With its level of refinement and ride quality, the Ford Fiesta could bid for the next category. But the penny-pinching subcompact segment would be left poorer for it. I settled down, shifted, and settled down again in the refined cabin of the Fiesta – but the air of …
Geneva Premiere: Range Rover Evoque Convertible
A convertible version of the Range Rover Evoque could soon be plying the region’s roads, just as the stylish compact SUV from Land Rover is increasing its share of the city roads. When? We will know for sure in six months if it’s going to be produced at all. But …
Toyota Yaris 2012 Review: Safety scores over style
Celebrated as the miniature embodiment of Toyota’s legendary reliability and residual value, the Yaris has enjoyed walkovers when it comes to accolades. But at a time when compact cars compete to stack up their space with more, is it a hands-down victory? Overheard between the Yaris and a reviewer… …
Ferrari Passione Weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit
Ferrari owners and enthusiasts, and incidentally a few lucky kids, had the awesome opportunity to celebrate the Ferrari prowess on the glorious tracks of the Yas Marina circuit. The two-day event started on Friday with a session dedicated to the 458 Italia. The award winning Ferrari’s amazing track capabilities were …
Siemens and Volkswagen team up for environment consciousness
Both are great German brands. Both brands are socially responsible. Both stop at nothing short of excellence. At this year’s World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Siemens and Masdar Institute signed an agreement for solar technology development in the Middle East. Volkswagen will launch its “Think Blue” campaign in …
Geneva Premiere: New Maserati GranTurismo Sport
An elegant Maserati styling that celebrates its sporty character and increased performances will mark the new Maserati GranTurismo Sport that will greet the world for the first time, at the Geneva Auto Show early next month. An innovative functionally redesigned new front bumper optimizes the front airflows for both engine …
Kia Rio 2012 Review: When first car demands a second thought
Every car in the compact segment seems to be obsessively attempting something or the other to stand out in design while, ideally, they should be focusing more on the extra inch they can spare and the extra mile they can reach. Kia has done an impressive job here with its …
Faster, lighter Ferrari California to debut at Geneva Motor Show
The new version of the Ferrari California will be officially unveiled to the world at the Geneva Motor Show early next month. The production has already commenced, and the new version will be lighter by 30 kg and more powerful by 30 CV. With a renewed exhaust manifolds and engine …
Toyota set to please with music and all that Jazz
Win tickets to Dubai International Jazz Festival 2012 and a Toyota Fortuner! Al-Futtaim Motors Toyota is sponsoring the 2012 Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival and has announced a host of exclusive privileges for its customers. The event will take place in Dubai Festival City from February 16 to February 24. It …
Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Review: A sound drive
If you were to define what a city car should be, the Sonic would tick most of the boxes. Easy to handle, equipped with a dash of everyday convenience (even USB and Bluetooth connectivity is a part of that list these days), a design that gets your peers talking, and …
