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

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors – Hyundai Develops Its Marketing Strategy for 2024
February.4th, 2024 – Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the Hyundai dealer in the Western region, continues to develop its marketing strategy to attract customers to its showrooms spread across the Western region of the Kingdom. This includes the availability of new models in high demand until February 29, 2024, or until stocks run out. At the beginning […]

Accelerating into the Future: Porsche Saudi Arabia Presence in Formula E-Prix Event
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 1st, 2024 As the Formula E season entered its second event of the season in Diriyah, Porsche left a remarkable impression with a comprehensive series of events that showcased the brand’s commitment to innovation and the electrifying thrill of motorsport. Porsche enthusiasts were invited to witness the action-packed weekend, starting with an […]

General Motors Middle East celebrates sales increases in 2023 across Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC
Middle East – General Motors (GM) Middle East announced an overall growth in sales performance in 2023 year-on-year (yoy), across Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac, driven by its ambidextrous regional business strategy. Spearheaded by its subsequent brands’ elevated performances across region, celebrating landmark numbers for individual nameplates, including the GMC Acadia, GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Traverse, […]

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Company announces the arrival of the new Hyundai electric cars, Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, to its showrooms
Jeddah: Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Company, the official Hyundai dealer in the Western region, is pleased to announce the arrival of the latest models of Hyundai’s leading electric cars (EV), the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, to its showrooms. Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 are considered the most advanced electric cars in the market, combining […]

How “From Classic” J7 Surpasses the Land Rover Evoque
When discussing off-road models, Land Rover stands as an unavoidable classic brand. However, as the off-road sub-market continually diversifies, emerging forces are rising prominently, challenging the “classic” market structure and product experience with a comprehensive restructuring of the value chain. Among these, the newly emerged off-road brand JAECOO, like a dark horse, directly targets the […]

AGMC unleash power and precision with all-new BMW X2 M35i xDrive at Hankook 24H Dubai race
DUBAI, UAE, January 30, 2024 – AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles for Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, unveiled the highly anticipated all-new BMW X2 M35i xDrive at the prestigious Hankook 24H Dubai race on the weekend. The launch, which took place at the BMW Fan Zone of the motorsport venue, provided a […]

NICK CASSIDY TAKES HIS FIRST VICTORY FOR JAGUAR TCS RACING IN HIS 50TH RACE IN FORMULA E
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 January 2024: Nick Cassidy wins the 2024 Diriyah E-Prix for Jaguar TCS Racing, in his third race for the British team. The 29-year-old has achieved a hat-trick of podiums since he joined Jaguar TCS Racing at the start of the season. Nick lined up third on the grid after a successful Qualifying […]

Hyundai Motor Wins Six 2023 GOOD DESIGN AWARDS, Including N Vision 74’s Fourth Global Design Accolade
Dubai, January 29, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized again for its innovative design competitiveness by winning six top honors at the 2023 GOOD DESIGN Awards in the U.S., including four in the Transportation category and two in the Interactive Media category. Notably, Hyundai’s N Vision 74 ‘rolling lab’ achieved a global design […]

Visa and Red Bull Formula One Teams Announce Global Partnership
● The partnership unveils a new team name and identity: Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team● Visa to become Red Bull F1 Teams first global partner with the Visa logo appearing on both cars● Visa and Cash App champion an F1 Academy team supporting equality in sport Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 25 January […]

“Careem” Launches “Madinah Tour” service to support tourism in partnership with Madinah Development Authority
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 25th January 2024: Careem, the region’s leading multi-service app, announced today the launch of the “Madinah Tour” service in partnership with the Madinah Development Authority. The announcement was made following a signing ceremony during the Saudi Tourism Forum 2024 currently taking place in Riyadh, as Careem reiterated that the new service comes […]

The Second Station of the JAECOO Media Tasting Event in Jeddah Enters the Countdown
At the end of December, the new off-road vehicle brand JAECOO held the first media tasting event for the J7 model in Riyadh. The exceptional off-road capabilities of the new car garnered praise from more than 60 major local media outlets. In order to allow the market and users to fully understand the charm of […]

Nissan Formula E Team ready to dice in the dark at Diriyah E-Prix
Japanese squad to take on fan-favorite Riyadh Street Circuit YOKOHAMA, Japan (January 25, 2024) – Nissan Formula E Team is prepared for the first double-header of the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as they target the points under the lights in Diriyah. Following a strong recovery drive in Mexico City which saw Oliver Rowland gain nine […]

NEOM MCLAREN FORMULA E TEAM RARING TO GO IN DIRIYAH E-PRIX
Dubai and Riyadh, 24th January 2024: NEOM McLaren Formula E are relishing the opportunity of racing at this weekend’s ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Diriyah E-Prix races and are eager to produce strong performances in their ‘home races’. Saudi Arabia hosts Rounds Two and Three on Friday and Saturday night and for NEOM McLaren Formula E, […]

DIRIYAH COMPANY PARTNERS WITH FORMULA E FOR 2024 DIRIYAH E-PRIX
Diriyah. 22 January 2024. CBX, promoter of the 2024 Diriyah E-Prix, is delighted to announce Diriyah Company as a partner for the upcoming Formula E Diriyah E-Prix taking place on the 26th and 27th of January, Rounds 2 and 3 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Thousands of fans are set to fill the […]

PIF creates a new Electric 360 partnership with Formula E, Extreme E, and E1 powerboat racing to support the growth of electric motorsports globally
London, Monday, January 22, 2024 – The Public Investment Fund (PIF) today unveiled a multi-year partnership, Electric 360, with Formula E, Extreme E, and E1 to support the growth of electric motorsports and their role in advancing the future of electric mobility. The new partnership will draw together initiatives that underscore the power of electric motorsports […]

DIRIYAH COMPANY PARTNERS WITH FORMULA E FOR 2024 DIRIYAH E-PRIX
Diriyah. 21 January 2024. CBX, promoter of the 2024 Diriyah E-Prix, is delighted to announce Diriyah Company as a partner for the upcoming Formula E Diriyah E-Prix taking place on the 26th and 27th of January, Rounds 2 and 3 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Thousands of fans are set to fill the grandstands to […]

YAS HEAT RACING SECURES HISTORIC DOUBLE PODIUM IN FORMULA 4 UAE SEASON OPENER AT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17 January 2023: Throughout a thrilling racing weekend at Yas Marina Circuit, the season opener for this year’s Formula 4 UAE Championship saw historic finishes for the next generation of stars, with Yas Heat Racing’s Keanu Al Azhari and rookie Zack Scoular securing strong starts to the 2024 season. The […]

A successful 2023: BMW Group posts record sales, meets ambitious e-mobility growth targets
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The BMW Group delivered a total of 2,555,341 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles to customers last year (+6.5%) – a new all-time sales high for the company. The BMW, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands also reported new record highs in 2023. In the fourth quarter, BMW Group sales climbed to 718,778 […]

Porsche sales grow 11 percent in the Middle East, Africa and India region in 2023
Deliveries of 9,135 new cars reflect a strong year in the region and successful events such as Icons of Porsche in Dubai. Dubai. Porsche delivered 9,135 cars in the Middle East, Africa, and India in the 2023 calendar year. This represents 11 percent growth compared to 2022 and follows a 20 percent increase the year prior. […]

Nissan Saudi Arabia Redefines Loyalty in Automotive Excellence with the Launch of the Nissan Rewards Program
Unlocking Exclusive Discounts and Offers for customers. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (01.14.2024) – In a bold move towards reshaping the landscape of automotive customer service, Nissan Saudi Arabia is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Rewards program, set to revolutionize the way customers engage with the brand. This program is set underscores Nissan’s steadfast commitment to “Defy ordinary.” This […]

OMODA Hit Record High in Sales in 2023 with 13,677 Vehicles Sold in December
2023 was an extraordinary year for OMODA, marked by the sensational debut of the OMODA E5 at the global brand launch event in April, followed by the boundary-pushing expansion showcased at the user conference in October, and capped off with a multitude of global accolades at the end of the year. During the year, OMODA’s […]

Careem’s 2023: A Year of Remarkable Achievements and Fascinating Trends
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 8 January 2024 – As a beacon of digital convenience in the Middle East, Careem has unveiled its intriguing customer trends and remarkable achievements for 2023. The company, renowned for its comprehensive multi-service app, has been instrumental in simplifying the daily lives of millions across the region, offering over 20 digital […]
