On November 1, multiple sources reported that the Jazan Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a cooperation agreement with the Chinese company Xincheng Jiao Technology to develop a state-of-the-art facility for vehicle production in Saudi Arabia. The project will see an investment of EUR 10 billion over a period of

On October 29, Al-Futtaim announced a strategic commitment of SAR 10 billion (approximately USD 2.72 billion) in investments over the next three years in Saudi Arabia. This comprehensive investment strategy is projected to create over 1,000 new jobs in Saudi Arabia.
For the mobility sector, Al-Futtaim is actively sup

On October 28, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, to discuss Hyundai’s growth plans in the country and explore future business opportunities. Their meeting focused on advancements in the automotive industry and the

On October 27, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia, together with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, announced the conclusion of a hydrogen mobility pilot in collaboration with the Engineering College at Princess Nourah University (PNU) a

On October 24, WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. started offering autonomous Robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh, marking the first time autonomous vehicles (AVs) are publicly available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia. At the initial launch, each Robotaxi will include a vehicle operator to ensure a safer and mor

On October 22, MG Motor launched the new MG HS Hybrid+ SUV in the Middle East region.
The vehicle comes with 1.5T hybrid engine which generates output of 221 hp and 340 Nm of torque. It offers a driving range of up to 1,287 km.
Inside, the vehicle features a 27-inch dual digital display for infotainment and driving d

On October 7, Ford announced the regional introduction of the all-new Expedition and the new Territory Hybrid in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
The company will also be launching the all-electric, first-ever Mustang Mach-E and the all-new Lincoln Navigator in region in 2025.
Additionally, Ford will also lau

On October 6, Lucid Group announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. 
Lucid deliveries were up 46.6% in Q3 2025 to 4,078 units, including the new Gravity SUV and Air sedan, as compared with 2,781 units in the same period in 2024 before production of the Gravity began.
During Q3

On October 2, Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD launched the BYD SHARK 6, Saudi Arabia’s first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup. It has the DMO Super Hybrid Off-road Platform, an in-house innovation by BYD that delivers nearly 430 horsepower, equivalent to a 4.0L V8 engine, through an intelligent e

On September 28, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia, during his visit to Shanghai, met with the officials of Minth Group to discuss cooperation in automotive supply chain development. They also discussed industrial cooperation and transferring technologies for

On September 24, General Motors Middle East (GM) launched Super Cruise, a hands-free driving technology, in the region through Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac. Super Cruise is central to GM’s plan to bring ADAS systems to the Middle East, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and GM’s goal of “Zero Crashes.”
In Saudi Arabia, GM

On September 19, multiple sources reported that the Saudi National Environmental Recycling Company (Tadweeer) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. to conduct technical and financial feasibility studies on the establishment of an aluminum plant and smelter in the Kingdom. 
The

On September 21, Ceer, the first Saudi brand to manufacture electric vehicles and original equipment technology, announced the launch of its new visual identity. The company unveiled the first bilingual logo (Arabic and English) in the global automotive sector. Its visual presence reflects the meaning of the name "Ce

Benteler Group (Benteler) announced that BENTELER Mobility has finalized concrete projects with Blacklane for the deployment of autonomous shuttle, HOLON urban, in Saudi Arabia. Together with Blacklane Chauffeur Services and the Jeddah Transport Company (JTC), HOLON will test first and last mile connections in the Ki

On September 16, Foxconn Interconnect Technology, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group, announced that its Saudi joint venture Smart Mobility has already completed three SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) product certifications.
It is preparing for the groundbreaking of a new factory at th

On September 8, Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD, hosted its inaugural Super Hybrid Tech Day in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It highlighted BYD’s Dual Mode Off-road Super Hybrid Platform (DMO) technology. This in-house developed plug-in hybrid system combines the convenience of fuel refilling with

On September 8, MG Motor announced that it has launched the all-new MG 8 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the Middle East, its first PHEV mid-size sedan in the region.
The all-new MG 8 PHEV is equipped with a 1.5L hybrid engine that delivers 201 hp of power and 330 Nm of torque. It features MG’s advanced DMH

On September 1, NEXEN TIRE announced the establishment of a new branch office and subsidiaries in major strategic markets, including Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. With about 85% of its sales overseas, NEXEN TIRE has focused on key regions such as Europe and the United States. 
Europe, which accounts for

On September 1, Smart announced that it is entering the Saudi Arabian market through a partnership with Juffali Automotive Company, the long-time Mercedes Benz distributor in the country.
The agreement was signed at the Chengdu Motor Show, expanding Smart’s reach to 39 global markets across China, Europe, the Middle