There is no wall that separates a Sonata and the Centennial in the Hyundai showroom. But the salespeople are trained to create one. A complete disassociation of values from Hyundai’s design and build is aimed at and largely achieved in the Centennial. Nowhere does it reveal its house logo and …
Audi A7 concept achieves 900 km piloted drive
The 900 kilometre stretch between Silicon Valley, California and Las Vegas, Nevada was the metaphoric distance between the church door and the altar to Audi last week. It held the promise of the future of piloted driving for the German automaker, and perhaps the automotive world. Jack is a natural …
TRD thrills go off-road with FJ Cruiser 2015
All those who made funny faces at the new of Yaris in a TRD suit can relax their muscles now. Or contract them in joy of excitement. The latest recipient of the Toyota Racing Development kit is none other than the FJ Cruiser. Last weekend, a fleet of FJs kicked …
Maserati Ghibli Review: An offer you can’t refuse
When my tongue sizzles in the recall of my grandma’s recipe of chicken, there is a restaurant that I turn to, with its secret concoction of sauces that sets the grill on fire. The order taker plants a knowing smile on his face and a tick mark beside ‘extra-hot’ on …
Backstage with Nismo GT3 team before Dubai 24 hours
Nicolas Hammann from USA. Gaetan Paletou from Pan Europe. Ricardo Sanchez from Pan International. Ahmed Khalid from the Middle East. As Nissan GT Academy 2014 winners will walk as one team towards their ultimate prize, they will be flanked by Florian Strauss, winner of GT Academy Germany 2013 and the …
Volvo Ocean Race creates a carnival, showcases all-new XC90
Along the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater, as the racing yachts unfurled their sails, a wave of carnival spirit swept across the Volvo destination village. Last Saturday, Abu Dhabi witnessed the departure of the racing vessels to their next shore of pursuit. The third leg of what is known as the …
Nissan 370 Z sets drifting world record
The news in brief: Nissan 370Z Drift Experience was launched in December. It is a school where anyone can learn and perfect the art of drifting. Now, about a feat of perfection in drifting… The expansive parking lots of the global village were still awaiting the crowd that throngs the …
Speedy cop makes Toyota van fly
If your flight is actually powered by a Rolls-Royce engine, Speedy Cop’s road flight gets its power from a Toyota engine. Does it really fly? No, but that is all that it doesn’t do and this is a contraption you would think has no business to be on the road …
DriveME 2014 Yearend NewsTrack
Booking starts for 45th anniversary Nissan GT-R You have to be lucky and quick to lay your hands on the 45th anniversary edition of the Godzilla of supercars. Nissan Motor Co. starts taking booking for the 45 limited edition cars, scheduled to be launched alongside the base 2015 model GT-R …
Most successful Le Mans driver Kristensen retires
Over the years, Ingolstadt has sent out numerous Press Releases in his name that smelt of burnt rubber and exuded the heat from an indomitable fire. Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen has withdrawn his victorious presence from the track. The 47-year old Dane ran his last race as a …
