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
Francisco Motors Elektron is Filipino automaker's first EV
The Filipino automaker’s first electric passenger vehicle offers three battery options, up to 600 km of estimated range and prices starting at ₱1.947 million.
Francisco Motors has entered the electric passenger-car market with the Elektron, a five-door compact crossover offering up to 600 km of estimated driving range. The launch marks a major shift for the Filipino manufacturer, which was founded in 1947 and is best known for producing jeepneys and comme…
Jul
31
2026
UAE fuel prices rise for August 2026
All three petrol grades and diesel will increase by 20 fils per litre from 1 August, reversing July’s decline as Super 98 reaches AED 3.60 and diesel climbs to AED 3.80.
The UAE has announced its fuel prices for August 2026, with petrol and diesel rates rising after declining in July. The new prices will take effect from 1 August 2026, according to Khaleej Times . A Toyota RAV4 owner who spent AED 500 on Special 95 petrol in July would pay approximately AED 530 to c…
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…
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