Jun

1

2026

Changan Becomes Global Partner of Portugal Football Team

Changan Automobile has become the Official Global Partner of the Portugal National Football Team, leveraging football’s massive reach across MEA to boost brand visibility and promote its growing NEV lineup.

Chinese automotive giant Changan Automobile has officially announced a global partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation, becoming the Official Global Partner of the Portugal National Football Team. The move comes at a time when Changan global expansion is gaining pace, particularly across…

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Changan Automobile official global partnership announcement with Portugal holding soccer jersey and car model.
Close up of a person refueling a car with a blue petrol pump nozzle at a UAE fuel station for a regular refuel.

Jun

1

2026

UAE fuel prices for June 2026: Petrol rises, diesel drops

If you're a Toyota RAV4 owner who spent AED 500 on Special 95 petrol in May, the same driving would cost approximately AED 539 in June, reflecting the fuel grade's 7.9% month-on-month price increase.

As the UAE moves into the peak summer period, motorists across the country will once again feel the impact of rising fuel costs. The latest update confirms that UAE fuel prices June 2026 have increased for all petrol grades, while diesel prices have moved in the opposite direction. The announcement,…

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May

18

2026

RTA records nearly 10,000 random parking cases in 2025

Nearly 10,000 illegal parking violations recorded within Road Right-of-Way areas in 2025, as part of efforts to improve traffic safety, mobility, and Dubai’s urban appearance.

In an effort to preserve Dubai’s urban appearance and enhance traffic safety, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it recorded 9,753 cases of random parking within urban areas and Road Right-of-Way zones during 2025. Vehicles found in violation were towed and impounded at Lehbab Ya…

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A uniformed man takes a photo of a white car on a tow truck under a clear blue sky. The scene depicts roadside assistance on a suburban street.
A man in a driving simulator sits at the wheel, focused on a screen showing a road. An instructor observes closely, with tools visible in the room.

May

14

2026

Dubai RTA adds ADAS tech to driving licence tests

The updated driving licence curriculum now includes training on modern ADAS technologies such as lane assist, collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control, aligning driver education with global safety standards

The Roads and Transport Authority has updated its driver training curriculum for applicants seeking a light vehicle driving licence, (the passenger car to us common folk) aligning it with modern vehicle technologies and international safety standards.

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May

14

2026

Bentley Motors launches Supersports FULLSEND miniatures

Inspired by Bentley’s gymkhana-style film starring Travis Pastrana, the collection recreates the 666 PS Supersports in detailed scale models

Luxury automaker Bentley Motors has launched a limited-edition collection celebrating its most adrenaline-fuelled film yet, Supersports: FULL SEND, featuring extreme sports icon Travis Pastrana behind the wheel. Combining 666 PS (horsepower), rear-wheel drive, and a highly capable chassis and aerody…

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Two toy race cars with black and white patterns and green accents are on a textured surface. A large car with matching design is in the blurred background.
A busy car repair shop with lifted vehicles having open hoods for maintenance on hydraulic lifts. Bright lighting gives a clean and professional atmosphere.

May

13

2026

Service My Car expands to RAK and Al Ain

Digital automotive servicing platform UAE expands footprint with new locations offering convenient, high-quality car maintenance services in UAE for busy motorists

Service My Car, the UAE’s leading digital car service platform, has announced its expansion into Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain. The expansion follows through on the company’s intention to make premium vehicle servicing in UAE more accessible to motorists across the country, while meeting the growing dem…

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