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

Hyundai’s All-New Santa Fe Boasts Bold New Design Optimized for Effortless Outdoor Lifestyles
Dubai, July 19, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Company today revealed its radically transformed all-new Santa Fe. The fifth-generation midsize SUV carries forward its signature nature-meets-city appeal while implementing major updates shaped by big data around the latest outdoor lifestyle trends. For Santa Fe’s first full model change since 2018, Hyundai Motor took an unconventional approach with […]

Drive Your Way To Inspiration
The bold and distinctive design reflects Kia’s powerful design DNA, for spirited and young-at-heart consumers,complemented by an inspiring movement. The Sonet embodies the distinctiveness of Kia, guaranteeing satisfaction for both drivers and passengers. With its bold and contemporary design, enjoyable driving experience, and advanced technological features, the Sonet Addresses the increasing demand for SUVs, fulfilling […]

Fully electric BMW iX now available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 10 July 2023: Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Saudi Arabia, has announced that customers in the Kingdom can now book and buy the fully-electric BMW iX – the BMW Group’s technology flagship that combines locally emission-free driving pleasure with sporting agility and a compelling operating […]

Next-Gen Ford Ranger Delivers More Confidence Than Ever, Thanks To Advanced Safety Features and New Driver Assistance Technologies
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 19 July, 2023 – No matter if you’re at work, with family or at play, safety is paramount, and the next-gen Ford Ranger will offer some of the latest in crash protection features and driver assistance technologies delivering more confidence on the road. This combination of passive and active safety features, […]

Why JAECOO J7 is Different from Other Off-Road SUV
Launching in KSA this year In this modern age, consumers are very educated and intelligent. They do understand when the brands are ripping them off and when they are offered value beyond their expectation, and this is precisely what JAECOO J7 has done to win the trust and make sure that their users love the […]

“EPIC” the Marketing Partner for Chery Group’s New Brand “OMODA and JAECOO” in Saudi Arabia
EPIC”, a company specializing in digital marketing and event management, and its media arm “Guide Media” have announced a strategic partnership agreement with the Chinese Chery Group. The agreement, which begins in July 2023, entrusts EPIC with the responsibility of digital marketing operations and public relations activities for the latest models of Chery brands OMODA and JAECOO […]

Unveiling the 11th Edition of theNational Auto Award with a Brand New Style
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 15th July 2023, The prestigious National Auto Award is back with a bang for its 11th edition, and this year promises to be more exhilarating than ever before. We are thrilled to unveil the brand-new logo and look for the award, igniting excitement among car enthusiasts and industry professionals. The National […]

لكزسNX تفوز بجائزة AUTO EXPRESS للعام الثاني على التواليPremium SUV of the Year 2023
جدة، 12 يوليو 2023 – فازت لكزس NX بجائزة Auto Express New Car في المملكة المتحدة للعام الثاني على التوالي كأفضل سيارة رياضة SUVفاخرة متوسطة الحجم لهذا العام 2023، وقد تم الإعلان عن الجائزة خلال حفل توزيع الجوائز في لندن، لتؤكد لكزس بهذه الجائزة مكانتها الرائدة في عالم السيارات الفاخرة. وبهذه المناسبة قال ستيف فاولر، رئيس تحرير Auto Express: “إن الجيل الجديد من لكزسNX هو أحد أفضل […]

The All-New Intelligent Off-Road SUV JAECOO 7 Coming soon, a worldwide release
Nowadays, intelligent technologies such as self-driving and interactive interfaces in urban SUVs are seen, but they are relatively rare in off-road SUVs. JAECOO 7, born in the modern age, goes beyond classics and offers a new answer: JAECOO 7 is introduced as an “Intelligent Off-Road SUV,” equipped with the unique ARDIS (All Road Drive Intelligent […]

THE MASERATI GT2 HAS BEEN REVEALED.DUE TO DEBUT IN THE 2023 FANATEC GT2 EUROPEAN SERIES
Modena, 30 June 2023 – At the 24 Hours of Spa – one of the most anticipated racing events in the international motorsport season – today Maserati unveiled to the world its latest track creation, the Maserati GT2. After the announcement of the shakedown in early March, which was followed by an intensive series of tests […]

The all-new BMW X1 M35i xDrive.
A performance model with unmistakable M character is taking its place at the top of the new BMW X1 range. The new BMW X1 M35i xDrive builds on the spontaneous driving pleasure that lies at the heart of the compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept with an injection of the dynamism, agility and precision for […]

Najm successfully concludes the Hajj season by using its technical and human capabilities.
Riyadh, July 04.2023 Najm for Insurance Services announced the successful conclusion of its operations during this year’s Hajj season in cooperation with the General Directorate of Traffic and the Special Forces for Road Security to provide the highest levels of traffic safety for the pilgrims. Najm used the latest technology and moving means, including interactive […]

Ford to Unveil New Mustang GT4 at Spa as the Racing Mustang Range Continues to Expand
Saudi Arabia, UAE, June 21, 2023 – Following hot on the heels of the Mustang GT3 reveal at Le Mans on Friday, June 9, Ford today announces that the new Mustang GT4 will be revealed at 3:00 PM GST on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium. Based on the Dark Horse version […]

Geely Holding Outlines Group-wide ESG Strategy in 2022 Sustainability Report
2023 June 5th, Hangzhou. Geely Holding Group, China’s largest privately held automotive group, published the Group’s 2022 Sustainability Report and outlines Group-wide ESG strategy leading towards full value chain carbon neutrality. Geely Holding’s ESG strategy lays out a framework for the Group and its subsidiaries to comprehensively strive for sustainable development and work towards the […]

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Uber expand partnership to integrate Uber’s Reserve product on a public transport service for the first time globally
Riyadh, June 19 2023: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Uber have extended their partnership to integrate Uber’s Reserve product — for the first time globally — on a rail platform to enable passengers to pre-book up to 4 Reserve rides to and from 7 train stations across 6 cities in Saudi Arabia via the SAR website […]

FIRST SILENCE S04 UNITS LEAVE THE FACTORY IN BARCELONA
Sustainable electric mobility RIYADH, JUNE 12TH, 2023. The first Silence S04 vehicles in series production at ACCIONA’s new automotive factory –located in Barcelona’s Zona Franca– have already started to roll off the assembly line.The new plant, spanning over 60,000m2, combines state-of-the-art technology with a highly experienced team of professionals, many of whom come from the […]

Ford Performance Preps to Race Ranger Raptor T1+ in Dakar Rally
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 14, 2023 – An extreme racing version of the Ford Ranger will lead the expansion of Ford Performance global off-road racing to include the famed Dakar Rally in 2024 and beyond. Ford Performance has raced and won from Le Mans to Monaco, Daytona to Bathurst and Finke to Ensenada. But it […]

Winning the Gold Award, RX’s New Design Language Perfectly Reveals the Art of Light.
Riyadh –The winners of the 2022 International Design Awards (IDA) were revealed on January 20, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. EXEED RX, masterfully designed by Steve Eum, was honored with the prestigious Gold Award. Established in 2007, the IDA champions a brighter future through unconventional and conceptually innovative designs that meet a product’s specifications. Recognized […]

Samaco Unveils Flagship Volkswagen Brand Center in Riyadh
• 2,000 square meter Brand Center becomes the largest dedicated Volkswagen showroom in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offering world-class sales and servicing Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – June 6, 2023 – Samaco, the exclusive dealer for Volkswagen in Saudi Arabia, has proudly inaugurated the Kingdom’s largest Volkswagen showroom and Brand Center in Riyadh […]

From waffle makers to padel rackets – Uber’s 2023 Lost & Found Index reveals Saudi Arabia’s most forgotten items
As we approach peak summer, a period that’s poised to be busy for travel, Uber is presenting its seventh annual Lost & Found Index, unveiling the most surprising and frequently misplaced items left behind by passengers in the past year. Wallets, phones, and keys topped the list once again of the most commonly forgotten items, […]

Hassan bin Mohammed Al Shamrani – CEO of United Motors Group
Receives the Best Influential CEO Award for 2023 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mr. Hassan Al-Shamrani, CEO of United Motors Group, has been honored with the Best Influential CEO Award for the year 2023 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Gulf Entrepreneur magazine, a world-famous magazine for Saudi and Gulf entrepreneurs. The award […]

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) World Rally Team Secures WRC Podium at Rally Italia Sardegna
Dubai, UAE – 05 June 2023: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) World Rally Team (WRT) celebrated another triumphant performance at the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship’s (WRC) Rally Italia Sardegna. Kalle Rovanperä, driving the No. 69 GR YARIS Rally1 Hybrid Electric Vehicle, fought his way during the race to clinch third place overall. Battling treacherous weather conditions, […]
