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Extreme summer temperatures are part of everyday driving in the GCC. Vehicles are expected to remain comfortable while sitting in traffic, maintain dependable performance on long motorway journeys and cope with desert terrain where the engine, cooling system and air conditioning are placed under sustained pressure.

For the GMC Yukon, preparing for these conditions begins well before the vehicle reaches regional showrooms. General Motors Middle East conducts an extensive hot-weather validation programme designed to assess how its full-size SUVs perform in the temperatures, road conditions and driving environments found across the region.

GM says vehicles destined for the Middle East undergo extensive local and global hot-weather validation,

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Mercedes-Benz has revealed its all-new GLA compact SUV, underpinned by the same cutting-edge MMA (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture) platform that forms the basis of the lauded new CLA.

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Kia is preparing to expand its role in the Middle East and Africa beyond traditional passenger vehicles, with electric mobility, purpose-built vehicles and connected business solutions becoming increasingly important parts of its regional strategy.

In an exclusive interview with DriveArabia, Mr Hoo Gon Kim, President of Kia Middle East and Africa, discussed the company’s response to regional supply-chain challenges, the potential of the new Kia PV5, and why the UAE could become an important launch market for Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle, or PBV, business. He also spoke about charging infrastructure,

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Chery Jaguar Land Rover has released the first official interior images of the Freelander 8, revealing a technology-heavy cabin with a full-width panoramic display, a large central touchscreen and an unusual front passenger seating concept.

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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. 

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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