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…

  • Middle East
Front three-quarter action shot of a grey Nissan Kicks compact SUV driving on an urban road.
Row of purple and grey electric SUVs lined up at a shipping port dock for export transport.

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…

  • Middle East

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…

  • Middle East
Sleek silver Tesla Model Y electric crossover driving on an urban highway with cityscape background.
Split-screen comparison view showcasing the rugged front design of the M-Hero 917 off-road SUV.

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…

  • Middle East

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…

  • Middle East
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Mud-splattered green Chery Himava pickup truck driving fast through a wet, tropical jungle forest trail.

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…

  • Middle East

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