Bugatti has introduced a car that is not only about being lighting quick, but about being lightning quick in corners and bends. The Divo was unveiled in California at the exclusive event “The Quail – A Motorsports Gathering” on Friday, the 24th. How quick is it – quick facts The …
New Mercedes-Benz G-Class lands in UAE
Mercedes G-Class has reached our shores and it has entered a new era in terms of technology while staying true to its unrivalled legacy. The new G-Class retains its iconic design and remains a benchmark for originality, ruggedness and luxury – with regards to comfort and safety. Whatever the operating …
Two UAE taxi companies add large hybrid fleets
Tawasul, prominent taxi-service provider in the emirate of Abu Dhabi has added 907 Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicles to its fleet, while Arabia Taxi placed a massive order for a thousand. Tawasul has a long-term vision of converting its entire fleet to environmentally-friendly taxis, in order to accelerate the implementation of …
Nissan Pathfinder Midnight Edition 2019 Review: In the frame
The drive to Dubai Frame was quite the opposite of where the Pathfinder took me last June. One year later, it was time to report another financial year and for a model to mark the no-reason-to-complain performance of Nissan. This time, the celebratory model is a variant of the Pathfinder …
Nissan celebrates path ahead with new Midnight Edition
The Midnight Edition of the Nissan Pathfinder seemed like a happy icon to mark this time of the year, because Nissan has also announced its fiscal year 2017 (FY17) business results for the GCC, excluding the Saudi Arabia. The presentation pointed to a growth of more than 20 per cent …
What does driving mean to women?
A week since women were welcomed to the driving seat in Saudi Arabia, a look at the change it brings and how automotive brands are marking the occasion. It’s already a week since women started driving in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia –it will soon be as everyday as dropping …
VW electric car on the pinnacle of Pikes Peak
The Pikes Peak climb has been a tradition of the adventurous for more than a century – 102 years to be exact – out of which 96 times, the ascent has taken place. 19.99 kilometres may not sound much but pack it with 156 corners and a treacherous path, suddenly …
Rolls-Royce Cullinan First Look UAE
Half the pleasure of enjoying a privilege is in telling it. So I was rather pleased when an invitation from Abu Dhabi Motors saw me gazing at the Cullinan, once again; this time not in the spot-lit privacy of a private theatre but in open daylight, on the showroom floor, …
Eid Mubarak and winners alert!
Eid Mubarak to all my DriveMates. Hope you are enjoying your holidays. Thank you everyone for participating in our Ramadan Contest for the Armor All goodybag. I’m breaking the suspense on the four winners. Picking the winners was fun – watch the vdo! AHAMMED RIYAZ RAKESH VP ABDUL NAVAS ALTAS …
On our new Car Care section, win a car care kit!
Hello everyone, I am putting together this brand new page, which will talk about how to give your car the best care possible. The aim is to give you a better idea of the needs of car care and the cost of ownership. I’m also trying my best to compile …
