Abdul Latif Jameel to invest $2bn in Saudi by 2021

Move expected to create thousands of jobs. The Saudi conglomerate Abdul Latif Jameel has announced plans to invest $2 billion in the...

Chinese automaker Changan launching in UAE

Showrooms planned in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Chinese auto manufacturer Changan Automobile is launching in the Emirates under an...

Motorcity delivers two Hino trucks to Bahraini logistics firm

The Bahraini dealer handed over two vehicles to Gulf Agency Company. Motorcity, the Bahraini dealer of Hino trucks, has delivered two Hino...

Driverless trucks to be tested on UK roads soon

HGVs travelling in convoy allow for air drag to be reduced. Driverless trucks will soon be put to test in the UK,...

Nissan appoints Petromin as second Saudi dealer

Petromin Corporation to join Alissa as Nissan’s dealer in the kingdom. Nissan has appointed Saudi Arabia’s Petromin Corporation as its new dealer...

Telematics ‘to shake up’ auto insurance industry – Fitch

Telematics policies can allow insurers to more accurately assess risk. The motor insurance industry faces a “significant shake-up” from the growing usage...

Qatar commercial vehicle dealers report mixed outlook for 2016

Infrastructure projects seen driving demand, but tough year expected. Qatari commercial vehicle dealers have a mixed outlook for the year ahead, with...

India’s Ashok Leyland plans $25m UAE expansion

Commercial vehicle manufacturer to build new service training centre. Indian commercial vehicle giant Ashok Leyland plans to invest $25 million in expanding...

Gargash unveils Mercedes-Benz medium-duty trucks

Mercedes-Benz Atego and Accelo launched at event in Fujairah. Gargash Enterprises, the dealer for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Dubai and the Northern Emirates,...