Feature Stories

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have become standard in the automotive industry, making driving much safer and easier. However, keeping up with new vehicle terms and features can be a bit overwhelming for many. While these new features are beneficial, we have to understand how they work to use them properly. Below, we provide simplified definitions of commonly used ADAS terms, some of which have become standard in most new vehicles in 2024. 

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BMW has a history of manufacturing brilliant executive cars, and its brand image is set as one of the most premium car manufacturers. While they are known to make some of the best-performing vehicles in the automotive industry, they still offer cars with excellent fuel efficiency. This article looks at the most fuel-efficient BMW petrol cars available only in the UAE. The list does not include electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models. Many have mild-hybrid tech to support fuel efficiency and acceleration performance.

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Mercedes-Benz has been one of the most active brands in the luxury car segment regarding electric vehicles. However, the German luxury brand still offers a healthy range of cars with good fuel efficiency.

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Chinese electric vehicle brand NIO has officially entered the UAE market by inauguring its first NIO House in the Middle East and North Africa region. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, the premium space combines cutting-edge technology with luxury experiences, offering a glimpse into the brand’s vision for sustainable mobility.

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The 2025 GMC Yukon, the brand’s flagship full-size SUV, has been unveiled in Abu Dhabi. It showcases a refreshed design and upgraded technology. Set to arrive in GCC showrooms early next year, the updated Yukon lineup includes four trims: the new entry-level Elevation, the rugged AT4, the first-ever AT4 Ultimate, and the luxurious Denali.

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Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility (AFEM) recently officially launched the Polestar 4 in the UAE. The Polestar 4 joins the growing lineup of the Swedish electric car brand, sitting alongside the Polestar 2 and the Polestar 3, which is set to arrive soon.

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Bentley has made the decision to retire the legendary W12 engine, and the 2024 Bentley Flying Spur is the last of their cars to get it, as the 2025 model has already been revealed with a hybrid V8, just like every other Bentley in their latest range. While the new hybrid motors boast more power, anyone who has driven a 12-cylinder car (and most, unfortunately, have not had the pleasure) can attest to how scintillating the entire experience is.

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Kia has officially entered the pickup truck market with the Kia Tasman, a rugged yet sophisticated model designed for those who want a versatile vehicle. This new model, unveiled at the Jeddah Motor Show, marks Kia’s debut in the pickup sector.

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Smart, known for its premium, all-electric vehicles, has launched its new models in the UAE through a collaboration with AW Rostamani Group, a veteran in the UAE’s automotive industry.

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The German luxury carmakers had a good thing going. They all had settled on a sensible naming system for their respective brands by the late 1990s, cleanly designating the size of the model as well as the engine. Cracks started appearing when they had to come up with names for their new-fangled turbo engines. And now with the advent of electric models, all logic has been thrown out the window. While BMW and Mercedes-Benz have especially struggled, at least we know that anything with “e-tron” in the name of an Audi means it’s electric. The “RS” and “GT” badges have been randomly thrown in for good measure,

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