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…
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…
Jun
29
2026
MHERO Relaunches in the UAE Under Al Ghurair Mobility
Al Ghurair Mobility relaunches MHERO in the UAE at Atlantis, The Palm, unveiling the new MHERO 2 alongside the 1,088 PS MHERO 1 and 687 PS MHERO 2
Al Ghurair Mobility has officially relaunched the Chinese premium off-road EV brand MHERO in the UAE, hosting a high-profile event at Atlantis The Palm. The relaunch introduced the new MHERO 2 alongside the flagship MHERO 1, marking the brand’s renewed push into the region’s growing electrified SUV…
Jun
16
2026
FREELANDER 8 debuts ahead of Abu Dhabi brand launch
The premium intelligent new energy SUV made its global public debut at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Shanghai, as FREELANDER confirms Abu Dhabi as the launchpad for its international expansion
The FREELANDER 8 has marked a major milestone in the brand’s global journey with its first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum, held at The Peninsula Shanghai on June 11, 2026. As one of the first international investment platforms to showcase the SUV, the event highlighted FREELANDE…
Jun
10
2026
Chery HIMAVA Pickup Truck makes UAE Debut
Chery HIMAVA UAE launch brings petrol and diesel power, advanced 4WD system and rugged design built for desert and off-road conditions
Chery has officially launched its first-ever pickup truck in the UAE, the HIMAVA, marking the brand’s entry into the highly competitive pickup truck segment in the region. The new Chery HIMAVA pickup truck UAE debut focuses on versatility, off-road capability and everyday usability, with both petrol…
May
28
2026
212 Off-Road SUV brand launches in Oman
The legendary 4x4 SUV brand debuts with OAA validation, rugged body-on-frame engineering, triple diff locks, advanced off-road tech and two adventure-ready models
Towell Auto Group has brought the 212 off-road SUV brand to Oman, introducing a name that’s long been associated with proper, no-nonsense 4x4 capability. At a time when most SUVs are leaning towards comfort and city use, the 212 lineup takes a different approach — one that’s clearly built for Oman’s…
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