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Bentley 2023 Fleet

Here’s why Bentley is big on bespoke, shares CEO Adrian Hallmark

Bentley’s chairman and CEO gives us an insight into the company’s performance in 2023 and why customisation is key to its success in the region

AW Rostamani, Zeekr to launch premium EVs in UAE

Luxury EVs: AW Rostamani, ZEEKR unveil new cars for UAE

ZEEKR’s premium models will be available for test drives and bookings starting from March

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PIF’s Seven brings world-first Formula E karting attractions to Saudi

The Formula E Karting attractions will be built at four of Seven entertainment destinations located in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Abha

Mercedes Benz Places by Binghatti unveiled Image Supplied

Binghatti unveils first Mercedes-Benz branded residential tower, here are the details

The residences will showcase mixed-use facilities comprising restaurants, sports and wellness zones, lounges, non-automotive retail, exhibition spaces, and parking

PIF Launches Electric 360 Image PIF

PIF unveils ‘Electric 360’ partnership, announces new brand revamp

The partnership with Formula E, Extreme E and E1 will promote educational opportunities tied to electric motorsports, as well as community, social programmes and environmental stewardship

Porsche sales grew 11 per cent in MEA and India in 2023

Porsche sees sales rise 11% in Middle East, Africa, India in 2023

Porsche made delivered 9,135 new cars in conjunction with successful events such as Icons of Porsche in Dubai

Premium plates auction in Dubai Image RTA

Dubai’s number plate craze rakes in Dhs51m: Here are the top-selling ones

The top premium number plate was AA30 that sold for Dhs4,540,000

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils first electric car

China’s Xiaomi unveils first electric car, plans to become top automaker

The SU7 will come in two versions – one with a driving range of up to 668 km on a single charge and another with a range of up to 800 km

Thomas Ingenlath, CEO Polestar on decarbonisation

Insights: Why it’s time to drive decarbonisation across the auto industry

To stay on the 1.5-degree pathway for 2050, we have to stop selling fossil fuel cars by 2032 and this means transitioning to BEVs

automotive

Interview: AutoSmart is digitalising the automotive after-sales industry one car at a time

The automotive after-sales industry is undergoing digitalisation as startups review traditional pain-points to provide state-of-the-art solutions

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, SEC set up EV infrastructure company

Saudi Arabia’s PIF, SEC set up EV infrastructure company

The wealth fund will hold a 75 per cent shareholding in the company, while the SEC will own the remaining 25 per cent stake

Automechanika dubai 2023 begins on Oct 2 at DWTC image Automechanika Dubai

Automechanika Dubai 2023: Biggest-ever edition begins at DWTC

The event, running run until October 4, is witnessing a year-on-year growth in exhibitor participation to the tune of 57 per cent

Automobiles partners with Tabby

Arabian Automobiles, Tabby partner to advance after-sales experience

The partnerships will offer enhanced convenience and flexibility when it comes to vehicle maintenance and repair costs

Xpeng

China’s Xpeng soars after buying Didi unit to consolidate market

As part of the deal, Xpeng plans to launch a new EV brand in partnership with Didi in 2024

A new era in mobility: Adopting advanced technologies and customer centricity

Advanced technologies have led to a paradigm shift in the automotive sector

Tesla

Tesla data breach blamed on ‘insider wrongdoing’ impacted 75,000

The people appear to be current or former employees of the Austin, Texas-based automaker

Electric Vehicle

Tips to maximise electric vehicle performance in summer

EV owners and operators must provide careful attention and maintenance to their vehicles to minimise and prevent various risks

Tesla Model Y

Tesla cuts price of Model Y versions

The Model Y forms part of the stable of vehicles, along with the Model 3, which are the best-sellers for the company

Lucid

Lucid pledges to reach 10,000-EV target this year; shares rise

The company’s shares jumped more than 5 per cent in post-market trading

The new Land Rover Defender 130 surfs the dunes

The beast can go from zero to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, and that’s just one of the things we love about it

718 Cayman GT4 RS Porsche

Is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS worth the hype?

We get behind the wheel to find out

Nio

Abu Dhabi to take 7% stake in Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio

CYVN Holdings, an investment entity controlled by Abu Dhabi, agreed to buy about 85 million newly issued Class A shares for $738.5m in cash, or $8.72 apiece

Renault

Renault-led concept car offers cyberattack protection

The system will be available with the future Renault 5, which is expected to go on sale next year

EV Market

UAE’s EV market projected to grow by 27% annually over next six years

With more than 20 per cent of government car fleets running EVs since 2021, the UAE is leading the way towards the future of electric vehicles in the region

Ford Tesla

Ford taps Tesla superchargers in rare partnership

Ford’s next-generation vehicles, starting in 2025, will have the Tesla charging capability built in

Uber India

Uber to add 25,000 electric vehicles in India in green push

The ride-hailing company will launch EV Uber Green in June in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi

the Artura

McLaren raises the ‘supercar’ bar with the Artura

From its all-new carbon fibre lightweight architecture and high-performance hybrid powertrain to its beautiful design and impressive interior – the McLaren Artura aims to impress

Speed Edition 12

Bentley unveils limited Speed Edition 12

The Speed Edition 12 package incorporates a range of distinctive design enhancements

Tesla

Tesla raises prices of S, X Models by $2,750 in China

The pricing of Model S sedan and Model X now start at CNY808,900 and CNY898,900, respectively

Hurtan Grand Albaycin

Hurtan Automoviles enters UAE market with its iconic Grand Albaycin

The Hurtan Grand Albaycin is a two-seater luxury convertible that features a classic design inspired from the 1950s and 1960s era