Swaidan Trading, a division of Al Naboodah Group and authorized dealers of Great Wall Motors in the UAE, unveiled their new premium off-road SUV brand, TANK. The stylish cars were presented to the public at a captivating event in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, attended by journalists, influencers, and key professionals in the automotive industry.
Hyundai Motor Company Middle East & Africa HQ revealed the seventh-generation Azera flagship sedan in the Middle East markets. The all-new Hyundai Azera has been true to its origins of refined premium quality and luxury since its introduction in 1986. This model comes with bold lines and an array of technologies and novel features to provide superior performance and remarkable levels of comfort for passengers.
On April 22, Chery’s 2023 Global Dealer Theme Conference was in full swing. During the Conference, Chery executives shared their achievements in globalization in recent years with more than 700 dealers. Facing the new market situation, Chery launched four major transformation measures, namely “technology”, “products”, “consumer’s demand”, and “ecosystem”, to boost Chery to enter the “New Track New Journey”.
Mazda has always been an understated player in our market space. The Mazda CX-9 could never exude that aura that a real flagship needs. But now, they hope to turn things around with the 2024 Mazda CX-90, the biggest SUV on offer by the Japanese brand.
Omoda and Jaecoo recently debuted as independent brands at Auto Shanghai 2023. It was called the Chery Omoda before, but now the parent company has decided to launch it as an independent brand as they are considered to be more luxury. Among the cars unveiled at the event were the Omoda 5 e-QUA, the brand’s first purely electric vehicle, and the Jaecoo 7 and Jaecoo 9.
Omoda and Jaecoo are mainly focused on establishing electric cars. As of now, Omoda and Jaecoo will enter the Saudi Arabian market with petrol versions. However, in the later stages, EV models will also be introduced globally and in the UAE and KSA markets.
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia, unveiled the 2023 Toyota Urban Cruiser, the latest addition to Toyota’s growing compact SUV lineup in the Kingdom. The all-new five-seater compact SUV offers fuel efficiency, a spacious interior and advanced features.
The Japanese carmaker Mitsuoka is not a household name like Toyota or Nissan. But they certainly grab some attention, thanks to their eccentric designs like the Mitsuoka Orochi. Their creations are primarily based on other vehicles, and this time, for the 2023 Mitsuoka Viewt, they have picked a Yaris.
One of the biggest and most awaited motor shows in the world, the Shanghai Autoshow features vehicles with the most cutting-edge technology and design in the automotive space. The event, which takes place every two years in Shanghai, China, draws automotive enthusiasts, business personnel, car dealerships and automotive media from around the globe. A broad variety of automobiles, including electric and driverless vehicles as well as luxury and sports models, were showcased at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2023, and DriveArabia was there thanks to Great Wall Motors (GWM).
Over 80% of the vehicles were either hybrid or electric,
In line with its long-standing mission to ensure customer safety, Nissan Middle East has taken a bold step to reduce the presence of counterfeit spare parts in the region. Engaging a broad aftersales ecosystem, Nissan has undertaken the development and delivery of counterfeit spare part identification training sessions for authorities, partners and customers across the Middle East.
Every working man’s unsung hero is his reliable daily driver. For many, it is the Honda Civic. In 2022 we got an all-new model ready to take on rivals like the Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra in the competitive compact sedan segment.