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
10
2026
Nissan Tekton makes global debut
The all-new Tekton C-SUV debuts in India with Patrol-inspired design, turbo petrol engines, Google built-in tech, ADAS and up to 700 litres of boot space
Nissan Motor India has unveiled the all-new Nissan Tekton at its global premiere in India, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s resurgence strategy in the market. Positioned as a premium C-SUV, the Tekton is Nissan’s second launch in India in 2026 and a key part of its SUV-focused growth p…
Jul
10
2026
McLaren 788HS closes 720S era with 788PS V8 and carbon aero
Limited to 200 units globally, the 788HS marks the final evolution of McLaren’s 720S, 750S and 765LT line with more power, all-carbon aero and MSO personalisation
McLaren has unveiled the new 788HS, the definitive final evolution of the supercar lineage that began with the 720S and progressed through the 765LT and 750S. The 788HS carries McLaren’s rare High Sport designation, previously reserved for models such as the MP4-12C HS and MSO HS, highlighting its p…
Jul
9
2026
XPENG GX makes first global preview in Dubai | First Look
The six-seat XPENG GX made its first official launch outside mainland China in Dubai, bringing REEV power, 1,240 km WLTP range, zero-gravity seats, 800V charging and prices from AED 245,000.
Just yesterday, we were invited to an important automotive event. There were no massive crowds, no curtain raisers, no billboard-sized digital screens and no flashing advertorials shouting the car’s credentials. But there was still plenty of drama. We were attending an exclusive preview of the all-n…
Jul
9
2026
Bizzarrini 5300 Aperta Lusso revives lost V8 GT dream
Bizzarrini launches 5300 Aperta Lusso, a long-lost Giugiaro open-top concept with a carbon body, bespoke cabin, 5.3-litre V8 and just 10 hand-built commissions
Bizzarrini has unveiled the 5300 Aperta Lusso, reviving a long-lost open-top concept originally envisioned by Giorgetto Giugiaro more than six decades ago. Named Una Nuova Alba, meaning “a new dawn”, the model reinterprets the iconic 5300 GT with a blend of 1960s design, modern engineering and bespo…
Jul
7
2026
Bentley Torcal confirmed as brand’s fourth model line
Inspired by Spain’s El Torcal de Antequera, Bentley’s new model line will be fully revealed in London on September 23, 2026
Bentley Motors has confirmed the name of its newest model line, announcing that the Bentley Torcal will join its portfolio as the brand’s fourth core model. The Torcal will sit alongside the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga, marking a significant expansion of Bentley’s product range and sign…
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