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Automotive industry news including electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, smart mobility solutions, and car launches in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Hyundai Boulder Concept SUV Debuts at New York Auto Show, Previews 2030 Pickup Truck
Hyundai Boulder Concept SUV debuts at New York Auto Show, previewing the company’s first body-on-frame midsize pickup truck arriving by 2030. The design emphasizes off-road capability and American manufacturing.
Toyota GAZOO Racing Secures One-Two Finish at Croatia Rally
Toyota GAZOO Racing Croatia Rally achieved a one-two finish, with Takamoto Katsuta securing his second consecutive 2026 WRC win and moving into the championship lead.
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Launches Hyundai Exclusive Offers for April and May 2026
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors is offering zero down payment, a 5-year warranty, and a 50/50 financing plan on select 2026 Hyundai models through May 30, 2026.
OMODA & JAECOO UAE Sales Top 3,000 Units as Brands Near One Million Global Milestone
OMODA & JAECOO UAE operations have crossed 3,000 vehicle sales in their first year, while global monthly sales hit a record 61,254 units in March 2026 with 417 percent year-on-year growth.
Lucid Gravity SUV Wins 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year Award
The Lucid Gravity SUV has been named the 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year by the World Car Awards, giving Lucid back-to-back wins in the category after the Lucid Air took the title in 2023.
Drive EV Platform Launches in UAE to Match Buyers with Electric Vehicles Using AI
Drive EV has launched in the UAE, using AI to match buyers with electric vehicles through structured questions and personalized recommendations. The platform partners with EVLife to link research with purchase decisions.
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Why Saudi Consumers Are Reluctant to Buy Electric Vehicles
Saudi consumers are holding back on electric vehicles for reasons that go beyond price. From scarce charging stations to extreme heat and cheap fuel, the barriers are real.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Wins 2026 World Performance Car Award at New York Auto Show
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 N has been named the 2026 World Performance Car at the New York International Auto Show, giving the brand five straight years of World Car Awards recognition.
Najm Suhail Platform Targets Desert Safety Gap for Saudi Off-Road Drivers
GWM TANK and Social Clinic launched the Najm Suhail platform to address desert navigation failures affecting Saudi off-road drivers. Rescue teams respond to over 100 desert incidents monthly in the Kingdom.
Al Masaood Automobiles Offers Nissan Patrol SE Platinum City Across Abu Dhabi Network
Al Masaood Automobiles offers the Nissan Patrol SE Platinum City across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, featuring a 3.8-litre V6 engine, Klipsch audio, and eight-seat capacity.
Elon Musk Announces Terafab Project: A $20 Billion Chip Manufacturing Facility in Austin
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, a $20 billion chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, as a joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The facility aims to produce a terawatt of computing power per year.
Innodisk NVIDIA GTC 2026: Edge AI Solutions for Healthcare and Smart Mobility
Innodisk showcased full-stack edge AI solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2026, targeting smart healthcare and smart mobility with NVIDIA Blackwell and Jetson AGX Orin platforms.
DeepRoute.ai Unveils 40-Billion-Parameter VLA Model at NVIDIA GTC 2026 to Scale Autonomous Driving
DeepRoute.ai presented a 40-billion-parameter vision-language-action foundation model at NVIDIA GTC 2026, targeting one million vehicle deployments by end of 2026.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Wins Safari Rally Kenya for Sixth Consecutive Time with Double Podium
Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston won Safari Rally Kenya in the No. 18 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1, giving TOYOTA GAZOO Racing a sixth consecutive victory at the event and a 14th all-time triumph.
Dahua Technology Showcases AI-Powered Smart Transportation Systems at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026
Dahua Technology showcased AI-powered smart transportation systems at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, including the Xinghan 2.0 large AI model and VRF2.0 radar-video fusion technology for improved road safety and traffic management.
Lexus IS350 Arrives in the Middle East with Updated Performance, Safety, and Design
Lexus has introduced the updated IS350 in the Middle East, featuring a revised steering system, a 12.3-inch center display, expanded safety tech, and eight exterior color options.
IoT Satellite Connectivity and 5G Convergence Open New Use Cases, Experts Say at MWC26
Experts at MWC26 Barcelona said IoT satellite connectivity combined with 5G is expanding use cases from emergency vehicle calls to cattle tracking. Specialists from Deutsche Telekom, Verizon Business, and Skylo Technologies addressed certification, cost, and coverage challenges.
Lucid Motors Unveils Midsize Platform with Cosmos and Earth SUVs, Targets Sub-$50,000 Price Point
Lucid Group unveiled its Midsize platform at Investor Day on March 13, 2026, introducing the Cosmos and Earth SUVs with starting prices below $50,000 and a robotaxi concept called Lunar.
Ferrari Amalfi Spider Debuts with 640 hp Twin-Turbo V8 and Folding Fabric Roof
Ferrari unveiled the Amalfi Spider on March 12, 2026, pairing a 640 hp twin-turbo V8 with a 13.5-second folding fabric roof and 255 litres of boot space.
LG Smart Telematics Solution Debuts at MWC Barcelona 2026 with Integrated TCU-Antenna Module
LG Electronics debuted an integrated TCU-antenna telematics module at MWC Barcelona 2026, holding a 23 percent share of the global telematics market in 2025.
Uber, Wayve, and Nissan Sign MOU to Launch Tokyo Robotaxi Pilot in Late 2026
Uber, Wayve, and Nissan have signed an MOU to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026, marking Uber’s first autonomous vehicle partnership in Japan.
Nissan X-Trail Marks 25 Years with 8.1 Million Units Sold Worldwide
Nissan X-Trail celebrates its 25th anniversary with 8.1 million units sold globally and over 51,000 units sold in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.