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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.
Transforming the way we drive, transforming the way we live
The acceleration of electrification was the key theme at the Nissan stand during this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Taking center stage was the world premiere of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship race car, seen in its concept livery for the first time. The car will make its city circuit debut at the start […]
New Volvo XC40 is named 2018 European Car of the Year
The new Volvo XC40 small SUV has been named the 2018 European Car of the Year ahead of the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. It is the first win of this prestigious award for Volvo Cars, the premium car maker. “Winning this award with our new XC40 is perfect timing,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and […]
Ford Transit is the Fastest Growing Van Brand in the Land, More Than Tripling its in Middle East Sales in 2017
The Ford Transit has quickly established itself as the fastest growing van brand in the Middle East by charting an incredible 240 per cent boost in regional sales for 2017. Key partnerships in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait during the year helped fortify the Transit’s foothold in the region, and with the Transit Custom […]
Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality. The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family home in Stockholm – highlighting Volvo Cars’ pedigree in […]
Ford Increasing Production of All-New Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition to Meet Greater-Than-Anticipated Customer Demand
Ford is increasing the production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet surging demand for both all-new models ahead of their arrival in the Middle East. The Lincoln Navigator, the company’s new all-new luxury SUV flagship, and the Ford Expedition – the smartest, most capable, and most adaptable large SUV ever – have both undergone […]
Nissan’s global sales driven by strong momentum in crossover and SUV models
Nissan’s global crossover and SUV sales increased more than 12% in 2017 to more than 2 million vehicles, driven by the all-new Nissan Kicks small crossover, the Rogue, X-Trail, and Qashqai compact models, a refreshed Armada full-size SUV, and the INFINITI QX30 compact luxury crossover. Nissan’s global crossover and SUV models increased by nearly 13%, […]
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Ford and Effat University Help Women Make History in Saudi Arabia with Safe-Driving Education Course
Ford Motor Company is assisting Saudi Arabian women to gain the power of mobility by hosting a special Driving Skills for Life Programme with Effat University. Calling on her fellow students to partake, Shams Hakim, a Business HR student at Effat, made the announcement on YouTube today, which you can view here: https://youtu.be/JN5r8gI9qbM. The groundbreaking […]
Volvo Cars named as one of the world’s most ethical companies in 2018
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2018 World’s Most Ethical Company®. This is the second consecutive year that Volvo Cars has received this recognition. 135 companies have been listed this year, with Volvo […]
Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars
Buyers of the new Nissan LEAF in a region of western Japan will earn points that they can use to help pay their utility bills, as part of a partnership to promote electric cars. Beginning Feb. 1, customers of Shikoku Electric Power Co. who purchase a new Nissan LEAF will receive “Yonden Points,” which can […]
High-octane activities ranked; driving a sports car provides easy access to essential “buzz moments”
Forget shopping, fine dining, or an epic boxset binge – new preliminary research reveals that driving a sports car daily is among the best ways to boost your sense of wellbeing and emotional fulfillment. The study measured “buzz moments” – peak thrills that play a vital role in our overall wellness – as volunteers cheered […]
Nissan 370Zki brings new meaning to “winter sports”
Nissan is getting into the winter sports spirit this month with a specially constructed, one-off 370Z Roadster “snowmobile.” Dubbed the “370Zki” – pronounced “370-Ski” – the 332-horsepower 370Z Roadster is ready to tackle ski slopes and backwoods trails alike with its front skis and rear snow tracks replacing the iconic sports car’s usual high-performance tires. […]
Nissan Dominating the Podium at the Hail Nissan International Rally 2018
The Hail Nissan International Rally 2018 has concluded its 13th round last week under the patronage of HRH Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Saad Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Governor of Hail. The rally has shown magnificent results, with Nissan dominating the podium, indicating the high trust of Hail Rally drivers in Nissan cars and Nissan […]
Ford Realigns Mobility Group; Acquiring Autonomic, TransLoc to Accelerate Growth
As 2018 begins, Ford Motor Company’s mobility organisation is making the move to accelerate delivery of mobility products and services to customers and deliver shareholder value. As outlined at the 2018 CES show in Las Vegas, Ford’s mobility strategy is to deliver a broad suite of products and services that enhance all layers of the […]
RENAULT-NISSAN-MITSUBISHI SELLS 10.6 MILLION VEHICLES IN 2017
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the world’s leading automotive Alliance, today announced that its member companies sold a combined total of 10,608,366 units in the 12 months to December 31, 2017. Growing demand for SUVs, light commercial vehicles and a rising number of zero-emission pure electric vehicles helped lift unit sales by 6.5 percent in 2017, the first full-year […]
Introduction to 5G Vehicle-to-Everything
5G, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and automated driving are all among the most coveted topics over the recent years. Despite the buzz, these fields are still hampered by myths and misconceptions. Industry-wide consensus remains lacking and major vehicle enterprises of 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) in particular have diverse opinions regarding V2X. This article attempts to discuss what […]
Ford Celebrates 41 Consecutive Years of Truck Leadership As F-150 Continues to Set US Sales Records
Ford has once again fortified its position as America’s truck leader with its F-Series marking 41 consecutive years as the nation’s best-selling pickup, and America’s best-selling vehicle for 36 years.F-Series sales in 2017 increased 9.3 percent with 896,764 trucks sold, representing F-Series’ best sales performance since 2005 and its dominance of the pickup market. Ford […]
X-Trail Wins the Best Crossover Car During the Saudi International Motor Show
Nissan’s X-Trail car has won the best Crossover car for 2017 by Sport Motors Magazine that is specialized in automotive. The ceremony was held recently in Jeddah during the opening of the Saudi International Motor Show 2017 and was attended by a substantial presence of media, in addition to the attendance of the most prominent […]
Personalisation Drives Auto Accessories Market Growth in KSA
The auto accessories market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is witnessing steady growth bolstered by a growing population and use of personal vehicles due to limited public transportation. Personalisation is quickly becoming a strong differentiator as customers look for ways to make their vehicles stand out. As automotive demand in the region remains […]
Official opening of the headquarters of Nissan Saudi Arabia office in Jeddah
Nissan Saudi Arabia held an opening ceremony for its headquarters office in Jeddah, as the automaker accommodates for sustained growth in the local market. The launch of the office comes as part of Nissan’s strategic framework for Saudi Arabia, where overall sales increased throughout 2017. The event was attended by Peyman Kargar, Senior Vice President […]
Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services
Today at CES 2018, Nissan North America, Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced an agreement with NASA Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley to collaborate on research and technology development for future autonomous mobility services, including a working demonstration in Silicon Valley. This update to the existing research collaboration between […]
Volvo XC60 is 2017’s overall safest car in Euro NCAP testing
Volvo Cars’ XC60 has been crowned the best performing large off-roader, and the car with the best overall performance of 2017 in the prestigious Euro NCAP 2017 Best in Class safety awards. The XC60 scored a near-perfect 98 per cent in the Adult Occupant category and in its Large Off-Road class, showed a clear […]
Record-breaking Nissan GT-R steals the spotlight at Saudi International Motor Show 2017
During the annual Saudi International Motor Show (SIMS) 2017, the Guinness World Records title holder for the fastest ever drift Nissan GT-R was on display for event attendees to get a closer look. The record was broken with a speed of 304.96 km/hr and 30 degrees angle using a specially-tuned MY16 Nissan GT-R. The record-breaking […]