The rise and rise of BYD
BYD has burst onto the world stage. What makes it so different? Great cars and a strong, diversified business are creating long-term success.
Category: EV News
Ford plans off-road electric Mustang
The Mustang Mach-E Rally is a muscular new off-road EV from Ford. Available early 2024, it is a performance vehicle set to excite customers.
Goodbye Nissan Leaf: the electric pioneer
Nissan has announced it will phase out the Nissan Leaf by the mid-2020s. It was a true pioneer, establishing the widespread acceptability of EVs.
Tesla has updated its Model 3, with Model Y upgrades to come
The upgrade already announced to the Model 3 and the rumoured changes to the Model Y show that Tesla is still a dominant force in EV innovation.
Polestar 3 completes hot weather testing
The Polestar 3 electric SUV has completed hot weather testing in the deserts of UAE and is due to enter production in early 2024.
The BYD Han could rule the road
The BYD Han is an elegant, tech-filled, luxury sedan EV and it’s coming soon to the UAE. It’s a car that befits its imperial name.
EVs will be cheaper than traditional cars within three years
The lifetime cost of an EV is likely to be lower than traditional fossil fuel cars very soon, according to new research from the University of Exeter.
BYD becomes top 10 car company, overtaking Mercedes-Benz and BMW
BYD has entered the global top 10 car makers for the first time with more sales than manufacturers like BMW or Mercedes-Benz.
First electric flying cars taking to the skies
The dream of electric flying cars is becoming a reality. Various cars will come to market soon and cities like Dubai are eyeing widespread use.
The rise of the two-wheel EV
Two-wheel electric vehicles are growing in popularity, attractive new users and investors. They are arriving in UAE, but are already very widespread in India.
5 million cars and counting for BYD
BYD’s 5 millionth new energy vehicle is rolling off the production line. It is the world’s biggest NEV producer.
Why Are Chinese EVs So Popular?
China’s automotive industry is booming. It’s a clear leader in electric car manufacture and export but also very strong in conventional cars.
EV transition ahead of schedule in pioneering countries
The EV transition is powering ahead, led by pioneers such as California, Norway and China.
Major Abu Dhabi investment in NIO
Abu Dhabi investment fund, CYVN Holdings, has made a $1 billion investment in Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO. There is a growing economic relationship between UAE and China.
BYD ATTO 3 is a popular choice in UAE
The BYD ATTO 3 is one of the most popular EVs in the UAE, with strong demand even before its official launch.
Hertz is going electric
Hertz, the global car rental company, is making a huge leap towards full electrification.
Three pioneering e-mobility announcements from Al-Futtaim
Al-Futtaim, a leading UAE diversified business group, made a series of groundbreaking announcements at its first Future Mobility Day event.
Polestar 4: The first car without a rear window
Polestar, the Swedish electric car maker, has unveiled its latest model, the Polestar 4, a mid-size SUV coupé that is set to go on sale in 2024.
BYD ATTO 3 acclaimed as Best Family Car 2023
BYD, one of the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers, has once again proven its excellence in automotive innovation with the ATTO3.
Will UAE follow US lead on auto emissions?
In a bid to combat climate change, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new tailpipe emissions limits, which could see 67% of all new vehicles sold in the country being all-electric by 2032.
