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The U8 out in the sand

BYD to launch Dh600,000 super-SUV in UAE

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Tesla chooses China to unveil updated Model Y

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Mille Miglia UAE 2024: Classic car event revs back into action

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Sam Husseini, a long-time critic of Washington's foreign policy, is removed by security. Willy Lowry / The National

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The introduction of the new smart rental index will bring about transparency. AFP

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Gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck goes on display in Dubai

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