NEWSVROOM 2025 Catch Up Edition
End of 2025 saw some significant events. Our first task this New Year is to catch up with three of them.
JAC launches three next-gen models
Towards the end of 2025, Al Habtoor Motors marked a significant milestone in JAC’s growth in the UAE. As the exclusive distributor of JAC Motors since 2014, they have introduced three models from three categories, each representing the brand’s strategic evolution across six decades. JS6 PRO SUV, T8 Pro Petrol Pickup, and RF8 Luxury MPV are all equipped to lead the segments of family SUV, Commercial Pickup trucks and premium MPV comfort respectively. They represent a diversified approach to the UAE market, catering to families, lifestyle enthusiasts, and executive fleets.
JAC JS6 PRO (Intelligent Family SUV): Designed for the tech-conscious family, the JAC JS6 PRO is powered by a 1.5T engine delivering 181 hp and 300 Nm through a refined 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The SUV promises smooth driving and engaging handling along with premium features like 540-degree panoramic camera, remote engine start with cabin pre-cooling and paddle shifters, raising the passenger comfort and ease of driving.
JAC T8 Pro (Work/Business Pickup): T8 Pro is a purpose-built pickup designed to live up to demanding commercial environments and rugged worksites. With 210mm ground clearance and available in 4×4 and 4X2 variants, the T8 Pro is a workhorse that delivers 236 hp and 380 Nm of torque, which is available from 1,900 rpm making it ideal for heavy-duty towing and hauling, with a 900 kg payload capacity.
JAC RF8 (Executive Luxury MPV): JAC RF8 is marked by its executive-class comfort and advanced safety. Delivering 249 hp and 400 Nm of torque, the MPV is equipped with Level 2 (L2) Versatility and an ADAS suite featuring 20 intelligent safety systems, including Intelligent Cruise Assist. The interior stands out with ventilated and heated seats with massage function in the first two rows, complemented by a 12-speaker premium audio system. With up to 2,500 liters of cargo capacity and Euro VI B emissions compliance, the RF8 remarkably offers space, cutting-edge technology and refined practicality.
EV LAB partners with Pure Electric with new e-scooters
The micromobility landscape is fast changing and the market is projected to be worth over 2000 million US dollars by the end of this decade, growing at 12.2% year on year. Earlier this month EV LAB, the region’s first omni-channel multi-brand EV store, announced their investment in Pure Electric, a global specialist in electric micromobility to advance sustainable mobility across the Middle East. Pure Electric, founded by British entrepreneur Adam Norris in 2018, will serve as the brand’s exclusive partner across the Middle East. (Lando Norris, who claimed his first F1 championship title in Abu Dhabi last month is Adam’s son.) Marking the new partnership was the launch of Pure Electric’s three new e-scooters in the UAE – Air⁴, Pure x McLaren, and Pure Flex. The collaboration is a significant step towards furthering sustainable transport solutions and supporting the UAE’s goal of reaching Net Zero by 2050.
Pure Electric products will be showcased in the five EV Lab stores across the region. The new line-up is designed to appeal to urban commuters, lifestyle riders, tech-forward consumers, and micromobility enthusiasts, with performance, innovation and purposeful urban-paced design. The latest models include the Air⁴, a remastered fourth-generation classic e-ride with a smoother, more powerful ride featuring a 710W motor and 30km range; the Pure x Mclaren finished in McLaren’s iconic orange livery, built with active steering stabilisation, a 900W motor, and a 50km range; and the Pure flex, the world’s most compact scooter featuring a unique forward-facing stance, ultra-compact design, and a 45km range, built for maximum control and stability.
Al-Futtaim Motors brings back the HINO 300 Series Euro 5
Reduced Environmental Impact. Improved Fuel Economy. Optimized Performance. Stronger Power Output. With its advanced engine, Hino 300 series is a powerful proposition.
Al-Futtaim Motors HINO, the exclusive distributor of HINO trucks in the UAE, has revealed the HINO 300 Series, making a comeback with an advanced Euro 5 engine. The new series builds upon the trusted design and durability of its Euro 4 predecessor, with its enhanced engine taking a leap in both power and efficiency, while meeting stricter emission standards. The rugged reliability of HINO continues with the chassis, safety features, and robust build quality that has made it a dependable light-duty truck series.
The versatility and ability to meet diverse industry challenges has turned HINO 300 Series into a preferred partner for businesses in logistics, retail, construction, aviation services, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and last-mile delivery. Strong after-sales support from Al-Futtaim Motors has also been instrumental in ensuring maximum uptime and cost efficiency for fleet operators, reinforcing the vehicle’s long-term value, as pointed out in the press release.
Ramez Hamdan, Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Industrial Equipment: “Following 18 months of development and anticipation, we are proud to introduce the next-generation HINO 300, Euro 5 series, cleaner, smarter, and stronger than ever.
