Imagine a laundry experience where robustness meets contemporary elegance. Designed to last decades and elevate your home aesthetic. Speed Queen's latest Matt Black washers and dryers are not just about laundering clothes; they're about redefining what you expect from your laundry space.
BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Speed Queen, a premium brand from the the world's leading manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment, continues to set new standards for home laundry appliances. With over a century of expertise serving laundromats, hotels, and large-scale facilities worldwide, Speed Queen now brings that same industrial-strength engineering into Australian homes.
Built to Last and Designed for Real Life
Speed Queen's residential washers and dryers are built to withstand up to 10,400 cycles, equivalent to approximately 25 years of dependable service in the average household. Featuring all metal inner workings and no flimsy plastic parts. These appliances are engineered to shrug off bumps, knocks, and kid chaos, ensuring long-term durability. The rugged construction is complemented by a sleek, modern Matt Black coating that resists scratches, scuffs, and rust, keeping your appliances looking pristine for years to come.
Smart, Simple, and Family-Friendly
Designed with ease of use in mind, Speed Queen's appliances feature straightforward controls. Select a cycle and press start, no complex displays required. Their family-sized capacity handles bulky items and large weekly loads efficiently, with quick, thorough cycles that save you time and energy. Advanced time efficient wash cycles that can deliver a 10kg of family wash in just 22 minutes handling stains and odors effectively, making laundry less of a chore.
Powerful and Purpose-Driven
Speed Queen is committed to making a positive impact. Since 2019, the brand has partnered with AIG to provide laundry solutions to remote Indigenous communities throughout Australia. Additionally, it is proud to be a 2024 sponsor of the Adelaide United Women's Football Team, supporting active lifestyles and community engagement.
Support and Warranty
Backed by a five-year parts and labour warranty, Speed Queen offers excellent local support through a nationwide network of over 400 service partners across Australia. With offices, warehouses and spare parts departments in capital city service is never far away. Dedicated to community and sustainability, the brand continues its support for charitable causes such as the Animal Welfare League QLD, providing essential laundry equipment and ongoing service.
Why Choose Speed Queen?
- Commercial-grade durability in a stylish, home appliance
- Available in classic white and modern Matt Black finishes
- User-friendly smart features for a seamless laundry experience
- Proven long-lasting performance with trusted local support
Speed Queen's reputation as a global leader in commercial laundry seamlessly translates into its residential range, offering unmatched reliability combined with revolutionary design and intelligent features. Whether handling daily family loads or specialty laundry, these appliances are a wise investment for those seeking peace of mind and long-term value.
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Experience the Next Generation of Home Laundry: Speed Queen's Matt Black Appliances Combine Industry-Leading Durability with Modern Style
Experience the Next Generation of Home Laundry: Speed Queen's Matt Black Appliances Combine Industry-Leading Durability with Modern Style
Experience the Next Generation of Home Laundry: Speed Queen's Matt Black Appliances Combine Industry-Leading Durability with Modern Style
- Having secured the fully driverless commercial permit in mid-November 2025, the partners have launched fully autonomous ride-hailing service via the AutoGo app.
- Initial operations cover Yas Island, with phased expansion planned for Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands.
- The launch marks a critical step toward the partners' goal of deploying hundreds of vehicles by 2026 and building Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet.
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate. The launch of the service, now available via the AutoGo app, marks a major milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the Middle East. The service has launched initially on Yas Island, where users in Abu Dhabi can now download the app to hail fully driverless rides.
The collaboration between Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo began in March 2025, when they announced the partnership to build Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet. Building on that momentum, the companies secured one of the inaugural permits for fully driverless commercial operation in Abu Dhabi in mid-November 2025 and signed a next-phase agreement to scale the fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026. With the service now available to the general public through the AutoGo app, the partners are actively advancing their goal of establishing the emirate's largest fully driverless fleet.
"Moving from an initial partnership agreement to launching live, fully driverless operations for the public in a span of just a few months is a remarkable milestone," said Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA at Baidu Apollo. "This speed of execution highlights the technical readiness of Apollo Go, the strong operational capabilities of our partnership, and the steadfast support of local regulatory bodies."
"AutoGo's transition to live robotaxi operations marks an important milestone in Abu Dhabi's autonomous mobility journey," said Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2. "Launching the service at the start of the year reflects our focus on execution and long-term value creation. By introducing robotaxi services in real urban environments and scaling across key districts, we are moving decisively from development to deployment—delivering autonomy that is practical, safe, and ready for everyday use."
The initial operation covers Yas Island, a premier leisure and entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi, now designated as a permitted zone for fully driverless operations. This service allows users to simply download the AutoGo app, request a ride, and experience a journey in a vehicle with no human driver behind the wheel.
Following the initial launch on Yas Island, the service will implement a phased geographic roll-out across Abu Dhabi. The expansion will begin with Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Saadiyat Island. Over time, the service will continue to expand across additional areas, with the long-term objective of operating across the wider Abu Dhabi emirate.
Apollo Go's rapid expansion into the UAE is backed by its industry-leading autonomous driving technology and proven real-world operational expertise. As a leading autonomous ride‑hailing service provider globally, Apollo Go has logged more than 240 million autonomous kilometers, of which over 140 million kilometers were completed in fully driverless mode. With a global footprint across 22 cities, Apollo Go's weekly ride count has recently surpassed 250,000, and the service has completed more than 17 million cumulative rides as of October 31, 2025. Looking ahead, Apollo Go and AutoGo will scale fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing services to reach more users and advance Abu Dhabi's smart city vision.
About Baidu
Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.
Media Contact
intlcomm@baidu.com
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service, Apollo Go, and AutoGo, a leading UAE-based autonomous mobility company, have officially launched the fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing service in the emirate. The launch of the service, now available via the AutoGo app, marks a major milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving in the Middle East. The service has launched initially on Yas Island, where users in Abu Dhabi can now download the app to hail fully driverless rides.
The collaboration between Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo began in March 2025, when they announced the partnership to build Abu Dhabi's largest fully driverless fleet. Building on that momentum, the companies secured one of the inaugural permits for fully driverless commercial operation in Abu Dhabi in mid-November 2025 and signed a next-phase agreement to scale the fleet to hundreds of vehicles by 2026. With the service now available to the general public through the AutoGo app, the partners are actively advancing their goal of establishing the emirate's largest fully driverless fleet.
"Moving from an initial partnership agreement to launching live, fully driverless operations for the public in a span of just a few months is a remarkable milestone," said Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA at Baidu Apollo. "This speed of execution highlights the technical readiness of Apollo Go, the strong operational capabilities of our partnership, and the steadfast support of local regulatory bodies."
"AutoGo's transition to live robotaxi operations marks an important milestone in Abu Dhabi's autonomous mobility journey," said Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2. "Launching the service at the start of the year reflects our focus on execution and long-term value creation. By introducing robotaxi services in real urban environments and scaling across key districts, we are moving decisively from development to deployment—delivering autonomy that is practical, safe, and ready for everyday use."
The initial operation covers Yas Island, a premier leisure and entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi, now designated as a permitted zone for fully driverless operations. This service allows users to simply download the AutoGo app, request a ride, and experience a journey in a vehicle with no human driver behind the wheel.
Following the initial launch on Yas Island, the service will implement a phased geographic roll-out across Abu Dhabi. The expansion will begin with Reem Island, Al Maryah Island, and Saadiyat Island. Over time, the service will continue to expand across additional areas, with the long-term objective of operating across the wider Abu Dhabi emirate.
Apollo Go's rapid expansion into the UAE is backed by its industry-leading autonomous driving technology and proven real-world operational expertise. As a leading autonomous ride‑hailing service provider globally, Apollo Go has logged more than 240 million autonomous kilometers, of which over 140 million kilometers were completed in fully driverless mode. With a global footprint across 22 cities, Apollo Go's weekly ride count has recently surpassed 250,000, and the service has completed more than 17 million cumulative rides as of October 31, 2025. Looking ahead, Apollo Go and AutoGo will scale fully autonomous commercial ride-hailing services to reach more users and advance Abu Dhabi's smart city vision.
About Baidu
Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888." One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.
Media Contact
intlcomm@baidu.com
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Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo Commence Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service on Yas Island, Announce Phased Expansion Across Abu Dhabi
