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Triumph Re-Enters UAE Market After Partnering With Galadari

Classic appeal: Triumph Motorcycles returns to the UAE

Established in 1902, Triumph Motorcycles boasts a legacy spanning over 120 years, creating motorcycles celebrated for their design, character and performance

Insights: How insurance will shape a driverless world

Insights: How insurance will shape a driverless world

As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent, the insurance industry must evolve to address the new landscape of risks and liabilities

Shift to electric vehicles will have far-reaching impact, IMF says

Shift to EVs will have far-reaching impact, IMF says

The move toward EVs has accelerated in recent years and is seen as a key way to help countries achieve climate goals

Audi Q6 e-tron and Cafu mobile EV charging prototype

CAFU rolls out EV charging service to Audi e-tron vehicles

Audi Middle East is also collaborating with Siemens, Desert Technologies, and the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure to expand the regional charging network

Ready, set, race to Dubai Autodrome

Ready, set, race to Dubai Autodrome

Shift into the fast lane for your next night out at Dubai Autodrome

GB Business Breakfast shines spotlight on GCC’s automotive, mobility sectors

Gulf Business hosted its second Business Breakfast event on the future of automotive and mobility in the Middle East, highlighting digital shifts, sustainability, and evolving consumer preferences

The future is here: OMODA & JAECOO’s user summit showcases high-tech cars, robots

The future is here: OMODA & JAECOO user summit showcases high-tech cars, robots

The summit saw the official global launches of OMODA & JAECOO’s latest models, OMODA C7 and JAECOO J5, in the presence of over 2,000 attendees

Abu Dhabi’s CYVN seeks to buy McLaren’s automotive business

Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings to acquire McLaren’s automotive business

The deal will bring access to additional capital, advanced engineering expertise and technology, particularly in the field of electric vehicles

Are autonomous vehicles the key to sustainable mobility in the region's EV revolution?

Are autonomous vehicles the key to sustainable mobility in the region’s EV revolution?

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are rising stars from the Middle East in embracing driverless transportation to achieve sustainable mobility

How EVIQ is unlocking the future of EV charging

EVIQ’s Mohammad Gazzaz on unlocking the future of EV charging

The CEO says the firm is collaborating with partners in the ecosystem to provide drivers with a seamless transition from internal combustion engine

First hydrogen-powered taxi pilot project launches in Saudi

First hydrogen-powered taxi pilot project launches in Saudi

This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy, aiming to promote the use of modern technologies in transportation

PIF-backed Lucid says stock sale will provide ‘cash runway’ well into 2026

PIF-backed Lucid says stock sale will provide ‘cash runway’ well into 2026

Lucid said it expected the offering to raise $1.67bn, but on Monday, the company said the offering had raised nearly $1.75bn

The Middle East EV market: A $54bn opportunity by 2035

The Middle East EV market: A $54bn opportunity by 2035, shows report

While the potential is vast, high costs, limited EV models, and insufficient charging infrastructure remain significant barriers

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Dhs69.1m in bids: Premium plates auction draws big spenders

The 116th edition of the auction featured 90 premium plates, ranging from two to five digits

Nissan Patrol makes its global debut in Abu Dhabi

New Nissan Patrol makes its global debut in Abu Dhabi

Al Masaood Automobiles celebrated the Nissan Patrol’s spectacular world premiere in Abu Dhabi in September

Karim Maksoud MD of Al Habtoor Motors on EV trends and the JAC's latest offering

Al Habtoor Motors’ MD discusses EVs, JAC e30X and sustainable mobility

Karim Maksoud, managing director of Al Habtoor Motors, shares insights into the future of electric vehicles in the UAE

MySyara partners with Mobil, launches UAE's first cloud garage network

MySyara partners with Mobil, launches UAE’s first cloud garage network

The company aims to set up a network of 20 cloud garages across UAE by the end of 2025

Thierry Sabbagh of Nissan Middle East on the Arc and key auto trends

Nissan’s Thierry Sabbagh on The Arc, electrification and all-new Patrol

Nissan’s DVP and president – Middle East, Saudi Arabia & CIS discusses the brand’s impressive growth in the region, driven by a diverse product lineup, robust SUV demand, and customer-centric innovations

Grenadier Quartermaster: A modern-day explorer’s dream car

Grenadier Quartermaster: A modern-day explorer’s dream car

The Grenadier Quartermaster turns heads, tackles rough terrains, and even hauls samples of precious stones if utilised as such

Chinese automaker Chery expands UAE presence, opens new showroom

Chinese automaker Chery expands UAE presence

The Dubai showroom’s launch follows the debut of Chery’s flagship showroom in Sharjah, with plans to extend its presence to Abu Dhabi and other emirates

Lucid

Lucid gets up to $1.5bn in funding from PIF ahead of electric SUV rollout

The deal comes just ahead of Lucid’s planned production of its much-awaited Gravity SUV later this year

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Tesla shares tank on back of dismal results

Trade analysts have rated Tesla’s stock a “hold” with a median price target of $212.50

Al-Futtaim's Hasan Nergiz on BYD's popularity in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Al-Futtaim’s Hasan Nergiz on BYD’s popularity in UAE, Saudi Arabia

The MD of Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company shares that EV maker BYD’s SEAL, SONG PLUS and HAN models are very popular in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Tesla model-3

Tesla launches new Model 3 long-range variant

The new Model 3 long-range variant is priced at $42,490

RTA

Watch: RTA unveils AI-powered detection system for Dubai’s roads

The smart vehicle boasts several advanced features that improve the detection of road conditions and the inspection of traffic diversions

combustion engine cars

Combustion engines aren’t going away anytime soon, says Saudi Aramco

The transition to EVs is creating an opportunity that Saudi Aramco aims to capitalise on

Yaser Shabsogh, VP Commercial Operations at Kia MEA

Kia MEA’s VP on factors driving the auto brand’s regional growth

The VP of Commercial Operations at Kia Middle East says the company’s mid to long-term business strategy will heavily focus on electrification, which is reflected in its updated annual 2030 sales target of 4.3 million units

China EV maker BYD to build $1bn plant in Turkey

Chinese electric carmaker BYD to build $1bn plant in Turkey

The company plans to establish a facility for producing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with an annual capacity of 150,000 units

Saudi-backed EV maker Lucid beats quarterly deliveries estimates

Lucid delivered 2,394 vehicles in the quarter ended June 30, above estimates of 1,940 units.

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Dubai to build world’s largest and most advanced car market

This strategic move aims to leverage DP World’s global network to enhance the market’s connectivity with 77 ports worldwide