Automotive
Automotive industry news including electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, smart mobility solutions, and car launches in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
NISSAN BLADEGLIDER BRINGS CUTTING-EDGE
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today unveiled the working prototype of its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle, combining zero-emissions with high-performance in a revolutionary sports car design. The vehicles, developed from concept cars first shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2013, have arrived in Brazil to symbolize future technologies that will combine Intelligent Mobility, environmentally-friendly impact and […]
Nissan LEAF ranks world’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2016
New figures show that so far in 2016, the Nissan LEAF is not only the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), but also the third best-selling passenger car overall in Norway. Nissan made an early commitment to zero emission technology, recognising it as a sustainable, practical transport solution. Nissan has supported 100 percent electric mobility since […]
Rio 2016 Organizing Committee receives from Nissan the official vehicle fleet for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The vehicle fleet that will be used during the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially delivered by automotive partner Nissan to the Local Organizing Committee. The company will supply about 4,200 vehicles comprising various models to meet the many day-to-day mobility needs during the Games. The official delivery ceremony was held at the […]
Toyota Enhances its Virtual Crash Dummy Software with Child Models
In a move aimed at developing safer vehicles, Toyota will utilize new additions to its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual crash dummy software to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries while making an even more diverse range of testing possible. Toyota has added three new models to represent children aged ten, six, and three […]
Nissan creates world’s first NISMO dedicated showroom corner in the Middle East
Nissan today announced that the world’s first ‘NISMO Corner’ dedicated showroom space will be launched in the Middle East and then rolled out across Nissan’s dealerships globally. The ‘NISMO Corner’ is a unique, customer showroom area for Nissan performance vehicles and products, and is a completely new showroom concept that was developed in the Middle […]
Renault-Nissan Alliance delivers annual synergy target one full year ahead of schedule
Renault-Nissan Alliance generated €4.3 billion in synergies in 2015, one year ahead of schedule and an increase of 13 percent from 2014. Purchasing, engineering and manufacturing were the main contributors. Renault and Nissan generate “synergies” by working together to reduce costs, avoid spending and increase revenue. Only new synergies — not cumulative — are taken […]
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Nissan Cuts Carbon Dioxide Emissions By 22.4%
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. published its annual Sustainability Report showing that the global automaker’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have fallen by 22.4% over the past decade. Nissan’s success in reducing emissions, promoting zero-emission vehicles and saving energy at its facilities has made it the highest-performing automotive company tracked by the Carbon Disclosure Project, which works […]
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors: “More than 360 Million Imported Counterfeit Spare Parts Have Inflicted Major Losses on the Economy”
Experts in the Saudi automotive industry confirmed that the sector suffered approximately SAR2 billion in losses due to the dramatic increase in counterfeit spare parts in the local market. This worrying proliferation of fraud and counterfeiting negatively impacts not only the automotive sector, but the economy and the consumer. During the recent “Risks of Counterfeit […]
SMRT International and United Technical Services Invest in Netherlands-based 2getthere
SMRT International Pte Ltd (SMRT International) and United Technical Services (UTS) today announced their investments in 2 Getthere Holding B.V. (2getthere), a Netherlands-based company that designs and makes a family of Automated Vehicles (AV). SMRT International is acquiring a 20% stake worth €4 million (AED 16.3 million) in 2getthere, while UTS is increasing its holding […]
Nissan Announces Development of the World’s First SOFC-Powered Vehicle System that Runs on Bio-Ethanol Electric Power
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it is currently researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The new system—a world first for automotive use—features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator. SOFC is a fuel cell utilizing the reaction of multiple fuels, including ethanol and […]
Nissan ProPilot Leads the way for Autonomous Technology at Ise-Shima G7 Summit
European Council President Donald Tusk had a front-seat view to Nissan’s ProPilot autonomous drive technology on Thursday at the G7 summit in Ise-shima, Japan. The EC President’s car was among a cavalcade of Group of Seven next-generation vehicles. The Nissan autonomous drive road session was one of a number of events planned during the Japan-hostedG7 […]
MENA car enthusiasts get their dream mobile App
A new mobile application for car enthusiasts launched today is the region’s first social sharing market place combination for car lovers, bridging the gap between social media and e-commerce. Aptly named Dazzled Cars, it is available completely free of charge on iOS and Android. Today’s launch has been hotly anticipated by more than 200,000 of […]
Nissan-Petromin opens new showroom in Al-Madinah
Nissan-Petromin, the newly formed partnership between Petromin and Nissan, has opened its second car dealership in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The latest showroom comes just two months after the official announcement of Petromin as the new authorized dealer for Nissan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nissan-Petromin plans to open more than 10 new showrooms by […]
MENA car enthusiasts get their dream mobile App
The new app brings together individual car devotees and automotive businesses in one super interactive community. Car lovers will share images and videos of their favourite cars “Dazzled” around town and rank the best images shared in their country. Dazzled Cars aims to engage its audience with fun, interactive social functionality and original content. Users […]
JAC Sells 300,000 S3s In 600 Days, Breaks Compact SUV Sales Record
JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange 600418) JAC remains the industry’s sales champion, having sold 300,000 S3s during the last 20 months. The S3 has set several records since its launch, from achieving a breakthrough of 10,000 units in its first month, to overtaking sales of other compact SUVs in the global market within three months. With current average sales of 15,000 units a […]
Ford Wins Best Small Engine ‘Oscar’ for Fifth Year Running
An Iconic Mustang dashes down the highway. A deft Focus navigates downtown traffic. A Ford GT screams down the race track. A capable Ford Explorer fords a stony creek. A Ford F-150 delivers best-in-class 5,534Kg towing power. But what’s under the hood powering these cars? All that oomph comes from an EcoBoost engine. Traditional engine […]
Middle East ranks Top Priority Markets for Nissan Worldwide
Nissan announced today its continuous growth in its business performance over the last 5 years has lifted Nissan Middle East to the Top Priority Markets worldwide. Nissan has seen its volume grow by 50% and market share rise by 25% across the GCC in the last 5 years. Nissan has built its performance in the […]
2017 Nissan Altima Gets A Fresh New Look Inside and Out
Nissan has today unveiled the new 2017 Nissan Altima for the Middle East. The reveal of the new model took place at regional event in Dubai, and comes with a fresh new appearance including the “Energetic Flow” exterior styling theme and “Gliding Wing” interior layout, “Class Leading Fuel Economy” and “ Improved Driving Dynamics and […]
Nissan proves its passion for performance with the availability of Patrol NISMO in Saudi Arabia
Following its first debut in Saudi Arabia at the Saudi International Motor Show 2015 in Jeddah, Nissan makes the hero of all terrains, Patrol NISMO available for sale. Nissan reaffirms the Japanese automaker’s strong commitment to delivering tailored models for its large customer base in Saudi Arabia. The Nissan Patrol NISMO Edition is one of […]
Hyundai Wins PR Arabia Auto Awards for Marketing and Motorsport Campaigns
Hyundai has been recognized for excellence in automotive marketing in Saudi Arabia, winning two categories in the prestigious PR Arabia Awards Auto Awards. Hyundai received the awards, for Best Marketing Campaign and Best Motorsports Campaign, from His Highness Prince Abdallah Bin Saud, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Tourism of the Chamber of Commerce and […]
“Nissan LEAF” special version visualizes EV driving excitement
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the 100% electric vehicle (EV) “Nissan LEAF,” has produced a movie featuring a special EV version that projects the driver’s experience and thoughts behind the wheel. The film, entitled “THE ELECTRIC CARtoon! IN A DRIVING SCHOOL AT NIGHT”, （https://youtu.be/ddWx_cI84UM） features young drivers experiencing EVs for […]