Cars

Why car makers are excited about green steel
European steelmakers are looking to a combination of electric-arc furnaces and hydrogen to transform an industry that still burns billions of tonnes of coal
Business
October 03, 2023, 3:00 AM
Dubai's Dh689m Hessa Street project to double traffic capacity on busy route
Major congestion-cutting drive will expand road to four lanes in each direction
Transport
October 01, 2023, 8:45 AM
New cars of the month: BMW, Dodge, Alfa Romeo, Geely, Porsche and Lotus
We take a look at some of the latest vehicle launches in the Middle East and further afield during September
Motoring
September 30, 2023, 4:02 AM
UAW strike to expand at Ford and General Motors plants
An additional 7,000 workers will strike against Detroit's Big Three
US
September 29, 2023, 6:05 PM
Emirati sisters honoured for saving family trapped in burning car
Maitha and Amnah Muftah raced to the rescue after vehicle burst into flames following crash in Ras Al Khaimah
UAE
September 27, 2023, 12:18 PM
Macron pledges France will make a million electric vehicles by 2027
Country to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels from 60 to 40 per cent by 2030
World
September 25, 2023, 5:51 PM
Six of the world's most epic road trips, from the Karakoram Highway to Iceland's Ring Road
These routes might be long, but they offer stunning landscapes and a panoply of cultures
Travel
September 22, 2023, 3:57 AM
Poland joins Baltic states and Finland in banning Russian-registered cars
The move is the latest in a series of EU sanctions on Russia
UK
September 17, 2023, 1:01 PM
Chinese EV makers rely on Europe’s car dealers to gain market share
Manufacturers hope dealerships will help generate strong sales as they try to establish reputations for quality and reliability
Markets
September 17, 2023, 3:00 AM
What are the implications of US auto workers' strike?
A major risk in the event of a prolonged strike is degradation of the supply chain, analysts say
Economy
September 16, 2023, 9:51 AM
UAW strike: What are the aims and what does it mean?
Economic losses could reach more than $5 billion during a short strike against car manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and General Motors
US
September 15, 2023, 1:18 PM
Blow for Detroit's Big Three car makers as 13,000 workers strike over wage row
Move could cause Ford, GM and Stellantis Jeep dealers to run out of vehicles, driving up prices, if protest action lasts a long time
Business
September 15, 2023, 5:23 AM
UK AI company launches self-drive tech that explains actions
Wayve says its system gives feedback on why it did certain things and is 'capable of reasoning about risks'
Technology
September 14, 2023, 8:35 PM
Dubai Police add 100 Audis to luxury car fleet
Fully electric Audi RS e-tron GT has range of about 488km
UAE
September 11, 2023, 2:24 PM
Chinese car brands rev up excitement at Munich Motor Show
Hybrids, sedans and EVs charge up Asian nation's credentials as a serious player in the global car market
Motoring
September 09, 2023, 12:53 PM
Abu Dhabi Police release crash videos to show dangers of distracted driving
Force shares footage of three separate incidents of cars slamming into each other on motorway on same day
UAE
September 08, 2023, 12:29 PM
Sharjah Municipality announces 50 per cent discount on fines
Penalties reduced for next three months for rule breaches including traffic offences
Government
September 07, 2023, 1:21 PM
Munich Motor Show: Five showstoppers on display in Germany
The biennial event is once again dominated by electric vehicles from the world's top car makers
Motoring
September 05, 2023, 2:02 PM
European EV sales jump by more than 60 per cent in July
Overall car sales rise by 15 per cent, in the 12th consecutive month of growth
Technology
August 31, 2023, 9:19 AM
The outer London streets split by Sadiq Khan's new Ulez car pollution tax
Many are furious about the scheme, though others say they're worried about children's health
UK
August 29, 2023, 5:07 PM
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