July began with a buzz for me. Quite literally, considering the source of it was Tesla, for the most part. There was the Tesla store opening in Dubai coming up, in the second week. There was Drivemeonline’s 6th birthday turning up even sooner and, around the same time, something I’ve …
Jaguar E-Pace rolls in with a record
Making an entry with a drum roll wasn’t good enough for Jaguar’s compact performance SUV. So, the Jaguar E-Pace chose a barrel roll instead. F-Pace’s little bro is here, and has made a landing in the Guinness Book of World Records with its first leap! Jaguar E-Pace leapt into the …
JD Power reveals new cars with least problems
The results of the 2017 JD Power Survey are out and some of the cars featuring in it could be unfamiliar to our region. However, it still warrants some attention as the results of the study does have an influence on many brands that are present here. The JD Power …
Now we know where Tesla is
Ever since its launch earlier this year, Tesla has been conducting its affairs out of a suitcase, in a manner of speaking. I have been getting calls about their whereabouts from those who wish to test drive the car or join the company. When it was launched in Q1, Tesla …
Goodwood sees most powerful ever Porsche 911
The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS just celebrated its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, which came to a close today. With a 700 hp (515 kW) biturbo flat engine mated to a customised GT seven-speed double-clutch transmission (PDK), the new lightweight 911 GT2 RS …
First Aston Martin with AMR Badge Announced
AMR stands for Aston Martin Racing as announced at the Geneva Motor Show, hardly three months ago. Now, Aston Martin has revealed the Vantage AMR as the first model in the series to go into production. AMR to Aston Martin is what AMG is to Mercedes or what M means …
Maserati GranTurismo Special Edition
The Maserati GranTurismo ‘Special Edition’ marking 60 years is now on display at Al Tayer Motors, Sheikh Zayed Road showroom in Dubai. Geneva Motor Show hosted the first Maserati Grand Touring car. The model was the 3500 GT, and that was 60 years ago. It sold over 2200 units in …
Most powerful 911 Turbo S Exclusive: Limited to 500.
What renders a 911 Turbo S standard fare needs to be extraordinary. In addition to a power increase of 27 hp, the exclusive model is distinguished in details finished by hand at the new “Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur” at the brand’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Increased power and performance Well, this …
Borgward is back: German revival eyes the GCC
Ingredients seem just right for historic automotive brand Borgward to narrate an intriguing tale of cars: Three decades of stubborn success and simultaneous struggle; a theory of conspiracy involving rival automakers of the time; a premature insolvency and exit from the market, and now a return to claim the throne …
Drive at Yas this summer
If you can’t beat the heat, get in the thick of it. This is the time to get behind some very hot wheels, at one of the world’s most preferred driving spots for champion racers. Because, when prices drop on those exhilarating driving experiences, you don’t have to choose between …
