2012 is here and by the looks of it, it’s going to be exciting. All-new entrants, new avatars, timeless classics still worth dreaming about, and plenty of practical wheels… the line up on DriveME looks pretty inviting… Stay buckled up, DriveMates! May 2012 be an enjoyable drive for all of …
Subaru unveils Subaru XV, the compact crossover
Just over a week ago, Al Khoory Automobiles unveiled Subaru XV, a crossover compact SUV in the UAE. The vehicle comes with a new generation 2.0 L horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer Engine that yields 147 bhp of power and a maximum torque of 196Nm. The flat boxer engine results in a low …
Toyota Camry 2012: First Drive Report
Ask the Taxi drivers in Dubai, and 7 out of 10 will swear by the comfort and reliability of a Camry that see them past half a million km. Having built this larger-than-life reputation for reliability across six generations and for the ultimate resale value in this part of the …
Toyota Camry 2012 launched in the UAE
• Progressive, contemporary exterior styling with sportier feel • Quieter cabin • Increased interior space • More powerful with better fuel figures After making its regional debut at the Dubai Motorshow, the all-new Camry 2012 was officially unveiled by Al-Futtaim Motors, at the Dubai Autodrome, underpinning the sporty image that …
Ferrari 599XX premieres new evolution package at Bologna Motor Show
Warning: Much of what follows will be Greek to those who aren’t fiery fans of the Italian prancing horse! The 36th edition of the Bologna Motor Show at the beginning of this month staged the unveiling of the evolution of the extreme, non-homologated sports berlinetta, the 599XX. Ferrari 599XX has …
Renault Pop-Up Showroom in Dubai surprises residents
In Celebration of the 40th UAE Anniversary, Renault GCC and Arabian Automobiles open Pop-Up Showroom in Dubai Renault GCC and Arabian Automobiles, the exclusive dealer of Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates chose the auspicious occasion of the 40th UAE National Day to spring a surprise …
Tokyo Motor Show 2011: Quirky cars steal the show
There were fast cars, luxury cars and then quirky new concepts. The Tokyo Motor Show opened at the start of this month with some interesting glimpses of the last kind. Energy-saving electric cars with advanced green technology took centre-stage as the Tokyo Motor Show opened, with robots and computers becoming …
Bloomberg Best Drives of 2011
Lamborghini Avantador, Audi A 7, the new Range Rover Evoque, BMW 1 series M Coupe and Hyundai Veloster make the list of Jason H. Harper in a column for Bloomberg. I’m bringing you this article that I found interesting but the best news is, you will get to see them …
Hyundai Azera Review: The car that has everything… almost!
Hyundai Azera did always have an identity. Always the flagship mainstream model from Hyundai, it has traveled the motorway of evolution, steering clear of all accusations of plagiary that traced the path of the Sonata; the only charge against the Azera being a tame drive within a dated design. Well, …
ALG Awards for Best Resale Value: 2012 Models
For whatever it is worth, intrigue or insight, DriveME brings you the ALG list of 2012 model vehicles expected to return the best residual value. Some of the choices might appear far-fetched for a car buyer in the Gulf – like everyone knows Audi is a great car, but it’s …
