"Car of the Year Egypt 2025" Gala: A Seventh Edition Embodying Success and Institutional Recognition

Cairo witnessed the seventh edition of the "Car of the Year Egypt" gala, held on June 23, 2025, at the InterContinental City Stars Hotel. 

This year's event underscored its status as an official and accredited national forum within the Egyptian automotive industry. It saw a broad presence of car dealerships and distributors, numerous governmental and private entities, and was supervised by both the Egyptian Automobile Manufacturers Association and the Automotive Marketing Information Council (AMIC).

The gala was organized by Spark Consulting with the support of several strategic partners and sponsors from leading automotive companies in Egypt, including General Motors (Chevrolet), GB Auto (Cherry), MCV, Nissan Egypt, Proton Egypt, El Masria Auto, and Qadi Auto. 

Additional support came from AMIC, Mansour Auto, the Car Dealers Association, and the Automobile and Touring Club of Egypt. A distinguished group of media outlets and specialized journalists participated as media partners.

Honoring Icons of the Egyptian Automotive Sector

This year's edition featured the recognition of several prominent figures in the automotive sector:

• Posthumous tribute to the late Salah Hetta, one of the most distinguished names in car trade in Upper Egypt.
• Honoring Engineer Hisham Ezz El Arab for his contributions to the development of Ezz El Arab Group, marking its 50th anniversary.
• Honoring Captain Shady Osama for his long history in motorsports.
• Honoring Professor Mahmoud Rateb for his influential role in supporting local and international karting sports.
• A special shield presented to the Hyundai brand for being the best-selling brand according to the insurance cluster report.

AMIC 2024 Results Awards

The committee reviewed the results of the Automotive Marketing Information Council (AMIC) reports for 2024, and the awards were as follows:

• Suzuki S-Presso: Best in the Sedan category under 1000 cc.
• Nissan Sunny: Best in the Sedan category from 1000 to 1600 cc.
• Alfa Romeo Giulia: Best in the Sedan category above 1600 cc.
• Opel Mokka: Best in the SUV category under 1200 cc.
• Cherry Tiggo 7: Best in the SUV category between 1200 and 1600 cc.
• Alfa Romeo Tonale: Best in the SUV category above 1600 cc.
• Chevrolet N300: Best in the Microbus category.
• Mitsubishi (Ghabbour): Best in the Midibus category.
• Mercedes 600/800 Buses: Best in the Tourist Bus category.
• Chevrolet D-Max: Best in the Pickup Truck category.
• Chevrolet Jumbo: Best in Medium Trucks.
• Mercedes Arocs/Actros: Best in Heavy Trucks.
• Hyundai Accent RB: Highest sales growth rate at 24.5%.
• Nissan: Best-selling brand in the Egyptian market for 2024.
• Nissan: Best-selling among Asian brands.
• Renault: Best-selling among European brands.

Car of the Year 2025 Judging Panel

This year, an independent committee was established to select the "Car of the Year" in its various passenger car categories only. The committee included a distinguished group of automotive journalists, among them:

Ahmed Khaled, Ahmed Masalhy, Ahmed Nabil, Islam Howaila, Islam Azzam, Basil El Halawani, Khaled Gouda, Khaled Ragai, Dr. Osama Aboul Ela, Saleh Abdel Meguid, Abdel Hamid Gomaa, Manar Mokhtar, Essam Ghanayem, Amr Bakir, Karim Mounir, Magdy Sanad, Mahmoud Amin, Mostafa El Dessouky, Nourhan Sabry, Yasser Gomaa, Yasser Saeed, Yasser Hashem, and Ashraf Kareh.

The committee selected the winning cars as follows:

• Chevrolet Optra: Economic Car of the Year.
• Geely Coolray: Best Mid-size Chinese SUV.
• BAIC BJ30: Best Asian SUV.
• Alfa Romeo Giulia: Best Mid-size European Sedan.
• Opel Grandland: Best European SUV.
• Ferrari: Best Sports Car.
• XPENG: Best Electric Car.

New Surprises: Launch of Green Mobility Magazine

Among the surprises of this year's event was the launch of the first specialized magazine in Egypt and the Middle East dedicated to sustainable mobility solutions, named "Green Mobility." This magazine will serve as a specialized media voice for everything related to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and green mobility solutions.

It was announced that Green Mobility magazine has been accredited as the official platform for the second edition of the EVs exhibition in Egypt, scheduled to take place from December 18 to 20, 2025, in cooperation between Brandit (the organizer of the Electric Vehicle Summit) and Spark Consulting (the magazine's owner).

At the conclusion of the gala, Spark Consulting revealed preparations for the launch of a new event called "EV of the Year Egypt," with its first edition scheduled for the last quarter of 2025. This event aims to honor the most prominent electric and hybrid vehicles in the local market.

The "Car of the Year Egypt 2025" gala successfully solidified its position as the premier annual event in the Egyptian automotive sector. 

This success is attributed to its professional organization, the participation of major entities, and the presentation of future visions that support the transition towards sustainable transportation. This edition was not merely a celebration of performance but also a platform for envisioning the future of automobiles in Egypt amidst a changing global landscape.