Are EVs Really The Future Of GCC Driving, Or Do Hybrids Make More Sense?

Electric vehicles are clearly part of the GCC’s long-term future, but hybrids still make more sense for many drivers right now. That is the honest middle ground in a region where Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expanding charging infrastructure, fuel is still relatively

Abu Dhabi Car Washing Fine: Why The Dh4,000 Claim Needs Context

Washing your car outside your home may seem harmless, particularly in Abu Dhabi where dust and sand can quickly cover a freshly cleaned vehicle. But motorists need to be careful about where the water ends up. Abu Dhabi City Municipality launched a new

7X and UAEV Approve First Six UAE EV Charging Sites Across NXN Network

7X and Emarat EV Charging Stations Company PJSC, better known as UAEV, have approved the first six UAE EV charging sites across facilities operated by 7X’s National Network for Logistics, or NXN. Announced in Dubai on 20 August 2026, the first phase covers

Ferrari Luce Electric Car Sells For $40 Million At Monterey, Setting New-Car Auction Record

A one-off 2026 Ferrari Luce known as “Chassis 0” has sold for $40 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction in California, setting what Ferrari and the auction house describe as a world record for the most expensive new car sold at auction. The

Where Is Dubai’s Car-Sharing Demand Highest? These Neighbourhoods Lead The Way

Dubai’s car-sharing demand is strongest across a mix of dense residential districts and major employment hubs, according to new usage data released by UAE car-sharing company Udrive on 18 August 2026. Karama, Al Nahda, Dubai Marina and Al Rigga are among the busiest

Kuwait Land Rover Airbag Recall Covers Range Rover, Defender And Discovery Models

Kuwait has announced a safety recall for selected Range Rover, Defender and Discovery SUVs after a potential fault was identified in the driver’s airbag connection. The Kuwait Land Rover airbag recall was announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 3 August

2027 Nissan Tekton Revealed Ahead Of GCC Arrival

Nissan has fully revealed the all-new Tekton, a new C-segment SUV that will be exported from India to markets across the Middle East and Africa. The model made its world premiere in Mumbai on 9 July 2026, while Nissan Middle East now lists

UAE Summer Road Trip Car Checks: What to Inspect Before You Leave

A long summer drive in the UAE can be deceptively easy to plan. Put a destination into the navigation system, fill the tank or charge the battery, load the family and leave. The car, however, is being asked to work in conditions that

Freelander 8 Spotted in the UAE Ahead of Abu Dhabi International Launch

The Freelander 8 has been spotted testing on UAE roads as the revived brand prepares for its first international market launch in Abu Dhabi in September 2026. Two lightly camouflaged SUVs were photographed during hot-weather validation, matching Freelander’s earlier confirmation that Middle East

Lucid $1.4 Billion Reset: Why Saudi Arabia’s EV Ambitions Now Face an Execution Test

Lucid’s latest restructuring matters far beyond its California headquarters. The Lucid $1.4 billion reset is directly connected to Saudi Arabia because the Kingdom is not simply an investor in the electric car manufacturer. Saudi Arabia is home to Lucid’s AMP-2 factory, its controlling