Smart EVs Make UAE Debut
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.
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.
AGMC, the official distributor for Riddara vehicles in the UAE, has introduced the brand’s first fully electric 4×4 pickup, the Riddara RD6.
The Kia EV6 is the Korean brand’s first dedicated electric vehicle. Whilst it has been around since 2021 in other parts of the world, the EV6 only recently in the GCC.
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company and BYD, a global leader in electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy solutions, announced the introduction of three new models to BYD’s lineup in the UAE: BYD SEAL, BYD SONG PLUS, and BYD QIN PLUS. This unveiling reinforces Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility’s dedication to making electric vehicles accessible and accelerating mass-adoption in the UAE, aligning with the national ambition for net-zero emissions by 2050. It also highlights BYD’s cutting-edge contributions to the electric vehicle industry, cementing its status as the premier electric automaker globally, leading in new energy vehicle sales. Catering to the diverse needs of modern drivers,
AW Rostamani Group (AWR), one of the UAE’s leading family-owned Conglomerates, announces its strategic partnership with smart, the new-premium intelligent all-electric auto brand. This alliance, initially cemented with a Memorandum of Understanding in September, was celebrated with a signing ceremony on December 11 in Dubai, symbolizing a significant step in AW Rostamani Group’s commitment to the electrification of the UAE’s automotive market.
Electric Pickups are a new breed that is grabbing a lot of headlines recently. This growing lineup consists of the still-in-development Tesla Cybertruck, its newcomer rival Rivian R1T, new GMC Hummer EV, and Ford F-150 Lightning among several others. Chevrolet, on the other hand, had not been actively taking part in this race, until now. Here is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Extending the relationship with Toyota, Subaru brings out their new EV, the Subaru Solterra. This electric crossover is based on the Toyota bZ4X with some changes on the skin to differentiate itself.
Toyota has been one of the most vocal advocates for hybrid vehicles and hydrogen FCEVs. They have also voiced against battery EVs as well. But now the tides have changed, and Toyota has introduced their new EV in its production form. Toyota bZ4X, as it is called comes in a RAV4-sized package and with FWD or AWD options.
Nissan Leaf has been one of the vehicles that pioneered the electric car mass market. Launched almost a decade ago, the Leaf has been synonymous with affordable electric mobility, in the same vein as the Toyota Prius has been to hybrids. But the Leaf was considered to be uninspiring to drive, despite being futuristic. Now though, Nissan lifted the covers off a different version of Leaf, which is nothing like the existing ones.
Faraday Future displayed the FFZERO1 at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show where it has garnered a lot of attention with its outrageous styling.