Parking is one of those small daily jobs that can become disproportionately irritating in Saudi cities. Busy mall car parks, narrow basement ramps, tightly marked bays and the walk back to a vehicle in peak summer heat all add friction to an otherwise
Saudi Arabia has recalled 27,360 Chevrolet vehicles over a driver-side airbag inflator defect that could send sharp metal fragments into the cabin during a crash. The Ministry of Commerce campaign covers Chevrolet Trax, Cruze and Aveo vehicles, with affected owners instructed to arrange
Qatar is preparing to manufacture its first locally built electric vehicles through a partnership between Doha-based JTA International Investment Holding and Britain’s WATT Electric Vehicle Company. Announced in Doha on 13 August 2026, the project will create Qatar’s first dedicated EV manufacturing plant
Abu Dhabi has introduced its first dedicated licence plates for autonomous vehicles, creating a clear visual distinction between self-driving vehicles undergoing testing and those already approved for commercial operation. The new Abu Dhabi self-driving car licence plates were announced by the Integrated Transport
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has expanded the way motorists and businesses can handle technical vehicle testing with Aber, an on-site inspection service designed to bring an RTA-approved testing unit directly to the customer. Launched in June 2026, the Dubai RTA mobile vehicle
Mercedes-Benz has offered the clearest look yet at its returning G-Class Convertible, showing the roof lowered for the first time in July 2026. The latest teaser reveals a four-door body, a folding fabric roof and several AMG design cues, but this is not
BYD is preparing to move beyond value-focused electric cars with the Da Han, a full-size flagship saloon aimed at the territory occupied by the Mercedes-Benz EQS, BMW i7 and NIO ET9. Official images and Chinese regulatory filings show a car with serious dimensions,
Audi has unveiled the all-new 2027 Audi Q9, its first full-size SUV and the largest production model in the company’s history. Revealed in Ingolstadt on 29 July 2026, the three-row flagship will sit above the Q7. Audi’s UAE and Saudi Arabian websites say
Tesla owners in the UAE are being offered Premium Connectivity for AED 59 per month, with the charge reported to take effect from September 2026. The subscription covers cellular access to selected connected-car features, including live traffic visualisation, satellite maps, media streaming and
Elite Group Holding has opened what Jetour describes as the world’s largest Jetour service centre on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The 100,000-square-foot facility can handle as many as 300 vehicles per day, substantially increasing the Chinese SUV brand’s authorised aftersales capacity in