Lynk & Co is a new brand in town from Geely’s stables, with models named as 01, 05, 06 and 09. They are driven by petrol engines developed or co-developed with Volvo while their flagship travel van is a Plug-in Hybrid. Lynk & Co 06 is where the range anachronistically …
Exactly how popular is Formula 1?
2026 has been a big milestone for Formula 1, marking a new era of regulations, new teams and new drivers. Besides, the advent of new technologies, other than the opportunity to try and develop them, also triggers different views from the followers of the sport. Over to Formula 1 2026 …
Mercedes Maybach S 680 review: First class upgraded
Maybach S 680 is driven by a V12 biturbo engine with almost enough power to tame a Viper Jet. And yet, no one talks about its power or seems to have heard it even! This quiet luxury is at the heart of the Maybach experience. Sit back and enjoy the …
2011
2011. If I call it a watershed year, it would probably be seen as self-indulgent because July of 2011 marked the beginning of Drivemeonline.com. That little trivia notwithstanding, it was a pivotal year by virtue of being part of a pivotal period for the automotive market in the Middle East. …
Nissan Tekton is born: Built in India for the world
A new Nissan built for the B+ segment was born on July 9th as Nissan Tekton marked its world premiere in Mumbai. Developed under Nissan’s ‘One Car, One World’ philosophy and manufactured in Chennai, India, for domestic and export markets, the all-new Tekton highlights India’s expanding role in Nissan’s future …
NEWSVROOM Early July: Launches and Milestones
Kaiyi X7 AWD and X7 PHEV SUV Kaiyi, the young and innovative Chinese brand under the Chery umbrella, has launched two new SUV models – Kaiyi X7 AWD, powered by a petrol engine and Kaiyi X7 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid SUV. With its two variants, Kaiyi has underscored its commitment …
Eight Chinese automakers lose license in major clean up
It has been long coming. The action series that would be titled ‘The cleansing’. While this marks the end of many Chinese legacy automotive brands, it also can be read as a quality commitment to the international markets swept over by the Chinese automotive manufacturers. The Ministry of Industry and …
Kia launches PV5 first platform beyond vehicle
Kia Middle East and Africa signs strategic agreement with Museum of the future, committed to innovation, design and the future of mobility in sync with UAE’s vision for tomorrow. Unveils PV5. Kia and Museum of the Future entered into a partnership that is connected by a mindset and mobility solutions …
Geely Coolray 2026 review article: Still cool!
Subcompact SUV’s is a crowded segment but there is a neat trick to stand out in that crowd: play the Chinese card and pack it with features from two notches up, spike the design and flash the value card. Geely Coolray got it right the first time but now they …
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: Sedan love!
Giulia excited me, engaged with me and satisfied my passion—most of all, she reminded me where my true love lay. Alfa Romeo Giulia, the beautifully crafted and sportily laden sedan is one of a dwindling kind that is now promising to make a comeback thanks to the newfound love for …
