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Automibiles & Motoring

Used Cars, Finally Risk-Free: CARS24 Introduces UAE’s First 30-Day Return Policy

Dubai, UAE – 5 January 2026 — Buying a used car in the UAE has traditionally been a leap of faith. Once the paperwork was signed and the keys exchanged, buyers were left with little recourse if issues surfaced later. CARS24, the global auto-tech platform, is now challenging that long-standing norm with the introduction of a first-of-its-kind 30-day return policy for used cars in the UAE.

Abhinav Gupta, CEO – CARS24 Arabia

The move aims to fundamentally shift risk away from buyers and bring greater accountability to the used-car ecosystem.

Marc, a UAE resident who relocated from London seven years ago, recalls his first experience buying a used car locally. What appeared to be a well-maintained Mercedes GLE soon revealed serious mechanical issues—weeks after the deal was completed.

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Automibiles & Motoring

NIO Celebrates Production of Its 1,000,000th Vehicle

  • NIO has produced it’s 1,000,000th production vehicle, an All-New NIO ES8 in Nebula Green
  • NIO has invested RMB 65 billion in technology research and development, building systematic capabilities across 12 core smart EV technologies
  • NIO has invested RMB 18 billion in charging and battery swap infrastructure, building 8,541 charging and Power Swap Stations across China and completing over 96 million battery swaps to date.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12th January 2026:  NIO’s 1,000,000th vehicle rolled off the production line at NIO Factory Two in Hefei, Anhui Province, marking another significant milestone for the company.

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Automibiles & Motoring, Sports & Recreations

Goodyear continues support for Team De Rooy in the 2025 Dakar Rally

Riyadh, Saudi Arabi, January 5, 2026 – Goodyear continues its partnership with Team De Rooy for the upcoming Dakar Rally 2025. As the official tire supplier, Goodyear will equip the Dutch team with its high-performance Goodyear OFFROAD tires and advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), helping to ensure reliable performance throughout the rally’s demanding stages. This collaboration highlights Goodyear’s dedication to truck motorsport, combining innovation with proven durability on some of the world’s toughest terrains.

Dakar 2025: new challenges await

The 2025 Dakar Rally, running from January 3 to January 17, will cover nearly 8,000 kilometers, including over 5,000 kilometers of competitive stages, starting in Bisha and finishing in Shubaytah. This edition ramps up the difficulty, featuring an early 48-hour chrono stage that flows into the marathon stage, setting a challenging pace from the outset. In the second week, competitors will tackle the demanding dunes of the Empty Quarter, with over 45% of the course on separate tracks for different vehicle classes, enhancing safety while complicating navigation.

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Automibiles & Motoring

NIO Inc. Provides December, Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Delivery Update: Achieving a New Record-High Monthly and Quarterly Deliveries

  • 48,135 vehicles were delivered globally in December 2025, increasing by 54.6% year-over-year
  • 124,807 vehicles were delivered in the three months ended December 2025, increasing by 71.7% year-over-year
  • 326,028 vehicles were delivered in 2025 in total, increasing by 46.9% year-over-year
  • Cumulative deliveries reached 997,592 as of December 31, 2025  

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5th January 2026: In December 2025, NIO Inc. delivered 48,135 vehicles globally, marking a new monthly record and representing a year-on-year increase of 54.6%. The NIO brand delivered 31,897 vehicles, achieving a historic high with 54.8% year-on-year growth, and recording five consecutive months of growth. The ONVO brand delivered 9,154 vehicles in December. The firefly brand delivered 7,084 vehicles, reaching a new monthly record, with a month-on-month increase of 16.4%, and attaining five consecutive months of growth.

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Al Habtoor Motors propels JAC to new heights in the UAE with launch of three next-generation models

The JS6 PRO SUV, T8 Pro Petrol Pickup, and RF8 Luxury MPV debut as part of a strategic portfolio expansion, merging heritage craftsmanship with next-generation intelligent mobility.

Dubai, UAE – Al Habtoor Motors, the exclusive distributor of JAC Motors in the UAE, officially expanded its portfolio today with the unveiling of three new vehicles at an exclusive launch event at the Hilton Habtoor City’s Al Joud Ballroom. This debut of the JS6 PRO SUV, T8 Pro Petrol Pickup, and RF8 Luxury MPV marks a significant milestone in JAC’s decade-long growth in the UAE since 2014. It represents the brand’s strategic evolution from its 1967 manufacturing roots into a forward-looking, technology-driven mobility leader tailored for the modern UAE market.

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