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 …
Geneva Gems 2017: Range Rover Velar
In the first 35 years of its life as a luxury SUV, Range Rover was content being a restricted-access chamber in the Land Rover mansion. Then came the Range Rover Sport in 2005, expanding the popularity, reach and urban capability of the luxury SUV. In six years, the family was …
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Nissan Kicks Review: Urban crossroads
Nine months after its launch during the Brazil Olympics, Nissan Kicks is in the GCC to champion the urban crossover concept. It has landed the prime space so far occupied by two key models in the Nissan array – the Juke and the Tiida. Agreed, the funky hunchback crossover will …
NewsTrack Feb: Continental wins award; Toyota dream car art contest; Nissan heralds Champions Trophy; Dubai Boat Show coming up
Continental named 2017 Tire Manufacturer German tyre manufacturer Continental has been honoured by the trade journal ‘Tire Technology International’ as the ‘Tyre Manufacturer of the Year’. The honour is for initiating key innovation and excellence projects including the opening of Continental’s High Performance Technology Center, the Taraxagum project for the …
AED 180,000 to be won in Aqdar safety initiative
Under the patronage of Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the UAE, Khalifa Empowerment Program for Students (Aqdar) and Nissan in collaboration with RoadSafetyUAE are starting their UAE-wide roadshow in February to raise awareness and drive student participation …
Switch on Tesla: Model S and Model X are now in the UAE
At a venue that discussed sustainability of the nation and what’s good for the earth, Tesla made its verbal entry into UAE, later to take centre stage at the celebratory event at Armani hotel. Finally Tesla is here, officially. I have seen a few Tesla models in UAE, brought in …
