Dominic Shales, Author at EVLife

What is driving BYD’s success?

BYD dominates the global NEV market. BYD MENA boss A.D. Huang explains what’s behind the success in the latest Let’s Talk Mobility podcast.

Interview with BYD’s A.D. Huang

EVLife talks to A.D. Huang, head of the MENA region for the world's number one new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD.

BYD’s winning sponsorship of Euro 2024

BYD is a lead sponsor of Euro 2024. What does the sponsorship involve and has it been worth it for the world’s leading NEV company?

Volvo EX30: Winner of 2024 World Urban Car Award

The Volvo EX30, 2024 World Urban Car, has a compact design, advanced technology, and good range, making it an ideal, sustainable choice for city dwellers.

Conservation efforts in the UAE

Goumbook’s Tatiana Abella leads environmental conservation efforts in the UAE. Learn more in the latest "Let's Talk Mobility" podcast.

Porsche Unveils First Hybrid 911

Porsche unveils its first hybrid 911, combining high-performance engineering with eco-friendly technology.

Toyota, Mazda and Subaru launch new hybrid internal combustion engines

Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru unveil new hybrid engines, combining internal combustion with battery power, focusing on efficiency and alternative fuels to support diverse energy needs.

Your car’s journey: from delivery to aftercare

The journey of new cars coming into the UAE with Al-Futtaim Automotive's aftersales division. From meticulous inspections to parts planning.

Jeep debuts Wagoneer S, an all-electric SUV

Jeep unveils its first global electric SUV, the Wagoneer S, an exciting mix of performance and styling, including impressive acceleration.

SUV sales drove record carbon emissions in 2023

Record sales of SUVs in 2023 - 50% of all new cars sold globally - contributed to rising carbon emissions according to data from the IEA.

Volkswagen unveils ID.7 GTX

Volkswagen has announced a new GTX variant of its ID 7 model. It’s a higher performance model with distinctive styling.

BYD’s new hybrid technology delivers more than 2,000km range

BYD launches advanced hybrid cars with 2.9L/100km fuel consumption, 2,100 km range, and low prices in Chinese market initially.

Saudi Arabia poised for EV boom

Saudi Arabia's EV market is set to boom with 71% of buyers likely to choose BEVs this year. There is high awareness of Chinese brands.

Transforming classic cars into electric vehicles

Transform your ICE vehicle into an EV with Fuse, an innovative UAE company. CEO interviewed for the latest Let’s Talk Mobility podcast.

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company and Uber sign regional agreement

Al-Futtaim and Uber sign MENA regional agreement to accelerate electrification and expand the number of EV and hybrid vehicles on Uber.

First BYD showroom in the country opens in Riyadh

BYD has opened its first Saudi showroom in Riyadh’s Al Ghadeer District. BYD is the world’s leading ‘new energy vehicle’ maker.

Bumper crop of announcements from Beijing Motor Show

The Beijing Motor Show was packed with announcements, with EVs taking centre-stage this year. We look at some of the biggest reveals.

850,000 mangrove trees planted in Abu Dhabi

850,000 mangrove trees have been planted along Abu Dhabi’s coast; 10 for each visitor to the recent COP28 climate summit.

Global EV sales are still growing, fast

Global EV and hybrid sales are increasing rapidly. The IEA says 17m vehicles will be sold this year, 20% more than in 2023.

Al-Futtaim Auto Centers Takes A Lead in EV Servicing in the UAE

Al-Futtaim Auto Centers becomes UAE's 1st multi-brand EV service network. Trained technicians offer maintenance & repair for electric & hybrid vehicles.