Industry Developments

German premium carmaker BMW has expressed its confidence in South Africa's business environment and is optimistic about the future of its local operations following a meeting with... 2010-02-11

A wave of promotions is expected to cut new car prices in Qatar by as much as 10%, as dealers look to clear inventories. After record low sales in 2009 the Peninsular newspaper reports... 2010-02-10

Egypt's largest carmaker GB Auto has announced a deal to distribute Hyundai Motor vehicles in Iraq, where demand for imported cars has been soaring. The company has established an... 2010-02-09

A project to have an electric car grid comprising charging points and a fleet of electric vehicles on the road in Israel is on schedule, according to the US firm behind the project,... 2010-02-08

Chinese carmaker BYD Auto is continuing its global expansion with an agreement which will see it target South East Asia. Under the terms of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with... 2010-02-05

Chinese carmaker BYD Auto has started its expansion in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in earnest, as it prepares for the official launch of its models in Bahrain. The company... 2010-02-04

In November 2009, the director general of Nigeria's National Automotive Council (NAC), Alhaji Aminu Jalal, announced a strategy for the country's automotive industry after it became... 2010-02-04

The South African automotive industry has suffered in the wake of the global economic crisis, with average production capacity usage reaching its lowest level ever in 2009. The sharp... 2010-02-04

Dubai-based General Motors Company (GM) dealer Liberty Automobiles has revealed its new growth strategy, which will focus on improving all aspects of customer service. The three-year... 2010-02-03

Germany's Mercedes-Benz retained its position as the Middle East's best-selling premium car brand in 2009, with a strong second half of the year. Mercedes-Benz Middle East & Levant's... 2010-02-02