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The Ministry of Works announced that the widening works of the Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway in A’Ali area, necessitates the closure of one lane and two lanes on Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway for northbound traffic towards Manama on stages. The closure will be effective during the weekend from Friday, February 21 at 01:00 AM to Sunday, February 23 at 05:00 AM. All road users are requested to observe and obey the traffic rules for safety of all.
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After decades of dominating China’s market for high-performance cars with precision engineering, German automakers are losing out to Chinese rivals that have shifted the definition of a high-end car to one that is electric, smart and affordable. Many new Chinese vehicles resemble their German rivals, like the wildly popular Xiaomi SU7, which mimics Porsche’s Taycan. The SU7 rivals the Taycan in power and braking, but it also includes integrated artificial intelligence that can, for instance, help with parking and greet drivers with their favorite song. The cherry on top: It sells for roughly half the price of a Taycan. As a result, the German automakers that for decades commanded China’s premium car market are now seeing their sales dwindle, while Xiaomi — a leading Chinese smartphone manufacturer — last year sold more than 100,000 models of the SU7. Among the hardest hit has been Porsche, which reported last month that its deliveries in China plunged 28 percent in 2024. Although Porsche’s sales were up in every other region around the world, the decline in China was significant enough to pull down its global deliveries for the year by 3 percent. For years, German automakers relied on the Chinese market to […]
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Bentley Bahrain has introduced the all-new fourth-generation Continental GT Speed, marking the latest evolution in the model’s 21-year legacy. The car was unveiled at an exclusive event at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, showcasing its redesigned exterior, hybrid powertrain, and advanced technology. Bentley Continental GT Speed: Performance and Powertrain The new Continental GT Speed is powered by an Ultra Performance Hybrid system, featuring a 4.0-litre V8 engine paired with a 190 PS electric motor. This setup delivers a combined 782 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in approximately 3.1 seconds. The vehicle offers up to 81 km of electric-only range under EU testing conditions and a total range of 859 km. The hybrid system includes a 600 PS V8 engine with 800 Nm of torque, featuring twin single-scroll turbochargers and a high-pressure 350 bar fuel injection system. The 190 PS electric motor, housed within the transmission, provides torque assistance at low speeds and smooths out gear changes. A 25.9 kWh battery, positioned behind the rear axle, supports multiple driving modes, including pure electric, hybrid boost, regenerative braking, and a charge mode that simultaneously powers the wheels and recharges the battery. Bentley’s engineers have integrated a 400-volt electrical […]
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Italian luxury automaker Ferrari RACE is world-renowned for making some of the most powerful, expensive, exclusive, and iconic cars ever made. Having the opportunity to purchase one is a privilege in itself. The company’s backlog of orders currently stretches two years, and some of its most expensive and powerful models, like the ultra-limited F80, are reserved for the prancing horse’s most loyal and dedicated customers. Worst of all, they sell out before they garner headlines and grace the covers of car magazines. Ferrari knows that Ferraris are desirable, and much more than that, they know that their buyers have fat wallets and very little self-control. Best of all, they know that some buyers would move mountains to ensure their prancing horse is unlike any other “regular” Ferrari that might park next to them. For these kinds of customers, Ferrari has two different in-house customization programs, “Atelier” and “Tailor Made,” which allow owners to go absolutely buck wild when it comes to designing the sports car of their dreams. But while a normal manufacturer like Honda (HMC) would let buyers choose between 7 exterior colors and two interior colors for a Civic, Ferrari allows its customers to choose from over 160 colors for […]
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You’ve probably never heard of the Principality of Andorra. It’s a tiny nation tucked in the Pyrenees region between Spain and France, with a footprint of roughly 181 square miles and a population of about 81,000 people. And those people, as it turns out, are wealthy — and they love their Porsches. How do we know? Because the Porsche 911 was the best-selling new car in Andorra in 2024. This data comes to us from Felipe Munoz, who works for the automotive research industry analysis firm JATO Dynamics and recently posted this fascinating quirk of 911 sales on his carindustryanalysis Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Felipe Munoz | Automotive (@carindustryanalysis) According to the World Health Organization, the citizens of Andorra lead a prosperous lifestyle thanks to tourism, the banking industry and a low tax rate. The region is also blessed with stunning mountains, which may explain why citizens gravitate towards fun-to-drive cars. 83 Porsche 911s were sold here last year, while the Toyota GR Yaris was in second place, with 47 sales; the Porsche Cayenne was third, with 46 units moved, and the Macan was just behind with 45. From a brand perspective, Mercedes-Benz was the best-seller in Andorra in 2024, despite not having a single model crack […]
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic enhancements at more than 50 locations across the emirate in 2024. These improvements are part of RTA’s strategic plan for rapid traffic solutions, designed to enhance road network efficiency, ensure smoother traffic flow, and improve safety for all road users. The initiatives align with Dubai’s urban expansion and population growth while addressing rising traffic volumes on the city’s roads. Dubai road enhancements These traffic enhancements form a key component of RTA’s long-term mobility strategy, underscoring its commitment to continuous road development in accordance with the highest safety and traffic efficiency standards. The improvements support the leadership’s vision of positioning Dubai as the world’s best city for living and mobility. Hussain Al Banna, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, said: “The traffic solutions implemented in 2024 have had a significant impact on enhancing road network efficiency, improving vehicle flow, and reducing travel times by up to 60 per cent at various locations throughout Dubai. “Additionally, these enhancements have increased road capacity by up to 20 per cent in several areas. “These improvements have played a crucial role in optimising vehicle movement on major roads while increasing the capacity of road networks as […]
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The luxury off-road SUV, Jaecoo J8, under Omoda & Jaecoo, is set to launch with great distinction in Saudi Arabia. This milestone event not only signifies a new beginning for the Jaecoo J8 in the Saudi market but also represents a crucial step in Omoda & Jaecoo’s strategic expansion in the Middle Eastern off-road sector. It marks a new chapter in Jaecoo’s brand development and promises an exciting new driving experience for off-road enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Off-road capability for an unyielding journey With exceptional hardware configurations, the Jaecoo J8 stands as a powerhouse in the off-road segment. Equipped with a vectoring four-wheel-drive system, it features a precise power distribution mechanism that excels in off-road conditions. During desert off-road testing, when encountering soft sandy terrain, the system swiftly allocates up to 70% of power to the rear wheels, allowing the vehicle to navigate challenges effortlessly. A fusion of luxury and technology for a new mobility experience The Jaecoo J8 is more than just an off-road vehicle—it is a refined travel companion that delivers a luxurious “first-class off-road” experience. With generous dimensions of 4,820 × 1,930 × 1,710 mm and a wheelbase of 2,820 mm, it offers an exceptionally […]
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A bus crashed on a mountainous road in south-western Saudi Arabia injuring 23 students, according to a media report. The accident had occurred on one of the mountains of the Barmah Pass, which links the Tanuma and Muhayil Asir governorates in the Asir region, Okaz newspaper said. The injured include one in critical condition, and eight others sustaining medium injuries while the remaining 14 were slightly wounded, the report added. Teams of paramedics were dispatched to the site and transported the wounded to the Tanuma hospital. In recent weeks, Saudi media reported several accidents; some were fatal. Last month, a pileup involving 11 cars in Riyadh killed one person and injured two others, the Saudi traffic authorities said. The accident happened due to the recklessness of a driver of one vehicle that hit the pavement and the roadway median, the Saudi Traffic Directorate added. In December, four people were killed and two others injured after a truck collided with a bus on a road linking Al Qassim in central Saudi Arabia with the western city of Medina. That month, a pileup between 20 vehicles in Riyadh also left one person dead and 10 others injured. Amid stepped-up efforts to reduce […]
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Artificial intelligence-operated surveillance cameras recently installed on Kuwait’s roads have led to a significant drop in traffic violations, according to a Kuwaiti security source. Signs of traffic discipline as a result have appeared in two aspects, Al Rai newspaper quoted the source as saying. A 25% decrease in the number of traffic violations were seen in December, compared to the same month in 2023, according to the source. “This confirms the effectiveness of the cameras and their achievement of the deterrence that the Interior Ministry has sought.” The second indicator of the effectiveness of these cameras is that road users have become convinced that the smart tools are detecting violations of talking on the phone while driving and not wearing a seat belt. Around 40,000 such violations were recorded in just 20 days, the source disclosed. Traffic accidents in Kuwait, a country of 4.7 million people, resulted last year in 284 deaths against 296 in 2023, according to official figures. Kuwait is set to enforce in April a new traffic code that incorporates stringent penalties and hefty fines aimed at curbing reckless driving and enhancing road safety, replacing a traffic law that went into effect in 1976. Under the new […]
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Dubai has announced to transform a number of residential and commercial areas into car-free zones. To reinforce Dubai’s status as a pedestrian-friendly global city, the Executive Council has approved the ‘Super Block’ initiative. The project focuses on transforming designated urban areas into pro-pedestrian zones to enhance quality of life, foster social interaction, and promote sustainable mobility. Aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by designating car-free residential areas, enhancing quality of life by increase green spaces, and fostering social interactions through shared recreational public spaces. Areas such as Al Fahidi, Abu Hail, Al Karama, and Al Quoz Creative Zone will be the first to benefit from the initiative. Further, we introduced the Super Block initiative to create car-free pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods. The Unified Digital Platform initiative was also adopted to streamline government services offered through specialized platforms such as the Dubai Now app, Invest in Dubai for… pic.twitter.com/GZesV9hXqZ— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) February 6, 2025 The Super Block project was approved in the Dubai Executive Council meeting chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The […]
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