Ford plans to bring 30 new vehicles to Middle East and Africa by 2020

Manufacturer will begin with the release of eight new vehicles in the region by the end of 2016. Ford Motor Company says...

Scania names Henrik Henriksson as new president, CEO

Henriksson will take the reins at the Swedish truck and bus-maker on January 1. Scania’s board of directors has appointed Henrik Henriksson...

Iveco launches new Daily Electric van

Improvements include reduced energy consumption and a 20% longer battery life. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco has unveiled the new Daily Electric at...

Dubai’s RTA awards $110m contract to upgrade Airport Road

Upgrade is part of plan to boost capacity of Airport Road by 5000 vehicles per hour. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)...

Gulf nations should ‘rethink fuel subsidies’ – Qatar think tank

GCC states currently consume 5% of the world’s oil, despite being home to less than 1% of the world’s population. GCC states...

Daimler opens regional centre for commercial vehicles in Dubai

German manufacturer to cater to 19 countries across MENA from Jebel Ali Free Zone hub. Germany’s Daimler has opened its first regional...

Dubai’s RTA to upgrade roads in Deira, Central Business District

Roads and Transport Authority has started building service roads and entrances and exits for the new fish market project. Dubai’s Roads and...

Telematics ‘can help food firms save 21% of costs’

Mobile tracking systems can boost profit margins in the food logistics sector, says UAE-based Massar Solutions. Food companies can attain a 21%...

Dubai commercial vehicle registration to go online only

Diverting registration to electronic channels will ease congestion at customer service centres, Roads and Transport Authority says. The registration of commercial vehicles in...

Abu Dhabi steps up regulation of road freight sector

New rules require companies to submit details of transport managers and fleets to the Department of Transport. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport...

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