All-new Kia EV5 SUV Launched In The Middle East And Africa
The latest all-electric compact SUV comes with a new-fangled minimalist design, a 30-inch panoramic infotainment screen, 2 battery options and a range of up to 550 kms.
Mercedes-Maybach introduces the SL Monogram Series for the ultimate open-top grand touring experience
The SL Monogram Series gets exclusive Maybach insignias all around with comfort-oriented tweaked ride setup
Porsche Unveils the 911 Turbo 50 Years: A Limited-Edition Celebration
The Turbonite color scheme adds a touch of exclusivity, complemented by Anthracite Grey accents and a distinctive rear engine cover badge.
Mumbai City FC Finds A New Sponsor In Etihad Airways
UAE’s national carrier, Etihad Airways, has signed a sponsorship agreement with Mumbai City FC. Per the paperwork for the multi-year partnership, the airline is the new ‘Front of Shirt’ sponsor for the football club, which has won two Indian Super League championships and two Indian Super League Cups.
The agreement will see the Etihad Airways logo feature prominently on the front of the shirt of Mumbai City FC’s first and youth match outfits and training kits. The partnership between the two starts from the 2024-25 season.
Earlier this year, the carrier from the Middle East also signed on to become the official sponsor for Chennai Super Kings, a team that has multiple Indian Premier League titles to its name.
Etihad Airways is also celebrating 20 years of flying to India this year. To mark the occasion, it began operating an Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi-Mumbai route on September 1, 2024.
Updated My BMW app assesses the feasibility of EV ownership by tracking your driving patterns
If you could never comprehend the logic behind buying an electric car for personal use, BMW offers a tangible reasoning for the same. BMW declares its decision to update its My BMW and MINI apps with many customer-oriented functions including a new Electric Vehicle Analysis function. This new Electric Vehicle Analysis function within the My BMW and MINI apps will carry out simulations based on the real-world driving data of your current combustion engine vehicle to analyse and then report “how well an all-electric BMW would suit their personal driving profile”. To commence the analysis, users select an electric BMW model as an alternative vehicle in the app, post which the app requires to record at least 200 journeys or a 2,000 km distance coverage by the customer’s current ICE car. The new feature’s analysis sums up “the number of journeys that could have been completed with the selected electric vehicle on a single charge” to combat the perceptions around range anxiety and the practical use of EVs on daily usage.
All-new MG4 Electric EV Goes On Sale in the Middle East; Starts at AED 96,050 approx.
Highlights include a sporty hatchback silhouette, minimalist 2-tone interior and a 150kW E-motor plugged to a 51/64/77 kWh battery
Kia India Expands Flexible Ownership Options with “Kia Subscribe”
It offers short-term vehicle leases ranging from 12 to 36 months, providing flexibility for those who don’t require long-term car ownership commitments.
Geely’s all-electric pickup truck brand Riddara to launch in UAE soon
Chinese carmaker Geely appears to be on an offensive in 2024. Geely recently published spectacular financials for the first half of 2024 with record-breaking figures in the International sales department. The Chinese carmaker aims to capitalise on those heightened international sales by announcing its intention to debut its Riddara pickup brand in the UAE later this year. Riddara, Geely’s 100% electric pickup brand, has officially completed high-temperature testing phase in the UAE recently.
For those unaware of Riddara, the all-electric pickup brand hosted its launch in China in 2022. Since then, it has reportedly become a leader in the electric pickup segment. In 2024, Riddara has already expanded its footing in Southeast Asia and Latin America with the brand’s global expansion plans pitting for a UAE launch soon. As a product, Riddara aims to offer “a new driving experience” to Middle Eastern consumers, “combining advanced electric technology with reliable performance.” William Peng, Marketing Senior Manager at Riddara Global, commented: “We are thrilled to bring Riddara to the UAE for testing in the extreme high-temperature environments. This is a pivotal moment for us in the Middle East market. By rigorously testing our vehicles in high- temperature conditions, we can ensure that Riddara delivers reliable and efficient performance to our customers, no matter the environment.”
KLM Is Now Officially An A321neo Customer For Airbus
Like all other major airlines globally, KLM, the Dutch national carrier, is also busy upgrading its fleet to a more modern, less noisy, and eco-friendly kind. To that extent, the airline has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft, the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo Family.
The specimen that KLM, part of Air France-KLM Group, has welcomed is powered by two CFM International LEAP-1A engines. Compared to the previous generation single-aisle jets, it offers a 50 per cent drop in noise levels and at least a 20 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Like all other Airbus jets, the A321neo can already fly with up to 50 per cent SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in its tanks.
KLM’s A321neo features a two-class configuration with 227 seats. With XL bins, passengers and cabin crew have 60 per cent more luggage capacity. The interiors boast the latest lighting system; every seat has its own USB-C port.
To date, Airbus has received over 6,400 orders for the said type of aircraft from more than 90 operators worldwide.
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