Al-Futtaim has launched a handy automotive insurance product for new and pre-owned vehicles that will assure customers of three hassle-free years. Protect+ is a package of four very useful benefits for owners of Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Volvo and Automall, the pre-owned vehicles division of Al-Futtaim. Protect+ …
Volvo Adventure honours “Save Light, Save Earth” idea from MENA
Young students from Sadat City Language School in Egypt came up with an idea to make better use of electricity. And they are already enjoying the rewards of their “Save Light, Save Earth”– with a five-day all-expenses paid trip to Göteborg, Sweden for an all-expenses paid trip from June 1-6 …
Toyota marshals Off-road Program for adventure-seekers
If you’ve always wanted to conquer the dunes and feel the wheels wrestle with the loose sand, but didn’t think you were equipped to handle it, here is your chance to rule ‘dunedom’. Al Futtaim Motors has launched the Toyota Off-road Safety Program – the first initiative of its kind …
Revealed: Bewildering power in a Brabus and pathbreaking safety in a Volvo
Geneva Motor Show: Brabus Bullit 800 Coupe World Debut Earlier this month, the BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800 celebrated its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Bullit is based on the two-door Mercedes C 63 AMG model. In place of the 6.3-liter fast-revving V8 that powers the production …
Audi Advanced Driving Experience: Learner’s diary
The smell of burnt rubber hung heavily in the air as we stepped out of our cars in the Dubai Autodrome test arena. It has kind of redefined the composition of the troposphere out here. But even as I instinctively narrowed my nostrils, there was an adrenaline rush that it …
New Mercedes SL 63 AMG: Evolution of exhilaration
With the latest generation SL-Class from Mercedes-Benz exciting open top car lovers, automotive purists will now be witness to AMG’s take on the impressive new roadster as SL 63 AMG is expected to hit Middle Eastern shores this summer. The SL has continued to evolve with every new generation over …
New 2012 Land Cruiser features revolutionary Turn Assist
Last week, when Al Futtaim Motors (exclusive distributors of Toyota in the UAE) led the new “king of the off-road” to its first public appearance in the region, it came across as a mid-cycle design uplift for most part but for three major technological aspects, which justifies Toyota’s attempt to …
F12berlinetta: the fastest Ferrari ever built
On 29th February, Ferrari took a leap with its fastest machine, unveiling the F12berlinetta, ushering in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders. Reaching 0-100 km in just 3.1 sec, the new car delivers unprecedented performance combined with an innovative design that redefines classic themes along with extreme aerodynamics. Revealed …
Volvo Ocean Race: Beyond Cars and Boats
What has a car brand with a reputation for safety got to do with challenging the ocean? Almost three weeks since the third leg of the world’s toughest endurance event started, DriveME takes a look at the Volvo event and its legendary episode in Abu Dhabi. The bored masses …
Top cars in 2012 – US Rankings
Ford tops all sizes in affordable cars with Fiesta, Fusion and Taurus while Audi gains a hat-trick in luxury segments! US NEWS Rankings & Reviews is one of the most looked-up to review lists in the United States and elsewhere. They have brought out their jury selection for the year …
