Saudi Arabia

Germany's Volkswagen (VW) has reported growth of 70% year-on-year for its namesake brand in Saudi Arabia in 2011, which is a firm endorsement of BMI's view on the growing acceptance... 2012-01-18

There have been conflicting responses from officials and industry stakeholders regarding Saudi Arabia's ban on certain second-hand imported cars and spare parts. While Chamber of Commerce... 2011-11-16

Growth in auto sales in Saudi Arabia has recovered from the slump caused by the 2009 financial crisis. BMI forecasts that auto sales will grow by a steady 6.99% year-on-year (y-o-y)... 2011-11-01

Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Clusters Development Program (NICDP), which aims to develop five industries, including automotives, has attracted the attention of Japanese truck... 2011-10-12

In line with BMI's view that that there is considerable potential demand for alternative-fuelled vehicles in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, US electric vehicle (EV) producer... 2011-10-06

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) has agreed to enter into a German joint venture (JV) to develop technology for manufacturing lightweight materials used in vehicle production.... 2011-09-19

French carmaker Renault has opened a new service centre in Saudi Arabia, where it claims to be the fastest growing European brand. Its success is very much in line with BMI's core view... 2011-09-12