On July 7, the Daimler Truck Group announced it sold 106,715 trucks and buses in the second quarter of 2025, down 4.9% compared to 112,195 in Q2 2024. Of that amount, BEV truck sales increased 90.1% to 1,232 units, compared to 648 units in Q2 2024.
•    Daimler Trucks North America segment accounted for 38,580 units

On July 2, Karwa Motors announced on social media that it had signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Belarusian companies MAZ and Amkodor, which specialize in the production and manufacture of multipurpose vehicles, at the headquarters of the Oman Investment Authority. 
Karwa Motors is a strategic inve

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has completed the recertification of its 74 production sites under the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3.1, the highest number among aluminum extrusion companies.
The sites include 42 operations in Europe, 25 in North America, 2 in Asia and 5 in South America.
The r

On May 6, Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd (JMCG) announced that its distributor in Armenia Sky Motors LLC has introduced products of two brands, JMC (commercial vehicles) and JMEV (new energy vehicles) in Armenia on April 18, 2025.
It is the first appearance of JMC's new energy vehicles in Armenia. It has presented e

On April 19, multiple sources reported that Karwa Motors' CEO stated that the Company will export over 700 vehicles to various international markets in 2025. Karwa Motors is planning aggressive expansion in the GCC market. It has signed contracts with several countries.
Karwa Motors is a strategic investment initiati

On March 27, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the establishment of a specialized committee for the automotive sector. The committee seeks to represent Omani companies and examine the challenges facing the automotive sector. 
It also focuses on reviewing the laws and procedures governing car, spare

BorgWarner announced it is enhancing its long-standing partnership with a major East Asian OEM by supplying its state-of-the-art Variable Cam Timing (VCT) for the OEM’s latest hybrid and gasoline engines. 
The advanced technology meets Tier 4 North American emission standards. 
Production of the engines, which will p

On December 11, the Hyundai Motor Group announced it is expanding its partnership with Google to deliver next-generation navigation and infotainment experiences. 
By integrating Google Maps Platform’s Places API (Application Programming Interface), the Group will enhance navigation accuracy for customers of new Hyund

On August 4, Al Hashar Automotive announced that it had been appointed as the official authorized distributor for INFINITI in Oman. Starting September 2024, it will oversee the sales and services of new and used INFINITI vehicles in the Sultanate. Both companies signed the distribution partnership agreement. 
Based o

On July 18, Uzavtosanoat announced that the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan opened the factory of "TULPAR MOTORS" LLC, which specializes in the production of passenger cars and commercial equipment, located in the city of Ok-Suu, Kyrgyzstan.
It can produce 10,000 cars per year i

On July 15, BAIC announced that it would deliver 1,000 EU5 electric taxis to promote green transportation in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. It also delivered the first batch of 300 brand-new BAIC EU5 vehicles from the BAIC Zhuzhou factory. 
Moving forward, both parties will continue to deepen their cooperation, jointly explor

On June 13, Stellantis announced growth plans for Jeep sales and production capacity during Investor Day 2024. The company aims to boost global Jeep sales by 50% in the next three years, targeting 1.5 million units by 2027 through expanded production and diversified powertrain options. In North America, Jeep aims to

On May 22, GAC inaugurated its Central Asia export base in Tajikistan, as part of its internationalization strategy. The company is expanding its network in Tajikistan, developing both retail and large client sectors to introduce technologically advanced vehicle models to more Tajikistan consumers.
GAC aims to seize

On March 25, multiple sources reported that Mays Motors will present its first model ‘Alive 1’ by the end of 2024. It will be priced at OMR 15,900. It will be assembled in Duqm. 
The car will have a 64.5 kWh battery with a range of 510 kilometers. Its length will be 4.6 meters with a wheelbase of 2.75 meters. It will

Asia-Pacific’s Light Vehicle (LV) production ended 2023 on a high note. The region’s production expanded nearly 10% year-on-year (YoY) to a record-high level of 51.8 million units thanks to the robust pace of production in China and Japan, and to a lesser extent, Korea and India. Strong exports were a key driver for

The Asian automotive market finished 2023 with phenomenal results. Total Light Vehicle (LV) sales in the region reached an all-time high of 46.1 million units (+9.3%), exceeding the previous record-high of 44.5 million units in 2017. Out of the twelve Asian countries that we tracked in detail, four countries broke th

On November 5, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion (MOCIIP), Oman, issued a new notification under ministerial resolution no. 615/2023. It has mandated all fuel stations to provide charging stations/points for electric vehicles (EVs) in compliance with the stand