For a brief moment, in the parking lot where I met the Tiguan for the first time, it looked like an overgrown Golf. Quickly getting over the illusion, I realized that, it is one extremely roomy passenger cabin fitted with a sporty engine, and a styling that renders boot space …
Beijing Auto Show: A peek into China
As the Beijing Auto Show 2012 opens doors to the trade and the public, here is a look at market insights gathered from reports of the show that will conclude on the 2nd of May. Many new models throng the market and several concepts are being unveiled at Auto China, …
Added protection for Al Futtaim customers
Al-Futtaim has launched a handy automotive insurance product for new and pre-owned vehicles that will assure customers of three hassle-free years. Protect+ is a package of four very useful benefits for owners of Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Volvo and Automall, the pre-owned vehicles division of Al-Futtaim. Protect+ …
Now, Ducati rides on Audi
Last week, AUDI AG confirmed the news about two hot wheels from Bologna rolling into its stables. The acquisition of the tradition-steeped Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. With Ducati, the German brand will now be flanked by three traditional Italians – the other two being Lamborghini and …
2012 Lexus GS Review: If sport is the spice of luxury…
…then the redesigned Lexus GS is the recipe you are looking for. It saves you the bother of choosing among luxury, looks and a sporty drive. As we cross the milestone of our 100th post, we bring you the new line of Lexus: essentially designed for a sporty experience with a …
Volvo Adventure honours “Save Light, Save Earth” idea from MENA
Young students from Sadat City Language School in Egypt came up with an idea to make better use of electricity. And they are already enjoying the rewards of their “Save Light, Save Earth”– with a five-day all-expenses paid trip to Göteborg, Sweden for an all-expenses paid trip from June 1-6 …
Toyota marshals Off-road Program for adventure-seekers
If you’ve always wanted to conquer the dunes and feel the wheels wrestle with the loose sand, but didn’t think you were equipped to handle it, here is your chance to rule ‘dunedom’. Al Futtaim Motors has launched the Toyota Off-road Safety Program – the first initiative of its kind …
Best of New York Auto Show
New York is famous for cabs, not cars. While being home to scores of millionaires, and several billionaires, the city doesn’t flaunt many Ferraris or Lambos on the road. Unlike Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. So, the New York Auto Show is where the local folk and visitors, the whole …
2012 Mercedes C 350 Review: Live for today. Think for tomorrow.
Crossing over to the 300 hp club for the first time; sipping sparingly on the planet’s fossil fizz; and pinching the whole stock of those awesome features from its larger siblings; the C class almost steals the limelight from the E class – at least for this year. So much …
Dramatic finale for Maserati Trofeo JBF RAK at Yas Marina
It was already decided at the end of the 5th round, who was going to be the Maserati Trofeo Champione. Joe Ghanem was way ahead of the rest and he couldn’t have really minded the way things went on the day of the 6th round – but for sake of …
