Frank-Steffen Walliser suggested a lack of customer demand was the reason why Bentley has yet to launch an electric car
Cars & Boats
Ceer
Saudi EV firm Ceer signs $1.5bn of deals at PIF forum
Ceer provides major localisation boost after signing $1.5bn of EV deals in Saudi Arabia
Automotive
Saudi Arabia announces King Salman Automotive Cluster with $24.5bn target to transform motoring industry in Kingdom
King Salman Automotive Cluster in King Abdullah Economic City will be motoring industry hub in Saudi Arabia
3D print
Dubai firm launches region’s first fully 3D-printed boat
Inoventive 3D built 3D-printed boat in Dubai using recycled ocean waste plastic
automobile business
Porsche Middle East reports 4% growth despite market challenges
The Porsche 911 model achieved record sales in the Middle East region, with a 49 percent increase to 1,914 units
car sales
UAE pre-owned cars: German cars dominate luxury market, Japanese motors most popular affordable options, says dubizzle
Online retail giant dubizzle share data on most popular car models in the UAE
Golden visa
Abu Dhabi to offer 10-year UAE Golden Visa to superyacht owners
Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to attract high-net-worth individuals with UAE Golden Visas for superyacht owners
Dubai Industrial City
Elite Group to open $27m facility in Dubai Industrial City
Elite Group will invest in automotive and e-commerce sectors with Dubai Industrial City project
electric vehicle
UAE announces electric vehicle charging fees for 2025
UAEV reveals fees for electric vehicle charging, after months of free operations
Audi Abu Dhabi
UAE residents show increased interest in pre-owned EVs: Report
The findings showed that warranties are a top priority for prospective buyers
Dubai
Elite Holding Group launches Jetour’s first flagship Middle East showroom in Dubai
The new showroom in Deira marks a major step in Jetour’s expansion within the UAE
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding
Abu Dhabi’s CYVN acquires McLaren from Bahrain’s Mumtalakat
Abu Dhabi business takes controlling stake in McLaren from Bahrain sovereign wealth fund
autonomous
Abu Dhabi launches self-driving robot Uber taxis
Uber and WeRide customers in Abu Dhabi can now book self-driving taxi journeys
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
German luxury car tailor HOF opts Abu Dhabi for world premiere of the strongest G Class
The Sir Class draws its inspiration from a pinnacle moment in motorsport history, encapsulating the essence of Formula 1’s legacy
Auction
Dubai auction sees record sales with $11m Pagani, $2.6m Aston Martin and $2m Lamborghini
RM Sotheby’s announces record sales and huge demand for classic cars at Dubai auction
Yango
UAE motorists are turning to short-term rental vehicles amid seasonal user trends: Yango
Yango releases 2024 motoring trends in the UAE
Dubai
E-fuels can drive ‘opportunity’ to bridge ICE-EV gap: Porsche CEO
Porsche’s CEO Oliver Blume discusses the company’s electric vehicle strategy for the Middle East on the side lines of the Icons of Porsche event in Dubai