
In a grand ceremony gathering the elite of the Egyptian automotive sector, the 15th edition of the "Egypt Car of the Year" award, organized by Automobile Foundation, took place at the Triumph Luxury Hotel in New Cairo on June 22, 2025.
The event witnessed a distinguished presence of automotive industry leaders, representatives of commercial chambers, members of the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as official dealership representatives, distributors, and a large number of specialized journalists and influencers in the automotive sector.
The ceremony began with the Egyptian national anthem, followed by an opening speech from Mr. Mohamed Ali Hassan, President of the organizing company and Editor-in-Chief of Automobile Website and Magazine. He emphasized that this award, launched 15 years ago, has succeeded in becoming a true benchmark for excellence within the Egyptian automotive market, contributing to the consolidation of fair competition and continuous development.
He also pointed out that the award has taken a global turn in recent years, becoming internationally accredited. The first fruit of this recognition was its honoring at Automechanika Istanbul, which received the award for the best exhibition in the Middle East in the after-sales services sector. The award was received by Mr. Can Barki, Operations Manager for the Automechanika Group.
This year, the organizing committee dedicated a portion of the celebration to honoring a number of influential figures in the Egyptian automotive market, most notably:
In the presence of a committee of senior experts, including Major General Hussein Mostafa, Eng. Khaled Saad, Counselor Osama Aboul Magd, and writer Hisham El Zeiny, the winners of the Insurance Pool Awards were announced as follows:
Excellence awards were granted based on a technical evaluation of companies' activities during the year, including:
More than 295,000 users participated in the "Best Of" poll on the Automobile website, choosing the distinguished based on their experiences and satisfaction with performance. The results were:
The ceremony concluded with a group photo of the winners and honorees, with the organizing committee confirming that June will remain the official annual date for the celebration, serving as an annual opportunity to honor successes and document the achievements of the Egyptian automotive market.
The "EGYPT CAR OF THE YEAR" award is no longer just a local celebration; it has become a strong symbol of Egyptian ambition to transform into a regional hub for the automotive industry and trade, and a firm step towards global excellence.