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

Flavours of the world to suit all tastes at Icons of Porsche
Come for the cars, stay for the food: Pop-up stalls, food trucks, and gourmet kitchens offering cuisines to suit all taste buds return to Icons of Porsche at the Dubai Design District from November 25-26 Dubai. The region’s largest classic car gathering, Icons of Porsche, will ensure that its visitors are well catered for with a […]

LOTUS EMIRA GT4 TAKES FIRST AND SECOND PLACE IN MACAU GRAND PRIX
Macau, China – 19 November 2023 The Lotus Emira GT4 completed a stunning ‘clean sweep’ victory in its international race debut at the Macau Grand Prix in China. TORO Racing drivers Luo Kailuo and Adam Christodoulou took first and second positions, holding a commanding 12-second lead over the third-place finisher. Both Emira GT4 race cars paid […]

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors – Ford and Lincoln won the Best Innovation and Investment Award in the Automotive Sector for 2023
Jeddah: November 16, 2023 – Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official Ford and Lincoln dealer for the Western and Southern regions of the Kingdom, has been honored with the “Best Innovation and Leadership in Automotive Sector Investment” award for its outstanding investment in the largest integrated center for the Ford and Lincoln brands in the Middle East. Ahmed […]

The Kingdom Welcomes the First Hybrid and EV Maintenance Network with Petromin EV AUTO CARE.
[Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – November 14, 2023] – Petromin, a leading name in the automotive industry, made history on November 13, 2023, with the grand launch of the first-of-its-kind hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) maintenance network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This pioneering initiative, in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 goals, marked a significant […]

Careem reinforces commitment to the Saudi technology sector with new Jeddah office
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 14 November: Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder of Careem, and Abdulla Elyas, Careem’s Chairman of Saudi Arabia, inaugurated the opening of Careem’s new office in Jeddah in the presence of senior guests and partners. This follows the opening of Careem’s revamped office in Riyadh in October of this year, solidifying Careem’s commitment […]

Almajdouie Motors delivers first batch of Hyundai Xcient 2023 trucks as part of logistics fleet modernization.
Dammam, November, 2023: Almajdouie Motors, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern and Northern regions, delivered the first batch in a series of 500 Hyundai Xcient 2023 trucks to its sister company, Almajdouie Logistics (MLC). To mark the occasion, a handover ceremony was held with Almajdouie Group Vice Chairman, Mr. Abdullah Almajdouie, […]

United Motors Group and Banma Network Collaborate for Smart Mobility solutions in Saudi Arabia.
United Motors Group (UMG) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Banma Network Technologies, a prominent entity specializing in intelligent car operating systems and digital transportation solutions within the automotive industry sector. The formal agreement, inked on October 23, 2023, in Riyadh, signifies a pivotal milestone for both entities as they embark on a journey of shared […]

All-new electric BMW i5, eighth-generation 5 Series set to redefine the future of mobility in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 13th November 2023: Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles inSaudi Arabia, has launched the new BMW 5 Series and i5 in the Kingdom. The importer hosted the launch of the remarkable vehicle at Riyadh’s vibrant JAX District during a grand event that brought together select officials and discerning clientele of the […]

Fix Auto Unveils World’s Largest Hub in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Fix Network, the global leader in automotive aftermarket services, along with its strategic partner in Saudi Arabia, Gulf Motors Company (GMC), a subsidiary of United Motors Group (UMG), proudly announced their significant expansion and success in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On this occasion, Gulf Motors Company, represented by Fix Auto, hosted […]

National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC) Unveils State-of-the-Art Electric Bus for Sustainable Mobility
Revolutionizing Saudi Arabia’s Urban Landscape: Dammam, 8 November 2023- Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and in the presence of prominent dignitaries, Dammam Welcomes First Electric Bus on November 8th. In a significant stride toward aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and in line with the Saudi […]

National Marketing Company (NMC) Receives Excellence in Debut Award from KIA HQ
[Jeddah, 9/11/2023] – National Marketing Company (NMC), the authorized KIA car dealer in the western sector of Saudi Arabia, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Excellence in Debut Award at the Annual Conference held by KIA HQ in Seoul. This prestigious award recognizes NMC’s outstanding performance and remarkable achievements within […]

All-Terrain Intelligence System + Smart Cockpit – JAECOO Leads the Way in Tech-Savvy SUVs
At the recent “2023 JAECOO International User Ecosystem Co-Creation Conference,” JAECOO, adhering to the philosophy of co-creating a diverse and boundless off-road lifestyle with its users, fully showcased its latest achievements in blending off-road culture with green technology. With “Classic Off-Road Genes” + “Pioneering Smart Technology,” it is leading a new trend in urban off-roading. […]

Geely-Wallan Honors Saudi Asian Games Champions with New Starray Cars
Riyadh, Nov,2023– Geely Holding Group is the FIRST Prestige Official Partner of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. To celebrate the triumphant performance of Saudi athletes at the recent Asian Games, Geely-Wallan announces that the company will be gifting two of its new Starray line to the gold medallists, recognizing their hard work, dedication, and unparalleled representation […]

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Clinches Podium Finish at Central European Rally
Dubai, UAE – 2 November 2023: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) World Rally Team’s (WRT) Kalle Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen have secured their second consecutive FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) titles after finishing second in the No. 69 GR YARIS Rally1 Hybrid Electric vehicle in the penultimate round of the 2023 season, the Central European Rally. […]

Over 100,000 ride-hailing Captains in Saudi Arabia take advantage of Careem’s 1-minute instant payout feature
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 01 November: Careem, the leading multi-service app in the region, records over 100,000 Captains in Saudi Arabia using its 1-minute instant payout feature since its launch in 2022. Since the launch last year, 96% of Captains have opted for the instant payout feature. This has resulted in nearly 1.5 million successful instant […]

JAECOO Surpasses Classics with Technology, Joining Hands with Global Users to Create a New Green Off-Road Ecology
On October 18, the “JAECOO User Theme Conference” was successfully held in Wuhu, China. As the final event of the “2023 JAECOO International User Ecological Co-Creation Conference,” it provided a stage for car enthusiasts worldwide to showcase themselves and share the stories of their explorations with JAECOO. With this “stage” marking the endpoint, let us […]

AWROSTAMANI GROUP PARTNERS WITH CHERY TO EMPOWER UAE’S AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
Dubai, UAE – 27 October 2023: AWRostamani, the leading automotive distributor in the United Arab Emirates, is pleased to announce its exclusive national distribution partnership with Chery, one of China’s elite vehicle manufacturers. The official commencement unites two industry giants, pooling their strengths and expertise in the pursuit of automotive excellence for the entire UAE market. Chery’s unwavering commitment […]

Shuaa Al Sharq inaugurating the Largest Integrated center for JAC Cars in Saudi Arabia
Shuaa Al Sharq Automotive Company, the exclusive distributor for JAC Motors in Saudi Arabia as a member of Abdullatif Alissa Group Holding, celebrated the grand opening of the latest integrated showroom for JAC cars in Saudi Arabia, in a large ceremony in the beating heart of the city of Riyadh. The new center is located […]

Kia launches upgraded Seltos SUV in Jordan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 19, 2023: Kia Middle East and Africa has launched its latest redesigned Kia Seltos in Jordan. A bigger and bolder iteration of its predecessor, the reimagined five-seater compact SUV will be available across all markets in the MENA region from October 2023. The highly anticipated launch event and test drive […]

Saudi Arabia Ranks 23rd in the Global ADL GEMRIX Index, Signalling Progress in the E-Mobility Landscape – Arthur D. Little Report
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 21 October 2023: Arthur D. Little (ADL), the world’s first management consulting firm, has unveiled its latest “Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2023,” indicating that Saudi Arabia has secured the 23rd position globally in electric vehicle (EV) readiness. This comes in line with the Kingdom’s ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 and […]

Kingdom Dream Edition Online Auction: Opportunity to Own an Exclusive Luxury Vehicle
Coming Soon The Kingdom Dream Edition Auction is set to offer a rare opportunity to acquire one of only 93 exclusive luxury vehicles ever built. Car 1 of 93 and Car 93 of 93 will be auctioned, making this an extraordinary event for automotive enthusiasts and collectors. Lucid will partner with a leading online platform […]

Genesis Set the Stage for the Grand Opening of its Riyadh Showroom
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2023 – Genesis, the acclaimed luxury automotive brand, unveiled its highly anticipated Riyadh showroom at an exclusive event on Oct. 23, 2023, redefining globally recognised standards of elegance and automotive innovation. Guests in attendance had the chance to embark on an immersive journey through the ‘Genesis Tunnel’, which served to build […]
