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Automibiles & Motoring

Ashok Leyland’s SWITCH Mobility to trial run electric buses in UAE, Saudi Arabia, in the summer of 2025 for GCC

Two versions – SWITCH EiV12 and SWITCH E1 to be showcased – looks at commercial roll out by Q4 2025 in the Gulf region

Dubai, 11 December, 2024 – SWITCH Mobility Ltd, subsidiary of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, and a leading manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles today said it will start trial runs of its contemporary electric buses in the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2025 with an outlook of commercial roll out in the GCC by Q4 next year.

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Automibiles & Motoring

Automechanika Dubai Awards announce winners across 13 categories in the automotive aftermarket

Winners span Service Excellence, Products, Transformation, and People categories, highlighting innovation and excellence in the automotive aftermarket

Judged by a panel of regional and international industry leaders, the awards shine a spotlight on transformative contributions shaping the future of the industry

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Dubai, UAE: The 2024 Automechanika Dubai Awards winners were unveiled this morning (Wednesday, 11 December) during the Automechanika Dubai trade show at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Now in its fourth year, the awards honoured outstanding achievements and innovations across the automotive aftermarket industry, reflecting the sector’s resilience, creativity, and transformative progress.

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Automibiles & Motoring

UAE-based automotive tech startup raises USD 750,000 in pre-seed funding

Financing unprecedented amid challenging early-stage startup climate 

Dubai – December 10, 2024: BuyAnyAutoPart, a UAE-based B2B used car part aggregator disrupting the region’s multi-billion-dollar used car part market, has secured USD 750,000 in pre-seed funding.

The company, which focuses on the search and supply of used car parts to the region’s multi-brand workshops, has attracted investment from prominent backers, including Galadari Brothers, the exclusive dealer for Mazda in the UAE, and 6G Capital, the family office of the Allana Group, among other strategic investors.

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Automibiles & Motoring

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer officially opens the inaugural edition of Logimotion

Logimotion spotlights innovations in Warehousing and Intralogistics, Integrated Supply Chains, Logistics, Transportation and Smart Mobility

The event will feature three mainstage conferences – GTIS, SCALEX and TMF which will cover a wide variety of topics, from sustainable trade to digital transformation and its cybersecurity implications

Additional highlights include the Logimotion Innovation Terminal, showcasing startups from these sectors and Logicareer, a dedicated two-day program focused on nurturing the industry’s future talent

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Automibiles & Motoring

VinFast Takes Time to Think Long-Term Amid the EV Rush

VinFast is setting a new standard for sustainable innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. By prioritizing long-term environmental impact over short-term gains, VinFast is actively addressing the challenges of battery disposal and reuse, positioning itself as a leader in the circular economy.

As the world transitions to EVs, opportunities to enhance sustainability continue to emerge. While EVs are widely recognized as a solution to global warming, the industry is actively addressing areas for improvement, particularly in the lifecycle management of EV batteries. In this evolving landscape, the Nasdaq-listed VinFast is carving out a distinctive role—not just as a carmaker but as a forward-thinking leader dedicated to advancing sustainability.

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