The event honored winners across 25 categories, celebrating the achievements that have shaped the automotive sector in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
The organizing committee of the National Auto Award in Saudi Arabia announced the winners of its 13th edition for 2025 across 25 categories, amid wide anticipation from automotive enthusiasts and industry professionals.
The honorees on the final list were selected from more than 600 nominated models and categories. The entries were evaluated by a specialized jury of industry experts, with the winners revealed during a grand awards ceremony held recently in Jeddah, under the patronage of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, with the support of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the National Committee for Car Dealers, and sponsorship from GB Auto Finance.
The event was attended by a large number of automotive experts and enthusiasts from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Commenting on the occasion, Walid Qarnouh, CEO of PR Arabia, the agency that has organized the award for 13 consecutive years, said:
“The Auto Sector Awards have evolved into a prestigious platform for recognizing creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship across all segments of the automotive industry in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. We are proud to celebrate this year’s honorees, who continue to elevate the sector and contribute to the growth of the Saudi automotive market, one of the most important in the world.”
The Saudi-Japanese Automobile High Institute received the Best Community Service Brand award, in recognition of its valuable initiatives that empower Saudi youth and encourage their participation in the automotive services sector.
Meanwhile, Almajdouie Motors won the Best Automotive Dealer award for its contributions to enriching the market with reliable models over the past 40 years, reaffirming its leading position by introducing multiple brands and expanding its investments in the sector.
Faisal Sultan, CEO of Lucid Motors, owned by the Public Investment Fund, was named Automotive Personality of the Year for his individual efforts and for Lucid’s role in advancing electric mobility and sustainability in the sector.
Petromin Corporation took home the largest number of special awards, including Most Influential Personality, which went to its CEO Kalyana Sivagnanam for his visionary leadership in steering the company toward global expansion and increasing its investments abroad in automotive and mobility services.
The newly launched Nissan Magnite was awarded Most Reliable Car of the Year, in recognition of the technical and engineering innovation achieved by Nissan Motor Company with this model.
The remaining major awards included categories for electric vehicles and luxury sedans. To keep pace with the evolution of the industry, five new categories were introduced in 2025, covering aftersales services, marketing, motorsports, and the achievements of Saudi champions at both local and international levels.
The organizers also recognized specialized media platforms, honoring two outlets: the digital platform “Fi Al Sayyara” (In the Car) by MBC Group, and the program “Al Motor”, broadcast weekly on Alif Alif FM radio.
Concluding the event, Walid Qarnouh added:
“Every year we strive to introduce new award categories. We believe that in the coming years, consumer interest will continue to grow, particularly in the electric vehicle segment.”
According to a report by GlobeNewswire, Saudi Arabia’s automotive market is valued at USD 21.70 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 74.74 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.13% during the forecast period (2025–2032).
The Saudi automotive market appears highly promising, driven by government initiatives, economic diversification efforts, and a notable increase in imports of Chinese vehicles. Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia aims to reduce its dependence on oil, enhance the growth of the automotive industry, and focus on local manufacturing, innovation, and sustainable transportation.
The government has invested over USD 5 billion to develop domestic vehicle production facilities, including partnerships with global manufacturers such as Lucid Motors and Hyundai.
All award results are available on the official website:
www.nationalautoaward.com
