It was in November 2015 when the Genesis brand entered the automotive world. That means the South Korean brand will celebrate its eighth anniversary later this year. But before celebrations begin for that achievement, the carmaker has something else to be proud of.

What is it? Well, some math must be done to get to it. By the end of August 2023, Genesis had sold 690,177 units in Korea and 318,627 cars in other markets. Summing those figures up reveals a cumulative lifetime sales of 1,008,804. Yes, selling over one million vehicles in less than eight years is an impressive feat.

With a sales counter at 390,738, the G80 is by far the bestseller for Genesis globally. The brand’s first SUV, the GV80, and the first mid-size SUV, the GV70, stand tall with sales figures of 173,882 and 160,965, respectively. And in 2020, Genesis sold over 100,000 cars (132,450, to be precise) in a calendar year for the first time. The following two years have raised the bar higher, with 2021 closing at 201,415 sales and 2022 at 215,128. In 2023, the automaker has already 154,035 vehicles.

Congrats, Genesis!

Mohsin Haider Darwish Automobiles LLC (MHD), one of the leading automobile distributors in Oman, has inaugurated a new Stellantis dealership. Located at Al Hail North in Muscat, it started operations earlier this week. Besides selling models from brands like Alfa Romeo, Jeep, RAM and Dodge, the outlet will extend support with spare parts, Mopar after-sales and maintenance services.

The partnership with Stellantis is a massive boost for MHD. It makes the Oman-based distributor’s portfolio, which already has brands like MG, JLR, Jetour, INEOS, Hongqi and McLaren, even more impressive.

Jiad Modern Motors, part of the Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Company, has been appointed as the new official distributor of MG Motor vehicles in Saudi Arabia. The newly appointed dealer partner will soon open showrooms in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam. And before 2023 comes to a close, there will be six facilities in the country.

MG Motor confirms that all warranties of existing cars will remain unaffected by the change to a new retail partner. 

Audi India inaugurated its 24th ‘Approved: plus’ facility, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, last month. Now, the carmaker has opened the 25th one. Located at 4E, Anand Enterprises, Puttappa Industrial Estate, White Field Road, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, it becomes the second such outlet in Karnataka’s capital. As with the entire network of ‘Audi Approved: plus’, the new facility will sell cars that have been checked on over 300 points, covering electrical systems, bodywork and the interior. Besides that, the outlet will provide easy financing and insurance benefits. Also, all cars sold via any ‘Audi Approved: plus’ come with a 24×7 roadside assistance membership and complete vehicle maintenance history.

Mark your calendars! The all-new Porsche Panamera will make its world premiere on 24 November 2023. Where exactly? At the Icons of Porsche festival in Dubai. The visitors, however, will only get to see the sports saloon in the flesh between 25-26 November 2023.

With just over two months left for the D day, Porsche has revealed a few mouth-watering details about the upcoming car. For instance, for the first time, the new-gen Panamera will be available with an optional chassis with active damper control. As standard, the four-door model will boast a semi-active chassis with new two-valve shock absorbers. A new PDK (dual-clutch transmission) is also in the mix.

Obviously, the new Porsche Panamera will also take the PHEV route. The third-gen derivative with two engines will offer increased electric range and shorter charging times.

Excited?