Honest drivers of commercial vehicles should be rejoicing that they don’t have to wait around for bills, and never again shall an accusative finger rise about underhand dealings happening between them and petrol station attendants. Fleet owners should be happy that they are back in the driver’s seat when it …
MOTORSPORT CALENDAR UAE BLASTS OFF
2014-2015 promises to be even more action-packed than ever. With ‘Let’s Go Racing’ as the central theme, the busiest racing calendar seen at Yas Marina Circuit will be flagged off with the TRD 86 Cup, Yas Marina Circuit’s very own ‘single make’ championship. OCTOBER 2014 This is the first race …
Green Energy Initiatives: CNG promoted by ENOC while Hybrid Taxis reduce carbon footprint
The fourth Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum was held in Fujairah, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah. Addressing a panel discussion on ‘Deepening Global Fault Lines – Energy Security and the Middle East,’ Saeed Khoory, …
Renault launches Certified Pre-owned programme and Renault Minute Service Centre
When it comes to cars, as with most high value purchases, the attitude of the market has been “Why not charge a premium, when the customer is willing to pay for the extras?” Fair game! Likewise, when the customer is willing to pay a little extra for tried and tested …
Paris Motor Show: Ferrari and Bugatti showcase sparkling pride
Ferrari 458 Speciale A: The most powerful 458 ever at the Paris Show The Paris Motor Show will see the world debut of the 458 Speciale A (A as in Aperta). The new limited edition special series celebrates the dazzling success of the various versions of the 458, a model …
2015 F-Type V6 Convertible Review Notes
I couldn’t be blamed if I thought I were seeing things. I could easily have been delirious after spending the weekend in a Jaguar F-Type V8 S. Now, I was waiting for the V6 to turn up after dropping back the Supercharged V8. And rolling into the parking lobby was …
Jaguar F-Type Convertible 2015 Review: Kitty Kitty Bang Bang
The Jaguar F-Type is one of those cars that stun you at first glance. It gives people who have ever considered buying a sports car in their lives an affirmative response that they certainly should. UPSIDE – Powerful and playful, Stunning design, Terrific sport mode, Thrilling sound effects, Excellent music …
Infiniti Q80 Inspiration first glimpse ahead of Paris
On the 2nd of October, when the sun drenches the Jumeirah beach in its orange glow, a new era for Infiniti will rise in Paris. At 15.30 their time, the Hall 5 of the Parc des Expositions de Versailles will bear witness to the unveiling of the Q80 Inspiration, a …
Nissan X-Trail 2015 lifts the floodgates on premium features
Last week, Nissan launched its All-New X-Trail, its compact SUV in the Middle East. More rounded and packed with technology, the once boxy SUV was earlier revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The all-new X-Trail will be available from AED 78,500 onwards. Read the full review on a UAE test …
Audi RS4 Avant 2014 Review: What’s in a badge?
In the grander scheme of things within the Audi family, the RS4 is the odd one out. While the S6, S8, the RS6 and RS7 gets the 4.0 L bi-turbo V8, the boastfully booming fuel-efficient engine, the RS4 uses the 4.2 L Quattro V8 to drive its metal – the …
