Jul

29

2026

Pre-orders open for 2027 GAC GS7 PHEV in UAE

Priced from AED 159,900, the five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV combines 501 hp, triple-motor all-wheel drive, a 36.3 kWh battery and up to 1,020 km of claimed range.

Pre-orders have opened for the all-new 2027 GAC GS7 PHEV in the UAE, with prices starting from AED 159,900. Gargash GAC Motor’s official UAE website now lists the vehicle, with customers able to request a quotation or submit a purchase enquiry online. The GS7 enters the mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV s…

  • GCC

Jul

29

2026

Cadillac VISTIQ launches in Middle East from AED 335,000

Cadillac’s new three-row electric luxury SUV delivers 615 hp, 482 km of claimed range and rapid dual-motor performance, with UAE prices starting at AED 335,000.

Cadillac has launched the all-electric VISTIQ in the Middle East, expanding its regional EV portfolio with a spacious three-row luxury SUV positioned below the larger Escalade IQ. The VISTIQ is designed for families seeking electric performance without sacrificing passenger space, comfort or road pr…

  • GCC

Jul

21

2026

UAE becomes Freelander’s first International market

The Chery and Jaguar Land Rover-developed premium all-terrain brand will begin its global expansion with an official international launch in Abu Dhabi this September 2026.

Freelander has confirmed that its global expansion will begin with an international brand launch in Abu Dhabi in September 2026, making the UAE its first overseas market. The announcement was made during the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed at an industry event hosted by the Abu Dhabi Investment Offi…

  • GCC

Jul

15

2026

Sporty 2026 Nissan Kicks SR launches in UAE

The Kicks range expands with a sport-inspired flagship grade, Connected Car Services 2.0, dual 12.3-inch displays and UAE prices starting from AED 86,900.

Nissan has officially expanded the 2026 Nissan Kicks line-up in the UAE with the introduction of the new SR variant, a sport-focused flagship grade developed in response to the compact crossover’s growing popularity across the Middle East. The Kicks SR retains the model’s practicality, fuel efficien…

  • GCC

Jul

13

2026

LEPAS L8 PHEV ships to Middle East ahead of launch

Chery Group’s new NEV brand begins regional rollout as first L8 plug-in hybrid SUVs arrive in the UAE, Kuwait and other Gulf markets

LEPAS has shipped the first batch of its L8 plug-in hybrid SUVs to the Middle East, marking the brand’s initial entry into the region ahead of its official launch. The shipment departed from Guangzhou Nansha Port and includes deliveries to the UAE, Kuwait and other regional markets. It signals the b…

  • GCC

Jul

3

2026

Tesla launches 6-seater Model Y L Premium in UAE

New extended-wheelbase Model Y adds three-row seating, increased space and up to 681 km range, with deliveries set for November 2026

Tesla has launched the Model Y L Premium in the UAE, introducing a new six-seat, three-row version of its best-selling electric SUV. The extended-wheelbase model is designed to deliver greater interior space, improved practicality and enhanced comfort for families, with customer deliveries scheduled…

  • GCC

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