Sep
28
2026
RTA Opens Autonomous Vehicle Hub in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai’s RTA has launched Dubai Mobility Labs at Dubai Silicon Oasis, a next-generation autonomous mobility testing facility supporting 248 scenarios across controlled environments and public roads, with trials already involving Tesla, WeRide and Pony.ai
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has inaugurated Dubai Mobility Labs at Dubai Silicon Oasis, a dedicated facility for testing autonomous driving and future mobility technologies. RTA describes it as the smartes…
Sep
28
2026
Nissan launches autonomous driving project in UK
The £3 million UK government-backed ADventure project will deploy a specially equipped Nissan LEAF to test autonomous passenger mobility services in Cambridge, exploring how self-driving technology can operate in real-world communities
Japanese automaker Nissan has launched a new autonomous driving research project in the UK aimed at taking self-driving technology beyond vehicle development and exploring how it could work as a real-world mobility service. Called ADventure, the £3 million consortium project is led by Nissan in coll…
Sep
26
2026
Volkswagen Group recalls over 3 million vehicles over steeri
Germany’s KBA says around 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi vehicles are affected worldwide, with another 224,000 Seat models confirmed over a corrosion-related steering-rack mounting issue
Volkswagen Group is recalling more than three million vehicles worldwide over a steering defect that could, in extreme cases, lead to loss of steering control. Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) says about 2.16 million Volkswagen vehicles and 700,000 Audi vehicles are affected, giving…
Sep
25
2026
UAE ranks first in GCC for electric mobility readiness
The UAE leads the GCC in electric mobility readiness, ranking 22nd globally in Arthur D. Little’s GEMRIX 2026 index with a score of 53, supported by rising EV adoption, around 2,800 charging stations and long-term electrification targets
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ranked first in the GCC and 22nd globally for electric mobility readiness in Arthur D. Little’s Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2026, achieving a score of 53 points. The study evaluated 31 global markets across five key pillars: macroeconomic cond…
Sep
24
2026
Geely unveils ultra-fast charging: 10–70% in 4.5 min
Geely Auto Group introduces new AI-powered Smart Charging technology combines a 2,250 kW charging station with 12C battery capability, reaching 10–70 per cent in 4 minutes 30 seconds and 10–97 per cent in 8 minutes 40 seconds in real-world tests
Chinese automaker Geely Auto Group has unveiled its next-generation Geely Smart Charging technology, combining ultra-high-power charging hardware, artificial intelligence and new battery technology to reduce charging times while managing heat and battery degradation. In what Geely describes as real-…
Sep
22
2026
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opens at Universal Studios
Universal Studios Hollywood’s first high-speed outdoor roller coaster reaches 116 km/h, pulls up to 3.6 G and features 360-degree rotating cars inspired by some of the Fast & Furious franchise’s most iconic vehicles
Universal Studios Hollywood has opened Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a high-speed outdoor roller coaster inspired by Universal Pictures’ street-racing franchise. Opened on September 16, 2026, it is Universal Studios Hollywood’s first high-speed outdoor roller coaster and the fastest roller coaste…
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