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Automibiles & Motoring

Arabian Heritage Motors debuts world’s largest EXEED showroom in Riyadh

  • A 5,000 sqm facility, designed to deliver the end-to-end customer journey in one place
  • Led by Arabian Heritage Motors under Al Ghurair Mobility, the partnership strengthens long-term operations in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 18 January 2026: Arabian Heritage Motors by Al Ghurair has opened the largest EXEED showroom in the world in Riyadh. The new site brings together sales, after-sales services, and customer engagement into a single, seamless experience, strengthening long-term operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The launch was announced during a launch event hosted in Riyadh recently, attended by John Iossifidis, Group CEO of Al Ghurair, alongside senior executives from the company, Arabian Heritage Motors, and Chery International Group, as well as government stakeholders, media, and industry leaders. The milestone marks a key step in EXEED’s journey in the Kingdom and reflects rising demand for premium mobility offerings.

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Automibiles & Motoring

Autostrad Accelerates UAE Mobility with Rapid Fleet Growth and Sector-Focused Solutions

Full-Suite Mobility Provider Records Over 50% Year-on-Year Growth; Expands Fleet Beyond 6,000 Vehicles amid Rising Sector Demand

Strengthens Presence across Oil, Aviation, Schools and Commercial Transport in UAE

15 January, 2026; Dubai, UAE – Autostrad, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing full-suite mobility providers, has reached a new milestone with a fleet exceeding 6,000 vehicles and sustained over 50% year-on-year growth for the past two years. The company’s expansion underscores its leadership in providing specialised, sector-specific mobility solutions across the UAE.

Karunesh Arya, General Manager, Autostrad

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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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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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