Sep
4
2026
ROX begins ADAMAS production in Abu Dhabi
Local vehicle production at the new 10,000-square-metre Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in KEZAD is planned to reach an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles by 2030
ROX has commenced vehicle production in Abu Dhabi, with the first three ROX ADAMAS vehicles rolling off the line carrying the “Made in the Emirates” mark. Production is taking place at the company’s newly completed Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre, a 10,000-square-metre facility located within Khali…
Sep
1
2026
Nissan and Honda to jointly develop software for future SDVs
The two Japanese carmakers will standardise key ECUs, in-vehicle operating systems and software for next-generation software-defined vehicles, with deployment planned from fiscal 2029
Nissan and Honda have signed a joint development agreement to standardise electronic control units and software for their next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The agreement covers multiple core electronic control units (ECUs) that form the foundation of future SDVs, along with the in-ve…
Aug
31
2026
DiDi R2 driverless taxi trials begin ahead of UAE testing
This next-generation R2 Robotaxi has entered fully driverless passenger-service trials in China, bringing the Level 4 vehicle closer to planned testing in the UAE, its first international market
DiDi Autonomous Driving has begun fully driverless service trials of its R2 Robotaxi in designated areas of China, moving the vehicle from technology validation into real-world passenger operations. Jointly developed with GAC Aion, the R2 is purpose-built for autonomous passenger transport. DiDi say…
Aug
31
2026
Lucid recalls 27,185 Air EVs over fire risk
The US recall affects 2022–2026 Lucid Air sedans and is linked to an exterior lighting circuit that can overheat, potentially increasing the risk of a fire or loss of exterior lighting
Lucid is recalling 27,185 Air electric luxury sedans in the United States over an electrical issue that could increase the risk of a fire, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects 2022 to 2026 model-year Lucid Air sedans and is the EV manufacture…
Aug
29
2026
Porsche agrees to sell MHP to Tata Consultancy Services
TCS plans to acquire 100 per cent of Porsche’s management and IT consultancy MHP while entering a five-year strategic partnership focused on AI and digital transformation
Porsche and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have signed an agreement providing for the sale of management and IT consultancy MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH to the Indian technology company. The transaction has not yet been completed. TCS, through a subsidiary, intends to acquire 100 per cent o…
Aug
27
2026
EXEED offers free rides and drives for Emirati Women’s Day
Emirati women can choose between a chauffeur-driven journey or a self-drive EXEED experience for up to six hours as part of a 10-day initiative running from August 28 to September 7
EXEED UAE has launched a new initiative for Emirati Women’s Day, offering Emirati women complimentary access to an EXEED vehicle from August 28 to September 7, 2026. Called “Your Drive, On Us”, the programme is designed to celebrate the ambition, individuality and everyday achievements of Emirati wo…
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