It’s been the season of renewal for MG. The British brand known for its sports heritage since 1924 saw a rejuvenating spurt of Chinese investment in the past decade. In the UAE, MG Motor has found a new distribution partner in Al Yousuf Motors, and is all geared up to …
Driving a Jeep up the pipes of doom
Everyone loves a good off-roading adventure. But few seem to be going out of the way doing it. But the thing about off-roading is, it always has to be out of the way! Well, not necessarily, if the adventure course is right in the heart of the city – like …
Aerodynamic Yaris sedan means more miles
Toyota is talking emotions at launches. The spokesmen waxed eloquent about the design and engineering that focus on an emotional experience about the new Camry. Echoes were to be heard at the launch of the 2018 Yaris sedan as well. Now, I have learnt to take those words seriously, after …
Honda Accord 2018 Review: Turbo Ten
The Japanese pronunciation of Turbo sounds deceptively similar to taboo – funnily enough, none of the big three from Japan seemed very fond of turbo-charged engines. Well, a Ferrari wears one on its sleeves; the Germans have boldly stuck to turbocharged power in supercars and plain daily drives; the French …
Weekend Splash at the Dubai Canal
What are you doing this weekend, or the one half left of it? Heading for the Dubai canal is a good idea, for two reasons – one, that is a new landmark worth visiting and even if you have already been there, this week it has transformed itself into a …
Three days to Jaguar all-electric SUV
Jaguar’s first ever electric vehicle will bring us another pace closer to an electrified automotive world. New all-electric I-Pace will be unveiled in a live global broadast on the 1st of March, at 6 pm GMT (10 pm UAE time), five days in advance of its official public debut at …
Rolls-Royce Cullinan comes with balcony seats
Cullinan will soon be here. In the meanwhile, glimpses of its high-bodied glory are being disseminated by Rolls-Royce. The first vision is that of what they are calling ‘the best seat in the house’. Rolls-Royce Cullinan promises to deliver effortless luxury everywhere its owner chooses to venture. This effortlessness is …
Is ‘Cullinan’ destiny’s choice for Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce confirmed last week that its all-new high-bodied car would be named Cullinan. So the working title has been made to remain forever. But is it a coincidence, considered choice or an act of destiny itself? Take a look at this interesting bit. The first Rolls-Royce car was unveiled in …
Bentley adds Liquid Amber to its cabin
Rarity and refinement define premium and luxury in the super-expensive segment. The same applies for the material used in Bentley’s cabin space – including the veneer. To the handpicked six wood finishes, after five years, the car from Crewe has added one more – Liquid Amber. Sustainable, unique and exquisite, …
Range Rover Sport ascends to Heaven’s Gate
99 dizzying turns. 999 daunting steps. The sound of it is that of a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage that absolves you of all sins and assures you a place in heaven. As for the Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid, it sure did absolve the SUV from any aspersions of being a tame, …
