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Jetour Dashing

Jetour Dashing launched in the UAE

The Elite Cars, the multi-brand luxury car dealership in the UAE, launched the all-new Jetour Dashing, a premium SUV integrated with the latest technology and innovative features. The new model adds to the company’s impressive portfolio of high-end vehicles.

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Hongqi Ousado

First Drive: 2023 Hongqi Ousado in UAE

Entering the UAE market of competitive premium sedans dominated mainly by German manufacturers, the Chinese-built Hongqi Ousado hopes to make its mark in the world of automotive luxury. Saudi-based ALTAWKILAT officially launched Hongqi vehicles in the UAE as its exclusive distributor for the region.

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Al Futtaim BYD

Al Futtaim introduces BYD, plan to install 3000 EV chargers in UAE

The UAE’s leading diversified business group, Al Futtaim, laid down a strong marker in the country’s green mobility landscape through significant announcements made at their Future Mobility Day event, held on the 15th of March 2023 at Ain Dubai Plaza, Bluewaters.

UAE Net-Zero 2050

Already an established and prominent name in multiple industries, including automotive, Al-Futtaim now firmly sets sights on staying at the forefront of the UAE’s fast-expanding e-mobility sector. With the UAE declaring 2023 to be the ‘Year of Sustainability’ and the country welcoming world leaders later in the year at the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28) Climate Change Conference –

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Infiniti QX80

2023 INFINITI QX80: Unrivalled Opulence

Refined to perfection for 2023, the INFINITI QX80 is guaranteed to make a bold statement with its impressive capabilities and luxurious interiors. The 2023 INFINITI QX80 is available in three grade levels (Sensory, ProActive and Black Edition), each of which comes with standard INFINITI All-Mode® Four-Wheel Drive.

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Peugeot

Peugeot ME Launches Region’s First Fully Electric LCV Fleet with DHL

Peugeot Middle East, part of the Stellantis Group, today announced that it will supply DHL Middle East with the region’s first fully electric fleet of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs). Peugeot is currently the only automotive manufacturer in the Middle East to offer fully electric LCVs, reinforcing the brand’s mission to lead the market in electrification and carbon net zero automotive products and exceed the expectations of its customers.

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UAE stops Volkswagen electric car imports by second-hand dealers

UAE stops Volkswagen electric car imports by second-hand dealers

The UAE Ministry of Economy has just announced used car dealers will not be allowed to import new or pre-owned Volkswagen electric cars anymore. They will only be allowed to be sold through authorised local dealerships.

According to Gulf News, the decision was made after a high number of electric vehicles have been coming into the country via second-hand dealers. Since they didn’t come with a manufacturer’s warranty, as well as the fact these cars were not modified to GCC specifications, it posed a major risk to buyers.

In 2022, the drastic rise in petrol prices had many people looking to switch to more fuel-economical cars and EVs.

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