Seldom do we see a car brand being true to the roots of its legendary models when it comes to a reboot. But now, here is Toyota trying passionately to keep a legend alive. The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 will stick around for a lot longer than we thought, as Toyota may be planning to equip it with a hybrid powertrain.
Peugeot Middle East, part of the Stellantis Group, today announced that it will supply DHL Middle East with the region’s first fully electric fleet of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs). Peugeot is currently the only automotive manufacturer in the Middle East to offer fully electric LCVs, reinforcing the brand’s mission to lead the market in electrification and carbon net zero automotive products and exceed the expectations of its customers.
The UAE Ministry of Economy has just announced used car dealers will not be allowed to import new or pre-owned Volkswagen electric cars anymore. They will only be allowed to be sold through authorised local dealerships.
According to Gulf News, the decision was made after a high number of electric vehicles have been coming into the country via second-hand dealers. Since they didn’t come with a manufacturer’s warranty, as well as the fact these cars were not modified to GCC specifications, it posed a major risk to buyers.
In 2022, the drastic rise in petrol prices had many people looking to switch to more fuel-economical cars and EVs.
Once upon a time, an SUV’s intended purpose was to haul loads and go off-road, while coupes leant towards sporty looks, low-roofed proportions and – in some cases – rapid acceleration and taut handling dynamics.
Rotary or Wankel engines are celebrated on social media for their high specific output and peculiar noise. But these engines are no longer around due to their inability to comply with the modern strict anti-pollution requirements. But it is coming back. No, don’t celebrate yet. The new rotary engine in the 2023 Mazda MX-30 R-EV may not be what you expect.
Toyota Prius is one of the most hated and loved motor cars of all time. While the eco-friendly folk loved this hybrid, the remaining car folk hated it, mostly for its uninspiring design and lacklustre powertrain. Now, here is the 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and the 2023 Toyota Prius plug-in-hybrid to change this status quo.
Chery’s executives ran a live-streaming event with the core media outlets recently, during which they introduced the overall strength and brand concept of Chery, and prepared to launch a new model, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, in the UAE.
Zeetex, an emerging leader in tyres that brings innovative, high-quality, and safe mobility solutions, has launched the 5000 Max series, intended to help drivers enjoy a quieter and more comfortable ride. Zeetex, with its global headquarters in Dubai, UAE and North American & European headquarters in Miami, USA and its R & D centre in London, UK, is available in 145 countries across the globe.
The blazing popularity of electric vehicles has opened the gates for many new manufacturers to enter the automotive arena. Lucid is one of those companies that came to the limelight with their Air EV sedan. Now, they have turned their attention to something bigger – electric SUVs. Here is a preview of Lucid Gravity, the 7-seater SUV that will come into existence in 2024.
With strong success in the Saudi Arabian market, ALTAWKILAT has officially cemented luxury automotive brand, Hongqi’s place within the UAE’s luxury automotive market as its exclusive distributor in the country. An event at St. Regis Al Saadiyat Island Resort on February 7, 2023, celebrated this partnership.