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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

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

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

Sustainable mobility startup E Daddy raises $15m

Sustainable mobility startup E Daddy raises $15m

The company, which has facilities in Dubai Industrial City and the National Industries Park, plans to launch its first fully electric motorcycle in Q1 2025

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

Traffic law - Sheikh-Mohammed-Cabinet-Meet

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

Tesla

Tesla starts laying off employees at Nevada plant

US labour law requires companies with 100 or more employees to notify authorities ahead of mass layoffs

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

KEZAD Titan Signing deal to build lithium processing plant

Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD to host Dhs5bn lithium processing plant

Titan Lithium Industries has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with KEZAD to build the plant in Khalifa Industrial Area (KEZAD Al Ma’mourah)

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Charging ahead: 63% of UAE residents want to drive EVs by 2025

The vast majority of UAE residents are keen to make the switch to electric vehicles sooner rather than later, according to a new survey.

Selfdrive CEO offers insights into the UAE's car rental market

Insights: Trends driving the UAE car rental sector

Customers prefer to align themselves with the current market trends, and businesses that can provide such options are thriving in the rental market, particularly in the luxury segment

Arabia Taxi

Tesla Model 3 cars to join Arabia Taxi fleet in Dubai

According to Arabia Taxi, 83 per cent of the cars in its Dubai fleet currently operate with environmentally friendly hybrid engine technology

Vincent Wijnen, Senior Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al-Futtaim Automotive’s Vincent Wijnen on the factors driving the company’s performance in H1 2022 and its future plans

The senior managing director of Al-Futtaim Automotive showcases H1 highlights and brand performance, the growing focus on sustainability and the company’s future vision