Alibaba embeds voice AI into Chinese vehicles.
Alibaba announced the integration of its Qwen AI model into vehicles from BYD, Geely, Li Auto, Changan, Dongfeng, BAIC, Great Wall Motor, SAIC Volkswagen, and SAIC IM Motors at the Beijing Auto Show. The rollout enables drivers to order food,…
Rising fuel costs accelerate UAE’s shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles
The UAE is witnessing a clear and immediate surge in EV interest, with engagement increasing by 24 percent in the first week of April Drivers in the UAE are increasingly shifting towards electric and hybrid vehicles as rising fuel costs,…
This US EV Market Share Chart Is Quite Lame
Cox Automotive collects the most extensive data on US EV sales, through its long famed and respected arm Kelley Blue Book. In the opening paragraph of its latest report on the market, the company provided a slight silver lining: “At…
Ministry of Investment, Jereh Group to build integrated clean energy, industrial platform in UAE
The Ministry of Investment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jereh Group to develop an integrated clean energy and industrial platform in the UAE. The MoU aims to deepen bilateral economic ties between the UAE and the People’s Republic…
Porsche AG Reports 15 Percent Drop in Q1 Deliveries
Porsche AG reported a 15% year-on-year drop in global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter, battered by a deepening slump in China, model transition headwinds, and softening demand for electric vehicles in the US, the German automaker disclosed Friday. The…
Rolls-Royce unveils ultra-luxury electric convertible
Far from the downturn that has shaken many luxury houses in recent years, Britain’s Rolls-Royce on Tuesday launched an ultra-luxury, limited-series electric car. The imposing bonnet, crowned by the marque’s iconic Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, remains, but the new convertible…
Gulf EV Market Shifts Toward Chinese Automakers as Fuel Costs Rise and China-GCC Ties Deepen
Rising fuel costs and inflation are accelerating demand for affordable Chinese EV across the Gulf, with the UAE leading adoption and Saudi Arabia scaling infrastructure and localization. As China-GCC ties deepen beyond trade into technology and manufacturing, the EV transition is…
Dubai just built its first air taxi station — here’s what we know
Dubai has completed its first purpose-built air taxi station near Dubai International Airport, marking a significant milestone in the emirate’s push to lead the future of urban mobility. The four-storey facility, designed to support electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)…
Oil, batteries and a cheaper Tesla: the next phase of the EV race
Tesla spends a lot of time being discussed as a robotaxi, software and artificial intelligence story. That is fair, up to a point. But the latest development says something simpler and, for investors, probably more useful. Tesla is reportedly working…
Next Generation Electric Vehicles OEM Strategy Analysis Report 2026 Featuring VW, BMW, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Stellantis, Nio, Toyota, Vinfast, BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla
The EV market offers opportunities in mass-market EV development, adoption of alternative battery chemistries and 800V architecture, and universal platforms to accelerate adoption. OEMs are revisiting electrification targets, focusing on circularity and sustainability amidst supply chain challenges. Dublin, April 16,…