After months of uncertainty and a temporary production pause, Mercedes‑Benz has resumed production of its EQ‑branded electric vehicles, signaling renewed momentum in the brand’s electrification strategy. Why Production Was Paused In late 2025, Mercedes‑Benz temporarily halted the production of its EQ lineup, including the EQE and EQS models in both sedan and SUV forms. The…
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is preparing to make a major move into the UAE’s autonomous mobility landscape, confirming ongoing discussions with local authorities to deploy driverless vehicles and establish a regional research and development centre. An official announcement is expected in January, signalling what could become one of the most significant autonomous vehicle initiatives…
China’s electric vehicle giant BYD has officially overtaken Tesla to become the world’s biggest seller of electric cars, marking a major turning point in the global EV race. What once seemed like a market dominated by Silicon Valley innovation is now being reshaped by China’s scale, speed, and strategic manufacturing advantage. BYD’s rise has been…
Between January and November 2025, China’s automotive industry recorded a profit margin of just 4.4%, translating to approximately 2,000 USD in profit per vehicle sold. This figure represents the second-lowest margin in the industry’s history and highlights the growing pressure facing Chinese car manufacturers despite record production volumes and expanding global reach. While China continues…
The autonomous vehicle revolution is no longer a distant concept for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). According to a new report by Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network, the region is poised to capture up to $18.7 billion of the global fully autonomous vehicle (FAV) market by 2035. With the global market expected…
General Motors (GM) has delivered 144,668 electric vehicles (EVs) so far in 2025, marking a staggering 103% increase compared with its total EV deliveries for all of 2024. And critically, 2025 isn’t over yet, meaning that number is still climbing as the year closes. This performance highlights how far the century old Detroit automaker has…
Toyota has officially stepped into the supercar arena with its most radical creation in over a decade—the all-new GR GT. Debuting as the flagship model of the newly established GR (Gazoo Racing) brand, the GR GT marks a historic moment for Toyota, blending hybrid performance, motorsport engineering, and bold design into a machine capable of…
German auto giant Volkswagen is ramping up a major shift in its global export strategy. As of late November 2025, Volkswagen confirmed it will expand exports of vehicles manufactured in China to several overseas markets while explicitly ruling out sending those China‑made models to Europe. What’s Changing and Why Volkswagen has already begun exporting China‑made…
Nissan’s performance around the world varies dramatically from one region to another. In the UAE and the wider GCC, the brand is enjoying strong momentum fueled by rising demand for its large SUVs and region-focused models. At the same time, Nissan has faced slower sales and financial pressure in other major markets such as the…
For decades, owning a car was a symbol of independence and success. But for Gen Z (those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s), the rules of the road have changed. This generation is redefining what freedom means, and it no longer comes with car payments, maintenance costs, and parking headaches. 1. Financial Flexibility…