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Kia Sportage SUV marks 30th anniversary with 7m units sold

Mon, 31 Jul 2023

Kia has marked three decades of its popular Sportage compact SUV with the launch of a new 30th Anniversary Special Edition in the Korean market and celebration of over seven million units sold across five generations.

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Sabic’s Genbeta race car shatters Guinness World Records

Sun, 30 Jul 2023

Sabic, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has highlighted the use of its materials in applications on the Genbeta car, the new holder of the Guinness World Records title for the fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors

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7 automakers unite to create high-powered charging network

Thu, 27 Jul 2023

Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture install a high-powered charging network in North America.

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AD Ports and SPG in deal to attract Chinese automotive firms

Thu, 27 Jul 2023

AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has signed multiple collaboration agreements with Shandong Port Group (SPG) to attract Chinese automotive firms to Abu Dhabi.

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Saudia to showcase innovation at London ePrix

Thu, 27 Jul 2023

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has announced its participation in the 2023 Hankook London ePrix, the final race of season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, taking place on July 29 and 30 at ExCel London, UK.

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NEOM McLaren Formula E team unveils AI-designed livery

Wed, 26 Jul 2023

The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team has unveiled the world’s first motorsport livery designed using generative artificial intelligence (AI), to celebrate McLaren Racing’s 60th anniversary at this weekend’s London E-Prix.

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30 global auto brands to join debut GIMS Qatar

Tue, 25 Jul 2023

Thirty global automotive brands will take part in the inaugural GIMS Qatar, taking place in Doha from October 5 to 14 with ten new cars planned to be unveiled at the event.

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Al Ghurair launches unique pop-up showroom concept

Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Al Ghurair Investment has launched the Emirates’ first of a kind ‘pop-up’ automotive showroom concept to mark the debut of China’s Exeed Automobile Company’s (EXEED) premium range of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in the country.

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RTA to build 19 truck rest stops, lay-bys in Dubai

Sun, 23 Jul 2023

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to construct 19 trucks rest stops and lay-bys covering key hotspots across Dubai. Built over a 300,000 sq m area, these facilities will have a capacity to accommodate more than 1,000 trucks and heavy vehicles.

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Dewa joins CharIN in bid to boost its green mobility efforts

Sat, 22 Jul 2023

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has joined the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) as a core member. A key global association, CharIN has 320 members committed to advancing interoperable and unified charging standards for all types of vehicles.