Automotive

Ford Edge, the Region’s Most Nominated CUV, Scoops Another Recognition During Awards Season with wheels’ Crossover of the Year 2017 Title

  • Award caps impressive year for Edge which also includes other segment-best titles in UAE, Lebanon and Oman
  • Proving its credentials as one of the region’s most impressive vehicles, Ford Edge is also a finalist for a coveted Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) trophy, the results of which will be announced later this month
  • All-new Ford Edge CUV delivers premium comfort and refinement, cutting-edge technologies, and class leading space and driving dynamics

Supreme Council of Energy issues Directive number 1 of 2017 on the establishment and installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, has issued Directive number 1 of 2017 on the establishment and installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai. This directive states that all public and private organisations and developers in Dubai must get approvals from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) before establishing, installing, operating or maintaining any electric vehicle charging station.

Now You See It, Then You Didn’t. How Modern Lights Highlight Hazards Your Grandparents Would Have Missed

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  • Comparison of car headlights from the past century highlights effectiveness of today’s tech
  • Cyclist 12 metres away – once almost invisible to drivers – is clearly seen with modern lights

    Ericsson, SK Telecom and BMW Group Korea reach new world record speed with 5G

    Ericsson, SK Telecom and BMW Group Korea have broken a world record for 5G speeds in a follow-up to the 5G trials announced in November 2016. On a racetrack in Yeonjong-do, South Korea, a high-performance network connection supported data transmission from point-to-point from a car driving more than 160 kilometers per hour.

    The three companies have been focused on high driving speeds while ensuring a stable and high performance network connection in order to provide a concrete example of seamless mobility.