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A year after the General Department of Traffic flagged mobile phone use while driving as a top contributor to traffic accidents in Makkah, new updates in 2025 indicate that the issue remains prevalent. Despite…

Saudi Arabia has just given one of its most traveled routes a new name — and for drivers, pilgrims, and transport operators alike, it’s more than just signage. The airport road in Madinah that links the…

Saudi Arabia is accelerating its transition to electric mobility. In a groundbreaking move, Foxconn Interconnect Technology’s joint venture Smart Mobility with Saleh Suleiman Alrajhi & Sons will begin…

Federal safety watchdogs in the U.S. have launched a preliminary investigation into Tesla following troubling reports that some 2021 Model Y vehicles have failed to open from the outside due to electronic door…

The road transport law in Saudi Arabia is stepping up enforcement to put an end to unlicensed passenger services and unauthorized hailing. The Transport General Authority (TGA) clearly prohibits any individual…

Roads in Saudi Arabia are witnessing a radical shift in how traffic safety laws are enforced. The General Traffic Authority has imposed unprecedented penalties for violating the rule of driving in the opposite…

Founded in the late 1990s as a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, Smart Automobile has become a pioneer in compact, stylish, and environmentally conscious vehicles. Today, Smart is redefining itself as a premium…

Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD in the Kingdom, has hosted its first Super Hybrid Tech Day at the flagship BYD showroom in Saudi Arabia. The event welcomed media, influencers, customers, and…

Saudi Arabia has taken a bold step toward making its roads safer by approving tough new amendments to the traffic law. According to the Okaz Arabic daily, expatriates convicted of reckless driving offenses that…

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is poised to reach a significant milestone in regional road safety and mobility. According to GCC Secretary-General HE Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the ambitious project to link…

Kaiyi Automobile has taken its commitment to engineering excellence to the next level by completing a gruelling high-temperature endurance test in Saudi Arabia, lasting nearly three months and covering more…

Riyadh is preparing to launch the Riyadh driverless monorail in the heart of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the year, marking a significant…

Rolls-Royce has secured a significant contract to deliver 50 mtu Series 4000 engines to Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Bussnang AG for Saudi Arabia’s upcoming high-speed rail network. As part of the…

King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is racing to keep vehicles moving after an unusual wave of ship calls and a jump in car imports filled storage yards. The General Authority for Ports (Mawani) has launched an…

Saudi drivers have spoken—and they’re choosing smart, affordable subcompact sedans. Leveraging a localized strategy that expands small-sedan lineups, Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. captured the top two spots…