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2026 marks 50 years since pivotal Kuwait Rally

The 1976 Kuwait Rally, organised by Prodrive Chairman David Richards, is being remembered 50 years later as an early milestone in the development of organised motorsport across the Middle East.

2026 marks 50 years since the 1976 Kuwait Rally, an event credited with helping usher in a new era of organised professional motorsport across the Middle East. Organised by David Richards, now Chairman of Prodrive, the rally became an early reference point for the structured motorsport programmes th…

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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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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…

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Dubai Harbour Bridge 90% Complete, Opens July 2026

1.5km bridge linking Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour set to open in phases from June, boosting connectivity and reducing congestion

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed 90 per cent of the new Dubai Harbour bridge project, a major infrastructure development designed to significantly reduce travel time and improve connectivity between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour. The 1.5-kilometre bridge will provide direct…

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UAE’s largest Volvo showroom opens on Sheikh Zayed Road

Al-Futtaim Volvo opens Volvo’s largest flagship showroom, reflecting Scandinavian design, premium experiences and electric mobility, with capacity for 15 vehicles including the all-new ES90 sedan

Volvo Cars has opened its largest Volvo showroom in UAE on Sheikh Zayed Road through Al-Futtaim Group. Rather than feeling like a conventional dealership, the new Volvo showroom Dubai is designed to reflect the brand’s Scandinavian philosophy, using natural materials, soft lighting, and a layout tha…

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High-performance Shelby vehicles to go on sale in the UAE

The 830+ horsepower Shelby Mustang Super Snake among the first models to arrive under the new distributorship in September

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