News

Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Middle East at 100: A Brand Built Into Everyday Life in the Middle East

For most people in the Middle East, Chevrolet isn’t just a brand they recognise; it’s a brand they’ve likely owned, ridden in, or grown up around.

As General Motors marks 100 years in the region, Chevrolet’s story is less about milestones and more about moments: first cars, daily commutes, family road trips and the kind of dependable mobility that quietly becomes part of everyday life.

Read More …

Byd Ti 7

BYD Ti 7 plug-in hybrid SUV launched in the UAE

Al-Futtaim has introduced the all-new BYD Ti 7 plug-in hybrid SUV to the UAE market, expanding its electrified lineup with a lifestyle-focused model that combines off-road capability with long-range hybrid efficiency. The new SUV is now available for test drives across BYD showrooms in the UAE, with prices starting from AED 156,900.

Read More …

Shiva Kumar

Interview: Shiva Kumar on GWM’s UAE Growth Strategy, Customer Confidence and Long-Term Expansion Plans

As the UAE automotive market continues to evolve amid shifting global conditions, brands are increasingly focusing on long-term customer confidence, aftersales support, and network expansion. Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor has been steadily strengthening its presence in the UAE through a growing lineup of SUVs and pickups positioned around technology, value, and practicality.

In this interview with DriveArabia.com, Shiva Kumar, GWM Divisional Head at Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group, discusses GWM’s current position in the UAE market, the importance of aftersales and customer trust,

Read More …

GWM

GWM showcases future-ready technology and global ambitions at Beijing Auto Show

At the Beijing Auto Show 2026 in Beijing, GWM (Great Wall Motor) unveiled what it describes as its most ambitious technology and product offensive to date, led by the global debut of the new GWM ONE S platform. The new architecture marks a major shift in the company’s global strategy, combining multi-powertrain flexibility with native AI integration, while reinforcing GWM’s long-term ambitions in key markets including the Middle East.

For the UAE and wider GCC region, where GWM vehicles are represented by the Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, the spotlight remains firmly on the rapid growth of the HAVAL and TANK brands,

Read More …

100 Years of GMC in the Region: How “Jims” Became the Middle East’s Definition of Capability

100 Years of GMC in the Region: How “Jims” Became the Middle East’s Definition of Capability

As General Motors marks 100 years in the Middle East, GMC reflects that legacy in its purest form – built on real capability, everyday confidence, and a presence that resonates across the region.

From early commercial trucks that supported infrastructure development to today’s premium, tech-driven SUVs and pickups, GMC has built its reputation around one core idea: capability that works in the real world, particularly in the harsh conditions of the Middle East.

Read More …

Ferrari Purosangue

Ferrari unveils Purosangue Handling Speciale configuration

Ferrari has introduced a new Handling Speciale configuration for the Ferrari Purosangue, offering a sharper, more driver-focused setup for its first-ever four-door, four-seater model.

Developed as an optional configuration available on request, the Handling Speciale package is designed to enhance the sporting character of the Purosangue without compromising its everyday usability. It targets buyers looking for a more engaging driving experience while retaining the versatility that defines Ferrari’s high-riding performance model.

Read More …

Browse archives