Automotive UAE

Why More UAE Drivers Are Looking at Used Auto Parts as Repair Costs Rise

News Editor 08/09/2026

For UAE drivers, keeping an older car on the road is increasingly becoming a question of what to replace, where to source it and how much the repair is really worth. A new original component remains the obvious choice in many situations, particularly for safety-critical or heavily worn parts.

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ROX Starts ADAMAS Vehicle Production in Abu Dhabi, Boosting UAE Automotive Manufacturing

News Editor 04/09/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ROX has started local production of its ADAMAS vehicles at a newly completed Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi, marking a major step in the company’s expansion and localisation plans in the UAE. The first three ROX ADAMAS vehicles carrying the “Made in the Emirates” mark have rolled off the […]

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Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group Opens First Dedicated MAXUS Showroom in Dubai

News Editor 04/08/2026

Dubai, UAE: The Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group inaugurated the first dedicated MAXUS showroom in Deira, Dubai, introducing a dedicated facility for the brand’s growing range of passenger and commercial vehicles in the UAE. The opening ceremony was attended by members of the Al Naboodah family, senior management of the Group, key customers, influencers and […]

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Sharmax Motors expands its international product strategy through its partnership with Benelli

Saba Malik 30/07/2026

Motorcycle brands team up with manufacturers all the time to expand and improve. Sharmax Motors, a well-known powersports brand with a strong presence in the Gulf region, is following this model through its long-term strategic partnership with Benelli Q.J. Srl, signed in 2025.  The agreement centres on mid-displacement road motorcycles for the European market. But […]

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Electric Vehicles in UAE: Rules and Incentives

Saba Malik 09/05/2026

In the United Arab Emirates, the UAE is actively working to promote and utilise clean energy, with developers shaping the UAE market through strong incentives to buy electric cars and support a wider push under clean energy initiatives; this helps the country establish itself as a leading regional and global player in electric vehicle technology […]

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Abu Dhabi Pilots First Autonomous Truck Operations in KEZAD

News Editor 27/02/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi has taken a major step toward the future of freight transport, with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) overseeing the emirate’s first pilot operation of autonomous trucks within an industrial logistics zone. The initiative, led by the ITC, an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, is being carried […]

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GWM Expands Its SUV Lineup with the launch of the Bold New Haval V7

News Editor 20/02/2026

(Dubai, United Arab Emirates) – February 2026 – The Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, the distributor for Great Wall Motor (GWM) in the UAE has officially unveiled the HAVAL V7, GWM’s latest mid-size SUV designed to meet the evolving lifestyles of drivers in the UAE. Blending refined urban comfort with confident all-terrain capability, the HAVAL […]

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UAE opens one of the world’s largest ultra-fast EV charging hubs

News Editor 13/01/2026

Photo Credit: ZAWYA The UAE has inaugurated one of the world’s largest ultra-fast electric vehicle charging hubs, marking a major step in the country’s push toward cleaner, smarter mobility. ADNOC Distribution said the new facility at Saih Shuaib on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is the sixth largest superfast EV charging hub […]

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Fully Driverless Robotaxis Now Available in Abu Dhabi: Here’s How to Book Your Ride

News Editor 26/11/2025

Photo Credit: WeRide Robotaxi Abu Dhabi has taken a major leap into the future of transport, becoming the first city outside the United States to offer fully driverless rides through the Uber app. WeRide and Uber have officially launched the Middle East’s first Level 4 autonomous Robotaxi commercial service, allowing residents and visitors to book […]

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Drive now, buy later: First of its kind offer at Cariva, the new car dealership in Dubai

Nishitha Rachel 24/11/2025

Buying a pre-owned car in the UAE can be a very complex procedure. However, it is now easier because of Cariva, the brand new car dealership on Damascus Street, Dubai, which opened its doors on November 19. Part of the A.A AI Moosa Enterprises, Cariva is a UAE-based pre-owned car retail platform that features a […]

Automotive Sport

Toyota targets first Texas win as WEC returns to COTA

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2025

Austin round follows summer break Toyota Gazoo Racing will return to FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) action this weekend at the Lone Star Le Mans in Austin, Texas, seeking to reverse a difficult season and secure its first-ever win at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Japanese manufacturer enters the sixth round of the […]

Automotive Markets

China and Vietnam dominate the Southeast Asia EV market

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2025

As sales double in Q2 2025 Electric vehicle sales across Southeast Asia more than doubled in the second quarter of 2025, driven by rapid growth from Chinese and Vietnamese automakers, as well as a shift in regional consumer demand towards lower-emission transport. According to data from Counterpoint Research, electric vehicle (EV) sales — including both […]

Automotive Space

Geely’s satellite network set to reshape smart mobility in the Middle East and Africa

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2025

11 LEO satellites launched GeeSpace, the aerospace arm of China’s Geely Holding, has launched 11 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, bringing the total number in its Future Mobility Constellation – also known as GeeSatCom – to 41, with plans to reach 72 by the end of this year. The expansion is part of the company’s […]

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China’s GWM expands global auto push with launch of Brazil plant

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2025

Amid rising hybrid demand Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Brazil, marking a key development in China’s automotive expansion into Latin America. The plant, located in Iracemápolis in São Paulo state, began operations on August 16, 2025, with the production of the Haval H6 GT, the first […]

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Ford Bronco marks 60 years as an off-road specialist

Arnold Pinto 22/08/2025

With “G.O.A.T.” codename The Ford Bronco has reached its 60th anniversary, marking six decades since its launch in the United States, back in 1965. The vehicle, initially created to fill the gap between lightweight military Jeeps and heavy pickup trucks, has become a symbol of durability, especially in off-road markets like the Middle East. Developed […]

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Elite Group Holding unveils exclusive Soueast showroom in Deira, Dubai

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2025

As the dealer expands brand reach Soueast, the automaker owned by Chinese state-owned car manufacturer Chery Group, has a new retail showroom in Deira, Dubai, opened on August 16, 2025, in partnership with its exclusive UAE dealer Elite Group Holding. The showroom aims to bring the Chinese automotive brand’s latest S06, S07 and S09 models closer […]

Automotive Space

Bridgestone commits to supplying lunar rover tyres to iSpace

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2025

For 2029 Moon missions Tokyo-based lunar exploration company iSpace has signed an agreement with Bridgestone Corporation to collaborate on the development and testing of tyre technology for small to medium-sized lunar rovers. The move signals an expansion of private sector involvement in space exploration, with plans to validate the technology on Earth ahead of potential

Automotive Markets

Vehicle theft surges in US Western states

Arnold Pinto 17/08/2025

Colorado tops national rankings A new study has named Colorado the worst state in the United States for vehicle crime, highlighting a growing trend of car theft and break-ins concentrated in Western states. The report shows that vehicle-related crime is not limited to major urban centres and is increasingly influenced by geography, infrastructure, and enforcement […]

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Infiniti unveils 2026 QX80 with new Sport trim

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2025

Delivery begins this summer Japanese carmaker Infiniti has launched the 2026 QX80, introducing a new Sport grade in a move to expand its appeal within the competitive full-size luxury SUV segment. The updated model will begin reaching dealerships globally, including in Arabian Gulf markets, by late summer 2025. Prices will start from $83,750, with the […]

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First all-women desert rally marks milestone for motorsport and gender equality in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2025

Toyota enters team In a country where women were only granted the legal right to drive seven years ago, Saudi Arabia hosted the fourth edition of Rally Jameel, a navigation-based off-road rally exclusively for female drivers. Held from April 21-26, 2025, the event attracted 82 participants from 37 countries, including the first-ever team from Japan, […]