Sep

9

2026

Dubai ONPASSIVE Metro Station renamed Garmin for 10 years

Dubai RTA has granted Garmin 10-year naming rights to ONPASSIVE Metro Station, with signage, apps, navigation systems and onboard announcements being updated through November 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted Garmin 10-year naming rights to ONPASSIVE Metro Station, which will be renamed Garmin Metro Station. The agreement was secured through AMIT Retail LLC, Garmin’s sole distributor in the UAE, under the Dubai Metro Station Naming Rights Initiative…

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Sep

9

2026

GM and MEBCO mark 30 years of ACDelco partnership

The milestone coincides with GM’s 100th anniversary in Africa and the Middle East and cumulative production of 60 million ACDelco batteries

General Motors Africa and Middle East and the Middle East Battery Company are marking 30 years of partnership with ACDelco, GM’s global automotive aftermarket brand. The anniversary also coincides with General Motors’ 100th anniversary in Africa and the Middle East, while cumulative production under…

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Sep

8

2026

Alternative-fuel cars collectively overtake petrol in India

CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles collectively surpassed petrol-powered cars in India for the first time in August 2026, as E20 concerns, higher oil prices and a wider choice of alternatives reshape buyer preferences

Alternative-fuel passenger vehicles have collectively overtaken petrol cars in India for the first time, marking a significant change in the fuel mix of the world's third-largest car market. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles coll…

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Sep

8

2026

PUMA Ferrari Monza collection honours Michael Schumacher

The limited-edition collection for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza marks 30 years since Michael Schumacher’s debut Formula 1 season with Ferrari

PUMA and Scuderia Ferrari HP have unveiled the PUMA for Scuderia Ferrari HP Monza Limited Edition, a new collection inspired by Michael Schumacher’s first season with Ferrari in 1996. Launched around Ferrari’s iconic home race at Monza, the collection arrives 30 years after Schumacher joined the Scu…

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Sep

7

2026

Hyundai takes IONIQ 3 into the UEFA Champions League

The five-season UEFA Champions League partnership will begin in the 2026/27 season, with the new IONIQ 3 set to become the first model showcased under the global agreement

Fresh from its involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Hyundai is expanding its global football presence by becoming the Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League. The five-season UEFA agreement begins with the 2026/27 season and runs through 2030/31, positioning the brand alongside E…

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Sep

4

2026

Tesla Cybercab begins public rides in Austin

Tesla has added the purpose-built Cybercab to its Robotaxi fleet, with rides now available in limited areas of Austin, Texas. The fully autonomous two-seater has no steering wheel and operates through Tesla’s Robotaxi service.

Tesla has started offering rides in its Cybercab in limited areas of Austin, marking the first public deployment of the company’s purpose-built autonomous vehicle. Tesla’s own support pages now list Cybercab as the newest addition to its Robotaxi fleet and confirm that rides are currently available…

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