iCAUR has expanded its presence in the UAE with the opening of a new showroom in Dubai, further strengthening its retail network in partnership with Autorun, the brand’s exclusive dealer in the emirate. The new facility is located at Oasis Mall on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Quoz and forms part of the Chinese-owned new energy vehicle brand’s continued regional growth strategy.
Zeekr UAE and AW Rostamani Automotive marked the brand’s fifth anniversary globally and second year in the UAE by hosting a special Zeekr Dynamic track day at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The event brought together more than 200 Zeekr owners, media representatives and automotive influencers for a day of high-performance driving activities, while also offering an exclusive preview of the upcoming Zeekr 9X flagship SUV.
Mitsubishi Motors has officially confirmed the return of the Pajero nameplate, announcing that an all-new Pajero SUV will make its global debut in autumn 2026. The iconic off-roader was discontinued in international markets in 2021, making this its first return to the global stage in five years.
Great Wall Motor (GWM) has expanded its presence in the UAE with the opening of its largest showroom outside China, located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The new flagship facility was inaugurated by GWM’s UAE distributor, Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, marking another milestone in the Chinese automaker’s regional growth strategy.
Strategically positioned along one of Dubai’s busiest automotive and commercial corridors, the showroom showcases more than 10 models from GWM’s portfolio, including vehicles from the HAVAL, TANK, and POER ranges. The facility is designed to serve as a central destination for customers interested in exploring the brand’s latest SUVs,
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.
Jetour UAE distributor Elite Group Holding has officially unveiled what it describes as the largest Jetour service centre globally, further strengthening the brand’s growing aftersales network and customer ownership experience across the UAE.
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,
Audi has offered the first detailed look inside the upcoming Audi Q9, the brand’s first full-size luxury SUV, focusing heavily on interior comfort, technology and practicality ahead of its official world premiere on July 29, 2026.
Chinese new-energy vehicle brand ROX has announced plans to establish one of the Middle East’s first advanced AI-driven automotive manufacturing centres in Abu Dhabi, following a strategic agreement with KEZAD Group and support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office.
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,