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…
Emarat unveils GCC’s first EV Service Center at ‘Al Buhaira’ station in Al Barsha
Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat), a pioneer in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has opened its 158th service station with the launch of “Al Buhaira” in Barsha South, expanding Emarat’s presence in New Dubai and introducing the region’s first…
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…
Elon Musk Proposes Idling Tesla EVS Could Create Massive 100-Million-Vehicle Strong 100 Gigawatts Distributed AI Computing Power Network
During Tesla’s Q3 2025 earnings call, the firm’s CEO, Elon Musk, proposed that the cars take part in “a giant distributed inference fleet” to tap into their incredible compute power “if they are bored.” Musk went on to estimate that,…
ROX Motor to advance NEV tech in UAE
As the Middle East witnesses a significant influx of electric vehicles (EVs) from China, ROX Motor has announced a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, or ADIO, to accelerate localization and advance collaboration between China and the United…
Faraday Future Announces Strategic Cooperation with RAK Motors to Oversee FX Super One Sales and Services in the UAE, Building a Complete Production-to-Service Ecosystem In the UAE
The cooperation with RAK Motors marks full market readiness for FX Super One’s entry into the UAE. RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or…
EVIQ and Apsco sign strategic agreement to accelerate fast EV charging infrastructure across Saudi Arabia
EVIQ, a leading electric vehicle infrastructure company, has signed a landmark agreement with Apsco, a trusted national energy provider, to collaborate on the deployment of fast EV charging infrastructure across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership aims to…
What’s Driving the Fall in US EV Adoption?
In 2017, the CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra, committed the automaker to zero emissions by 2030. “No more gas. No more diesel. No more carbon emissions,” she wrote at the time. Following the lead of Barra of GM, Ford…