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 lineup affirms its stand as “SUV Family of Choice”
Dubai, July. 07, 2022, Hyundai SUV lineup, which is an ever-expanding family of award-winning vehicles, that includes Tucson, Santa Fe, and Palisade, gaining wide recognition by top tier global automotive awards, winning top titles in Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award, SUV of the Year at 2022 What Car? Award, and U.S. News 2022 Best […]

Lexus and Mark Levinson Celebrate their Partnership in Audio Excellence on World Music Day
World Music Day encourages people around the world to enjoy making and sharing music together. For Lexus, it is an opportunity to celebrate an exclusive and long-running partnership with luxury audio specialist Mark Levinson that has brought great music to millions of Lexus drivers and passengers. Together, Lexus and Mark Levinson (one of many prestige […]

Chinese automaker GAC MOTOR has launched its high-tech and full-size SUV, the All New GS8in Saudi Arabia on June 6.
Armed with upgraded design and brand-new technology, the All New GS8 is now better positioned to offer an experience of prestige and comfort to Saudi customers. The updated exterior features an all-new powerful wing front face and GAC MOTOR’s one-of-a-kind “Eye of the Conqueror” LED headlamps to capture the model’s signature power look. Inside, the driver seat comes standard in […]

The New Range Rover Sport Boldly Reveals Itself and Shines Elegantly at MYNM Showrooms Kingdom-Wide #LandRoverSaudi #RangeRoverSport
Combining attractive design, enhanced efficiency, and revolutionary solutions MYNM unveils its new vision of luxury sports cars with the new Range Rover Sport launch. MYNM officially launches the new Range Rover Sport, adding another chapter to its illustrious history with luxury sports cars. Dynamic luxury: New Range Rover Sport combines dramatic modernity and distinctive character with an electrifying performance. Sophisticated […]

Jetour lit up the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and showed the world the speed of Chinese brand development!
At 20:50 on June 30, the local time in the United Arab Emirates, Jetour lit up the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The model X70PLUS and DASHING were chosen as the leading roles to be exhibited at the world’s tallest building along with a shocking theme light show. The appearance of Jetour on the Burj Khalifa […]

Continental and YK Almoayyed & Sons sign partnership agreement in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Manama, July 5, 2022. Continental has signed a partnership with YK Almoayyed & Sons, appointing them as the official distributor for Continental tyres in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This partnership contract was held at a signing ceremony at the YK Almoayyed & Sons head office in Manama by Karel Kucera, Managing Director of Continental Middle East, and […]

Edoardo Mortara Wins Marrakesh E-Prix: Round 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
ROKiT Venturi Racing driver Edoardo Mortara tops podium for the third time this season with victory in Marrakesh António Félix da Costa starts in Pole Position and finishes in second place Mitch Evans successfully launches a late bid for the podium to finish in third Mortara tops the Drivers’ Championship after a braking problem in […]

Balubaid Automotive opens the first HAVAL branch in Riyadh
As part of the expansion plan to reach 30 branches by mid-2023 Balubaid Automotive launched the first showroom as an authorized dealer for HAVAL brand in Riyadh, Monday, June 13th, 2022. The inauguration ceremony was attended by representatives of the Automotive Distribution and Marketing Co., Ltd. HAVAL dealer’s management team. The branch is located in […]
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Hyundai Motor Unveils Design of All-Electric IONIQ 6, Electrified Streamliner with Mindful Interior Design
·Hyundai’s new entry in its IONIQ dedicated BEV lineup brand realizes streamlined aesthetics and functional efficiency under the design theme of Ethical Uniqueness ·Cocoon-like cabin with comfort features and customizable lighting offers personalized and spacious interior space ·Single-curved aerodynamic profile and carefully crafted contours create Hyundai’s lowest drag coefficient of 0.21[1] ·IONIQ 6 introduces newly […]

GLOBAL STAGE IS SET FOR SEASON 9 AND DAWN OF THE GEN3 ERA IN THE ABB FIA FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Season 9 provisional calendar announced today by Formula E and the FIA features 18 races in 13 iconic world cities More races in more world cities than any previous season will mark the beginning of Gen3 era in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever […]

Style Sets the All-New Ford Taurus Apart, With Seamless Smartphone Connectivity and Best-in-Class Touchscreen
At the heart of Taurus’ interior connective experience is a large multi-function 13.2-inch centre touchscreen – complementing the big 8-inch digital instrument panel cluster – loaded with Ford’s SYNC4 infotainment system Smart styling extends beyond infotainment to LED welcome lighting, impressive cabin and trunk spaciousness, and a sharp sporty feel Dazzling LEDs, ambient lighting, and […]

GENESIS ELECTRIFIED GV70 UNVEILED AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 2022
Electrified GV70 makes its European debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022 All-electric SUV unveiled in Europe for the first time by the Duke of Richmond Electrified GV70 will join Electrified G80 and GV60 as part of the full electric Genesis line-up on the world-famous hill climb Four short films launched across Festival of Speed […]

Continental equips the All-Electric Mercedes EQB with special EcoContact 6 Tyres
Mercedes-Benz gives approval for the EcoContact 6 Continental also supplies seven of the world’s ten most successful makers of electric vehicles with various tyres Dubai, UAE, June 28, 2022. Premium German manufacturer, Continental is now the official supplier of tyres for the all-electric Mercedes EQB. The latest SUV from the EQ range from Mercedes-Benz will […]

Taajeer Group and Balubaid Automotive expand their Strategic Partnership
Sparkled by launching a number of new centers in the Kingdom regions Taajeer Group, the exclusive dealer for MG cars in Saudi Arabia and Balubaid Automotive Group celebrated the launch of the latest authorized centers for MG cars in Hail on Monday, June 6, 2022, and in Riyadh on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The Hail […]

Najm ready to support pilgrims on the road during Hajj season 1443 H
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 26, 2022 – Najm for Insurance Services announced its readiness for the onset of the Hajj season of 1443 AH where it will offer its services to enhance traffic safety and ensure pilgrims a smooth experience on the Kingdom’s roads. This comes within Najm’s plan to facilitate the Hajj journey for pilgrims from […]

Samaco Marine & Power Sports is the Exclusive Distributor of DUCATI in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia – 26 June 2022: Samaco Marine & Powersports Company celebrated the launch of the long-awaited Ducati bikes in Saudi Arabia after becoming its official distributor. The launch came in response to the desire of motorcyclist in Saudi Arabia, who love adventure and have a passion for advanced motorbikes. Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Sharbatly, CEO […]

NEW CONTINENTAL GT AND GTC S RANGE – OFFERS KSA DRIVERS SHARPER PERFORMANCE EDGE
New S range for Continental GT and GTC focuses on pure driving pleasure New V8 sports exhaust brings sound to match Bentley Dynamic Ride as standard delivers exceptional agility Black gloss grille and exterior brightware emphasise sporting character New and unique 22” wheel in Gloss Black and Pale Brodgar Satin Unique interior colour split with […]

Balubaid Automotive Expands its Kingdom-Wide network by Opening the First MG Car Showrooms in Riyadh and Hail
As part of an ambitious expansion plan that aims to reach 30 branches by mid-2023, which is currently on track by the launching of three new branches during Q2 of this year 2022, Balubaid Automotive Group announced the launch of its latest showroom as an authorized dealer for MG cars, in Hail on Monday, June […]

Ford Heritage Vault Unlocks 100 Years of History, Now Available Online
Ford is making more than 5,000 curated Ford and Lincoln photographs and product brochures from the first century of the company’s history available to the public online for the first time The collection – at https://fordheritagevault.com – spans Ford’s production history from the company’s founding in 1903 to its centennial in 2003 Historical assets are available to Ford enthusiasts as free downloads for personal use from theAmerican-based auto industry’s most comprehensive online database, which will grow as new items are added Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2022 – Today, on its 119th anniversary, Ford Motor Company is making […]

Hongqi sales hit record high in Middle East.
ALTAWKILAT universal motors premium, the exclusive dealer of Hongqi brand in Saudi Arabia, announced that sales of Hongqi reached a record high in the Middle East during its first year in the Saudi Market, with Hongqi’s sales in Saudi Arabia reaching 60% of the sales volume of Hongqi in the middle east markets. Hongqi recorded […]

Reema Juffali’s racing team Theeba Motorsport to appear at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Riyadh/Dubai, 14th June 2022: Theeba Motorsport is delighted to confirm that it will attend the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK later this month with founder and Saudi Arabia’s first female racing driver, Reema Juffali. Driving the team’s state-of-the-art Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO, Reema will complete a total of six exhibition runs on Goodwood’s iconic hill […]

LEXUS HIGHLIGHTS SAFETY INNOVATION ON WORLD BICYCLE DAY
World-first Safe Exit Assist technology can prevent accidents caused by “dooring” – car doors being opened into the path of cyclists Safe Exit Assist combines Blind Spot Monitor with new e-Latch electronic door opening system Lexus believes the technology could prevent up to 95 percent of accidents caused by dangerous door opening Technology already available […]
