Abu Dhabi launches Smart & Autonomous Vehicle Industries cluster
The Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster was launched at Masdar City to position Abu Dhabi as a leading smart and autonomous vehicles hub, making significant contributions across air, land, and sea mobility applications, further enhancing Abu Dhabi’s industrial evolution. SAVI will support innovation and the commercialization of smart and autonomous vehicle technologies in […]
Dubai RTA begins testing self-driving taxis: Cruise AV spotted in Jumeirah
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Cruise, an autonomous vehicles (AV) technology company, are carrying out supervised testing of Chevrolet Bolt self-driving taxis in the Jumeirah 1 area. This testing of the Cruise autonomous technology with a safety driver present is the result of joint efforts between RTA and Cruise following successful data collection […]
Automechanika Dubai 2023: Biggest-ever edition begins at DWTC
More than 1,800 exhibitors from over 60 countries are converging at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for Automechanika Dubai 2023. This is the show’s largest edition in its two-decade run. The event, which began today (October 2) will run until October 4. It is witnessing a year-on-year growth in exhibitor participation to the tune of […]
Admiral Mobility partners with Avis to lease electric trucks
Admiral Mobility, a subsidiary of US-based Admiral Corporation of America, has partnered with vehicle hire company Avis to bring electric commercial trucks to the leasing market in the UAE. The strategic partnership represents a commitment to deliver the GCC’s largest rollout of electric commercial trucks, which will be leased to fleets across the UAE, the […]
Pay UAE fines, clear vehicle testing: 4 traffic services some residents can avail of from home in Ajman
The Ajman Police are reminding senior citizens and people of determination that they can easily avail of a number of traffic services without having to leave their homes. Authorities have been running the ‘For Your Service’ initiative in the emirate, catering to the needs of these two groups who may find online portals and smart […]
Genesis UAE sales achieve 131% growth in 2022
Genesis UAE witnessed an astounding 131% growth compared to 2021, driven primarily by the GV70, a premium urban SUV featuring a design that maximises the brand’s athletic elegance. Also notching huge sales is GV80, the first SUV by Genesis and the G80, a mid-size luxury sedan boasting advanced safety technology and performance. The surge in […]
UAE-based NWTN begins trial operations at its EV plant in Abu Dhabi
UAE-based mobility technology company NWTN is in the final phase of installing equipment and conducting trial operations after completing the construction of its electric vehicle (EV) assembly facility in Abu Dhabi, the company announced on Monday. The facility has now obtained the required EV production and sales license issued by the UAE government, the first […]
RTA to tow, impound vehicles found violating traffic rules
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai on Monday said it signed an agreement with Emirates Parking which allows the Authority to impound vehicles that violate the laws. Under the newly-signed agreement, the RTA can impound both light and heavy vehicles and trailers for not adhering to the parking laws. The Authority completed the […]
Dubai: E-scooters permitted in 11 new areas from 2023; speed limits on some internal roads to drop to 30kmph
Starting 2023, e-scooters can be operated in 11 new residential areas in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. With these, the total number of districts in which e-scooters are permitted increases to 21, and the total length of tracks dedicated to bikes, e-scooters and shared routes rises from 185km to 390km. The […]
Abu Dhabi to develop new electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Abu Dhabi will get new charging infrastructure and other related digital platforms following an agreement between two companies. Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala) and ENGIE, a worldwide energy leader on Tuesday announced that they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a digital platform for charging electric vehicles in Abu Dhabi […]