Egypt

The global economic crisis was a blow for Egypt's automotive sector, but it was not as badly affected as in many other countries. There was a significant drop in sales in 2009, to around... 2010-06-24

Great Wall Motor has signed an agreement to build and sell its models in Egypt, as it looks to become one of an increasing number of Chinese carmakers targeting the growth markets of... 2010-05-26

Egypt's largest vehicle assembler, GB Auto, has reported a doubling of sales and surge in profit for Q110, echoing BMI's view that Egypt's auto sector is on track for a recovery in... 2010-05-12

A new trade agreement between Egypt and the EU, which came into force this year, will give European carmakers a 10% reduction on import tariffs and access to a vehicle market that... 2010-04-21

Egypt's economy has been sheltered from the worst of the financial crisis, and its recovery continues to gain momentum. This year, BMI expects the economy to expand at a rate of at... 2010-04-09

Egyptian carmaker GB Auto claims its profits will double to almost US$100mn in 2010 as it focuses on exports to the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and starts selling vehicles in

As elsewhere in the region the Egyptian auto market has been hit hard by the global economic recession. But the latest figures suggest that the beginning of a recovery may be under... 2010-02-04