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DEEPAL and Al Tayer Motors Unveil G318 in the UAE

DEEPAL, the intelligent electric mobility brand under Changan Automobile, has strengthened its presence in the MEA region with the UAE launch of the DEEPAL G318, unveiled on November 18 at Nara Oasis, Dubai. This follows the regional success of the…

A driverless future: How autonomous cars will reshape mobility in the Middle East

Technology surprises us every day with what surpasses our imagination, intertwining with the details of our daily lives and the ways we live on this abundant planet — especially when it helps address global crises, reduces risks to human life,…

As EV Sales Slide, Tesla Will Adopt Its Own Semi Electric Trucks

The waiting is finally over. Tesla CEO Elon Musk first teased the idea of producing a Tesla-branded heavy-duty electric truck back in 2017. After much delay, volume production of the new Tesla Semi will finally arrive next year. The question…

CO₂ to High-Performance Materials: UP Catalyst CNTs Outperform Benchmarks in Independent Testing

Maardu, Estonia, November 11, 2025 – UP Catalyst, a European deep-tech company converting CO₂ into sustainable carbon materials, has reached a new milestone in third-party testing of its CO₂-derived carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Independent results from European battery cell manufacturer confirm…

Global MENA Commercial Vehicles Market Gains Momentum Across APAC, Europe, USA, and Saudi Arabia Driven by Electrification, Logistics, and Fleet Modernization

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) commercial vehicles market is poised for robust growth, with projections indicating an expansion from USD 7.61 billion in 2025 to USD 18.72 billion by 2035, recording a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast…

Tesla Cybertruck Arrives in UAE Amid Spec-Cutbacks and Global Demand Woes

Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybertruck has finally opened for orders in the United Arab Emirates, but the regional rollout comes with delays, higher pricing and renewed concerns over quality issues. Tesla’s expansion into the Middle East marks the next step in…

Localizing Value Chains: The Middle East’s Strategy for Automotive Self-Reliance

The Middle East’s reliance on imported vehicles has long been viewed as an economic vulnerability. With rising populations and increasing demand for mobility, countries are investing in manufacturing capabilities to reduce dependence on imports. Saudi Vision 2030 sets an ambitious…

First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads

The first of the biggest order of electric heavy goods vehicles for online giant Amazon were being launched into service on Tuesday. Amazon said it would eventually have 160 eHGVs, the largest number of electric trucks in its global transportation…

Why electric car insurance costs more in UAE — and when it can get cheaper

Electric vehicles are gaining speed across the UAE, but many drivers are finding that owning one comes with hidden costs — especially when it comes to repairs and insurance While overall car insurance prices have stayed stable this year, premiums for…

iCAUR steals the spotlight at Riyadh’s EV Auto Show with Middle East debut of the V27 REEV SUV

The EV Auto Show returned to the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) for its 4th edition from October 27–29, 2025, bringing together the region’s fast growing EV community. Among the most talked about exhibitors was iCAUR, the international…