Jul
31
2026
Francisco Motors Elektron is Filipino automaker's first EV
The Filipino automaker’s first electric passenger vehicle offers three battery options, up to 600 km of estimated range and prices starting at ₱1.947 million.
Francisco Motors has entered the electric passenger-car market with the Elektron, a five-door compact crossover offering up to 600 km of estimated driving range. The launch marks a major shift for the Filipino manufacturer, which was founded in 1947 and is best known for producing jeepneys and comme…
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Jul
31
2026
UAE fuel prices rise for August 2026
All three petrol grades and diesel will increase by 20 fils per litre from 1 August, reversing July’s decline as Super 98 reaches AED 3.60 and diesel climbs to AED 3.80.
The UAE has announced its fuel prices for August 2026, with petrol and diesel rates rising after declining in July. The new prices will take effect from 1 August 2026, according to Khaleej Times . A Toyota RAV4 owner who spent AED 500 on Special 95 petrol in July would pay approximately AED 530 to c…
Jul
31
2026
Škoda builds one-millionth Karoq at Kvasiny
The Graphite Grey milestone SUV marks nine years of Karoq production, while its successor is set to debut around the end of 2027 or beginning of 2028.
Škoda Auto has produced its one-millionth Karoq at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. Finished in Graphite Grey, the milestone vehicle arrives nearly nine years after the compact SUV’s 2017 launch. Sold in around 60 markets, the Karoq remains an important part of Škoda’s range and its third mo…
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Jul
30
2026
DMCC launches electric JLT Link bus service
Dubai’s first fully electric community bus service will connect JLT and Uptown Dubai through 18 stops, direct metro links and accessible buses from 1 August 2026.
DMCC will launch JLT Link, a fully electric community bus service connecting Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Uptown Dubai, on 1 August 2026. The service will replace the existing RTA bus operation without disrupting the current passenger schedule. It aims to improve access to offices, hotels, restaurants,…
Jul
29
2026
EV World and China EV100 sign strategic mobility pact
The agreement will expand Chinese participation at EV World 2026 and strengthen UAE-China collaboration across electric vehicles, batteries, charging infrastructure, smart mobility and future transport.
EV World has signed a strategic partnership with China EV100 to deepen cooperation between the UAE and China across electric mobility and the wider new-energy vehicle ecosystem. EV World 2026 will take place from November 10-12 at Dubai World Trade Centre, serving as a platform for industry dialogue…
Jul
29
2026
Honda flagship showroom opens on Sheikh Zayed Road
The new Dubai showroom brings Honda’s passenger vehicles, hybrids and motorcycles under one roof, supported by a nearby specialist service centre throughout the ownership journey.
Al-Futtaim has opened a new Honda flagship showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road, expanding the Japanese brand’s UAE retail presence and improving accessibility for customers across Dubai. The purpose-built facility brings together Honda’s passenger vehicles, expanding hybrid line-up and motorcycles in a co…
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