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Automotive industry news including electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, smart mobility solutions, and car launches in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Nissan Saudi Arabia Selected as the Exclusive Service Provider of Connected Vehicles in the Kingdom
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (April 25, 2022) – In line with Nissan NEXT’s strategy to enable the accessibility of advanced technologies to more customers, Nissan Saudi Arabia was selected by the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission, in cooperation with the Public Transport Authority and the National Regulations Committee, amongst the 3 automotive companies to be the exclusive […]
Testing the All-New Taurus: Ford’s Best-Selling Nameplate in the Middle East for Past Five Years Proves It Can Take the Heat 
As with all Ford launches in the region, the all-new Taurus underwent exhaustive testing the by in-market product development team conducted at the height of the Middle East summer Taurus, coming to the region soon, will arrive with an all-new modern design, be equipped with Ford’s established exemplary EcoBoost engine, and boast competitive driver assist […]
Najm Carries off a Feat in Creating a Vibrant Work Environment Full of Creativity and Innovation
Holdingthe First Edition of its Football Tournament Riyadh, KSA, April 24, 2022: Najm for Insurance Services, the winner of the Best Places to Work certification for 2022, continues its efforts in improving its workplace culture and promoting employee engagement. This prestigious award, which is granted to companies that provide an exceptional work environment and exemplary experiences, […]
Ford Mustang Continues as World’s Best-Selling Sports Coupe, Capturing Title Seventh Year in a Row
Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 20 April – For the seventh year in a row, Ford Mustang® – which celebrated its 58th birthday this Sunday – is the world’s best-selling sports coupe, according to Ford analysis of registration data from S&P Global Mobility*. Mustang retains its sales crown for 2021 led by the pinnacle of 5.0-liter V8 performance, […]
NMC-KIA celebrates eight winning models at the IIHS safety awards
· Kia Telluride, Sorento, Carnival (built after March 2021), Sportage, Seltos, and Soul each earn TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) awards when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights · K5 and Stinger sedans receive TOP SAFETY PICK+ honors · Kia ties for second-most combined TSP and TSP+ vehicles in the industry for 2022 […]
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ekar Launches Middle East’s First Fully Contactless Peer-to-Peer Carshare in Saudi Arabia
ekar becomes the world’s first mobility operator to offer carshare, peer-to-peer, and subscription leasing in one super app Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 13 April 2022 – ekar, the Middle East’s first and largest personal mobility company, has launched peer-to-peer carsharing in Saudi Arabia. When their personally owned vehicles are not in use, Saudi ‘hosts’ […]
Media in Saudi Arabia Experienced the Advanced Features and Technologies of the Latest MG Models
MG Saudi organized an exclusive test-drive event for the MG latest models, for a number of social media and major media representatives at selected luxury resorts in Riyadh and Jeddah amid an atmosphere full of luxury and comfort. The activities began with a group meeting of all invited guests at MG Showrooms, where they listened […]
W7Worldwide’s 7 Communications Strategies for the Automotive Sector to Navigate the Post Covid-19 Transformation
-New Report: The world turns its back to petrol-fueled vehicles as it enters a new energy era Riyadh: Analysis across industries suggests the global auto industry is emerging as a relatively strong performer in the recovery from the pandemic. The automotive sector’s level overall activity in Q2 of 2021 was running well above pre-Covid levels […]
stc signs strategic MoU with “Jood Eskan”
In presence of H.E. Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Riyadh, 7th April 2022: As part of its efforts to support “Jood Eskan” Initiative, stc signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Development Housing Foundation (Sakan), aiming to promote and develop joint efforts between the two parties in a step to form […]
Oman Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, Omantel and Huawei host Oman Huawei ICT Academies conference
The conference encourages Oman-based ICT academies to improve performance while focusing on opening online classes and increasing the number of active students in the e-Talent platform Oman, April 7, 2022: Huawei ICT Academies in Oman gathered in Muscat for a premier conference at Huawei ME ICT Training Centre to share experiences and developments of the […]
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ALTAWKILAT Premium and the Italian car company Maserati inaugurate their strategic partnership in Saudi Arabia.
ALTAWKILAT Premium, the exclusive importer for Maserati cars in Saudi Arabia, announced the inauguration of a strategic partnership with Maserati, the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, in an exclusive ceremony held recently at the “Diriyah Biennale Foundation” in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The event was attended by Eng. Mohammed Abduljawad, CEO & Chairman of ALTAWKILAT, […]
SAMACO Automotive signs an electrifying deal to supply Sixt Rent a Car with Audi e-tron.
The fully electric Audi e-tron GT participated for the first time in the Forum for Future Projects and attracts the audience. Audi Saudi Arabia invites its customers to discover the e-tron GT and reserve their cars before its official arrival in the Kingdom. The Audi e-tron opens a new era in the field of transportation […]
2022 LEXUS LC 500 INSPIRATION SERIES: RELAX AND UNWIND
• 2022 LC 500 Inspiration Series limited to 150 units • Unique serialized badge • Lexus-First 3D machined 21-inch wheels • Unique Black and Dark Rose asymmetrical interior accents For more than five years, Inspiration Series has taken iconic Lexus vehicles and elevated them to a new level of exclusivity. The anything-but-standard Lexus LC 500 […]
Najm achieves the Best Place to Work certification for 2022
Riyadh, KSA, April 3 2022 Najm for Insurance Services, the backbone of the insurance industry, has recently received “The Best Places to Work” certification for 2022 from the Best Places to Work program which offers certifications to the leading workplaces across several countries worldwide. This prestigious certificate acknowledges Najm’s commitment to fostering a collaborative work […]
The National Motors Supplies Company Opens Its First Jetour Showroom in Jeddah Auto Mall and Unveils X70 Plus Car
April 4th, 2022, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The National Motors Supplies Company inaugurated its first Jetour showroom at the Jeddah Auto Mall on March 31st where it unveiled the car brand’s flagship automobile, the X70 Plus. The recently appointed dealer also announced that special offers and discounts are available across its range of vehicles in […]
Inter Emirates Motors’ Ramadan Offer Set to Start New Journeys with MG Motor in the UAE
Ramadan promotions for MG Motor in the UAE to start from 25 March to 30 April 2022 Providing exceptional value for first-time new-car buyers Dubai-UAE: 04 April 2022 – Inter Emirates Motors (IEM), a subsidiary of Ali & Sons Holding LLC and MG Motor will be celebrating the Holy month of Ramadan with exceptional offers that […]
Bentley Saudi Arabia makes triumphant return to Jeddah Formula 1 Grand Prix
For the second straight year Bentley Saudi Arabia has made an impressive appearance on the track at the prestigious Formula 1 Grand Prix in Jeddah, one of the high points on the world motor racing calendar, which concluded on Sunday. Following on from the iconic carmaker’s debut appearance on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in 2021, […]
Navya & Electromin signed a MoU for the distribution of Navya’s products and technology in KSA
Navya (Euronext RF0013018041 – Navya) a leader in autonomous mobility systems , and Electromin, an eMobility turn-key solutions company wholly owned by Petromin, a leading Saudi company in the advanced lubricants, automotive technology, multi-modal mobility and sustainable transportation, signed a MoU for the distribution of Navya’s products and technology in KSA as well as joint […]
Petromin’s Official Partnership with the Saudi Motorsports Company (SMC), and Title Naming Rights Partner for the Saudi Supercar Club, opens up a new chapter in the Kingdom’s motorsports segment and automotive industry
· 30 Saudi nationals who are founding members of this exclusive group, will enjoy the special opportunity of racing their own supercars on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit during the Formula 1 race weekend from 25-27 March – a world first.· The partnership puts Petromin in the driver’s seat to ensure that its automotive competencies and […]
Into the metaverse: Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN joins Everdome
Riyadh, KSA, 24 March 2022 – Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN will make a huge step towards its presence in the metaverse as it unveils a partnership with Everdome, the world’s first hyper-realistic metaverse, to provide a digital home for the future of their community and fan engagement. Through this partnership, Everdome will be providing […]
Advanced digital technologies for the Formula1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Jeddah, 24 March 2022: With the start of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which will be hosted in Jeddah for the second time between 25th – 27th March, stc offers its technical capabilities to the Formula 1 circuit and the associated events through a set of the latest technical equipment, which include […]