Going to dubai for the Automechanika show was a wonderful experience to say the least. Met loads of great entrepreneurs, brands, and experts in the industry. The whole time I was comparing it to a sci-fi thriller, there is so much to explore and so many innovations to learn about. So here is a quick story that delves to the heart of changes we are experiencing in the automotive world.
How the Story Goes
Once, a restless traveler, a mechanic, an innovator, or maybe just a dreamer—wandered these halls. Drawn in by the hum of electric motors and the promise of uncharted roads, they came seeking answers.And at first, it was everything they expected: electric cars as quiet as whispers, AI diagnostics smarter than doctors, and sustainability stamped on every display. The traveler marveled at it all—but the deeper they ventured, the more uneasy they became.
The Questions That Haunt
In the middle of the Oracle’s labyrinth, they say, sits a single car—sleek, silent, and waiting. Not a concept, not a display. Something… more. You can approach it, walk around it, even admire the perfect symmetry of its design.
But when you look closely, something feels off.
You notice the absence of pedals and the eerily smooth dash. You realize this car doesn’t need you—it doesn’t want you. It drives itself. It makes its own decisions. And as you stand there, you begin to feel… irrelevant.
The Oracle whispers to you then, not in words, but in thoughts:
• What happens to car culture when cars don’t need drivers?
• What happens to the thrill of the open road, the roar of the engine, the feeling of control?
• And what about those left behind—people who still rely on old machines, who can’t afford this so-called “future”?
The Exit
The traveler, if they are wise, doesn’t linger too long. The Oracle doesn’t offer solutions, only reflections. They leave the halls with their heart racing, their mind spinning.
The legend says you don’t leave unchanged. You carry with you the weight of the questions—questions that will shape the roads ahead:
• Are we creating progress for all, or leaving too many in the dust?
• Are we driving innovation, or are we being driven by it? • And when the future finally arrives, will we still recognize ourselves in it?
So, Do You Dare?
Next time you hear about Automechanika Dubai, remember this: it’s not just a trade show—it’s a place where legends are born and futures collide. Some call it progress. Others call it a warning.
But those who’ve encountered the Oracle know this for sure: the road ahead is uncertain, and it’s up to us to decide where it leads.
