On June 18, Tata Motors, in partnership with its distributor Al Hamad Automobiles, launched the new LPO 1622 bus in Qatar, marking its first Euro VI-compliant bus in the Middle East. Specifically designed for staff transportation, the LPO 1622 is powered by a Cummins ISBe 5.6L Euro VI engine delivering 220 hp and 925

On June 15, BYD announced that it has formalized an agreement with Mannai Trading Automotive Group to introduce two of its most advanced NEV (new energy vehicle) brands, Denza and Yangwang into the Qatari market. The first official order has been placed for the Denza B5, Denza B8, and Yangwang U8.
Based on BYD Mannai

On June 4, BYD announced that it has launched the new BYD SEAL 7 DM-i, a plug-in hybrid sedan, across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The model is now available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman. The vehicle is also to be launched in Bahrain very soon.
The vehicle, built on BYD’s DM-i 4.

On May 27, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. signed a strategic agreement with a powerful alliance of four leading Qatari companies to strengthen its presence in the global automotive market through a new Qatari-led platform.
The alliance brings together four prominent Qatari companies, Power International Holding, Dishley

On March 16, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, together with the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized a meeting of Russian and Qatari businesses. During the event, domestic companies presented specific initiatives, as well as promising projects and areas of cooperation in such areas as the auto

On March 5, JMC announced that it held a grand brand launch event in Doha, Qatar on February 26, 2025. It has introduced three models for Qatar. It has launched Grand Avenue, a pickup. It comes with 2.3T diesel and FEU 2.3T gasoline options. The Vigus pickup features a lightweight design and a 2.5T+5MT powertrain. Al

On March 3, Vingroup and global investment firm JTA Investment Qatar announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for investment opportunities in the electric vehicle and tourism sectors. JTA Investment Qatar will leverage its investment expertise, financial resources, and partner network to facilitate capital deplo

On February 19, Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), in collaboration with MATAR, and Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) launched an initiative to trial the latest autonomous transportation solutions at Hamad International Airport (DOH), marking a first for the region.
The proof-of-concept trials will integrate autonom

On February 17, Peugeot Middle East revealed the all-new Peugeot 3008 at the Qatar Custom Show, in partnership with Teyseer Motors W.L.L, Qatar based car distributor. The vehicle showcased its bold design, advanced technology, and dynamic performance.
The new model features a sleek, aerodynamic fastback design and a

On January 28, HVS, a leader in hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, secured its first international investment from Qatar’s Excelledia Ventures Group.
Excelledia Ventures is a global leader in AI-driven enterprise management software, serving corporations and governments.
The partnership between HVS and Excelledia

On December 20, JETOUR announced that it will launch the hybrid T2 i-DM, based on T2 model, in Qatar on December 25th, 2024. The T2 i-DM model inherits T2's capabilities, with an upgraded powertrain system.
The vehicle is powered by a fifth-generation 1.5 TGDI hybrid engine with six key technologies, including the Mi

On December 16, Yutong Bus & Coach signed an enhanced framework agreement with Mowasalat, a transportation service provider in Qatar, and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), to establish an electric bus assembly facility at Umm Alhoul Free Zone in Qatar.
The 53,000-square-meter plant is expected to have an annual produ

On October 8, GAC Motors announced that it has recently debuted its AION brand, with the launch of its AION Y Plus, SUV in Doha, Qatar.
The vehicle, GAC's first pure electric SUV launched in Qatar, features stylish exterior, spacious interior, smart features, and impressive range, and offers consumers a fresh green t

On September 13, XPENG Motors signed an agreement with Pioneer Motors, a subsidiary of Qatar's Almana Group, as its exclusive distributor in Qatar. 
XPENG's entry into Qatar will transform the local automotive market with its EVs and advanced AI technology, meeting the rising demand for sustainable and smart transpor

On September 9, UISEE Autonomous Driving announced that it has signed a letter of intent to set up its research & development operations at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. Through a dedicated R&D center, UISEE seeks to bring extensive expertise and revolutionary technology in AI-driving vehicles to Qatar and the

On August 9, VinFast Auto signed a dealership agreement with Al Mana Holding W.L.L. for the distribution of VinFast electric vehicles (EV) across Qatar.
Under the partnership, Al Mana Holding will serve as the official VinFast dealer in Qatar and is planning to open a new facility in Doha in Q3 2024. The dealership

On July 10, Great Wall Motors (GWM) and Teyseer Motors, a well-known Qatari auto dealer, introduced GWM brand in Qatar by opening a new flagship store and revealing six models from the GWM star family.
The company revealed six models in total, featuring the TANK 500 V6 fuel version, TANK 300 HEV, H6 HEV, ORA 03 pure

On May 31, the Board of the Comité permanent du Salon international de l'automobile Foundation announced that it has decided not to organize the next edition of the Geneva Salon, due to various uncertainties in the automotive industry and the declining attractiveness of major European shows.
The board has also decide

On February 27, Geely announced that it has launched Starray SUV in Panama, Qatar, and Kazakhstan, aligning with Geely Auto International’s global expansion.
The Starray SUV, also known as Atlas locally, was introduced by the company at the Astana Congress Center in Kazakhstan on December 15, 2023. The vehicle comes

On February 5, BYD formed a strategic partnership with Mannai Corporation, a well-known Qatari dealer, to promote the 2030 realization of Qatar’s electrification vision.
Qatar is actively implementing a future energy transition plan, which includes, by 2030, improving the sales proportion of battery electric vehicles