Automotive
Automotive industry news including electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, smart mobility solutions, and car launches in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Lexus ES Launches in Middle East with Electric and Hybrid Powertrains
Lexus has launched the eighth-generation ES sedan in the Middle East, offering hybrid electric and fully electric ES 500e powertrain options.

OMODA O5 HEV Officially Launches in the UAE Market
OMODA & JAECOO has launched the OMODA O5 HEV hybrid in the UAE, offering a 1,000 km WLTC range and 165kW output without needing external charging.

iCaur Alghanim Opens New Automotive Showroom in Jeddah
iCaur Alghanim has opened its new showroom in Jeddah, marking the automotive brand’s official market entry into the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Changan Opens Middle East Training Center in Al Khobar with Almajdouie
Changan and Almajdouie opened the Middle East Training Center in Al Khobar, establishing a specialized technical hub for automotive after-sales service teams.

Al Rajhi Bank and Uber Launch Mobility and Loyalty Partnership in Saudi Arabia
Al Rajhi Bank and Uber Saudi Arabia have launched a partnership offering eligible customers a complimentary three-month Uber One membership starting Q4 2026.

Salam and KAROOOOO Partner to Deliver Connected Fleet Solutions Across Saudi Arabia
Salam has partnered with KAROOOOO at LEAP 2026 to distribute and develop connected fleet solutions and vehicle tracking software across Saudi Arabia.

General Motors and MEBCO Mark 30-Year Alliance and 60 Million Batteries in Saudi Arabia
General Motors and MEBCO celebrate 30 years of partnership in Saudi Arabia, reaching 60 million ACDelco batteries produced locally.

Toyota Introduces the All-New Land Cruiser FJ in the Middle East
Toyota has launched the all-new Land Cruiser FJ in the Middle East, offering a compact wheelbase, 2.7-litre petrol engine, and ladder-frame construction.

General Motors Recognized in Saudi Arabia for Advancing Connected Vehicles
Saudi authorities recognized General Motors for advancing connected vehicle technologies through its OnStar platform across Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac models.

Faisal Alkabbani Sets Record at Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack Round 2
Faisal Alkabbani set a new lap record at Round 2 of the Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

OMODA & JAECOO Debuts OMODA 4 in Europe and Prepares OMODA 5 SHS Launch in UAE
OMODA & JAECOO unveiled the OMODA 4 in Europe and confirmed the UAE launch of the OMODA 5 SHS hybrid SUV for September 2026.

Uber Named Official Ride-Hailing Partner for Six Flags and Aquarabia in Qiddiya City
Uber has been named the official exclusive ride-hailing partner for Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City, providing dedicated visitor pickup locations.

Al Majdouie DEEPAL Serves as Official Transport Partner at LEAP 2026, Debuting DEEPAL S09 in Saudi Arabia
Al Majdouie DEEPAL served as the official transportation provider at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, providing transport fleets and launching the six-seater DEEPAL S09 SUV.

CEER and Salam Sign SAR 22.5 Million Connectivity Agreement at LEAP 2026
Salam signed a SAR 22.5 million contract with CEER at LEAP 2026 to deliver DWDM fiber connectivity for national electric vehicle manufacturing.

HUMAIN and Applied Intuition Partner on Autonomous Trucks in Saudi Arabia
HUMAIN and Applied Intuition have joined forces to deploy thousands of autonomous trucks across freight corridors in Saudi Arabia by 2030.

LEAP 2026 Opens in Riyadh with Over $15 Billion in Tech Deals
Saudi Arabia opened LEAP 2026 with over $15 billion in technology deals, featuring new AI infrastructure, cloud zones, and autonomous trucking networks.

Nissan and Honda Sign Agreement to Standardize ECUs and Software for Software-Defined Vehicles
Nissan and Honda have finalized a joint development agreement to standardize core ECUs and software platforms for software-defined vehicles starting in fiscal year 2029.

Toyota Secures Hat-Trick Win at Rally del Paraguay 2026
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen led Toyota to victory at Rally del Paraguay, sealing their third consecutive World Rally Championship race win.

Hyundai Launches the All-New 2026 Venue Across Middle Eastern Markets
Hyundai Middle East has launched the 2026 Venue compact SUV, featuring a 1.0-liter turbo engine, updated dimensions, and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.

National Auto Award Launches Digital Platform Documenting 14 Years of Automotive Sector Milestones
The National Auto Award launched a digital archive documenting 14 years of Saudi automotive achievements ahead of its 14th edition in Jeddah.

Opening Round of Saudi Toyota Championship Concludes at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Mamoun Amr Alkabbani set the fastest time of 1:12.279 as 88 drivers competed in the opening round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack in Jeddah.

Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack Opens Round 1 at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
The Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack completed practice sessions in Jeddah with 74 drivers passing technical scrutineering ahead of Saturday runs.
