When it comes to adding some drama to visual splendour, Aston Martin knows how. After all, hasn’t it been part and parcel of numerous 007 tales of adventure and ardour? In a way only few automotive brands can, an Aston Martin can generate tonnes of visual torque even without moving …
New Mercedes E-Class Coupe offers sport and space
Traditionally, coupes have been sexier than their sedan counterparts. Perhaps it’s got to do with the readiness for an edgy life bristling in the sculpted stance of a coupe. Anyhow, the new E-class coupe confirms the fact, just the same way that the S-class and later the C-class did. The …
PSA Group gathers steam with Dubai HQ
For PSA, March was the month to march ahead. Peugeot 3008 was named the 2017 Car of the Year in Geneva. Hardly a week later, the Group launched its first Middle East headquarters in Dubai Airport Free Zone. It almost seemed like PSA confidently rode into centre-stage on that piece …
Dubai welcomes Pininfarina to its skyline
A postcard or e-card sent from Dubai could soon feature a rising structure with edges turning in like the corners of a race circuit. Or the talking point in a plush living room in Downtown Dubai could be a recliner sofa that gracefully curves inwards. For, Pininfarina has landed in …
Geneva Gems 2017: Ferrari 812 Superfast
The 87th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show opens a window for the world to feel Ferrari power at its peak once again. As the name suggests, the 812 Superfast is a 12 cylinder berlinetta with 800cv power and it is the most powerful and fastest Ferrari in history. …
Geneva “Car of the Year 2017”: PEUGEOT 3008
When it was launched in 2008, the 3008 was a novelty that shared its fans between seekers of a crossover and an MPV. Soon it was at the crossroads. Just as Peugeot has been, focusing on brand buyouts and development. Or rather how the whole market has been with the …
Geneva Gems 2017: The Electric Bentley
Geneva Motor Show could largely determine Bentley’s future luxury strategy. The company’s exclusive display at the show is the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept that showcases Bentley’s exterior and interior design direction. As it turns out, an all electric Bentley does not mean any compromise in quality, refinement and performance …
Geneva Gems 2017: McLaren 720S
In a 710 hp car that is poised to challenge the Ferrari 488 GTB, the braking power supersedes the humungous acceleration power and the most impressive feature happens to be a revolutionary folding driver display. The ingenious info screen The new McLaren Driver Interface and central information screen use two …
Geneva Gems 2017 Supercars: Aston Martin
Aston Martin marks the 87th Geneva international Motor Show with a great new model, a stunning enhancement and an indelible appellation. The first one is the global debut of the most powerful and dynamic iteration of Aston Martin’s Super GT – the new Vanquish S. Heading for the changing rooms …
Geneva Gems 2017: Volkswagen Arteon
For a few years now, Volkswagen enthusiasts had not many reasons to look beyond the Passat. There was the coupe-styled sedan which (still a favourite with me – read the review) left the Passat tag mid-way and defined it with an ambiguous CC badge; and still closer to the horizon was …
