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

Nissan commits to sustainability as core to achieving long-term Ambition 2030 vision
Latest sustainability report redefines material issues and details actions toward ESG goals YOKOHAMA, Japan – (August 4, 2022) Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., aiming for a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world, is reinforcing a commitment to sustainability at the core of its business and as an enabler toward delivery of its long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030. In […]

SAUDI’S REEMA JUFFALI DELIGHTED TO CLAIM BRONZE CUP VICTORY AT CHALLENGING 24 HOURS OF SPA
The Jeddah-born driver happy to have experienced and finish the tough race for SPS Automotive Performance Riyadh/Dubai, 4th August 2022: Saudi racer Reema Juffali expressed her delight to have finished “one of the most difficult” motorsport races as she claimed victory in the Bronze Cup class at the 24 Hours of Spa. Lining up for SPS […]

MG’s Marvel R is Pushed to the Limits in the Hot Weather of the Middle East
(04 July 2022), Middle East: MG Motor has confirmed it has been conducting hot weather testing of its all-electric and exciting Marvel R model in the Middle East. This marks a crucial phase for the MG brand as it looks to pave the way for future all-electric car launches in this region. The car has been pushed to […]

Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT Fuel Cell
Heavy-Duty Trucks to Hit German Roads· Seven German companies in logistics, manufacturing and retail to put 27 XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks into fleet service with government-backed funding · The funding program promotes the use of sustainable drive systems, the development of refueling/charging infrastructure and related feasibility studies · Hyundai Motor to leverage this opportunity to further expand its business […]

Nissan reports April-June progress for fiscal year 2022
・ Operating profit of 64.9 billion yen and net income of 47.1 billion yen reported in the first quarter ・ Significant increase in revenue per unit of key models as quality of sales continues to improve YOKOHAMA, Japan (August 1, 2022) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022. In […]

Shell Car Care Products now available on Amazon & Noon
Aljomaih and Shell Lubricating Oil Company (JOSLOC) launches a complete assortment of Shell Car Care Products Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 1 August 2022 – After launching a comprehensive online shop for Shell motor oils last year, Aljomaih and Shell Lubricating Oil Company (JOSLOC) expanded its e-commerce activities by providing a selection of car care products online, on […]

Built to shape tomorrow: An international icon celebrates its 50th birthday.
Karl Schwanzer’s BMW Headquarters as symbol for a new era. Spectacular performance by US vertical dancers BANDALOOP. Munich. Between 1970 and 1972, a timeless icon with global appeal was created in Munich in just 26 months, with 500 builders, 200 architect plus engineers and draughtsmen from 12 nations clocking up 3.5 million working hours during the […]

Achieving a 17-minute average response time for all traffic accidents Najm Charts Another Success Story at 1443 Hajj Season
Riyadh, KSA, July 31, 2022: Najm for Insurance Services is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its field operations for this year’s Hajj season, in collaboration with the General Department of Traffic and the Special Forces for Road Safety. The company has achieved a 17-minute average response time for all traffic accidents around the clock, thereby […]

Al Ghandi Auto Group Upgrades to autoExpressTM Dealer Management System by IntelliSoft on SAP S/4 HANA Cloud
Dubai-UAE: 29 July 2022: Al Ghandi Auto Group, a leading automotive dealership in the United Arab Emirates, has recently transitioned from its legacy application system and embraced a digital transformation with autoExpressTM Dealer Management System on SAP S/4 HANA Private Cloud Edition. The upgrade aligns with the ever-evolving habits, expectations and challenges of automotive customers […]

GENESIS GV70, G80 EARN TOP MARKS IN J.D. POWER 2022 U.S. APEAL STUDY
Genesis GV70 ranked first in Compact Premium SUV segment in its first year of eligibility Genesis G80 ranked first in Upper Midsize Premium Car segment Genesis ranked second overall among premium brands Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July X, 2022 – The Genesis GV70 SUV and G80 executive sedan were named as top-ranked models in their […]

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS DUBAI SCORES DUAL ACCOLADES AT WORLD DEALER AWARDS
“It’s always worth reiterating that the client is at the heart of everything we do. Every conversation. Every decision. They are the crux of our business and that’s why we are rightfully celebrating our global success as Whispers Engagement Champion. When we consider the vast global array of world-class dealerships, and the recent global challenges […]

Bestune Saudi Unveils Summer Offers with Bank Albilad
Bestune summer offers to provide financing solutions in corporation with Bank Albilad including zero down payment and attractive installment packages. Taajeer Group, the exclusive dealer for Bestune cars in Saudi Arabia recently announced the launch of its exclusive financing package for summer 2022, which comes as part of the marketing activities. The financing solutions from Bank Albilad […]

Ford Releases New Battery Capacity Plan, Raw Materials Details to Scale EVS; on Track to Ramp to 600k Run Rate by ’23 and 2m+ by ’26, Leveraging Global Relationships
Ford has added battery chemistries and secured contracts delivering 60 gigawatt hours (GWh) of annual battery capacity to deliver global 600,000 EV run rate by late 2023 Lithium iron phosphate battery packs coming for Mustang Mach-Es sold in North America next year and F-150 Lightnings in early 2024, creating more capacity for high-demand products Ford […]

Ford Trials Robot Charging Station Designed to Give Disabled Drivers a Much Needed Helping Hand
Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. July 21, 2022 – For most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility and older people it can be a significant challenge. Now, Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via […]

Formula E and UNICEF launch ‘Take a Breath’ campaign with film featuring Actor and UNICEF Ambassador Tom Hiddleston
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 21 July 2022: Formula E and UNICEF today launched Take a Breath – a campaign and short film – featuring Actor and UNICEF Ambassador, Tom Hiddleston, highlighting the impact air pollution has on children and raising awareness to drive action to improve it. Watch the film Take a Breath, here. The two and a half minute […]

Saudi racer Reema Juffali forced to retire from Round One of the International GT Open in Hungary, now looks ahead at Red Bull Ring return
Juffali and team-mate Adam Christodoulou were forced to withdraw from Race Two of the International GT Open in Hungary due to damage. Theeba Motorsport looks to regroup as a team ahead of Red Bull Ring return in September. Riyadh/Dubai, 19 July 2022: Theeba Motorsport Founder and Saudi driver, Reema Juffali, said “time to regroup” after the […]

One millionth export MG rolls off the production line, as brand goes from strength to strength in the Middle East
(19 July 2022), Middle East: MG Motor has celebrated a major milestone, with the one millionth vehicle destined for international export rolling off the production line. The historic model was a new MG ZS, a symbol of the impressive achievements of the British-born car brand since it commenced exports following its acquisition by SAIC Motor in […]

MOTOR launches the first fully electric car-sharing platform in the UAE
The platform aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in the UAE through flexible and convenient electric car-sharing MOTOR offers customers access to premium leading electric vehicle brand Tesla, including the Tesla Model 3 and soon the Tesla Model Y, with EVs from other leading brands to follow Businesses and individuals who utilise the service can […]

LINCOLN MIDDLE EAST SHARES TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR LUXURY CAR’S LONGEVITY THIS SUMMER
You’ve invested in a premium vehicle – here are some ways to keep it in top condition, even in blazing heat. As temperatures rise across the GCC region, it’s important to remember that summer poses more problems than sweat and discomfort – it also requires a special regimen of care for your vehicle. If you […]

THE PATH TO A ZERO-EMISSION AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Oxford Business Group and General Motors team up for latest ESG Intelligence report GCC/Africa, July 2022: The first of a two-part Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Intelligence report, produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with General Motors (GM), explores the key role that electric vehicle (EV) production could play in cutting carbon emissions and creating viable sustainable mobility […]

Najm Achieves First Place and 3 Gold Medals at the Contact Center World Awards
Riyadh, KSA, July 17, 2022: Consistent with its various accomplishments and continuous efforts in promoting the auto insurance sector as per its strategy BASE which aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, Najm for Insurance Services has won several prestigious titles and awards at the Contact Center World Awards events which were held in Lisbon, Portugal, […]

NEW YORK CITY HOSTS ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACING DOUBLE-HEADER
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Friday 15 July 2022: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to the Big Apple this Saturday and Sunday with the New York City E-Prix on the streets of the Red Hook neighbourhood of Brooklyn. Going into this weekend’s double-header of races with Rounds 11 and 12 of the biggest-ever 16-race season […]
