The biggest news from Nissan stables this quarter should be the reveal of the eighth generation Maxima. The 2016 model made its debut at the New York International Auto Show. Positioned as the “4-Door Sports Car”, the new Maxima features a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and new lighter, yet more rigid …
Jeremy Clarkson fired for the wrong reason
A show is bigger than the sum total of its stars. Jeremy Clarkson wouldn’t agree. Until yesterday, at least. And he would be pardoned for believing otherwise, for the whole show itself was raised on this myth of infallible egos and irreverent attitudes, over the Clarksonian decades. The big man can’t …
DriveME NewsTrack Mid March 2015
World Cup challenge moves from snow to sand for Vladimir The operative climates of the FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies vary dramatically during the season, as Russian driver Vladimir Vasilyev will tell you. On his way to defending his title in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge POWERED by …
Maserati reveals Quattroporte Zegna edition and the art of ambition
As the evening progressed, the people around me increased in numbers, the ethereal gleam of the cars in the spotlight looked even more enchanting, a few more distinguished hands made an impression on Fabrizio’s digital Canon sensors and many more crumpled Venchi chocolate wrappers gathered on my table like resting …
See the world’s best classic cars in Downtown Dubai
The Jaguar E type, the cat that has more media lives than the celebrated F type itself, an Aston Martin whose badge actually starts with David Brown, the Mercedes called Pagoda, a Lincoln Continental sprawled out like a beached whale, an Auburn from the early nineteens, a Jeep Grand Wagoneer …
DriveME NewsTrack Mid March 2015
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge flags off on 27th March Nissan Middle East and the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE have announced a new 3 year partnership agreement to support the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Samir Cherfan, Managing Director, Nissan Middle East and Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the …
Geneva Spotlight: Nissan Sway and Kia Sportspace
The Kia SPORTSPACE concept made its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, alongside the new Kia cee’d GT Line for Europe and the enhanced Kia Picanto, Kia’s A-segment bestseller. The cee’d GT Line also marks the first application of Kia’s all-new downsized powertrain technology – an all-new 1.0-liter T-GDI …
Geneva spotlight: Audi prologue Avant
Four months ago, Audi presented the Audi prologue concept car at the Los Angeles Motorshow, and now a variant is on display at the Geneva Motor Show. Audi is confident that The Audi prologue Avant combines dynamics, form and function in a perfect synthesis. The design At a glance, the Audi prologue Avant can be …
Geneva Spotlight: Two cars nod to one classic McLaren GTR
Today, McLaren stand will be busy fielding the eyeballs that will play ping-pong between two stunning models. The McLaren P1™ GTR and the McLaren 675LT. McLAREN P1™ GTR LIMITED The P1 GTR could be among the most gigantic figures on paper among the supercars of interest, with a whole 1000 …
Geneva Spotlight: Ferrari 488 GTB increases downforce lowering drag
Eight roaring cylinders is a history repeated in the Ferrari quarters over the last forty years. The first ever mid-rear-engined V8 model was the 308 GTB. Tomorrow, the legacy will be celebrated in the Ferrari 488 GTB as the curtains are raised on the Geneva show. The car is intended …
