Aug
22
2026
MINI 1965 Victory Edition launches in the UAE
The rally-inspired JCW celebrates MINI’s 1965 Monte Carlo victory, with just 52 units to be produced and limited allocations for Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai’s summer is beginning to simmer down. After a relatively quiet few months, the automotive event season is starting to wake up again, and one of the first cars out of the blocks is appropriately small, quick and steeped in motorsport history. We were at The Cars Café in Dubai for the local unve…
Aug
21
2026
Genesis GV90 debuts with 666 PS and coach doors
Genesis’ first full-size flagship electric SUV gets a 123.5 kWh battery, 666 PS dual-motor AWD, around 500 km of estimated range and a Neolun version with B-pillar-free coach doors
Genesis has unveiled the GV90, its first full-size flagship SUV and the production interpretation of the Neolun Concept revealed in 2024. Revealed at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, it will be offered as the regular GV90 and the more luxurious GV90 Neolun, which features B-pillar-free coac…
Aug
20
2026
Updated Skoda Slavia gets 8-speed auto, massage seats
The refreshed Skoda Slavia brings revised styling, a new eight-speed automatic, rear-seat massage, a 360-degree camera and an AI-powered infotainment system
Skoda Auto has unveiled the updated Slavia in India, giving its mid-size sedan a significant refresh with revised styling, more technology and comfort features, and a new automatic transmission. Pre-bookings are open for ₹15,000 (around AED 576 / US$157), while variant-wise prices are yet to be anno…
Aug
19
2026
2027 Hyundai Tucson revealed with bold, boxy design
The fifth-generation Tucson adopts a larger, more upright body, redesigned interior and a rugged XRT variant, while full powertrain and global-market details remain unconfirmed.
Hyundai has revealed the 2027 Tucson in South Korea, introducing a comprehensive redesign for the fifth generation of its popular SUV. The new model adopts Hyundai’s “Art of Steel” design language, replacing much of the outgoing Tucson’s sculpted surfacing with a cleaner, more upright and squared-of…
Aug
18
2026
New Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets AI and updated engines
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a major update for the C-Class, adding AI-powered MBUX, refreshed styling, revised electrified engines and a plug-in hybrid variant offering up to 100 km of electric range.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the updated C-Class Saloon and Estate, calling it the most extensive technical upgrade in the model’s history. The update covers exterior design, cabin technology, powertrains, chassis tuning and driver assistance systems. European orders open on 18 August 2026, while US d…
Aug
17
2026
2026 Nissan Pathfinder gains CCS 2.0 in UAE
The refreshed 2026 Nissan Pathfinder arrives in the UAE with Connected Car Services 2.0, updated styling, enhanced technology and five variants, with prices starting from AED 149,900.
Nissan has introduced the refreshed 2026 Nissan Pathfinder in the UAE, bringing Connected Car Services 2.0 (CCS 2.0) to the three-row SUV for the first time. Following its regional introduction on the Nissan Patrol, CCS 2.0 is accessible through the MyNissan App and adds connected functions such as…
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