The After-Sales Shock: How EVs Could Rewrite Dealerships
EV sales can rise while after-sales revenue per vehicle falls. This article explores how lower maintenance demand could reshape workshop economics and dealership profitability.
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China’s Advantage & Legacy Brands’ Counterattack
Chinese automakers are reshaping global competition with faster development cycles, advanced technology and aggressive pricing. As legacy manufacturers prepare their response, the Middle East could become a crucial battleground where...
The Middle East is Hiring Again
Automotive hiring is picking up again across the Middle East. Employers remain selective as demand shifts towards skills that fit the industry's changing priorities.
JETOUR G700 TOPFIRE Launches in KSA
JETOUR has launched the G700 TOPFIRE in Saudi Arabia as the factory-customised off-road SUV.
Saudi Arabia’s First EV Brand Goes Global
CEER will unveil its first electric sedan and SUV on 21 September 2026. The reveal is the first global product launch from Saudi Arabia’s first automotive OEM and EV brand.
Li Auto Starts with Dubai
Li Auto will begin Middle East sales this September with a regional launch in Dubai. Its initial model line-up and local sales setup have yet to be confirmed.
GCC Automotive Events to Watch in September 2026
September brings a packed automotive calendar across the GCC, with mobility conferences, motorsport, retail events and major exhibitions taking place in Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE.
Al Tayer Motors Takes KIA UAE Distributor Role, Premier Motors...
Al Tayer Motors Takes KIA UAE Distributor Role, Premier Motors Covers Abu Dhabi
Is a “BYD Moment” for Chinese Motorcycles Closer Than the...
Chinese motorcycle brands are gaining ground across global markets, and the Middle East may be closer to its own “BYD moment” than many expect. Rising price sensitivity, growing demand for...
After the Storm Settles
Dubai is moving closer to launching its first air taxi network, with stations near DXB, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina set for completion by 2026. The project signals a...