Rules and fees
New car licence rules in Egypt cut costs by 400 to 600 EGP
Traffic units began a new licensing system on 1 October 2026. The Interior Ministry says fees fall by 400 to 600 EGP, and 3 safety items are no longer required.
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Launches
Fiat Tipo manual gets sport wheels in Egypt, priced at EGP 810 thousand
Dynamix Auto, Fiat's exclusive agent in Egypt, has launched a new Tipo sedan manual version at EGP 810 thousand.
Fiat Tipo
Thursday, October 1
Prices
Egypt car sales climb 29.7% as overprice fades on some new models
Market data shows car sales rose 29.7% to 116,869 in the first 7 months of 2026.
Wednesday, September 30
Distributors
Dongfeng, Voyah and MHero get a new home in Sheikh Zayed
SN Automotive opened a new branch in Sheikh Zayed, marking its first year in Egypt.
Dongfeng
Tuesday, September 29
Rules and fees
Car license costs get a new presidential order to the Interior Ministry
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi told the Interior Ministry to rationalize the cost of car licenses.
Monday, September 28
Industry
Optra takes second place in Egypt's passenger car licensing, January to August 2026
GM says the locally assembled Optra ranked second among passenger cars licensed in Egypt from January to August 2026, with more than 5,000 units.
Chevrolet Optra
Industry
NXT Bank backs Elsewedy car plant growth and a new paint factory
Elsewedy Investments Group signed a credit facility with NXT Bank to expand its car plants and build a paint factory.
Sunday, September 27
Offers and finance
Egypt car dealers announce September price cuts, from 60,000 to over 1,000,000 pounds
Some dealers in Egypt announced discounts and cashback in September.
Suzuki SwiftJeep
Distributors
Sky Holding's Hongqi Egypt becomes the official agent for Hongqi cars in Egypt
FAW's luxury brand Hongqi has appointed Hongqi Egypt, part of Sky Holding, as its official representative in Egypt.
Mercedes-Benz
Rules and fees
Traffic checks across Egypt end with 621 electronic sticker violations
Security forces ran traffic campaigns to check vehicle papers and the electronic sticker.