Jul

28

2026

India’s E20 fuel backlash gains momentum

A growing social-media movement, an AAP town hall and a proposed Parliament march are intensifying calls for fuel choice as India’s nationwide E20 fuel rollout faces increasing scrutiny.

Public opposition to India’s E20 petrol policy is rising, with motorists questioning fuel efficiency, vehicle compatibility and the limited availability of alternative fuel options. E20 fuel contains 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The government says the ethanol-blended petrol reduces crude-oil imports…

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Chalkboard illustration of Ethanol chemical formula C2H6O and fuel dispenser nozzle fueling the Earth.
Delivery rider wearing helmet and protective pads riding a black electric bicycle on an urban street.

Jul

28

2026

RTA expands e-bike delivery service in Dubai

Dubai’s RTA has added seven new areas to its e-bike delivery service after a successful trial, supporting safer, cleaner and more efficient first- and last-mile delivery operations.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has expanded its e-bike delivery service to seven new areas following the success of a trial launched last February in four locations. The newly covered areas are Al Twar 1, Al Twar 2, Al Qusais 1, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai Media City, Jumeirah…

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Jul

24

2026

Maserati launches AI campaign starring Alessandro Del Piero

Maserati’s latest AI-made campaign follows football icon Alessandro Del Piero driving a GranTurismo through deserted New York, linking Italian performance heritage with the brand’s renewed global ambitions.

Maserati has launched a new global AI campaign starring former Italian football legend Alessandro Del Piero and GranTurismo, with the entire film created using artificial intelligence technology. Developed in collaboration with creative agency Migrante, the Maserati campaign connects the brand’s ren…

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Side profile close-up of a matte green Maserati sports car with a man in black walking alongside.
Front three-quarter view of a silver Mercedes-Benz SL convertible sports car driving on a scenic road.

Jul

23

2026

Mercedes-Benz marks 25 years of the R 230 SL

Launched in 2001, the R 230 brought the SL into the new millennium with a 16-second folding hardtop, advanced safety engineering and engines ranging from a refined V8 to a 670hp AMG flagship.

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 25 years of the R 230 SL, a model that combined roadster character with grand-touring comfort, modern technology and a wide range of performance options. Introduced in 2001, the R 230 was designed for both relaxed long-distance driving and more dynamic use. Its styling,…

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Jul

22

2026

SABIC and CEER explore Saudi EV collaboration

The MoU will evaluate SABIC’s advanced materials for future CEER electric vehicles while supporting local sourcing, technical innovation and Saudi Arabia’s growing electric vehicle supply chain.

SABIC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CEER, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown electric vehicle brand, to explore collaboration in the design, development and manufacturing of locally produced EVs. Signed at SABIC’s Riyadh headquarters in the presence of SABIC CEO Dr Faisal M. Alfaqe…

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Executives from SABIC and CEER signing an MOU agreement for advanced electric vehicle materials.
High-angle rear three-quarter view of a green Zeekr electric SUV drifting on a track with smoke.

Jul

21

2026

Zeekr 7X sets EV drifting Guinness World Record

The Zeekr 7X electric SUV set a Guinness World Record by drifting through a gap with just 25cm of clearance at Yas Marina Circuit, showcasing precision control and advanced EV performance.

Zeekr has secured a Guinness World Records title with the 7X for the tightest gap passed through while drifting an electric car. The electric SUV completed the record attempt at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi with just 25 centimetres of clearance. Zeekr says the achievement highlights the 7X’s stee…

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