Episode
MENA's Auto Slowdown. Who Is Still Buying Cars?
- Podcast
- Morning Drive
- Published
- Jul 15, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1315
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Summary
Halfway through 2026, the MENA automotive sector is facing a sharp 3.9% decline in vehicle sales. Presenter Tim Elliott sits down with Anna-Marie Baisden, Head of Autos and Infrastructure Research, BMI, to unpack a story of extreme divergence, examining how shipping disruptions and geopolitical strain are punishing some markets whilst others show surprising resilience.