Goodyear and Peugeot have partnered to shape the future of intelligent mobility with the unveiling of the Peugeot Polygon concept car. This next-generation vehicle features Goodyear SightLine—an advanced suite of intelligent tire technologies—integrated directly into the cockpit for the first time alongside three bespoke Goodyear tires tailored to the car’s versatile configurations.

The Peugeot Polygon is designed to adapt to a range of driving styles through three distinct configurations, Urban, Player and Explorer, and Goodyear’s tires and solutions are uniquely designed to support the vehicle’s purpose.

The collaboration marks a milestone moment and a bold move toward seamless connectivity between vehicle and tire, delivering enhanced safety, performance, and driver confidence.

Goodyear SightLine Technology: Intelligence at Every Turn

Goodyear SightLine is a proprietary suite of smart tire technologies that provides real-time insights for safety and performance improvements in vehicles, from tire properties estimation, tire health information to road conditions. These insights can be displayed directly on the driver’s heads-up display, ensuring clarity and control throughout every journey, or it can be integrated into other advanced systems of a vehicle, allowing it to mitigate situations that are driver dependent today.

Across all Polygon configurations, SightLine features are accessible from the cockpit, offering:

• Tire Maintenance: Integrated tire wear monitoring enables vehicles to automatically adjust performance settings as tires age—helps ensuring optimal handling and safety throughout their lifecycle.

• Safe Driving: SightLine predicts and detects aquaplaning risks, allowing vehicle control systems to respond instantly and maintain stability, even in challenging conditions.

Goodyear delivers insightful journeys to Polygon drivers thanks to its integration with Peugeot Drive-by-Wire technology.

Ben Glesener, senior technology director, Product Development, Consumer EMEA, commented:

“SightLine represents more than technology—it’s a vision for connected mobility. By partnering with Peugeot, we are envisioning an ecosystem where tires become active contributors to vehicle intelligence, shaping a smarter future.”

Already available in several global markets, Goodyear SightLine is not just a concept—it’s a proven smart tire service ready for real-world applications.

Goodyear Tires: Built for Today’s Roads and Tomorrow’s Possibilities

As part of this visionary collaboration, Goodyear engineered three unique tires—each custom-designed to match the aesthetic and performance needs of the Polygon’s configurations:       

• The Urban and Player tires feature the legendary Eagle F1 tread pattern, celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025—a symbol of high-performance heritage.
• The Explorer tire pays tribute to the iconic Goodyear Wrangler, incorporating its rugged tread design to deliver traction to unleash unforgettable off-road experiences.

Beyond performance, the sidewall designs were crafted to visually express a new era of automotive innovation using coloring and laser technologies —where tire aesthetics and functionality converge to push the boundaries of design.

This collaboration showcases Goodyear’s long-standing expertise in combining craftmanship with premium manufacturing technologies to deliver the highest levels of customization from product performance to aesthetics.

Together, Goodyear and Peugeot are setting new trends and driving a new era—where every journey is smarter and more expressive.

The world’s largest autonomous car race will take place in Abu Dhabi on the 15th of November, as 11 teams from across the globe compete at the frontier of robotics, autonomy and AI for a US$2.25 million prize pool. A2RL Season 2 has been 18 months in the making, with the six fastest teams making it through the tough qualification process to the Grand Final. Ticket allocation for the Yas Marina Circuit event has once again reached full capacity of the main grandstand, as motorsport and technology enthusiasts excitedly prepare to witness an AI competition unlike any other.

Grand Final: Front row seat to AI history

The A2RL Grand Final will mark the first time that six fully autonomous racecars will compete wheel-to-wheel on track. The six teams – TUM, Unimore, Kinetiz, TII Racing, PoliMOVE and Constructor – were determined by a rigorous qualification process in October. Representing Germany, Italy, and the UAE, they will compete in a 20-lap, multi-car race to crown the A2RL Season 2 Champion. Reigning Champions, TUM, have qualified in pole position after a fierce ‘Multi-Car Qualification’ sprint race against rival Unimore, setting the stage for a historic showdown.

For the remaining five teams, A2RL will host a Silver Race, offering them the opportunity to push their algorithms to the limit and cement their overall position in the standings. The Silver Race teams are RAPSON, Code 19, Fly Eagle, FR4IAV and TGM Grand Prix.

Human vs AI: Performance gap closing

Pre-season build-up for the race has seen record-setting performance as the gap between human and AI performance narrows. During qualification, Italian team Unimore was the first to beat a benchmark lap time set by a human racing driver while testing.

This demonstration of machine precision versus human instinct, and the rapid evolution of AI performance, will be showcased on race day. Reigning champion TUM will have the privilege of racing against former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat in A2RL’s second Human vs AI showcase. A close battle is expected in this exhibition, following record-breaking pace from teams during qualifying.

Supercars, Fan Zone, and more

Kicking off the evening’s main events, Group 63 will take to the track for a spectacular Supercar Parade Laps display, setting the stage for the autonomous race. This will be followed by awards for the A2RL STEM Competition, which involved 140 students from across all seven Emirates racing AWS DeepRacer 1/18th-scale autonomous cars, a mirror of the A2RL competition.

This year’s world-class Fan Zone will offer an immersive experience for all ages. It will feature humanoid robot showcases, interactive games, hands-on tech activations, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions that will bring the excitement of autonomous innovation beyond the track.

The race will be broadcast globally this Sunday, 16th November at 3pm GST, on the Abu Dhabi Media Network, StarzPlay, Motorsport TV and the official A2RL YouTube Channel. Once again, fans can step right into the action with A2RL’s live VR platform, experiencing the track, live car data, and high-speed action unfolding all around them, in real time.

A2RL is supported by SteerAI, alongside leading partner du; official partners AWS and Abu Dhabi Mobility; official supporters Wio and Castore; technical partners PACETEQ, Live in Five, Meccanica 42, and Vislink; as well as event partners Abu Dhabi Gaming, Miral and the UAE Cybersecurity Council.

The UAE is driving one of the most ambitious sustainability agendas in the world. Through the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy, the nation has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by mid-century – and sustainable mobility is at the heart of that mission. Across cities, industries, and lifestyles, the conversation has shifted from aspiration to action. Within this landscape, VOYAH UAE, distributed exclusively by Performance Plus Motors (PPM), has emerged as a key force redefining what responsible luxury and intelligent driving mean for the Emirates.

VOYAH’s arrival in the UAE is both timely and transformative. As electric mobility gains global momentum, the brand represents a bridge between sustainability and everyday practicality. Its mission is clear: to make innovation accessible, responsible, and aligned with the UAE’s environmental vision. This philosophy goes beyond technology – it reflects a belief that sustainability should enhance life, not complicate it. For VOYAH, progress is about creating a driving experience that is seamless, intelligent, and inspiring.

At the core of this vision is the VOYAH Free, an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) designed around the realities of the UAE’s evolving infrastructure. It operates primarily as a fully electric vehicle, powered by a large-capacity battery for quiet, smooth journeys. When needed, a compact petrol engine activates purely as a generator to recharge the battery – eliminating range anxiety while preserving the serenity and performance of electric mobility. It’s a bridge between today’s roads and tomorrow’s possibilities, tailored for a nation where innovation and adaptability drive progress.

That sense of balance extends throughout the brand experience. The Free’s interior embodies intelligent design and sustainable craftsmanship — a harmonious blend of refined materials, advanced digital systems, and spacious comfort. Ownership has been reimagined to make electric mobility effortless: every vehicle includes complimentary insurance, registration, tinting, and a home wall box charger with installation, alongside a service contract of 3 years or 60,000 km (whichever comes first). It’s a complete ecosystem built around confidence and convenience.

Beyond the product, Performance Plus Motors is actively shaping the ecosystem that enables clean mobility to thrive. Through partnerships with financial institutions, the company has introduced green financing solutions with preferential rates for electric vehicles – supporting the UAE’s broader sustainability and innovation goals. “Sustainability cannot exist in isolation,” says Mohamed Elzawawy, General Manager of Performance Plus Motors and VOYAH UAE. “It requires collaboration across industries – from energy and finance to technology and logistics. We see ourselves as part of that ecosystem, enabling a cleaner, smarter way forward.”

The UAE’s progress toward electric mobility underscores this shared vision. EV sales across the Gulf nearly doubled in 2024, while Dubai alone plans to operate over 1,000 charging stations by 2025. Consumer attitudes are also shifting: inquiries for Chinese automotive brands rose by more than 70 percent last year, reflecting growing demand for innovation, quality, and environmental consciousness. Backed by Dongfeng, one of China’s most established automotive groups, VOYAH stands at the forefront of this evolution – merging precision engineering, design, and sustainability into one cohesive driving experience.

As mobility continues to evolve, so too does the meaning of luxury. Today, luxury is not only about power or performance – it’s about purpose. Drivers want vehicles that contribute to the planet, enhance their lifestyles, and inspire confidence in the future. VOYAH’s strength lies in merging these expectations – transforming sustainability into sophistication, and innovation into daily comfort.

Looking ahead, VOYAH’s plans for the UAE reflect the nation’s forward-thinking spirit – focused on innovation, sustainability, and real-world progress. With new models on the horizon and rapid advances in battery technology and connected systems, the brand is poised to remain a central player in the UAE’s transition toward net zero. Every VOYAH that takes to the road embodies a shared vision – of progress, of possibility, and of a cleaner, smarter tomorrow.