On December 26, XPeng announced the recent holding of a brand launch event in Doha, Qatar for official entry into the Middle East premium vehicle market.
The Qatar expansion represents a strategic milestone in the deepening of XPeng’s presence across the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region. At the event, XPeng exhibi

On December 18, the Autoware Foundation announced that BrightDrive will present how Autoware End-to-End (E2E) AI models can be validated on production-oriented autonomous vehicle platforms, operating in public road environments, at the TIER IV booth, at CES 2026. BrightDrive focuses on the development and deployment

On December 24, Faraday Future (FF) Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that Faraday Future Middle East FZ-LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RAK Digital Assets Oasis (also known as RAK Innovation City). They will cooperate across three major areas of exploration: artificial intelligence (AI), We

On December 18, Ford Middle East and North Africa unveiled the new 2026 Ford Everest at the Liwa International Festival, featuring a Middle East-exclusive 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine. The company also introduced the region’s newest off-road-focused variant, the Everest Tremor.
The 2026 Ford Everest is powered by a 2.7L

On December 15, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the all-new TANK 700. The vehicle is powered by a 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 engine, which generates 355 HP and 560 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The TANK 700 was already launched in China and has begun entering key overseas markets such

On December 12, WeRide in partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai through the Uber app.
WeRide Robotaxis are now available on the Uber app in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas in Dubai. Riders can book a WeRide Robotaxi by select

On December 12, GWM revealed the Hi4 intelligent 4WD hybrid system and introduced the all-new GWM TANK 700 to the Middle East region for the first time during its Middle East TECH DAY.  The all-new GWM TANK 700 became available in GWM showrooms across the UAE and the wider Middle East. The model is also scheduled to

On December 11, Legend Holding Group announced an AED 500 million expansion of its automotive operations in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), developing a one-million-square-foot regional headquarters, motorcycle assembly line and export hub within an integrated automotive ecosystem.
The new complex will serve as Legend M

On December 2, Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. announced that its Pioneer eMobility, its e-Boost business unit, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Savvy Charging Technologies, Ltd., an EV charging operator in the United Arab Emirates Savvy Charging has local permits from authorities such as DEWA (Dubai

On December 1, Hongqi launched the ultra-luxury executive sedan Golden Sunflower Guoya in the UAE, marking the start of its pre-sale in the Middle East. It is powered by a V8 engine delivering 430 kW of combined output and 800 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds.
Its 18° rear-wheel ste

On November 28, Ashok Leyland announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ashok Leyland UAE LLC, has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary in Saudi Arabia named Ashok Leyland Saudi Company. The Saudi entity is a one-person limited liability company with authorized and paid-up share capital of SAR 500,000, subscr

On November 29, Autel Digital Power Co., Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV), the national Charge Point Operator responsible for developing and operating the UAE’s electric-vehicle charging network. Autel and UAEV will collaborate on key technology areas, inc

On November 26, Hongqi announced that it will unveil the flagship model of Hongqi’s Golden Sunflower ultra-luxury brand, the Guoya, at the SailGP Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Golden Sunflower is positioned as Hongqi’s ultra-luxury sub-brand. In 2023, Hongqi officially unveiled Golden Sunflower. The Guoya will make i

On November 26, KG Mobility announced that it hosted two major distributor conferences in Latin America and the Middle East in November 2025. The events brought together regional distributors to discuss strategic direction, introduce upcoming products, and strengthen cooperation for the company’s 2026 growth roadmap.

On November 26, WeRide announced the launch of Level 4 fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi. This marks the first driverless deployment in the Middle East, as well as the first city outside the United States to host fully driverless operations on the Uber platform. 
Public commercial operation

On November 18, DEEPAL, the intelligent electric mobility brand under Changan Automobile, launched the DEEPAL G318 in the UAE with its exclusive UAE importer-distributor, Al Tayer Motors. This follows the regional success of the DEEPAL S05 and S07. The DEEPAL G318 is available in the UAE starting at AED 129,900. 
Pow

On November 17, Honda announced plans to complete its first full-scale eVTOL prototype by the end of 2025, ahead of a planned inaugural flight in the U.S. in March 2026.
Speaking at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Honda’s eVTOL Vice President and Executive Chief Engineer, Susumu Mashio, said the company’s presence at the sho

On November 15, Tensor Auto, in a social media update, announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi Mobility during DRIFTx Abu Dhabi 2025. Tensor will contribute to the development of a smart and integrated transport system that will support Abu Dhabi’s ambitious future vision. Tensor

On November 17, WeRide announced that it has been granted a permit to operate fully driverless Robotaxi commercial services in Abu Dhabi, becoming one of the first companies to receive a city-level commercial permit for Level 4 autonomous driving outside the United States.
The permit allows WeRide’s Robotaxis to oper

On November 18, Borouge announced that its advanced lightweight polyolefin solutions will be used in 17 components of the ADAMAS SUV, the new global flagship from ROX Motor.
The agreement strengthens efforts to localize production and develop a future-ready automotive industry in the UAE. Borouge’s advanced materials