Hyundai Veloster turned many heads last year and continues to do so in the UAE and elsewhere in the Gulf. It’s also true that other than turning heads with its weirdly stunning design it also got some disapproving nods with its sluggish and heavy drive feel, though the car has …
Detroit Motor Show: Cadillac ATS reveals power-packed ambition
Cadillac ATS is GM’s fresh (and formidable I dare say) attempt at sliding a strong foot into the BMW 3 series and Merc C-Class segment. Revealed a day ahead of the Detroit Motor Show, it is based on an all-new lightweight rear-drive platform and impresses with an advanced new turbocharged …
Detroit Motor Show 2012: New Dodge Dart shot from Alfa Romeo arsenal
The new Dodge Dart, saying hello to the world at this week’s Detroit show, is based on an all-new Alfa Romeo Giulietta-based compact saloon produced for the North American market. This new Dodge is a milestone in more ways than one. To begin with, it marks the exit of the …
Audi A6 2012 Review: Luxury, sporty side up!
Audi A6 was known more for its luxury and comfort rather than its sharp looks or sporty drive. And then came the A5 and the A7 – the sport backs – making it even more obvious. But through the last half a decade, the A4 did reveal its sporty disposition …
Driving into 2012!
2012 is here and by the looks of it, it’s going to be exciting. All-new entrants, new avatars, timeless classics still worth dreaming about, and plenty of practical wheels… the line up on DriveME looks pretty inviting… Stay buckled up, DriveMates! May 2012 be an enjoyable drive for all of …
Subaru unveils Subaru XV, the compact crossover
Just over a week ago, Al Khoory Automobiles unveiled Subaru XV, a crossover compact SUV in the UAE. The vehicle comes with a new generation 2.0 L horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer Engine that yields 147 bhp of power and a maximum torque of 196Nm. The flat boxer engine results in a low …
Toyota Camry 2012: First Drive Report
Ask the Taxi drivers in Dubai, and 7 out of 10 will swear by the comfort and reliability of a Camry that see them past half a million km. Having built this larger-than-life reputation for reliability across six generations and for the ultimate resale value in this part of the …
Toyota Camry 2012 launched in the UAE
• Progressive, contemporary exterior styling with sportier feel • Quieter cabin • Increased interior space • More powerful with better fuel figures After making its regional debut at the Dubai Motorshow, the all-new Camry 2012 was officially unveiled by Al-Futtaim Motors, at the Dubai Autodrome, underpinning the sporty image that …
Ferrari 599XX premieres new evolution package at Bologna Motor Show
Warning: Much of what follows will be Greek to those who aren’t fiery fans of the Italian prancing horse! The 36th edition of the Bologna Motor Show at the beginning of this month staged the unveiling of the evolution of the extreme, non-homologated sports berlinetta, the 599XX. Ferrari 599XX has …
Renault Pop-Up Showroom in Dubai surprises residents
In Celebration of the 40th UAE Anniversary, Renault GCC and Arabian Automobiles open Pop-Up Showroom in Dubai Renault GCC and Arabian Automobiles, the exclusive dealer of Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates chose the auspicious occasion of the 40th UAE National Day to spring a surprise …
