The Middle East automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by shifting consumer preferences, technological advancements, and an evolving economic landscape. As the region embraces new automotive trends, data provides a clear roadmap for where the industry is headed. Chinese car brands have experienced an unprecedented rise in popularity across the Middle East, fundamentally […]
Dubai: JETOUR announced a groundbreaking partnership with global EDM icon Alan Walker. As part of this collaboration, Walker has created a brand theme song for JETOUR, blending the brand’s “Travel+” philosophy with his unique musical style inspiring audiences in the Middle East and globally to embrace travel and pursue a better life. Since his 2014 […]
Dubai: The 21st edition of Automechanika Dubai, the largest automotive aftermarket trade exhibition in the Middle East, was officially inaugurated by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General for Infrastructure and Director General of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority. The event runs from 10–12 December at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This year’s showcase, the largest […]
FERRARI-F80: The F80 is a showcase for the ultimate in technology and performance from the marque, and represents an extreme development of the internal combustion engine, with a combined maximum power of 1200 hp, the V6-hybrid powertrain of the F80 makes it the most powerful road car ever to come out of the gates of […]
A six-part teaser series celebrates the legacy of the iconic SUV Nissan Patrol offering an exclusive first look at its seventh-generation model Abu Dhabi: As anticipation builds across the globe for the much-awaited reveal of the all-new Nissan Patrol, Al Masaood Automobiles, the exclusive authorised distributor for Nissan in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the […]
Born on this day in 1828, Jules Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His best works include ‘Around the World in Thirty Day’s and ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’. Did you know that: • John Ames Sherman patented the first envelope folding and gumming machine on this day in 1898• Charles […]
We didn’t think it could be possible in our lifetime but the most famous truck/SUV of recent times, the GMC Hummer, will be available in an electric version soon. The civilian version of the US army’s HUMVEE, the Hummer H1 was launched as the next-level fad for the who’s who of the world. After we […]
Japan wants to ban sales of new petrol cars in around 15 years’ time as part of efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, reports said Thursday. The new policy could be announced as soon as next week, building on an existing push to promote electric and hybrid vehicles, the Mainichi Shimbun said without citing […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, unveiled an initiative for exempting electric vehicles licensed in Dubai from public parking fees for two years starting from July 1, 2020. The step supports Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy by encouraging the use of this type of vehicles. “This initiative complements a previous initiative launched in 2018 designating parking […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday showcased the company’s advanced battery technology, with investors expecting he will outline how the company’s electric vehicles will surpass the cost and convenience of internal combustion engines. As automakers shift from horsepower to kilowatts to comply with stricter environmental regulations, investors are looking for evidence that Tesla can increase […]
