benz Offers Voluntary Severance Packages in Major Cost-Cutting Move
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will relaunch a voluntary severance program for employees in Stuttgart who choose to leave the company, with the initiative expected to begin in December. The program…
Hyundai Venue 2026: Egypt's Cheapest Crossover Starts at EGP 850,000
Hyundai Venue is Egypt's cheapest crossover, with prices starting at EGP 850,000 for the Blaze trim and EGP 920,000 for the Redline trim. Locally assembled, it packs a 1.6-litre 123…
Fiat Tipo Manual Launches in Egypt at EGP 810,000 with Sport Alloys
Fiat's distributor in Egypt has launched a new batch of the Fiat Tipo manual at EGP 810,000, up EGP 40,000 from the previous batch. The only addition is sport alloy…
Ford X-8: The Strange 14-Inch, 30-HP Engine That Almost Changed History
In the 1920s, Ford developed the X-8, an eight-cylinder engine with an X-shaped design as part of a secret project for a Model T replacement. The engine measured 14 inches…
Global Auto Opens New BMW and MINI Showroom in Fifth Settlement
Global Auto Group has opened a new showroom for BMW and MINI in the Fifth Settlement. The facility covers 1,000 square meters and displays 10 cars, with dedicated zones for…
Toyota's Major Crisis Deepens: Japanese Plants Halt Production After Historic Technical Glitch
Toyota Motor Corporation has suspended production at all 14 of its Japanese plants after a technical glitch struck the order management system. The incident is the largest of its kind…