Feature Stories

Japanese automaker Nissan has unveiled the “new” Nissan Magnite sub-compact SUV in New Delhi, the capital of India. The Magnite has been highly popular in the South Asian country, having sold over 150,000 units since its launch in 2020. Nissan aims to continue this success by introducing the new model and has also announced plans to launch a left-hand drive version for additional markets. This move will increase Magnite exports from Nissan’s world-class Chennai plant from 20 right-hand drive markets to more than 65 countries, including the UAE, KSA, and South Africa, thereby realizing Nissan’s “One Car, One World” strategy for the crossover.

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The Ford Territory 2025 is now available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia & GCC. There are no significant changes from last year. It has been one of their best-selling models since it launched. Available in four trims, here is a closer look at the standout features of the 2025 Ford Territory. 

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The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord have been the top-selling midsize sedans for decades. Over the last decade, though, they have taken a bit of a backseat with the dominance of crossovers. However, these two models still form a sizeable chunk of sales for their respective brands.

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The Chevrolet Captiva 2025 is a 7-seater compact SUV that quickly gained popularity in the region due to its features and affordability. It quickly became one of the brand’s best-selling models.

Here’s a closer look at the 2025 Captiva’s standout features.

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The 2025 Nissan Patrol has launched an all-new model after 15 years. While the previous Y62 generation model remained popular, a change was needed to improve the performance in terms of power and fuel efficiency. The Toyota Land Cruiser got a new model a few years earlier, in 2022.

The biggest talking points for both models have been the turbocharged engines that replace the V8. We take a closer look at these engines and the naturally aspirated engines on offer on both models.

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First introduced in 2022, the Changan CS75 Plus recently received a minor facelift and some new features for the 2024 model. The CS75 Plus is in a very competitive segment, probably the most competitive segment. Every major brand offers a compact SUV, which the Japanese and Korean brands have a stronghold on.

The CS75 Plus entered the market strongly, with loads of features, back in 2022 and gained traction quickly with its competitive pricing.

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The Kia Sportage has been an important model for the Korean brand. The current generation was launched in 2021 and has been a popular choice for compact SUV buyers. In 2025, Kia launched the Sportage L or the Grand Sportage version in the UAE and GCC, offering more legroom and headroom.

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Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC) is offering a host of facilities at its Nissan service centres to enhance customer experience, and we visited their Deira facility to see first-hand.

DriveArabia has been frequent visitors over the years to the facility. We initially serviced our Renault Safrane there in 2011 before shifting to their Sheikh Zayed Road location. In 2016, we started bringing our Nissan Patrol to the Deira service centre.

Our most recent visit was in late 2021, when we used the new pick-and-drop service they had just introduced. This service has become popular among customers,

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The all-new 2025 Toyota Camry was recently launched in the UAE and the GCC, and the new design certainly caught people’s attention. We take a closer look at the best features the new Camry offers.

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are considered the future due to their energy efficiency, pollution reduction, fuel cost savings and lower maintenance expenses. However, they face challenges like limited driving ranges, longer charging times and relatively underdeveloped charging infrastructure.

As of 2024, the UAE has made significant progress in expanding its EV charging network. The Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) has installed Green EV Chargers throughout the city and continues adding more. Meanwhile, Etihad Water & Electricity (EtihadWE) is setting up charging stations in Ajman,

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