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Double-digit growth across key Middle East markets and record-breaking performance in Egypt highlight GM\u2019s momentum alongside global award wins<\/p>\n

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Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Motors (GM) Africa & Middle East closed 2025 with strong momentum as it enters its 100th<\/sup> anniversary in the region, delivering 33% sales growth compared to 2024, driven by demand in key markets by its award-winning Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac lineup, alongside global recognition for vehicle excellence.<\/p>\n

In the Middle East, GM recorded 7% year-over-year growth, led by its flagship pick-up trucks Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, UAE and Bahrain. Across GM\u2019s full-size SUV lineup – Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, sales grew by 7%, with double-digit gains in Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon, Bahrain, and Qatar. Meanwhile, GM Egypt posted a record\u2011breaking 154% sales performance in 2025 compared to 2024, underpinned by its milestone launch of the locally produced 2025 all\u2011new Chevrolet Optra and supported by the market\u2019s economic recovery, while Chevrolet continuing to lead the market.<\/p>\n

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This successful business performance is further underscored by major global awards for GM\u2019s 2026 vehicle lineup.<\/p>\n

Honored models include Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing<\/a> and CT5-V Blackwing<\/a> by<\/em> Car and Driver\u2019s<\/em> 10Best Cars, where the models were praised for precision engineering, manual transmission availability, and supercharged performance. \u00a0The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette<\/a> earned a spot on Car and Driver\u2019s 10Best Car\u2019s list, including the Stingray with the Z51 package and all\u2011wheel\u2011drive E\u2011Ray. Editors highlighted the Stingray coupe with the Z51 package for reaching 0\u2013100\u00a0km\/h in 3\u00a0seconds and the E\u2011Ray for a 0\u2013100\u00a0km\/h time as low as 2.6\u00a0seconds, praising both for their sharp handling, strong grip, and refined ride. On 10Best Trucks & SUVs<\/a>, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL were commended for comfort, agility, and towing capacity up to 3,810\u00a0kg.<\/p>\n

Adding to the accolades, TopGear.com<\/a> awarded GM three titles in its inaugural U.S. Car Awards: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 \u2013 U.S. Supercar of the Year, Cadillac LYRIQ-V \u2013 U.S. SUV of the Year, and Cadillac \u2013 U.S. Manufacturer of the Year. The ZR1 impressed with its twin-turbo 5.5L V8 producing up to 1,064 horsepower. and N\u00fcrburgring lap records, while LYRIQ-V, Cadillac\u2019s first EV with a \u201cV\u201d badge, delivered 0\u2013100\u00a0km\/h in 3.4\u00a0seconds with Velocity Max.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the results, Rohan Fernandes, Managing Director of Commercial Operations at GM Africa & Middle East, said: \u201c2025 was a defining year for General Motors in the region because our customers and dealer partners made it one. Their passion for our capable pickups and iconic full\u2011size SUVs continues to power our growth across the Middle East. As we continue to offer a wide range of vehicles that fit every price point across all propulsions, paired with our pioneering in\u2011vehicle connected technology experience enabled by OnStar, we\u2019re reshaping mobility in the region. Our momentum is clearly recognized by global awards from Car and Driver and TopGear.com, reinforcing our commitment to engineering excellence, innovation and customer value.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fernandes added, \u201cAt GM Africa and Middle East, we are proud to be celebrating our centenary in the region \u2013 100 years of bringing customers world-class vehicles and leading technology that they have come to love and trust under our Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac brands. We are embarking on our next 100 years with exciting, new products and innovations \u2013 such as the world\u2019s first true hands-free driving technology, Super Cruise* 2026 will be a landmark year.\u201d<\/p>\n

* Super Cruise features may vary by country and are subject to local regulatory approvals.<\/p>\n

About General Motors Africa & Middle East Operations<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM\u2019s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry\u2019s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future.<\/p>\n

The GM Africa & Middle East operations have\u00a0been in the region for close to 100 years, now headquartered in Dubai, UAE with a manufacturing plant in Egypt. In the region, GM represents Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac. With a network of 17 distributors serving 29 countries, the organization has over 203 customer-facing rooftops to cater to countries in Africa, Levant, the GCC and other Middle Eastern countries. For more information, please visit www.gmarabia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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