Nissan has unveiled the all-new Tekton, a five-seat compact SUV featuring Patrol-inspired styling, two turbocharged petrol engines and an extensive range of connected and driver-assistance technology.
The Tekton was developed in India in partnership with Renault and will be manufactured at the Renault-Nissan facility in Chennai. Nissan plans to export the model to 50 markets across the Middle East and Africa.
iCAUR is one of the newest automotive brands entering the UAE’s increasingly competitive new-energy vehicle market. Backed by an expanding local retail and aftersales network, the brand is positioning itself around bold SUV design, intelligent technology and Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) powertrains intended to combine electric driving with greater long-distance flexibility.
DriveArabia spoke with Hope Zhang, Country Manager of iCAUR UAE, to discuss the thinking behind the brand, its target customers and its long-term plans for the Emirates. The conversation also covers iCAUR’s expanding UAE presence, its upcoming product roadmap and the iCAUR V27,
Mitsubishi has provided the clearest look yet at the interior of the all-new Pajero, ahead of the SUV’s official global unveiling later in 2026.
Full-size SUVs and pickup trucks accounted for 44% of General Motors’ Middle East sales between 2000 and 2025, reflecting the region’s continued demand for vehicles offering space, capability, safety and a strong road presence.
Dubai Police has revealed the second generation of its Ghiath smart patrol vehicle, introducing a new plug-in hybrid platform based on the DENZA B8. Developed in partnership with Al-Futtaim, the exclusive distributor of BYD in the UAE, the new patrol forms part of Dubai Police’s ongoing strategy to expand its use of smart mobility, artificial intelligence and sustainable transport technologies.
BYD’s premium Denza brand has revealed the production versions of the Denza Z Coupe and Denza Z Racing at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The electric 2+2 sports car becomes Denza’s new flagship and will be offered in Coupe, Spider and track-focused Racing variants.
The Denza Z Coupe will start from GBP 142,900 in the UK, equivalent to approximately USD 184,800 or AED 679,000 based on the quoted US-dollar price. UAE pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
BMW has officially launched the all-new BMW iX3 in the UAE, introducing the first model built on the brand’s next-generation Neue Klasse platform. The electric SUV represents a major step forward for BMW’s EV strategy, combining a new design direction, advanced digital technology and improved electric performance for the premium midsize SUV segment.
Soon after its regional debut, the BMW iX3 also achieved the highest possible five-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests. The result is significant as the iX3 was among the first vehicles assessed under Euro NCAP’s new 2026 testing protocols,
McLaren has unveiled the new McLaren 788HS, the final and most extreme evolution of its acclaimed Super Series platform that began with the 720S before spawning the 765LT and the current 750S. Limited to just 200 units worldwide, the new model serves as the final send-off for one of the brand’s most successful generations of road cars.
The 788HS, where HS stands for “High Sport”, joins an exclusive club, becoming only the third McLaren to wear the prestigious designation after the MP4-12C HS and the MSO HS. Production will be split equally between Coupe and Spider variants,
Tesla has officially launched the new Model Y L Premium in the UAE, introducing a larger, six-seat version of its best-selling electric SUV. While customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in November, DriveArabia was given an exclusive preview of the vehicle ahead of its market arrival, offering an early look at the new family-focused variant.
Priced from AED 224,990, the Model Y L Premium expands the Model Y lineup by adding a longer wheelbase, a three-row cabin and significantly more practicality, while retaining the performance and efficiency that have made the standard model one of the world’s best-selling electric vehicles.
Tesla has announced the Model Y L Premium for the UAE, a new six-seat version of the Model Y with three rows, a longer wheelbase and more cabin space. Prices start from AED 224,990, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in November 2026.