The smell of burnt rubber hung heavily in the air as we stepped out of our cars in the Dubai Autodrome test arena. It has kind of redefined the composition of the troposphere out here. But even as I instinctively narrowed my nostrils, there was an adrenaline rush that it …
Dramatic wins mark the Round 5 of Maserati race at Dubai Autodrome
The first weekend of the month kicked up a lot of dust at the Dubai Autodrome, when the Round 5 of the Maserati Trofeo JBF RAK was played out to an exciting finish. The race saw highs and lows for a number of drivers and some of the most spectacular …
New Mercedes SL 63 AMG: Evolution of exhilaration
With the latest generation SL-Class from Mercedes-Benz exciting open top car lovers, automotive purists will now be witness to AMG’s take on the impressive new roadster as SL 63 AMG is expected to hit Middle Eastern shores this summer. The SL has continued to evolve with every new generation over …
Maserati GranTurismo Sport world debut at Geneva Motor Show
Bolstered by the success of a model that brought the entire concept of the Grand Tourer up to date, the new GranTurismo Sport stands out from the crowd thanks to thorough restyling and a host of new technical features that further enhance its sporty nature in terms of performance and …
New 2012 Land Cruiser features revolutionary Turn Assist
Last week, when Al Futtaim Motors (exclusive distributors of Toyota in the UAE) led the new “king of the off-road” to its first public appearance in the region, it came across as a mid-cycle design uplift for most part but for three major technological aspects, which justifies Toyota’s attempt to …
F12berlinetta: the fastest Ferrari ever built
On 29th February, Ferrari took a leap with its fastest machine, unveiling the F12berlinetta, ushering in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders. Reaching 0-100 km in just 3.1 sec, the new car delivers unprecedented performance combined with an innovative design that redefines classic themes along with extreme aerodynamics. Revealed …
Geneva Premiere: Range Rover Evoque Convertible
A convertible version of the Range Rover Evoque could soon be plying the region’s roads, just as the stylish compact SUV from Land Rover is increasing its share of the city roads. When? We will know for sure in six months if it’s going to be produced at all. But …
Ferrari Passione Weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit
Ferrari owners and enthusiasts, and incidentally a few lucky kids, had the awesome opportunity to celebrate the Ferrari prowess on the glorious tracks of the Yas Marina circuit. The two-day event started on Friday with a session dedicated to the 458 Italia. The award winning Ferrari’s amazing track capabilities were …
Siemens and Volkswagen team up for environment consciousness
Both are great German brands. Both brands are socially responsible. Both stop at nothing short of excellence. At this year’s World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Siemens and Masdar Institute signed an agreement for solar technology development in the Middle East. Volkswagen will launch its “Think Blue” campaign in …
Geneva Premiere: New Maserati GranTurismo Sport
An elegant Maserati styling that celebrates its sporty character and increased performances will mark the new Maserati GranTurismo Sport that will greet the world for the first time, at the Geneva Auto Show early next month. An innovative functionally redesigned new front bumper optimizes the front airflows for both engine …
