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 …
Audi RS7 2014 review: Sportin’ a pin-striped suit
Taking off from where we left the Audi RS6, there is not much of a difference between the RS7 and its estate edition. At the heart of it, and even in the façade – if you overlook the aluminium strips that frame the air dams – both shone with a …
Audi RS6 2014 Avant Review: The sixth estate
Who would want to buy a station wagon that weighs two tonnes and spills over your parking in this part of the world? Not because it could come in handy when you’re moving homes; or because it looks cool in red, burning red. Maybe because you want to swing it …
On our 3rd birthday, we get our 3 ‘RS’ right and that’s just a beginning
I’ve been to many birthday parties that have turned into nothing short of carnivals, with one item bold in the whole agenda – barhopping. But a couple of months ago, as drivemeonline.com celebrated its 3rd birthday, we (our photographer, fellow riders and me) were treated to something even more fun …
