China’s new energy vehicle boom is not just a story about electric cars selling in huge numbers. It is a lesson in how policy, pricing, charging access, local manufacturing, software, battery supply and consumer choice can push a market from early adoption to
Dubai’s supercar calendar becomes more active as the summer heat eases and the city’s outdoor events, track days and automotive festivals return. For the rest of 2026, the clearest confirmed date for enthusiasts is Icons of Porsche on 21 and 22 November. Dubai
Porsche has revealed the limited-production 911 Turbo S Sadu Edition to celebrate 70 years since the first Porsche sports car arrived in Kuwait and the wider Middle East. Based on the latest 992.2-generation 911 Turbo S, the commemorative model is limited to just
GCC buyers should not panic about the US Polestar ban, but they should pay closer attention to connected-car software, data privacy, service support and future resale confidence when buying any modern EV. The American decision does not automatically ban Polestar or Chinese-linked EVs
Tata Motors has used Abu Dhabi’s Tal Moreeb dune to preview the off-road ability of the Sierra EV, showing the electric SUV climbing one of the UAE’s most demanding desert landmarks before its India launch on 30 June 2026. The footage matters for
GAC Group is considering setting up a Dubai R&D hub by 2028, a move that could help the Chinese carmaker develop vehicles more closely matched to UAE and GCC driving conditions. The plan was discussed by James Wang, Vice President of GAC International,
Geely plans to roll out six new energy vehicles across the UAE and wider Gulf markets by the end of 2026, as the Chinese carmaker expands its electrified product push in the region. The plan follows Geely Auto Group’s showcase at Auto China
EV Auto Show Riyadh 2026 has been confirmed for 9 to 11 November 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the fourth edition set to focus on electric vehicles, charging, batteries, software and wider mobility technology. The event matters because
The UAE retained its position as the Middle East’s largest electric vehicle market in 2025, accounting for nearly half of the region’s EV sales, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2026. The result marks the second consecutive year that the
LEPAS, Chery Group’s new mid-to-premium new-energy vehicle brand, has shipped the first batch of L8 plug-in hybrid SUVs for the UAE and Kuwait, bringing the LEPAS UAE launch closer to a showroom debut. The 8 July 2026 announcement confirms the first regional model