Industry Developments

Dubai-based Emirates Transport has announced plans to convert its full fleet of 10,500 commercial vehicles to either full compressed natural gas (CNG) or CNG hybrid engines, supporting... 2011-03-17

Total new vehicle sales in Namibia rose 9.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) in February 2011, and registered the first month-on-month (m-o-m) growth since October 2010. The double-digit growth... 2011-03-16

BMI's core views for the autos sector are now based on a period of recovery for the industry, which means more forward-looking strategies as we move into 2011. Certain themes remain,... 2011-03-15

Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has announced it will follow up its new showroom and service centre in Nigeria with customised buses for the capital's mass transit... 2011-03-15

The Nigerian government is set to review its policy of increasing the maximum age limit for imported second-hand vehicles from 10 to 15 years, even though dealers report only a marginal... 2011-03-14

Zimbabwe is witnessing a spike in used vehicle imports, particularly through the Beitbridge Border Post, as the 2011 budget included a cut in excise duty. However, while the reduction... 2011-03-09

Egypt's largest car assembly firm, GB Auto, reported a 28% increase in net profit in 2010, despite a Q4 decline in the run up to the country's political protests. It is also optimistic... 2011-03-07

The Nigerian government is making a conscientious effort to support the auto industry while it recovers from the knock-on effects of the global downturn. In August it said that the... 2011-03-03

Japan's Nissan Motor is stepping up its activities in the Middle East by setting up a dedicated sales head office in Iraq. The country is increasingly attracting major carmakers as... 2011-03-03

Qatar has taken receipt of its first fully electric vehicle (EV), which could form an important part of the CO2 reduction projects under the Qatar National Vision 2030 programme. The... 2011-03-02