Industry Developments

News: According to Iran Daily, SAIPA, Iran's second-largest vehicle manufacturer, has stated that the first batch of Pride 132 cars has been exported to Egypt. In addition, IRIB's... 2008-11-06

Dubai conglomerate SS Lootah Group has taken receipt of the first electric cars in the Gulf region. The fleet will become part of SS Lootah's 'Green Car Programme', which includes... 2008-11-05

News: US-based Better Place aims to import the first 10 electric vehicles (EVs) assembled in the US for field tests in Israel. The company will test the country's recharging infrastructure... 2008-11-05

As the South African vehicle market continues to take a downturn, a group of industry professionals have joined together to form a company that will invest in the local industry and... 2008-11-04

News: German automaker Volkswagen has disclosed that it will be investing ZAR3bn (US$397.4mn) over a period of three years till 2010, on its South African facility in Uitenhage.... 2008-11-04

News: South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai unveiled the new luxury sedan, Genesis, at a launch ceremony in Madinat Jumeirah, UAE. Genesis has been developed keeping in mind... 2008-11-04

Land Rover is extending its CO2 offsetting programme to the Gulf and Levant market, which will be the first region outside of the UK and Europe to take part in the scheme. Under the... 2008-11-03

News: According to the Peninsula as cited by zawya.com, American car brands like Dodge, Jeep, and Chevrolet are more popular with the population of Doha, as compared to Japanese... 2008-11-03

Three Toyota plants in the US will recommence operations in November to serve the Middle East and Latin American markets. Production was suspended in August at the plants in Texas,... 2008-10-31

Japan's Nissan has announced an investment of ZAR1bn in its plant in Rosslyn, South Africa, as the company targets a higher level of local content in its domestically produced models.... 2008-10-30