On June 19, Foton International Trade signed a four-party memorandum with the Saudi Ministry of Investment, the Saudi National Industrial Development Center, and Petromin, a well-known Saudi company, to jointly build a localized commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia.
It will produce heavy trucks, lig

On June 19, Kia Middle East & Africa introduced the Tasman midsize pickup truck in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The new Kia Tasman is available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations, with two powerful engine options, which includes a 2.5L T-GDi gasoline engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering 281 PS an

On May 26, GM Africa and Middle East announced that it is accelerating its transformation in the Middle East by introducing the region’s widest range of electric vehicles and advancing its vision for personal autonomous mobility.
GM will offer a mix of electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to meet di

On May 27, WeRide announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia. It has launched testing or deployment of its Robotaxis and other core autonomous driving products in cities like Riyadh and AlUla, setting the stage for commercial rollout and wider operations across Saudi Arabia.
WeRide has commenced ground preparation wor

On May 26, Abdul Latif Jameel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber Technologies, Inc. to explore the development of a scalable, next-generation fleet operations platform across traditional ride-hailing and autonomous mobility.
The MoU aims to help accelerate the transformation of urban mobility across

On May 12, Lucid’s senior vice president, Adrian Price posted on social media scenes from the company’s first international manufacturing plant (AMP-2) in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which opened in 2024.
The company is currently expanding the AMP-2 factory, which will be completed in 20

On May 14, Hyundai held the groundbreaking ceremony of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), its joint venture with PIF, a sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, at the newly launched King Salman Automotive Cluster in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).
The HMMME plant will be Hyundai’s first manufacturing

On May 8, SOUEAST officially launched its Saudi Arabia subsidiary. Saudi Arabia, as the largest auto market in the region, plays a vital role in SOUEAST's layout in the Middle East. By establishing local centers, the company aims to develop models tailored for Saudi customers. SOUEAST has also invested in an auto spa

On May 7, Kia Middle East and Africa unveiled the Kia K4 sedan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the official regional launch of the model.
The Kia K4 measures 4,710 mm in length, making it 70 mm longer than the Kia Cerato. The vehicle is available with a range of powertrain options to suit different driving preferenc

On May 6, Pony AI Inc. (Pony.ai) partnered with Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber) to deploy its robotaxis on the Uber platform.
The partnership will launch in a key market in the Middle East later in 2025, with plans to expand to other international countries over time. The Uber riders will be offered the option to tak

On May 5, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia, along with Toyota Motor Corporation, participated in the second hydrogen fuel cell bus trial across Makkah, led by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites and the Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia.
Abdul Lat

On May 5, Anadolu Isuzu signed agreement with New East General Trading to distribute its buses and mid-sized passenger buses to Saudi Arabia, marking its entry to one of the largest markets in the Gulf Region.
With this expansion, Anadolu Isuzu now exports its vehicles to 46 countries worldwide, continuing its growth

On May 5, Lucid Group, Inc. and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced a strategic partnership designed to shape the future of EV technology. The collaborative research and development activities will be hosted at KAUST's advanced laboratories in King Abdullah Economic City. As part of t

On May 4, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (EVIQ), a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), partnered with Lotus Cars KSA, a leading global manufacturer luxury sports cars, to provide advanced charging solutions specifically designed for Lotus custom

On April 28, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (EVIQ), a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), partnered with Mercedes-Benz KSA and Juffali Automotive Company (JACO) to build high-speed charging network across the Saudi Arabia.
The collaboration will

On April 21, Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Aramco announced that its subsidiary Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC) has partnered with BYD to explore working together on new energy vehicle (NEV) technologies.
Under the joint development agreement, the two companies aim to develop new technologies that i

On April 17, Ceer, the first Saudi brand dedicated to manufacturing electric vehicles and original equipment technology, announced that it had reached the 1,500-employee milestone. It recruited experts from 45 nationalities. It also seeks to provide 6,500 direct jobs and 23,000 indirect and new jobs. Ceer continues i

On April 15, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company (EVIQ), a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), partnered with Zeekr KSA to expand the network of advanced charging stations in Saudi Arabia.
This agreement reflects EVIQ’s commitment to enhancing EV ch

On April 10, Tesla opened its first showroom and service center in Riyadh. Tesla will offer Model 3, Model Y, and the Cybertruck in Saudi Arabia. 
Based on Tesla social media updates 

On April 9, Smart Mobility International (SMI), a top New Energy Vehicle distributor in the UAE, partnered with IM Motors, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer backed by SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, and Zhangjiang Hi-Tech.
The partnership marks IM Motors’ entry into the GCC market, starting in the UAE, and with p