Toyota Urban Cruiser was first launched in the GCC a couple of years ago. Thanks to its price and fuel efficiency, it quickly succeeded in the region. It was the first Toyota here to get a “Neo Drive” powertrain, a mild-hybrid system that combines the 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine with an integrated starter generator (ISG) that serves as both an electrified generator and motor.
The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have been the top-selling midsize sedans for decades. Over the last decade, though, they have taken a bit of a backseat with the dominance of crossovers. However, these two models still form a sizeable chunk of sales for their respective brands.
The 2025 Nissan Patrol has launched an all-new model after 15 years. While the previous Y62 generation model remained popular, a change was needed to improve the performance in terms of power and fuel efficiency. The Toyota Land Cruiser got a new model a few years earlier, in 2022.
The biggest talking points for both models have been the turbocharged engines that replace the V8. We take a closer look at these engines and the naturally aspirated engines on offer on both models.
First introduced in 2022, the Changan CS75 Plus recently received a minor facelift and some new features for the 2024 model. The CS75 Plus is in a very competitive segment, probably the most competitive segment. Every major brand offers a compact SUV, which the Japanese and Korean brands have a stronghold on.
The CS75 Plus entered the market strongly, with loads of features, back in 2022 and gained traction quickly with its competitive pricing.
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, in partnership with BYD, has officially opened a new showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. This facility highlights its dedication to advancing electric mobility in the UAE, which aligns with the government’s ambitious target of having over 40,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030.
The Kia Sportage has been an important model for the Korean brand. The current generation was launched in 2021 and has been a popular choice for compact SUV buyers. In 2025, Kia launched the Sportage L or the Grand Sportage version in the UAE and GCC, offering more legroom and headroom.
With the launch of the all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol, we compare it in pictures to its more posh cousin, the Infiniti QX80, which was revealed a month earlier.
The all-new 2025 Toyota Camry was recently launched in the UAE and the GCC, and the new design certainly caught people’s attention. We take a closer look at the best features the new Camry offers.
Kia has been stepping up its electric offerings in the Middle East. The EV6 and EV9 has already gone on sale, and the Kia EV5 is now the latest model to join the lineup. What makes the EV5 interesting is its interior space compared to similarly-sized vehicles.
ExteriorLooking at the exterior dimension numbers, the EV5 falls into the compact SUV category. However, inside, the rear legroom is comparable to most midsize SUVs.
It measures about 4.61 m long, which is about 10 cm longer than the Sportage.
BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028, thereby offering customers an additional all-electric powertrain option with zero local emissions in a BMW.
The BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation will combine their technical know-how in FCEV technologies to bring a new generation of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
BMW and Toyota partnershipThe BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation will jointly develop the powertrain system for passenger vehicles. The core fuel cell technology (the individual third-generation fuel cells) will create synergies for both commercial and passenger vehicle applications.