Industry Developments

The Mercedes Car Group has reported sales growth in the Middle East and Levant of nearly 29% y-o-y for Q306. The sales of 3,174 units put the German brand on track for another record... 2006-10-20

Iran Khodro's plans to become a major automotive exporter to the developing world have run aground due to poor quality control and lack of government support, according to the company's... 2006-10-19

Porsche's Middle East sales grew 16% in FY2005/06 (August-July) to 4,419 units. The Cayenne SUV represented 79% of Porsche's regional sales, with sales of the model up 5% to 2,863... 2006-10-18

GM's Middle East sales rose 22% y-o-y in Q306 to 37,467 units, representing its best ever quarter in the region. A buoyant Q3 brought total sales for January-September to 100,098... 2006-10-17

US carmaker Ford has secured a fleet supply contract with Qatar's Mowasalat. Under the terms of the agreement, Ford Middle East will provide 1,000 Ford Mondeos and 675 units of other... 2006-10-13

High rates of growth in the Iranian automotive sector are supported by strong domestic demand and increased foreign investment, with local manufacturers working closely with foreign... 2006-10-12

General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has commenced production of the H3, the third generation of the Hummer SUV. The company has invested US$100mn in expanding its plant in Struandale,... 2006-10-11

South Africa's market-led, export-oriented and, in African terms, relatively industrialised economy means that it will remain the prime focus of regional investment among autos majors,... 2006-10-10

Egypt is the largest North African producer of cars, with production capacity at 180,000 units per year by 2005, although BMI's latest Egypt Automotive Report indicates that the sector... 2006-10-09

India's Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE's Ras Al Khaimah to build a commercial vehicle assembly plant. In its initial phase, with investment of... 2006-10-06