A recent Ford survey highlighted the need for continued efforts to educate the public about EVs and address concerns about cost, range, and infrastructure
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China
EU proposes 5-year duties of up to 36% on Chinese electric cars, lower tariff for Tesla
China and the EU have butted heads in recent years on a range of issues relating to trade, technology and national security
Ceer
Most Saudi residents likely to purchase battery electric vehicles: Report
The demand is anticipated to further incline to over 85% of the population by 2035
Dubai ride-hailing market
BluSmart announces 100% electric limo service in the UAE
India’s BluSmart expands into the UAE with electric limo service in Dubai
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Lucid announces UAE expansion with Dubai showroom, EV prices start at $84,000
Saudi-owned Lucid Group opens second Middle East studio with retail outlet and service centre in Dubai
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Saudi Arabia accounts for over half of all GCC car sales, 93,200 imports last year
Saudi car market in top 20 territories globally as imports thrive
BYD
BYD topples Tesla to become world’s top EV maker
In Q4, 2023, BYD outsold Tesla in the battery-only car segment for the first time, selling 526,000 units compared to Tesla’s 484,000 units
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s CYVN to invest $2.2bn in Chinese EV maker NIO
Abu Dhabi-backed CYVN to pump $2.2bn into China’s electric vehicle manufacturer NIO
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Tesla’s $27,000 car likely to be launched in India after Germany: Report
Recent media reports indicated that India is on course to forge an agreement with Tesla that would allow the automaker to ship its electric cars to the country from next year and set up a factory within two years
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India considering tax cuts on electric vehicle imports to woo Tesla
The Indian government is developing an electric vehicle policy that would offer concessional duty rates for imported EVs from international carmakers who agree to local production
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Tesla chases India market, targets approval by January 2024: Report
The India government’s move comes amid reports about Tesla’s plans to produce a 25,000-euro car at its factory near Berlin
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Lucid opens Saudi car manufacturing facility
Lucid plans thousands of jobs in Saudi Arabia amid electric vehicle push
2023 Bugatti Baby II
Hand-built 2023 electric Bugatti Baby II to be sold at Pebble Beach auction
The Bugatti Baby II was developed using a 3D scan of the original 1924 Grand Prix car
automobile industry
Chinese EV carmaker BYD under investigation for alleged tax violations in India: Report
BYD, which has already invested more than $200 million in India, markets the Atto 3 electric SUV and the e6 EV to corporate fleets and plans to launch its Seal electric sedan later this year
Aston Martin
Saudi-backed Lucid strikes Aston Martin electric car deal
Lucid and Aston Martin will team up to advance iconic supercar maker’s electrification drive
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Tesla shares dive nearly 10% as Musk signals more price cuts
Tesla has already slashed prices six times this year and Musk suggested more such moves ahead
Brand View
Human Horizons: A game-changer in the global electric vehicle revolution
At the forefront of future mobility, bringing together cutting-edge automotive products and next-generation manufacturing strategies with its HiPhi Smart Car brand, Human Horizons (HH) is transforming the automotive landscape, including in Dubai