Category: Motors
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Chevy Forced To Ditch Its Long-Running Malibu Model As Forced Transition To EVs Continues
One of Chevy’s longest-running vehicle models has now fallen at the hands of the company’s transition to EVs. The Chevy Malibu will no longer exist, according to a new report from Car and Driver. The Chevy Malibu, one of the longest-running and most successful vehicles in history, is being discontinued again. Chevrolet informed Car and Driver that…
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$7.5 Billion Investments for Electric Vehicles Has – In Two Years – Produced Just 7 Charging Stations
When people gripe about paying taxes and the government being a poor the absolute worst possible capital allocation, this is what they are talking about: $7.5 billion in investments for electric vehicles has – in two years – produced just 7 charging stations across four states. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by Biden in November 2021, allocated $7.5 billion for EV charging, the…
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Vehicle Count In Bahrain Reaches 747,350 In 2023
A recent statistical report on the number of vehicles in the Kingdom of Bahrain has revealed that the total number of vehicles on the streets and roads reached approximately 747,350 by the end of last year. The statistics encompass private cars, cranes, motorcycles, cargo vehicles, pickups, taxis, public transportation, and others. According to the data,…
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Saudi Arabia Introduces Flying Taxis And Drones For Hajj Pilgrims
Pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj season will have a unique opportunity to utilise flying taxis and drones for transportation, Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al Jasser announced. Speaking at a press briefing after welcoming the first batch of foreign pilgrims at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina, Al…
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The Chinese EV Wall In Europe Is Breaking
Despite EU investigations and jawboning from within the industry, it looks as though Europe has faced the inevitable: it needs to “face up” to the fact that Chinese EVs have arrived, and probably aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday to ease trade tensions with a wary Europe.…
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Three Killed, 15 Injured As Truck Rams Into Vehicles In Oman
Three people were killed and 15 injured in a collision involving a truck and 11 vehicles in North Al Batinah, Oman, on Wednesday. According to a statement issued online by the Royal Oman Police, “the incident occurred when a truck collided with 11 vehicles, resulting in the deaths of three individuals — two Omanis and…
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Developing EV Strategy For Bahrain
At the EV forum organised by Bahrain Insurance Association (BIA), Mr. Jawad Mohammed, CEO, Solidarity Bahrain and BIA Chairman, said, “Electric Vehicles are the future of the global automobiles industry and as much as nearly half of global car sales by 2035 could be made of EVs. This fundamental shift requires the entire ecosystem to…
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UAE: Ras Al Khaimah Announces Air Taxis Will Take Off In 2027
Air taxis will take to the skies above Ras Al Khaimah from 2027 onwards, thanks to a landmark aviation agreement. Electric air taxis will take off from locations including Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra and Jebel Jais. Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) have taken a significant…
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Mechanic Shows Toyota vs. Nissan Engine Design—and Why It Makes Such a Big Difference
A car mechanic went viral on TikTok after explaining the difference between different car’s engines—and called out certain manufacturers who make his job more complicated. Victor Shack (@victorshack), who mainly posts car- and repair-related content to his account. It had amassed more than 14,800 views and 50 comments. While Shack’s face is never shown in the video, he does…
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Saudi Arabia Among Top 20 Global Car Markets
The Saudi car market has solidified its position as a leading automotive market, making it one of the top 20 car markets globally. The market represents more than half of all car sales in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) recently announced that over 160,000 cars were imported…
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Dubai Police Issue Rain Warning To Motorists
Dubai Police are reminding motorists to exercise caution and to follow the rules during rainy and unstable weather conditions. In a statement, the authority has stressed the importance of reducing speed, maintaining a safe distance, avoiding distractions and not taking pictures or using the phone while driving. Motorists are also advised to stay clear of…
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Saudi: First Container Rail Shipment Launched From Jubail To Riyadh Dry Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) initiated the first container rail shipment from Jubail Commercial Port to Riyadh Dry Port on Saturday. This shipment, consisting of 78 TEUs, marks a significant milestone in enhancing the Kingdom’s transportation and logistics sectors. The operation was executed on the railway line that integrates Jubail Commercial Port with the East…
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Dubai’s RTA Announces Dedicated Lanes for Buses, Taxis
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has given its approval to a plan that involves the construction of dedicated lanes for buses and taxis on six major streets, extending a total of 13.1 kilometres. The streets included in the project are Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, 2nd of December, Al Satwa, Al Nahda, Omar…
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UAE Cancels All Traffic Violations Of Omani Citizens From 2018
The UAE Government has decided to cancel the traffic violations of Omani citizens in the country, according to state-run news agency WAM. This covers all traffic violations incurred from 2018 to 2023. The announcement comes a few days after Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq met the country’s leaders on a state visit on Monday. Abu…
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Hertz Increases The Number Of Electric Cars It Wants To Get Rid Off To 30,000 From 20,000
Hertz raised the number of electric vehicles it plans to sell this year as it is cutting its EV fleet to reduce losses that have weighed on the car rental giant’s earnings. In the first quarter, Hertz upsized its EV disposition plan by 10,000 vehicles, for a total of 30,000 EVs intended for sale in…
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Bahrain: BIC Set For Final Two Rounds Of National Race Day This Weekend
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, turns up the heat this weekend with back-to-back days of thrilling racing, featuring a pair of highly competitive local championships. Each event of National Race Day is being organised and run by BIC, in cooperation with the Bahrain Motor Federation, the Circuit Racing…
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Germany: Dealership Employee Reportedly Wrecks Ferrari F40 in Tunnel
German luxury car dealer Mechatronik trusted a 24-year-old employee to drive a $3 million Ferrari F40 to a nearby car show last week. That trip turned out to be an expensive one as the young driver crashed the vintage Ferrari in a tunnel, per a report by Bild. The F40 was being driven to “Motorworld”…
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The Aston Martin DBX707: Technically Advanced Interior To Match Class-Leading Performance
Launched in 2022, the Aston Martin DBX707’s unique blend of immense performance, exceptional dynamics, unmatched style and true luxury saw it rapidly ascend to the pinnacle of the sector, as the true Supercar of SUV’s. Such is the overwhelming popularity of the multiple award-winning DBX707 that it now becomes the marque’s single powertrain in the…
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Hafeet Rail: Work Begins On $3 Billion UAE To Oman Train Network
The UAE and Oman will work together on Hafeet Rail, a $3bn train network from Abu Dhabi to Sohar. Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, said that the railway project between the UAE and Oman has entered into the implementation phase today. He said that several tangible steps have been made, starting…
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MG’s New Electric Hypercar Concept Does 0-62 Mph (0-100 Kph) in 1.9 Seconds
With the 2024 Auto China show starting later this week, we’re in for variety of attention-grabbing concept cars. MG will be in Beijing to showcase the EXE181 concept, an electric hypercar with a single-seat moncoque design. Sitting extremely to the ground, the striking EV looks like one of those Vision Gran Turismo cars. The teardrop shape contributes…
