The 2026 Haval H9 arrives in the UAE as a completely fresh proposition, with a bold, boxy aesthetic that feels tailor-made for the region’s love of rugged SUVs. With no predecessor sold officially in the local market, this all-new model lands with a clean slate, aiming to disrupt the dominance of established Japanese family haulers by offering serious off-road hardware and a premium cabin at a price point that makes you look twice.
If the Tank 300 is the fun-loving rebel and the Tank 500 is the sensible family hauler, the 2026 GWM Tank 700 is the villain’s lair on wheels. It is Great Wall Motor’s most ambitious, most expensive creation to date. While the Chinese giant has been chipping away at the establishment with value-for-money offerings, the Tank 700 kicks the door down, demanding to be seated at the same table as other premium established brands in the market.
Chery Group recently launched its dedicated electric-led sub-brand, iCaur, with the flagship of this new lineup, the 2026 iCaur V27, making its global debut here in the UAE. It is a mid-size SUV that combines the boxy aesthetic everyone currently wants with a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) powertrain that promises to kill range anxiety dead.
MG Motor Middle East has reached a significant milestone with the debut of the all-new MG RAKAN, the first vehicle in the Middle East to carry an Arabic name as an official model designation and the brand’s first fully dedicated and capable 4×4.
With the Tank 700 now making its mark across the Middle East, GWM is clearly stepping up its ambitions in one of the world’s most demanding automotive regions. From premium off-road capability and real-world desert performance to advanced hybrid technology and long-term brand building, the Chinese manufacturer is sharpening its focus on what regional customers truly want. We sat down with Sunny Bhat, Director of Sales and Marketing at GWM Middle East, to discuss the early response to the Tank 700, how customer feedback is shaping future products, the brand’s presence at the 2026 Liwa International Festival,
Ford Middle East and North Africa has officially launched the new Ford Taurus across the region, marking the arrival of a comprehensively updated version of the brand’s long-running midsize sedan. Building on its established reputation in some GCC countries, the latest Taurus features refreshed styling, upgraded technology, and a choice of efficient powertrains aimed at regional customer preferences.
For nearly six decades, Arabian Automobiles has played a defining role in shaping the UAE’s automotive landscape, growing alongside the nation and evolving with the needs of its drivers. Today, as the market enters a new phase driven by technology, diversification, and shifting customer expectations, the company continues to balance heritage with forward-thinking mobility.
In this exclusive DriveArabia interview, Hussam Baghdadi, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Arabian Automobiles at AW Rostamani Group, discusses how the company is strengthening its connection with the community, expanding its SUV portfolio with models such as the Nissan Patrol PRO-4X and Magnite,
Tesla has introduced its most affordable vehicle in the UAE with the launch of the Model 3 Standard, aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption in the region. Since its global debut, the Model 3 has played a key role in bringing EVs into the mainstream, and the new entry-level variant makes Tesla ownership more accessible than ever in the UAE.
As Audi accelerates its global shift toward electrification, the Middle East remains a uniquely complex and opportunity-rich market. With customer preferences spanning combustion, hybrid, and fully electric models, the brand’s regional strategy demands a careful balance between innovation and tradition. In this exclusive interview, Jan Scheidgen, General Manager of Al Nabooda Automobiles, shares his vision for Audi’s evolution in the region, covering electrification, digital transformation, sustainability, and how Audi aims to reclaim leadership in the premium segment while staying true to its core philosophy of Vorsprung durch Technik.
The 2025 Audi SQ5 marks a compelling evolution for Audi’s performance-oriented mid-size SUV. It takes the Q5 underpinnings and infuses them with greater athleticism, stronger engine performance, and a markedly more expressive presence on the road.