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Al Majdouie Changan Renews Strategic Partnership With Al Rabwah Dates Festival
Al Majdouie Changan has renewed its strategic partnership with the Al Rabwah Dates Festival in Riyadh for the second consecutive year, providing official prize vehicles.
Saudi Motorsport Company Wins Best Sports Event Award for WRC Rally 2025
Saudi Motorsport Company has won the Best Sports Event award at the 2026 Saudi Event Awards for delivering WRC Rally Saudi Arabia 2025.
GM Introduces Split-Screen CarPlay and Android Auto Support in Redesigned Truck Interface
General Motors updated its truck infotainment interface to support picture-in-picture Apple CarPlay alongside native controls on 2027 Silverado and Sierra models.
Hot Wheels E-Karting Opens at SEVEN Tabuk with Multi-Level Electric Tracks
SEVEN Tabuk has officially opened Hot Wheels E-Karting in partnership with Mattel, featuring multi-level electric racing tracks for all age groups.
Hyundai Motor Becomes Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League
Hyundai Motor has signed a multi-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League from 2026 to 2031, led by the European launch of the electric IONIQ 3.
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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.
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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.