Automotive
Automotive industry news including electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, smart mobility solutions, and car launches in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Voted Best EV Hot Hatchat the 2024 TopGear.com Electric Awards
· High-performance electric hatch picks up another prestigious award · Praised by judges for its exceptional driving experience Dubai, MAY 22, 2024 – The multiple award-winning Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has added yet another coveted honour to its expanding trophy cabinet by being named Best EV Hot Hatch at the 2024 TopGear.com Electric Awards. Now […]
Unstoppable OMODA & JAECOO Global Export Sales Volume Surpassed 220,000! Now joining the KSA market with their Pre-Sales Campaign
The long wait for OMODA & JAECOO is finally over for the Saudi market, as starting next week the pre-sales for OMODA & JAECOO will begin. Saudi Customers can now book OMODA or JAECOO vehicles directly from their websites. Not only this, in fact, but the soft launch of the brand will also take place […]
Porsche Saudi Arabia and SAMACO Motors Launch the New Panamera
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 22 May 2024 In a landmark event for luxury automotive enthusiasts, Porsche Saudi Arabia and SAMACO Motors are thrilled to introduce the new Panamera 2024, which challenges boundaries with more power, state-of-the-art technology, an enhanced driving dynamic, and new design features. The launch events were held in Riyadh and Jeddah, which […]
Breaking New Ground: SERES MF Platform Marks a New Era for Intelligent Luxury Vehicles
BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– SERES Auto, the leading Chinese new energy vehicle company, has recently unveiled the MF platform which features comprehensive safety, diverse power, versatile space, and intelligent technology. “SERES Group’s development is rooted in a ‘user-centric’ approach, focusing on software-defined vehicles,” said Zhang Xinghai, Founder and Chairman of SERES Auto. “We will continue to advance […]
Julie Mehretu’s BMW Art Car Celebrates its World Premiere at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Paris/ Munich – 22nd May 2024. The 20th BMW Art Car is being presented to the public for the first time today at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Designed by renowned New York-based contemporary artist Julie Mehretu, the project transforms the BMW M Hybrid V8 racecar into a performative work of art, continuing a longstanding tradition of […]
All-new BMW X2 set to elevate the compact premium Sport Activity Coupé experience in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 21 May 2024: Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Saudi Arabia, unveiled the all-new BMW X2 – the first-of-its-kind compact premium Sport Activity Coupé (SAC) – in the Kingdom with exclusive launch events held in Jeddah and at their Riyadh Northern Ring Road showroom. The second-generation BMW X2 has evolved to […]
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Petromin Foton Celebrates Successful Sponsorship of the 2nd Jeddah International Building Exhibition in the Presence of the Chinese Ambassador.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – May 16, 2024— Petromin Foton is proud to have sponsored and actively participated in the 2024 Jeddah International Building & Interior Exhibition (JIBEX), held from May 7th to May 9th. As the leading exhibition for construction and decoration in the Western Region, JIBEX brought together top suppliers from China’s construction industry and […]
THE NEW CONTINENTAL GT IS COMING
(Crewe, 17 May 2024) The new, fourth-generation Continental GT is to be unveiled in June, as the first car built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. Delivering 782 PS and 1000 Nm of torque, combined with 50 miles (80 km) of electric-only range and a CO2 figure (WLPT) of under 50 g/km, the new Continental GT […]
THE BATUR CONVERTIBLE FROM BENTLEY SAUDI ARABIA – THE NEXT CHAPTER OF
LUXURY, PERFORMANCE AND PERSONALISATION, COACHBUILT BY MULLINER Saudi Arabia – 16 May 2024: Bentley Saudi Arabia today reveals the third coachbuilt Bentley of the modern era – the Batur Convertible. Created by Mulliner, Bentley’s in house bespoke division and the longest standing coachbuilder in the world, the Batur Convertible follows the exquisitely hand-crafted Bacalar barchetta and […]
Icons of Porsche, the largest car festival in the Middle East, returns to Dubai on November 23-24
In a year where Porsche is launching more cars than ever before, the largest gathering of car enthusiasts, art connoisseurs, food lovers, music aficionados and family-friendly entertainment in the Middle East returns for a fourth edition at ‘The Slab’ in the Dubai Design District on 23-24 November 2024. Dubai. In just three years, Icons of Porsche […]
Nissan reports financial results for fiscal year 2023
YOKOHAMA, Japan (May 14, 2024) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the full year and the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, ending March 31, 2024. Full year financial results Nissan has strengthened its business foundation by steadily implementing key initiatives under the Nissan NEXT business transformation plan. In FY2023, the final year of the plan, despite a very challenging business environment, Nissan has been continuously improving the quality of sales in each market. Global sales remained at 3.44 million units […]
OMODA 5 Sets New Safety Benchmarks, Secures E-NCAP and A-NCAP Global 5-Star Safety Certification
The automotive industry has never before been at the convergence of so many technological revolutions. Electrification and the intelligent revolution are carving out a new track. Regardless of how the track changes, building automobiles still requires a solid industrial foundation and craftsmanship to go further. In recent years, OMODA, a favorite among the global Z […]
CONTINENTAL GT V8, GTC V8 AND FLYING SPUR V8 LEAVE THE UK, EUROPEAN AND MEAI MARKETS
(Crewe, 13 May 2024) Bentley Motors is today confirming the retirement of its current-generation 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur model lines. The first regions to see the current V8 version depart will be the UK, Europe and MEAI, with other areas to follow later. While the current engine […]
Development of the first 911 with hybrid drive completed successfully
Stuttgart. The first Porsche 911 sports car for the road with a hybrid drive is in the starting blocks. Following an extensive development and testing programme, the new 911 with a performance-focused hybrid drive is ready for series production. More than five million kilometres of testing “For the first time in our icon’s 61-year history, […]
Hyundai Relies on Continental’s Original Equipment
Expertise for its Tucson The Hyundai Motor Group relies on Continental’s original equipment expertise for its Tucson. The South Korean car manufacturer has given Continental three approvals for its SUV. The Tucson runs worldwide from the factory on either energy-saving EcoContact 6 or comfort-optimized PremiumContact 6 tires. For the Asia-Pacific region, Hyundai has also approved the CrossContact […]
Almajdouie Changan Announces the Arrival of “2025 Hunter” to the Saudi Market
Jeddah, 05 May 2024 – In a step that reflects its leadership and continuous development in the automotive world, Almajdouie Motors, the authorized dealer of Changan vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced the arrival of the 2025 Hunter, with both automatic and manual transmissions, to the markets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. […]
Bespoke Sophistication: The 2024 INFINITI QX60
9 May, 2024 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The 2024 INFINITI QX60 stands out as an enticing option for individuals seeking elevated luxury. Offering seating for up to seven passengers, captivating aesthetics both inside and out, and a plethora of premium features Building on its remarkable craftsmanship and unmatched performance, the 2024 INFINITI QX60 arrives with […]
Nissan Introduces Game-Changing ALPFA After-Sale Solution for Elevated Customer Retention in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 5/8/2024 – Nissan has announced the first regional launch of its trailblazing after-sale service solution, ALPFA (Analytics Leading Platform For Aftersales), in Saudi Arabia. This advanced system is set to revolutionize customer experiences and loyalty across the Nissan dealership network by effectively harnessing the power of digitalization to measure, understand, and enhance […]
Lincoln Nautilus Earns Praise for Reimagined Interior
Riyadh, KSA May 7, 2024 – Since arriving in the Middle East showrooms earlier this year, the all-new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus® SUV has earned international accolades from customers and auto critics alike with its dynamic design and all-new Lincoln Digital Experience featuring a 48-inch panoramic display. For its annual awards, WardsAuto honored Lincoln’s midsize luxury SUV with a spot […]
Geely Launches the new Preface in Saudi Arabia: With Perfected Presence it’s set to lead the segment
Riyadh, May 5, 2024 – Geely Wallan proudly announce the launch of the new 2024 Preface, introducing a new sedan in one of Saudi Arabia’s most crucial and fiercely competitive automotive segments “Sedan Segment-C”. The launch of the Preface in Saudi Arabia heralds a new era of automotive excellence, further accelerating the brand’s commitment to providing […]
Petromin Foton is set to sponsor JIBEX, the biggest exhibition for construction and decoration in the Western Region.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – May 5, 2024 – Petromin Foton is proud to announce its sponsorship and active participation in the Jeddah International Building & Interior Exhibition 2024 from May 7th to May 9th. JIBEX represents an evolutionary step for local and international companies to capitalize on the immense opportunities in the construction and commercial market […]
OMODA introducing the Second Global Model OMODA 7 on April 2024
One year after the launch of its first global model, OMODA 5 #OMODA, and coinciding with the attendance of the majority of media at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition and the global unveiling of the World’s First Highly Bionic Gait-Walking Robot in April, with more product details to be unveiled. According to the official teaser […]