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…
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
2
2026
Al Tayer Motors appointed Kia distributor in the UAE
Al Tayer Motors has further expanded its automotive portfolio with the addition of South Korean brand Kia, while Premier Motors will represent the marque in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Al Tayer Motors has been appointed the exclusive importer-distributor for Kia in the UAE, while Premier Motors will represent the brand in Abu Dhabi. The partnership marks a new phase for Kia in the country, with a continued focus on customer care, innovation and long-term growth.
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…
Sep
1
2026
UAE fuel prices rise for September 2026
Petrol increases by 20 fils per litre across all grades, while diesel rises by 50 fils, pushing up monthly running costs for motorists across the UAE
UAE fuel prices for September 2026 have been released by the UAE Fuel Price Committee, with petrol and diesel rates both increasing from August levels. Motorists across the seven emirates will pay more at the pumps in September after the committee raised fuel prices for the second consecutive month.
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…
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