Niro isn’t that Niro. I mean, given that Niro means black, and Niro happens to be a hybrid, it isn’t a car shrouded in mystery or intrigue. It is as straightforward and regular as a car gets. But then hybrids are supposed to look pretty regular – even electric cars …
Car hygiene to stay safe against Coronavirus
In these challenging times, considering your health and the effort the Government and healthcare professionals are taking to contain the virus, the right thing to do is stay at home except in case of strict necessity (or to perform jobs, at the time of writing this article). So, the first …
MECOTY 2020 AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Meet the winners and browse through the list of nominees to see if your favourites made it here. Feel free to post your views on the awards and cars in the comment section below. But first, spend a minute to read the lead-in. Value and innovation sparkled brightest amidst a …
Formula 1 races canned till May
Opening act in Melbourne cancelled; Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix and VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix postponed. Additional communication as of 14 March informs that the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2020, Formula 1 Gran Premio De España 2020 and Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2020 also will …
Audi RS5 Review 2020: Wait till you hear this
Audi RS5 is not just a sports car, even though the badge clearly defines it as one. To begin with, it has a 2.9 L biturbo V6, accounting for the formidable power on leash. The RS5 stands two rungs above the sporty S5 and the laymen’s Sportback A5. Audi’s racing …
Honda CR-V 2020 Review: Refreshed and recharged!
What is new about Honda CR-V 2020? The two most useful features added to the 2020 Honda CR-V Touring (the top trim) is a Qi wireless charger, neatly laid out on the console, and front parking sensors. The most significant addition to the mid-spec EX must be the hands-free automatic …
NAME YOUR CAR OF THE YEAR NOW!
Greetings, respected Jury members, Yes, I am talking to you – each one of you, my readers, listeners and viewers. If you are a car enthusiast or a lot more than that, now is the time to make that count. This is your opportunity to name the best car to …
Ferrari Approved Certification: Guarding a precious legacy
There was a time when I fancied a Rolex from hush-hush street costing all of hundred dirhams. Thankfully, that fancy did not last more than a few days – so I never got to know how long the watch lasted. I realised I was not the fake-it-but-just-flaunt-it kinda guy. Authentic …
Arabian adventure with new Mini Countryman JCW 2020
Driving through the two little sand-coloured towers that marked the entrance to the village, I thought to myself: this must be the best-kept secret of the Abu Dhabi desert, not very far from the city. From where I turned off the Abu Dhabi – Al Ain highway, I drove twenty-five …
Ferrari begins hybrid era with SF 90 Stradale
Casa Ferrari was home to a very special guest just for the weekend that also happened to be the F1 weekend in Abu Dhabi. The new Ferrari SF 90 Stradale was stopping over in the UAE and I was among the fortunate few to steal a glimpse of the new …
