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ROX begins Adamas vehicle production in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

Chinese automobile manufacturer ROX has completed its Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi and commenced local vehicle production, with the first three ROX Adamas vehicles carrying the “Made in the Emirates” mark rolling off the production line.

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Nissan, Honda finalise joint development agreement

Wed, 02 Sep 2026

Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have entered into a joint development agreement to standardise multiple electronic control units (ECUs) that form the core of next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Also covered are the in-vehicle operating system and key parts of the middleware and vehicle control software that run on these ECUs.

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Al Masaood Group appoints interim Group Managing Director

Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Al Masaood Group has announced Irfan Tansel as its interim Managing Director responsible for overseeing the group’s strategic direction, operational performance, and financial delivery.

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Wallan Trading launches new Hyundai Venue in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Wallan Trading Company, the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Central and Northern regions of Saudi Arabia, has unveiled its all new Hyundai 'Venue' - a compact crossover that combines contemporary design, advanced technology and everyday practicality - in the kingdom.

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Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from Dec 3 to 6

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place from December 3 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit, bringing the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship season to a close.

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Uber launches Baidu’s fully driverless Apollo Go cars in Dubai

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Uber Technologies has announced that Baidu’s fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles are officially available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator.

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7X approves first six EV charging station sites across emirates

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

7X, a leading transport, and logistics group, in collaboration with Emarat EV Charging Stations Company, has approved the first six EV charging station sites across facilities operated by 7X’s National Network for Logistics. These EV stations will support logistics and transport fleets and help reduce carbon emissions.

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Arabia Taxi fleet of 1,607 taxis to join Bolt platform

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) and its strategic partner Bolt, signed a partnership agreement with Arabia Taxi, a subsidiary of the Economic Group Holdings, to integrate the company's fleet onto the Bolt platform, marking another milestone in DTC's strategy to enhance smart mobility services and deliver a more seamless ride-hailing experience across Dubai.

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Volvo releases special-edition truck to celebrate its 100th anniversary

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Volvo has recently upgraded its heavy-duty truck range to become even safer, more powerful and more energy efficient. To celebrate this achievement, and as a prelude to 2027’s anniversary celebrations, the company is now making its Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 trucks available in a unique anniversary edition.

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Exclusive Ferrari Luce Tailor Made sold for $40m in charity auction

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest collector car auction house by total sales, has announced the sale of the exclusive Ferrari Luce Tailor Made, “Chassis 0,” for $40 million during The Monterey Auction, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting charitable initiatives through The Ferrari Foundation.