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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.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing celebrates victory at 2023 Dakar Rally for second year running
Dubai, UAE – 18 January 2023: Renowned for their legendary quality, durability and reliability, Toyota’s vehicles have continually proven their unrivalled capabilities in some of the world’s harshest environments. The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) team’s GR DKR Hilux T1+ further cemented this reputation recently with a stunning victory at the 2023 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Defending champions Nasser […]
Toyota Showcases Pioneering Hydrogen FCEV Technology at World Future Energy Summit
Company exhibits the zero-emission Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Forklift during prestigious annual sustainable energy conference in Abu Dhabi Dubai, UAE – 17 January 2023: Toyota’s environmentally friendly mobility solutions are in the spotlight this week during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, where the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric […]
BFGOODRICH® TIRES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DAKAR RALLY ORGANIZATION AND FILIPINOS FOR THE SAUDI GREEN INITIATIVE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS DESERT CLEANING DRIVE AMIDST THE EVENT
On 9 January, marked as a rest day during the race, BFGoodrich, the official tire partner of the Dakar Rally since its 2002 edition, organized a desert cleaning drive in partnership with the Dakar Rally organization and the Filipinos for the Saudi Green Initiative association. In Riyadh, 40 volunteers from the public joined hands with […]
Cadillac Al Ghandi Auto Unleashed Exhilarating Driving Experience for Automotive Enthusiasts
Dubai, UAE – 10 January 2023: A total of 172 automotive aficionados witnessed the unmatched performance and driving dynamics of the entire Cadillac model range at Dubai Autodrome. Hosted by Cadillac and Al Ghandi Auto, guests enjoyed a fun-filled track event while experiencing the capabilities of the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. Setting the standards for luxury […]
Lexus RZ adopts alternative to conventional passenger compartment heating
Lexus revealed that the brand’s first 100% electric model, the RZ, is equipped with a radiant heating system, which heats up occupants more quickly and reduces energy consumption. The Japanese brand announced that the RZ is the first Lexus model to use this cabin heating system, unlike traditional heating, which heats the air, the two […]
Uber Travel launches in Saudi Arabia for a seamless booking experience
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jan 03, 2023 – With the holiday season in full swing and travel enthusiasts on the go, Uber has announced its latest innovative travel feature, Smart Itineraries, allowing visitors to plan their trips to their convenience. The feature allows consumers to connect their Gmail itineraries to the Uber app, where they can […]
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Uber data reveals visitors from Saudi Arabia made up second largest group of riders in Qatar during tournament season
[Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec 22, 2022]: As supporters from across the world packed their kits and headed to the region for the most exciting football tournament yet, Uber’s data reveals unprecedented travel and movement within Qatar and across the wider region. Throughout the tournament, the Uber app has worked to help sports supporters from around the […]
Chery auto and Qatar Airways signed partnership to be the official designated vehicle
Chery auto established the partnership with Qatar Airways become the official designated vehicle to provide transportation service in Qatar. By partnering with Qatar Airways, Chery strengthens its presence apparently and supports visitors to get into the excitement football event. According to the data, inbound flights of Qatar surged 10 times during the World Cup, while direct flight bookings to Doha from Mexico, Argentina, Spain and other places […]
‘ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS UNVEILS “THE SIX ELEMENTS PHANTOM II COLLECTION” BY ARTIST SACHA JAFRI
Sacha Jafri, one of the world’s leading artists, has partnered with Rolls-Royce Motor cars to create the first ever co-branded artist-series Rolls-Royce collection in history. Each of the Six Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II cars in Jafri’s ‘The Six Elements’ collection, a one-of-one motoring masterpiece of Artist & Designer, Jafri & Goodwood, features a uniquely hand-painted […]
Tickets Go on Sale for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023!
F1’s most unpredictable race launches ticket sales ahead of seventh Grand Prix in Baku Baku, Azerbaijan (December 15th) – Baku City Circuit (BCC) – the Promoter of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – is thrilled to announce that tickets for the most unpredictable race in F1 are now on sale. The return of F1 to […]
Taajeer Al Khalijiah and invygo Sign a Premium Partnership Agreement
Taajeer Al Khalijiah (Saudi Primo), a subsidiary of Taajeer Group, has concluded a Premium partnership agreement with invygo, the leader of car rental and subscription market in the Middle East, through which it aims to operate a fleet of MG models. Eng. Hazm Jamjoom, CEO of the Automotive Sector at Taajeer Group, signed the agreement […]
Eight for the A8: Audi Abu Dhabi offers an extended eight-year service plan on the new A8
UAE, 14 December 2022 – Audi Abu Dhabi today announced the launch of an all-new service package for the 2022 Audi A8 L across the capital and Al Ain for a limited time. For the first time, the dealership is offering an eight-year service package versus the standard five-year plan usually offered, providing added peace of mind. The […]
Inter Emirates Motors (IEM) Provides a Refined Experience to Fuel Moments That Matter with the Launch of the all-new 2023 MG RX5 in the UAE
MG Motor and IEM launch the all-new 2023 MG RX5 and Announce its unique features with a very competitive Price Dubai, UAE, 12 December 2022: Inter Emirates Motors (IEM), a subsidiary of Ali and Sons Holding LLC and the official distributor of MG Motor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to gain momentum following the […]
FedEx Express Advances Sustainable Operations with Electric Vehicle Trials in the UAE
First EV testing in the Middle East and North Africa region supports goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2040 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 13, 2022 – FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the beginning of electric vehicle (EV) trials in the UAE. […]
Al Majdouie – Hyundai and SIXT KSA sign a strategic partnership agreement
Contributing to and supporting sustainable transport solutions Dammam Dec 12th , 2022: Al Majdouie Motors Co. – Hyundai, the authorized distributor for Hyundai Motor in Eastern & Northern regions of Saudi Arabia, signed an agreement with SIXT KSA, for the provision of 20 New Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV cars, which were recently launched in the Saudi market. To contribute to and support a clean environment and sustainable […]
Nissan Formula E Team races into a new electrification era with the unveil of striking livery for Season 9
PARIS, France (December 7, 2022) – Last week, Nissan kicked off Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Madrid with the unveiling of its brand-new livery on the NISSAN e-4ORCE 04. With 85 years of motorsport history and over a decade of EV expertise, Nissan’s participation in Formula E is the perfect […]
BMW Group commences production of small-series hydrogen-powered model, with a test fleet scheduled for the Middle East.
Munich. The BMW Group is commencing production of its BMW iX5 Hydrogen model. Manufacture of the small-series hydrogen-powered vehicle is taking place in the pilot plant at its Munich Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ). The first-ever Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology has already completed an intensive programme of testing under demanding […]
The new maserati.com site is now online
A new era of Digital Customer Experience kicks off Modena, 7 December 2022 – Maserati is beginning a new era of digital customer experience: the www.maserati.com/global/enwebsite is now online, with new sections and features. The website is the starting point for the development of an integrated digital experience for Maserati customers, made possible by sales support tools that […]
Al Ghandi Auto puts safety first with its “I Am Convinced” campaign
Car owners and enthusiasts are invited to buckle up and share the experience. Dubai, UAE – 06 December 2022: Al Ghandi Auto, UAE’s leading automotive distributor and the official dealer for General Motors, invites everyone to take the “I Am Convinced” pledge and save lives together. Al Ghandi Auto created a creative public awareness campaign […]
Hyundai Motor Company hosts a Saudi delegation to watch Argentina VS Saudi Arabia match
Dubai/ Riyadh- 27 November, Hyundai Middle East & Africa Regional Headquarter has invited a delegation of 40 people from across Saudi media figures and influencers to watch the match between the Saudi and Argentina National Teams during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2022 in Qatar. This invitation intends to give members of the Saudi automotive community […]
Toyota celebrates WRC championship success on home ground with podium finish at Rally Japan
Dubai, UAE – 17 November 2022: The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) World Rally Team (WRT) claimed a podium finish recently at Rally Japan, with Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston securing third place in the No. 18 Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 Hybrid Electric Vehicle during the final race of the championship. The result sealed a remarkable season […]
GENESIS G90 NAMED 2023 MOTORTREND CAR OF THE YEAR
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – November 22, 2022 — MotorTrend named the 2023 Genesis G90 as its 2023 Car of the Year during the Genesis press conference at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on November 17. This marks the third time Genesis has received top honors from MotorTrend, following GV70 as 2022 SUV of the Year […]