On October 1, W Motors signed a partnership agreement with G&G Compositi, a renowned Italian specialist in composite and carbon fiber manufacturing. Under the agreement, G&G will establish operations within the W Motors Headquarters in Dubai. Leveraging W Motors’ facilities, their expertise will drive advanced compos

On October 22, MG Motor launched the new MG HS Hybrid+ SUV in the Middle East region.
The vehicle comes with 1.5T hybrid engine which generates output of 221 hp and 340 Nm of torque. It offers a driving range of up to 1,287 km.
Inside, the vehicle features a 27-inch dual digital display for infotainment and driving d

On October 15, Autoware Foundation announced that BrightDrive (a BrightSkies company) has joined the Autoware Foundation as an Industry Member. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with several engineering offices in Egypt, BrightDrive develops Level 4 autonomous driving systems, covering both software and hardware.
As part

On October 14, Stellantis MEA unveiled the new Jeep Commander, a seven-seater D-segment SUV in the Middle East region.
Jeep Commander comes with 2.0-litre turbo gasoline engine, which generates output of 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and a capable 4x4 system.
It includes fe

On October 10, Chery UAE, through its official distributor AW Rostamani, announced the arrival of its new Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) models, Tiggo 9 PHEV SUV and Arrizo 8 PHEV sedan.
The Tiggo 9 PHEV is equipped with dual motor hybrid system with a 1.5TGDI engine and 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission

On October 14, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and AD Ports Group announced its partnership with Stellantis to build a complete automotive ecosystem in Abu Dhabi.
The deal supports Abu Dhabi’s Automotive Sector Programme and strengthens its position as a global center for innovation, mobility, and trade.
Toget

On October 9, Robo.ai Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Astra Mobility Meta (Cayman) Limited (Astra), signed an agreement with W Motors Automotive Group to co-develop and produce a new generation of intelligent electric last mile and autonomous multi-purpose vehicles.
Under the agreement, following the

On October 5, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) and Parkin Company PJSC (Parkin) signed a contract to transform Dubai’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The first phase of the contract will see the installation of 100 EV chargers in key locations across Dubai, including residential commu

On October 2, WeRide announced the launch of Robotaxi GXR and Robobus pilot operations in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA). This represents WeRide's first deployment in Ras Al Khaimah and its expansion into a third emirate in the UAE. The pilot integrates WeRide's autonomous vehicles (A

On October 3, AD Ports Group and SPG Yantai Port (SPG), a large government-owned enterprise, signed an agreement to establish green automotive business parks, promoting vehicle trade between Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, and leveraging sustainable energy.
The parties will explore the establishment and oper

On September 30, Zelostech signed an agreement with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority to launch the ‘Dubai Autonomous Zone’, the world’s largest autonomous logistics vehicle provider, targeting 1,000 units in the Middle East by 2026. The two parties will jointly launch the Dubai Autonomous Zone, a hub for large-sca

On September 28, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. shared a weekly business update from YT Jia, Founder and Global Co-CEO of FF, confirming the FX Super One Middle East Final Launch event will be held on October 28. The company plans to start the first deliveries in the Middle East in November. Also, FF and FX

On September 24, Al-Futtaim BYD UAE, the official distributor of BYD, launched the BYD Shark 6 Plug-in Hybrid Pickup in the UAE. It marks BYD’s entry into the UAE’s pickup segment. The pickup is developed on BYD’s DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) Super-Hybrid platform. 
It is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged gasoline engine wi

On September 26, Pony.ai and WeRide announced that they have received permits from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to conduct autonomous driving trials.
With the new testing permit, Pony.ai has started pilot tests in certain areas. The service is planned to launch commercially without a driver in 2026. T

On September 24, General Motors Middle East (GM) launched Super Cruise, a hands-free driving technology, in the region through Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac. Super Cruise is central to GM’s plan to bring ADAS systems to the Middle East, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and GM’s goal of “Zero Crashes.”
In Saudi Arabia, GM

On September 26, TIER IV signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore opportunities to develop autonomous mobility and driving solutions with Saudi Arabian digital services and autonomous mobility developer Elm. 
TIER IV and Elm will promote new mobility services such as robotaxis, adapted to local driving

On September 24, Baidu Inc. announced that its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, has received Dubai’s first autonomous driving trial permit, along with the initial batch of 50 autonomous driving test licenses issued by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai.
Since August, Baidu’s 50-vehicle fleet

On September 16, 2025, Al Habtoor Motors (UAE) and JBM Electric Vehicles (India) announced a collaboration to deploy next-generation electric buses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under the agreement, Al Habtoor Motors will serve as the exclusive importer and distributor of JBM electric buses across the UAE.
The

On September 22, Robo.ai Inc., formerly known as NWTN Inc., announced that it will establish a commercial vehicle joint venture with Pakistan's JW Group. The JV will be named RoBUS and headquartered in UAE. They will develop luxury coaches, smart city bus series, premium business vehicle series, etc. 
Leveraging JW G

On September 18, Tensor announced that it will present the world’s first personally owned autonomous vehicle, the Tensor Robocar, at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025 on September 24-25, 2025. It will present Tensor to the public for the first time in the Middle East. Tensor Robocar has a 124-i