Automotive
Automotive industry news including electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, smart mobility solutions, and car launches in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Five reasons why your next car should be an Abarth
2nd November 2022, Dubai-UAE: Since Abarth’s establishment by Carlo Abarth in 1949 and its first “scorpion sting” on the Fiat 500 in 1958, our world has been different. Some things, however, remain constant, exactly like Abarth’s core values. Abarth was built on a foundation of performance, outstanding driving pleasure, and sporting elegance.Admired by speed enthusiasts worldwide, Abarth […]
Toyota’s Drive for Carbon Neutrality in the Spotlight at ADIPEC 2022
Company showcasing the hydrogen-powered Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) during influential global energy industry summit in Abu Dhabi Dubai, UAE – 01 November 2022: Toyota is highlighting its groundbreaking environmentally friendly mobility solutions this week during ADIPEC 2022 in Abu Dhabi, with the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai on display throughout the four-day event. The cutting-edge Fuel […]
Off-Roading Power, On-Road Style: All-New Ford Expedition Rolls into the Middle East
The Ford Expedition’s Best-in-Class 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 engine, a derivative of the powertrain found in the F-150 Raptor, delivers powerful performance on any terrain. Premium off-road shocks make the Timberline ready to take on any dune. With sport-tuned suspension, dual exhaust outlets, gloss-black power-deployable running boards and engine sound enhancement, the Stealth Performance Edition stands […]
Najm Joins Global Insurance Fraud Summit
Showcasing its Innovative Digital Solutions and Ecosystem Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- October 31, 2022: Najm for Insurance Services participated in the fourth Global Insurance Fraud Summit (GIFS), which took place on October 17 and 18, 2022, in Lisbon, Portugal. Outlining its incremental contributions to the Saudi motor insurance sector, Najm’s participation in the GIFS highlights the company’s […]
‘Camp Cayenne’ Hatta to celebrate 20 years of the iconic Porsche SUV
Porsche’s first sports luxury off-roader to be commemorated at Icons of Porsche Nov 26-27 Dubai. To mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic Porsche Cayenne luxury performance SUV, Porsche Middle East has hosted ‘Camp Cayenne’ in the mountainous Hatta, where guests had the opportunity to experience first-hand different generations of the game-changing off-roader. “The birth of the Cayenne […]
Apsco and Automotive Distribution & Marketing Co. Expand Longstanding Partnership, Signing a New Agreement
New Deal Underscores Long-Term Commitment to success October 30, 2022 The Arabian Petroleum Supply Company “APSCO”, is the strategic partner of ExxonMobil in the Kingdom and Mobil products distributor such as oils, greases, and other lubricants, signed a new agreement with Auto Distribution and Marketing co. Limited, agents of Haval & GWM cars in the […]
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invygo raises $ 10 million Series A round led by MEVP to drive financial inclusion through its car subscription platform
Regional and global roster of investors include Al Rajhi Partners, Arab Bank, Amana Capital and Palm Drive Capital Signal Peak Ventures and Knollwood Investment Advisory return as investors once again With over 4x growth YoY, invygo will enable access to mobility across KSA and UAE, disrupting the GCC auto industry which is set to grow […]
Uber Reserve expands in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt, giving riders more certainty over scheduled trips
The feature will be available on a diverse range of products across MENA October 30: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Uber has expanded its Reserve feature, which allows users to reserve their trips in advance, in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt. The feature gives riders more certainty over their rides and creates higher earning opportunities for drivers amid […]
Toyota seals WRC Manufacturers’ Championship in style as Ogier claims first place at Rally de España
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team wins title for second year running following seventh victory of the season during the penultimate round of the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship Dubai, UAE – 26 October 2022: The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) World Rally Team (WRT) completed an FIA World Rally Championship treble in style recently as Toyota clinched the 2022 manufacturers’ […]
From Croatia to Dubai: The journey of the Abarth Club member who broke records
26th October 2022, Dubai, U.A.E.: Vlatko Mrvos of Croatia, an Abarth Club member, made history by driving his Abarth 595 Competizione from Croatia to Dubai. Vlatko from Buzet arrived in Dubai after a 6,000-kilometer journey and was greeted by members of the Abarth Club. The unusual journey, which lasted 20 days, demonstrates the durability of the Abarth […]
GENESIS CUSTOMERS TO ENJOY EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS from Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 25th Oct. 2022 – Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors has launched an exciting campaign offering customers exclusive perks on Genesis G70 & G80 models. As a design-focused brand, Genesis ensures its lineup—which includes the G70, and the G80 midsize embodies the brand’s unique design identity, ’Athletic Elegance.’ In addition, Genesis customers get to […]
ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 9 CALENDAR UPDATED
FIA World Motor Sport Council ratifies updates to Season 9 calendar of ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Cape Town to host Round 5, the first Formula E race in South Africa Berlin expands to a double-header race weekend in provisional 17-race season Riyadh, KSA & London, UK. 24 Oct. 2022 – The ABB FIA Formula […]
Najm ‘Professional Sponsor’ of International Valuation Conference 2022
Global Event Highlights the Promising Opportunities of the Valuation Profession Riyadh, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 23, 2022: Najm for Insurance Services joined the 12th International Valuation Conference (IVC), held in Riyadh from October 3-5, as a professional sponsor. Taking place for the first time in the Middle East and the Arab World, [H1] the conference was hosted […]
Saudi’s Reema Juffali helps Theeba Motorsport to Pro-Am runners-up spot in debut season
The team founder and lead driver Juffali and team-mate Adam Christodoulou secured two consecutive third-place podium finishes in the season-finale races of the International GT Open in Barcelona. Riyadh/Dubai, 19 October 2022: Theeba Motorsport founder and Saudi racer Reema Juffali was full of praise for her team as they finished runners-up in the Pro-Am Championship at the […]
Lexus Reveals Stellar Line-up of Judges and Mentors for 2023 Lexus Design Award
Design world icons will work closely with emerging creators to help build a better tomorrow Lexus recently announced the leading figures from the international design world who will serve on the judging panel and mentoring team for the 2023 Lexus Design Award. Once again, the award is being supported by some of the most accomplished […]
FORMULA E DELIVERS RECORD-BREAKING GLOBAL TV AUDIENCES
FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE SEASON ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Season 8 cumulative audience increased 20% year-on-year to 381m as live viewership grew to all-time high of 216m, up 10% on Season 7 Total viewing hours increased year-on-year by 58% Scheduling consistency and highly competitive racing supported by a new qualifying format were key drivers […]
Aljomaih and Shell Lubricating Oil Company launches Shell Rotella HD 25W50 motor oil in an All-New Advanced Formula
Shell Rotella in the Spotlight with a new Product Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 17 October 2022 – Aljomaih and Shell Lubricating Oil Company (JOSLOC) continues to reinforce its leading status in the global market and satisfy increasing demand among its diverse users. JOSLOC latest effort is a new industrial diesel motor oil, named Shell Rotella HD 25W50, […]
Lexus Reveals Stellar Line-up of Judges and Mentors for 2023 Lexus Design Award
Design world icons will work closely with emerging creators to help build a better tomorrow Dubai, UAE – 12 October 2022: Lexus recently announced the leading figures from the international design world who will serve on the judging panel and mentoring team for the 2023 Lexus Design Award. Once again, the award is being supported by some of the most accomplished […]
Najm rolls out Body Cams for on-site accident surveillance 
Accelerates insurance services automation and workflow development Riyadh, KSA, October 6, 2022: Najm for Insurance Services has announced the launch of the Body Cams service in line with its plan to improve the customer experience as outlined in its transformative strategy BASE. The latest rollout confirms Najm’s commitment to scale up its offerings and enhance the reliability […]
Experience the 50 years of M with exclusive offers on select BMW M models at Mohamed Yousef Naghi Motors
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: In line with the historic 50th celebrations of the illustrious M fleet, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors (MYNM) has announced exciting benefits on its leading models, encouraging riders across the Kingdom to experience the thrill of the most powerful letter – M. New customers can avail exclusive offers from the official importer of the BMW […]
Dubai Industrial City announces the official opening of the Al Damani Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Factory by M Glory
Temporary assembly line with a 10,000-car annual manufacturing capacity Dubai, UAE, 5 October 2022: M Glory Holding Group and Dubai Industrial City, a member of TECOM Group PJSC, announce the opening of Al Damani’s new 45,000-sqft factory, which represents a major milestone in the manufacturing of electric cars to meet a rising demand for green mobility […]
LEXUS ANNOUNCES THE NEW SAFETY CONNECT SERVICES
Lexus today is pleased to announce additional peace of mind to assist when the unexpected occurs. Safety Connect and Service Connect, a suite of available services that help drivers stay secure while on the road, are now available with up to a 10-year trial on select Lexus models. The suite of available Safety Connect services […]