Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency prototype set three records, including a 0.158 drag coefficient, and drove 1,278 km to Vienna on one charging stop.
Japan EV subsidy offers about 1.3 million yen ($8,450) off a qualifying electric car, but selling within four years means repaying part of the grant.
Global EV sales rose 2 per cent to 1.83 million in August 2026 as a 33 per cent fall in North America almost cancelled out strong gains in Europe.
The Zeekr Dubai flagship on Sheikh Zayed Road has reopened after a redesign, with the 9X SUV on show ahead of deliveries due within two months.
The Omoda O5 HEV self-charging hybrid SUV is on sale in the UAE through Galadari Motors, with a claimed 1,000km WLTC range and 165kW combined output.
The Tesla Cybercab rare earth free motor keeps the same range, Musk says. What it means for EV supply chains, efficiency and China's grip on magnets.
The GAC GS7 plug-in hybrid has launched in the UAE from AED 159,900, with 501hp and a claimed combined range of 1,020km, via Gargash Motors.
BMW Group Middle East has unveiled the updated 7 Series in Dubai with Neue Klasse technology. No UAE price or on-sale date has been announced yet.
The Volkswagen ID. Polo has sold out before launch, with more than 30,000 orders and a ten-month wait for the 24,995 euro electric hatchback.
Li Auto will fit in-house batteries across its whole line-up, starting with a refreshed Li i6 that carries its own 5C battery and Mach chip.
The Range Rover Electric arrives with up to 600 km of WLTP range, 542 hp and 350 kW charging. Pricing and availability is to be confirmed.
A record BYD UAE shipment of 6,068 vehicles reached Khorfakkan on a new direct route from Shenzhen, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz entirely.
Oman has launched the Shahin app to find EV chargers and check availability, alongside deals for ultra-fast hubs, 400 chargers and a charger factory.
The 2027 Lexus NX plug-in hybrid gets a 23kWh battery, over 100km of electric range and DC fast charging, a first for any Lexus plug-in hybrid.
The Deepal S09 range-extended SUV is on sale in Saudi Arabia at SAR 199,999, with 485hp, 883km total WLTP range and six seats via Almajdouie Motors.
Lucid Gravity Saudi Arabia prices start at SAR 416,645, with a National Day offer of up to SAR 45,000 in cash benefit until 30 September.
The XPeng X9 UAE launch puts the seven-seat electric MPV on sale from AED 297,000, with 615km claimed range and 12-minute ultra-fast charging.
Uber and Baidu have launched fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis in Dubai, with riders in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah able to hail one through the Uber app.
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Omoda and Jaecoo has confirmed that its new Omoda 4 smart SUV is coming to Saudi Arabia, aiming squarely at young, technology-minded drivers. The company has yet to set a launch date, along with local specifications and pricing. Even so, it marks a fresh step in...