Sodium-Ion Batteries Gain Attention as Automakers Explore Alternatives for Future EVs
News Summary: Carmakers seeking alternatives to power electric mobility are seeing battery makers invest more in sodium-ion battery technology. Such a technique could be an alternative to the traditional li-ion batteries using more available raw materials. Interest in the research is growing in the automotive industry, with the adoption of electric vehicles continuing to accelerate […]
Abu Dhabi-Backed McLaren Confirms First Performance SUV
News summary McLaren Automotive has confirmed plans to develop its first performance SUV as part of a major expansion backed by its Abu Dhabi shareholder. The program includes a new UK production facility, in-house powertrain manufacturing and 1,000 new jobs, although the SUV’s name, specifications and launch date remain unannounced. McLaren Automotive is preparing to […]
Dubai Completes Oud Maitha and Al Asayel Road Project
News summary: Dubai’s RTA has completed the Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project. The authority says the new connections increase capacity on Oud Maitha Road by up to 50% and could cut a journey previously taking 20 minutes to five minutes. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority announced on 20 September that all […]
Jetour G700 TopFire Set for UAE Arrival After Regional Debut
News summary: Jetour has presented the G700 TopFire in Riyadh ahead of its planned UAE arrival through Elite Group Holding. The premium SUV combines a petrol engine and two electric motors with factory-installed upgrades for sand, mountain routes and long-distance touring. Jetour is preparing to introduce the G700 TopFire in the UAE after unveiling the […]
Paid Parking to Start in Dubai’s JVC District 16 on October 15
News summary: On-street parking in Jumeirah Village Circle District 16 will become chargeable from 15 October 2026. Fees will apply seven days a week, while residents have until 13 October to complete their parking registration. Motorists using on-street spaces in Jumeirah Village Circle District 16 will begin paying for parking on 15 October 2026. The […]
Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail Explore Integrated UAE Journeys
News summary: Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail have agreed to explore a direct connection between Zayed International Airport and Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Station. Proposed measures include shuttle services, integrated air-and-rail bookings and station-based passenger support. Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail are studying how airline passengers could connect more easily between Zayed International Airport […]
UAE Named First International Market for New FREELANDER Brand
News summary: FREELANDER has selected the UAE as its first market outside China and appointed Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors as its authorised distributors. The new FREELANDER 8 will be introduced during a global brand launch in Abu Dhabi on 29 September. The UAE will become the first international market for FREELANDER, a new […]
Dubai Approves 80km Fourth Corridor Linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
News summary: Dubai has approved an 80km Fourth Corridor extending from Al Shanouf Road in Sharjah to Al Faya Road in Abu Dhabi. The first phase will cost approximately AED3.5 billion and provide an alternative route for motorists and commercial vehicles travelling between the emirates. Dubai has approved the implementation of a new 80km road […]
Dubai Airport Launches Five-Minute International Driving Permit Service
News summary: UAE citizens and residents with valid UAE driving licenses can now obtain an International Driving Permit in approximately five minutes at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3 Arrivals area. Applicants need their Emirates ID, UAE driving license, passport copy and personal photograph. A new service at Dubai International Airport allows eligible UAE motorists to […]
Abu Dhabi Reduces Speed Limit on Key E311 Section to 100km/h
News summary: The maximum speed limit on part of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road, or E311, has been reduced from 120km/h to 100km/h. The change took effect on 14 September 2026 and applies to motorists travelling in both directions. Motorists using a major section of Abu Dhabi’s E311 must now observe a lower […]