Kaiyi X7 AWD and X7 PHEV SUV Kaiyi, the young and innovative Chinese brand under the Chery umbrella, has launched two new SUV models – Kaiyi X7 AWD, powered by a petrol engine and Kaiyi X7 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid SUV. With its two variants, Kaiyi has underscored its commitment …
Eight Chinese automakers lose license in major clean up
It has been long coming. The action series that would be titled ‘The cleansing’. While this marks the end of many Chinese legacy automotive brands, it also can be read as a quality commitment to the international markets swept over by the Chinese automotive manufacturers. The Ministry of Industry and …
Kia launches PV5 first platform beyond vehicle
Kia Middle East and Africa signs strategic agreement with Museum of the future, committed to innovation, design and the future of mobility in sync with UAE’s vision for tomorrow. Unveils PV5. Kia and Museum of the Future entered into a partnership that is connected by a mindset and mobility solutions …
NEWSVROOM Early May 2026
On a weekend in which Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar returns to competitive action in Round 4 of North America’s premier endurance racing series – the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – we look at compelling news that makes sense closer home. Featured on the cover is the Vantage on its way …
Takata airbags recall from Stellantis
Stellantis has issued a ‘Stop Drive’ notice to certain Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Jeep®, Opel and RAM vehicles manufactured between 2003 and 2018. The recall is a preventive measure following global safety assessments related to Takata airbag inflators. Authorized service centers across the Middle East will provide free repairs for all …
NEWSVROOM 2025 Catch Up Edition
End of 2025 saw some significant events. Our first task this New Year is to catch up with three of them. JAC launches three next-gen models Towards the end of 2025, Al Habtoor Motors marked a significant milestone in JAC’s growth in the UAE. As the exclusive distributor of JAC …
Newsvroom Mid December 2025
Jeep to drop 12 new Wranglers across 12 months The Jeep® brand is celebrating 85 uninterrupted years of trailblazing heritage globally through its Twelve 4 Twelve program. For 12 months, a limited-edition Jeep Wrangler will be dropped on the 12th of every month. On the 12th of December, the Jeep …
Maserati Sets Autonomous Speed Record
Last week, a Maserati MC20 Coupe broke a world speed record with no driver in the seat to enjoy that adrenaline rush past the finish line. New Autonomous World Speed Record On March 3rd, Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s largest scientific-technological university, teamed up with Maserati …
NEWSVROOM February: Just launched!
February saw the advent of several new models, prior to Ramadan and as is custom these days anyway. Here are 10 you should know about. Audi A5 and S5 30 years since it was first launched, Audi A4, the best-selling family sedan, takes a final bow but its sport-back and sport counterparts …
NEWSVROOM: Exciting new car models November
The winter is proving to be the spring for new car models. They come in all sizes and shapes and even with all sorts of brand names. Here are some that caught our fancy this month on stage. Polestar 4 SUV coupé, fastest and lowest-carbon Polestar Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility (AFEM) …
