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Mercedes Threatens to Close German Plants as Labour Costs Bite
Mercedes-Benz has threatened to shut down one car assembly plant and another producing powertrain components in Germany if it fails to cut production costs. Michael Schiebe, head of production, said…
Hyundai Matrix in the Used Car Market: Prices and Specs of Egypt's Family Icon
The Hyundai Matrix, a family-oriented small MPV, remains in demand in Egypt's used car market with prices starting at EGP 250,000. It features a 1500cc engine and a spacious interior…
Best Used Car for Beginners: Your Guide to a Smart First Purchase
Choosing the best used car for beginners comes down to several key factors: reasonable price, fuel efficiency, reliability, and parts availability. Models like the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Accent, and Kia…
Cheapest Cadillac in Egypt: Optiq EV Arrives with 480 km Range in a Single Trim
Cadillac Optiq has launched in Egypt through Al Mansour Automotive Group in partnership with General Motors, arriving this September in a single trim as the cheapest Cadillac in the local…
Tesla Bets on Safety Data to Expand Self-Driving Tech as Financial Storm Hits Volkswagen
Tesla is waging a regulatory battle in Europe by using safety data to expand adoption of its self-driving technology. Meanwhile, Volkswagen faces financial pressures forcing cost cuts and a reshuffle…
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…
Labor Ministry and Ethydco Plan to Train Technical Workers, Boost Auto Parts Manufacturing
Egypt's Labor Minister Hassan Reda discussed cooperation with Ethydco in Alexandria to train technical workers for auto parts manufacturing. Ethydco was founded in 2011 with 1.9 billion USD investments and…
Egypt's Roadside Ads Enter the Era of Data-Driven Management
Egypt's National Authority for the Regulation of Ads on Public Roads has begun building an integrated geographic database linking every ad to its location and technical data, aiming to establish…
Kia Seltos Could Be Manufactured in Egypt by 2027
Kia Seltos may begin local manufacturing in Egypt by 2027 following talks between the government and Kia's agent. The car is currently offered in three trims starting at 1.35 million…
Minister of Industry Discusses Potential Expansions with Mercedes and Leoni in Egypt
Egypt's Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem met with a German-Arab Chamber delegation, including representatives from Mercedes, Leoni, Siemens, and Cube, to discuss expanding their investments in Egypt. The talks fall…
Automakers Association: No Mandatory Models for Companies in New Trade-In Initiative
Khaled Saad, secretary-general of the Egyptian Automakers Association, confirmed that the government has not imposed specific models on companies for the new trade-in initiative. Any company wishing to participate submits…
Fiat to Unveil Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback SUVs at Paris Motor Show 2026
Fiat has announced it will showcase the Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback SUVs at the 2026 Paris Motor Show under the Stellantis group pavilion. Both vehicles are described as fully-fledged SUVs…
Nissan Navara 2025 Off-Road Test: Coil Spring Suspension Outperforms Rivals
The 2025 Nissan Navara underwent a punishing off-road test on a closed track in South Africa, tackling a deep mud pit and a slippery 32-degree hill. Thanks to its 2.5-liter…
Volkswagen Golf Costs $156K in Singapore — Staggering Price Gaps Across Global Cities
A new Volkswagen Golf costs approximately $156,200 in Singapore — the highest price globally, per Deutsche Bank data. The surge is driven by COE certificates nearing $100,000, heavy taxes, and…
UK Court Bans Mohamed Salah from Driving for 6 Months — His Luxury Fleet at Risk
A UK magistrates' court in Warrington, Cheshire, has banned Mohamed Salah from driving for 6 months and fined him £660. The ruling followed a speed camera capturing a Rolls-Royce registered…
Opel Corsa GSE Electric Debuts in Paris with 280 HP and 27-Minute Fast Charging
Opel has revealed the Corsa GSE, an electric sports version of its compact hatchback producing 280 horsepower and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. The car uses…
Goodbye Summer: 7 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Car for Autumn and Avoid Breakdowns
Summer officially ends today, Tuesday, with autumn starting tomorrow, Wednesday, requiring proactive vehicle checks. Key tips include inspecting tires, wipers, lighting, battery, heating systems, and fluids. Regularly cleaning drainage holes…
Hyundai to Supply Morocco with 15 Elec City Electric Buses by 2027
Hyundai Motor announced it will supply Marrakech with 15 Elec City electric buses in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The deal includes fast chargers and technical training…
Chery Arrizo 5 Facelift Price Hike in Egypt: Nissan Sunny and Hyundai Accent RB Apply the Pressure
GB Ghabbour Auto has raised prices for the Chery Arrizo 5 Facelift 2027 sedan in Egypt by EGP 5,000 across all trims. The new prices start at EGP 685,000 for…
Volkswagen Weighs SEAT's Fate After 2030: Will the Spanish Brand Disappear?
Volkswagen Group is evaluating the future of its Spanish SEAT brand after 2030, with a phase-out scenario on the table as part of a broader restructuring to cut costs. SEAT…
Dacia Spring 2027 Before Paris Motor Show: EV Under €20,000 with 250 km Range
Dacia has unveiled the new generation of the Spring before the 2026 Paris Motor Show, offering 250 km WLTP range, a 27.5 kWh LFP battery, and an 80 hp motor.…
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…
2027 Vehicle Replacement Initiative: Forthing and Kaiyi to Participate with EVs and Hybrids
Forthing and Kaiyi Motors Egypt have announced their readiness to participate in the vehicle replacement initiative launching in 2027. Forthing will offer electric and hybrid cars and start local EV…
Three Companies Confirm Participation in Egypt's Vehicle Replacement Initiative with EVs and Hybrids
Three automotive companies in Egypt have announced their readiness to join the government's vehicle replacement initiative, set to start in 2027 and swap old combustion cars for electric or hybrid…
Ceer Unveils Exobot: Saudi Arabia's First Electric Car Inspired by Sci-Fi Film
Saudi startup Ceer has unveiled its first two electric models under the name Exobot, a luxury sedan and an SUV, with design inspired by the film Tron. The company is…
BYD Dolphin Surf 2026: The Cheapest BYD in Egypt — Full Review Before You Buy
Man Dream, BYD's local distributor in Egypt, released its September 2026 price list led by the Dolphin Surf as the brand's cheapest EV. The car features a 38.88 kWh battery,…
Hongqi's Egypt Agent Denies Agency Transfer, Confirms Operations Continue
FBB Motors, the official agent for Hongqi in Egypt, has denied reports that another company has acquired the agency, calling the claims false. The company confirmed that its showrooms and…
AVATR Global CEO Visits Egypt, Hands Over AVATR 11, 12 and 07 Models
AVATR Global CEO Chen Zhou visited Egypt at the head of a senior delegation, marking the brand's first official visit less than a year after its local launch with Qasrawi…
Hyundai Unveils All-New Tucson Globally with Larger Body and Bolder Design
Hyundai has revealed the all-new generation of its Tucson compact SUV, six years after the fourth-gen model. The vehicle is 60 mm longer, 40 mm wider, and has a 30…
Kaiyi Renews Egyptian Distributorship for 5 Years, Prepares Local X3 Pro Production
Kaiyi Auto has renewed its distributorship contract with Kaiyi Motor Egypt for five years, with Mohamed Farag and Han Ren attending the signing. The deal grants the distributor sales, marketing,…
Nissan Expands U.S. Production and Launches New Rogue Hybrid to Boost Sales
Nissan Motor is increasing its U.S. production capacity alongside the launch of the 2027 Rogue crossover, including a new hybrid variant. The automaker aims to raise annual output from 487,000…
Tesla Faces Major Trial Over Racial Discrimination Against Black Workers in California
Tesla's trial has begun in California over allegations of allowing racial discrimination against Black workers at its Fremont factory. The California Civil Rights Department filed the lawsuit in 2022 and…
Auto Center Point Exhibition Kicks Off Thursday in Alexandria with Major Automotive Brands
The Auto Center Point exhibition launches its sixth edition on September 24 and runs through September 28 at Helnan Antoniades Garden Hotel in Smouha, Alexandria — the first time the…
Heavy Traffic on October Bridge, Ring Road, and Autostrad This Morning
Cairo and Giza experienced scattered traffic congestion during the morning peak, with slow movement on October Bridge in both directions and El-Fangary Bridge due to emergency pothole repairs. Congestion extended…
Kia Seltos 2026 Hits Europe with 178-HP Hybrid and EV-Derived Tech Ahead of Paris Show
Kia Seltos 2026 enters the European market with a 178-horsepower hybrid powertrain and V2L technology borrowed from electric vehicles. The SUV measures 4.43 meters long and features a triple-screen cabin…
Best American-Made Cars of 2026: Japanese and German Brands Steal the Spotlight
Consumer Reports has released its 2026 ranking of the best cars made in the United States, with Japanese and German brands dominating multiple categories. The Honda Civic Hybrid hatchback won…
Kia Soul and Subaru Forester Top List of Easiest Cars to Get In and Out
AARP and Consumer Reports data reveals Kia Soul (2020-2025) and Subaru Forester (2019-2024) as the easiest cars to get in and out. Soul offers a boxy design and high seat,…
Paris Motor Show 2026 Turns to Electric Box to Answer Buyers' EV Questions
The Paris Motor Show 2026 has dedicated a space called Electric Box at its 91st edition to simplify EV technology for the public. The space covers three main topics —…
Excalibur Phaeton 1976 Emerges Among Thousands of Used Cars as a Rare Classic Treasure
The appearance of a 1976 Excalibur Phaeton among thousands of used cars has caught the attention of classic car enthusiasts. The odd-looking American car belongs to an era when retro-styled…
Minister of Industry Meets 11 German Firms, Unveils AIDP Incentives to Boost Local Content
Egypt's Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held a roundtable with 11 German companies, including Mercedes and Leonie Egypt, to discuss expanding their investments in the Egyptian market. Talks focused on…
Factorial and Mitsui Kinzoku Join Forces to Accelerate Solid-State Battery Production
Factorial Energy has announced a partnership with Japan's Mitsui Kinzoku to develop full-scale manufacturing of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. Mitsui Kinzoku will supply a sulfide-based solid electrolyte called A-SOLiD,…
Volkswagen Unveils ID.3 GTI Electric with 326 HP Ahead of Paris Motor Show Debut
Volkswagen has revealed the ID.3 GTI, its most powerful production car with the GTI badge, delivering 326 horsepower. It features a rear-mounted motor, a 79 kWh battery for 601 km…
AVATR Global CEO Visits Egypt to Discuss Brand Future and Market Expansion
Chen Zhuo, CEO of AVATR Global, visited Egypt with a delegation of senior executives. The visit aimed to discuss the brand's future in the Egyptian market and enhance direct customer…
Tesla Faces New Discrimination Lawsuit: A Historic Trial Over Treatment of Black Workers
Tesla is standing trial in California over allegations of allowing racial discrimination against Black workers at its Fremont factory. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, includes claims of harassment, unequal pay,…
Ceer Launches Exobot: Saudi Arabia's First National EV in Sedan and 4X4 Variants
Ceer, Saudi Arabia's national car brand, has launched its first electric vehicle, the Exobot, offered in sedan and 4X4 variants. The model is the first of seven planned launches over…
Saudi Arabia's Ceer Unveils Exobot: First National Electric Car in Sedan and 4X4 Variants
Ceer, Saudi Arabia's national car company, has launched its first electric vehicle, the Exobot, in sedan and 4X4 variants. It is the first of seven models planned over five years,…
Hongqi Egypt Dealer FBB Motors Denies Acquisition Rumors, Affirms Business as Usual
FBB Motors, the exclusive dealer for Hongqi in Egypt, has denied recent rumors about an acquisition of the Chinese brand's dealership. The company confirmed that all showrooms and service centers…
After EGP 5K Price Hike: Top Rivals of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro in Egypt
Chery raised Tiggo 7 Pro 2027 prices by EGP 5,000 in Egypt, bringing the first trim to EGP 1.08 million and the second to EGP 1.18 million. Competition heats up…
Egypt Announces New Incentives to Localize Auto Industry and Attract German Companies
Egypt's Minister of Industry announced new incentives under the National Automotive Industry Development Program, tying benefits to increased local content and localization of feeder industries. The move came during a…
2027 Hyundai Tucson XRT Officially Revealed with Special Equipment.. Prices Coming Soon
Hyundai has officially unveiled the 2027 Tucson XRT, a rugged version of its compact crossover with exclusive exterior and interior features. It features a more aggressive front grille, black wheels,…