Al-Futtaim Group launches Automotive Academy Al-Futtaim Group launched an Automotive Academy last month; a first-of-its kind training institution that will provide UAE Nationals with internationally accredited training in a world-class facility. Toyota Ramadan Millionaire Salil Valiparambil bought a Toyota Fortuner during Ramadan and it changed his “fortunes” when he was …
Range Rover Sport 2012 Review: Showing off substance
Even as the all-new Range Rover 2013 creates a sensation across the luxury SUV world after a decade-long constancy, the younger sibling Range Rover Sport promises to hold its stead for three more years. So, what keeps the mid-size luxury SUV current as we indulge in the Range Rover evolution, …
DriveME NewsTrack: White Points and Warnings
Safe drivers to be rewarded with White Points Now, instead of driving in fear of black points, you can ply the Dubai roads – and the network across the UAE – in anticipation of the happy feat of achieving white points. The new Dubai Police initiative awards drivers of vehicles …
Enter the all-new Range Rover 2013
September 6th will be etched as the most important date in a decade of Range Rover history. The new Range Rover, only the fourth all-new model in its 42 years, was revealed at an event attended by the rich and the famous at the Royal Ballet School in Richmond Park, …
LONG DRIVE Volkswagen Phaeton 2012: Driving business class
We had to catch a flight from Muscat to Salalah, the refreshing Oasis of the gulf, but it was the prelude to it – a journey by road in business class till Muscat – that enticed us to the long-haul with our toddler, strapped up in the rear! The Eid …
DriveME NewsTrack: Toyota Recall, Mini Avenue Edition and VW Facebook championship
Toyota Camry and Aurion vehicles recalled for possible leakage check As reported last week on our Facebook page, Al-Futtaim Motors, Toyota’s sole distributor in the UAE announced that some units of the 2012 year model Camry and Aurion vehicles will need to undergo a safety inspection as per the communication from …
Lexus ES 2013 is bigger and offers two engines
The new Lexus ES 2013 slips off the Camry platform this time and ascends the Avalon platform for larger space and comes in two engine variants. The ever-popular ES350 features a V6 3.5 L engine while the newly introduced ES 250 has a 2.5 L four-valve with features such as …
Range Rover Supercharged Review: Dual Personality
The most important thing to remember when you are interviewing Al Paccino is that you are NOT face to face with the Godfather. Well, what I am trying to say is when reviewing an awe-wrapped icon like the Land Rover Range Rover, it is vital to think of it as …
August presence: The Range Rover family
As the new generation of Range Rover is scheduled to greet us before the year-end, DriveME marks the advent of the Range Rover prototype through month-long reviews of the entire Range during this special month in the brand’s history. If you are driving the “Range”, and don’t hail from the …
Ultimate Aero XT: Extremely limited!
With a top speed of 437 kmph, 0 to 100 in 2.65 sec and only five produced, this supercar should disappear faster than a blink! Billionaires, take note and take possession. The rest – you and me – brace for a glimpse of the glorious badge of XT as it …
