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Nissan Patrol makes its global debut in Abu Dhabi

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

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Tesla launches new Model 3 long-range variant

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

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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

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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

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Aramco to buy 10% stake in Renault-Geely thermal engines venture

Renault CEO Luca de Meo described the deal as creating a “dream team” that would “reinvent” the future of combustion-engine and hybrid technologies

Aramco

Aramco close to agreeing 10% stake in Renault, Geely thermal engines JV: Report

The energy giant signed a letter of intent in March 2023 with a view to possibly becoming a minority shareholder in the JV

Rivian

Volkswagen’s $5bn investment in Rivian signals future EV collaboration trends

Rivian will form an equally controlled joint venture with Volkswagen to share EV architecture and software

SingAuto

SingAuto rolls into UAE with self-driving trucks and EV District in Abu Dhabi

SingAuto’s initiative to build the world’s largest commercial EV industrial district marks a significant step towards a sustainable, innovative, and efficient logistics landscape for the region

Aston Martin Valiant

Aston Martin to start delivery of Alonso-inspired race car Valiant in fourth quarter

Valiant joins the ranks of Valkyrie, Vantage and upcoming mid-engine supercar Valhalla as collectible specials

Lucid opens Saudi Arabia’s first car production facility

Lucid, Rivian and Nikola: What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?

EV startups are lowering manufacturing costs, laying off workforce, and racing to develop cheaper models to navigate a slump in demand

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UAE announces new federal traffic law to regulate EVs, self-driving cars

The new traffic law, aims to facilitate the broader adoption of self-driving vehicles and electric cars, keeping in line with advances in modern urban planning and sustainability efforts

Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China

Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China

The additional Turkish tariff will be set at a minimum of $7,000 per vehicle, with effect from July 7

Lucid sets up Dubai Retail Studio

EV giant Lucid opens showroom in Dubai, expands presence in the region

With the inauguration of the latest studio in Dubai, Lucid now has 38 studio locations worldwide

BYD CARS

BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with rivals heats up

BYD, which has been accelerating its international expansion, still trails multi-branded automakers such as Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Stellantis, in sales

Saudi-backed Lucid Air sedan

PIF-backed Lucid to trim US workforce amid softening EV demand

The layoffs at Lucid will impact employees at all levels, including leadership and mid-level management,

Lucid Group secures $1bn from Saudi PIF affiliate

EV maker Lucid reports quarterly revenue above estimates as price cuts boost sales

The company said it expects capital expenditure of $1.5bn this year, compared with $910.6m in 2023

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Shifting gears: Supercar Blondie on life as an entrepreneur

In an interview with Gulf Business, Alex Hirschi shares her journey from influencer to entrepreneur and co-founder of SBX cars, a new luxury car auction platform

Faisal Al Sahlawi – GM – Dubai Autodrome

Dubai Autodrome’s GM Faisal Al Sahlawi shares its role in driving motorsport in the UAE

As the UAE’s premier motorsport and entertainment venue, Dubai Autodrome hosts some of the largest motorsport grids in the region plus a host of international events