Aug
6
2026
Nissan Qashqai e-POWER earns Guinness World Records title
The next-generation Nissan Qashqai e-POWER travelled 1,980 km across Colombia on a single tank, without refuelling or external charging.
Nissan has secured a Guinness World Records title with the latest Nissan Qashqai e-POWER, completing a 1,980 km journey on a single tank without refuelling or external charging. The achievement highlights the efficiency and long-range capability of Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain, combining…
Aug
4
2026
Stellantis returns to profit as Q2 2026 revenue rises 13%
€2.16 billion turnaround driven by North America growth as Middle East and Africa lead margins
Stellantis has returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, reporting higher revenue, improved shipments and stronger operating performance following a challenging 2025. The group generated net revenue of €43.5 billion, up 13 per cent year on year, while net profit reached €293 million c…
Aug
3
2026
Lexus launches helicopter service for land, sea and air
"LEXUS Flight" combines luxury cars, helicopter travel and yacht experiences in Japan from August 2026
Lexus is expanding its mobility offering beyond road vehicles with the launch of LEXUS Flight, a premium helicopter service designed to connect land, air and sea travel into one seamless luxury experience. Operated by Aero Toyota Co., Ltd., the service will begin operations on 24 August 2026 using a…
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…
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…
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