What do you do when you have reached the peak? Climb it all over again. That’s exactly what Walter Röhrl is doing – twenty-five years later. Spectators in the US state of Columbia will be able to relive a milestone in the history of sport-climbing when the legendary rally driver …
Renault Koleos 2012 Review: A bundle of bonuses
As the Renault-Nissan alliance completes thirteen fruitful years, the Koleos 2012 proves to be a worthy offspring and a bundle of joy to those looking for an SUV with comfortable interiors, confident handling and one that can actually take the great outdoors in its stride even if not the outback. …
Volkswagen Dubai Roadshow and Desert Clean up: Closer to people
The “people’s car” maker is getting up close and familiar with people of Dubai and elsewhere in the Middle East. Soon after the public service campaign “Desert Clean Up”, the Volkswagen Road show lands in Dubai. Volkswagen Middle East, in cooperation with Al Nabooda Automobiles, has brought their highly engaging …
2012 Volvo XC 60 T5 Review: Turbo Charged Comfort
One of a handful of torchbearers of Volvo in its transitional journey to a stylish, sporty image, the XC 60 shares many things besides innovative design with its sedan counterpart – the recently renewed S60 – like the awesomely powerful and even more fuel efficient 2.0L turbo engine. The Drive …
Audi Advanced Driving Experience: Learner’s diary
The smell of burnt rubber hung heavily in the air as we stepped out of our cars in the Dubai Autodrome test arena. It has kind of redefined the composition of the troposphere out here. But even as I instinctively narrowed my nostrils, there was an adrenaline rush that it …
Peugeot 5008 Review: Built for families. Loved by drivers.
Built on the same platform, the 3008 and 5008 present two entirely different options for the family, with the former tending to please young families or individuals with a penchant for change. While the 3008 scores much higher in looks and seating comfort, the 5008 is the practical ride that …
Peugeot 3008 Review: A Crossover for the city
Peugeot 3008 and 5008: Double scoop for families Unlike 007 of British Intelligence, the 008 is a family man (and French), but not without his share of fun in life. Peugeot plays it out in dual role, with the 3008 and 5008. While the latter with its seven seats merely …
Dramatic wins mark the Round 5 of Maserati race at Dubai Autodrome
The first weekend of the month kicked up a lot of dust at the Dubai Autodrome, when the Round 5 of the Maserati Trofeo JBF RAK was played out to an exciting finish. The race saw highs and lows for a number of drivers and some of the most spectacular …
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Review: The pure pleasure of power
In an era when muscle cars are adapting to the need of fitting in a family and graceful family sedans are masquerading as sporty sedans, there are very few samples of classic metal that grip their raison d’être just as fiercely as they claw on the tarmac. The Camaro belongs …
New Mercedes SL 63 AMG: Evolution of exhilaration
With the latest generation SL-Class from Mercedes-Benz exciting open top car lovers, automotive purists will now be witness to AMG’s take on the impressive new roadster as SL 63 AMG is expected to hit Middle Eastern shores this summer. The SL has continued to evolve with every new generation over …
