Industry Developments

Al Nabooda Automobiles, the franchisee operating the Porsche Centre Dubai has achieved record results for the Middle East and Africa region in February 2008. The centre sold 200 vehicles,... 2008-03-25

Iran Khodro has drastically reduced its projection for output of French partner Renault's budget Logan model, blaming US and UN sanctions against the country for the cutback. During... 2008-03-18

The Cadillac SLS Seville, produced by Shanghai General Motors, will be exported to the Middle East, taking advantage of the booming premium vehicle segment. The long-wheelbase model,... 2008-03-17

Despite the rapid rise of the yen's value against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dirham, Toyota premium brand Lexus has recorded growth of 68% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2007. According... 2008-03-13

Toyota South Africa is planning to export around 67% of its output in 2008, which would generate export income of ZAR20bn. Of the 220,000 units expected to leave Toyota SA's Durban-based... 2008-03-10

Japanese truck maker Isuzu has expanded its showroom facilities in the UAE in line with projected sales growth of 30% for 2008. The firm's local distributor, General Navigation &... 2008-02-26

BMW Group Middle East is planning to build on the success of its largest market in the region, by doubling the capacity of its Dubai showroom. In 2007, the group sold around 6,000... 2008-02-25

Iranian politicians have announced that they are prepared to cut all economic ties with France in response to Paris' alleged 'hard line against' the Iranian government, threatening... 2008-02-21

Turkish carmaker Tofas is planning to increase production to 400,000 vehicles by 2009, nearly double the record 215,000 unit output in

Syria will launch production of