As sales of BEVs jump 17% in Europe, BYD sells 7,231 fully battery-powered cars in April, compared to 7,165 by Tesla
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Abu Dhabi announces car manufacturing plans as it eyes $27bn automotive plan and 7,000 skilled jobs
Abu Dhabi Investment Office launches automotive industry plan as it targets major investment and manufacturing drive for motoring sector
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Middle East emerges as key growth market for Chinese auto exports amidst global shifts: Report
This shift comes as China continues to flex its muscles in the global automotive-export market, even amid the ongoing global tariff storm gripping the industry
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Dubai automotive hub booming as DP World transported record 1.3m vehicles in 2024
Dubai’s DP World sees massive increase in number of vehicles handled by terminals last year
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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
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Spaniard José Muñoz to take over as first foreign CEO of Hyundai Motors
The 59-year-old has a PhD in nuclear engineering and over two decades of experience in the automobile industry
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Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings enters non-binding deal to acquire McLaren’s automotive division
The potential partnership would also see the Abu Dhabi investment firm acquiring a non-controlling stake in McLaren Group
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China’s SOUEAST Motor strikes partnership with Elite Group Holding to enter UAE market
The Chinese company is set to introduce 13 cutting-edge models over the next five years, including ICE, PHEV, and BEV options, covering a range of SUVs and sedans
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Dubizzle Group boosts automotive offering with Drive Arabia acquisition
Dubizzle Group’s immediate plans for the brand include injecting significant investment into the platform, the CEO says
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Regulator’s concern forces Tesla to recall almost all vehicles off US roads
Nearly 2 million cars recalled for software update after NHTSA says Tesla’s Autopilot open to ‘foreseeable misuse’
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PIF forms Tasaru to boost Saudi car industry
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to develop motoring industry in the Kingdom
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Rebellion Timepieces confirmed as title partner for 2023 Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival
This year’s edition, slated to be held in December, is already shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before, with new categories and a record number of cars already signed up
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Porsche to unveil new Panamera sports car in Dubai this November
The new Porsche Panamera will have its debut in Dubai on November 24
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Tata to partner with startups for UK battery plant for Jaguar Land Rover EVs: Report
The plant is expected to start mass production in 2026
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Hand-built 2023 electric Bugatti Baby II to be sold at Pebble Beach auction
The Bugatti Baby II was developed using a 3D scan of the original 1924 Grand Prix car
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Chinese EV carmaker BYD under investigation for alleged tax violations in India: Report
BYD, which has already invested more than $200 million in India, markets the Atto 3 electric SUV and the e6 EV to corporate fleets and plans to launch its Seal electric sedan later this year
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The Gulf’s automotive industry: Why is it so strong and where is it heading?
Everything starts with the favourable business environment of the GCC