Dubai, October 30, 2011: Ferrari’s recently launched 8-cylinder convertible, the 458 Spider, will share the spotlight with the Ferrari FF and an exclusive customised Ferrari California at the Dubai Motor Show to be held next week. “Motoring enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the 458 Spider, which is sure …
Audi quattro concept and new line up at Dubai Motor Show
Dubai, November 01, 2011: Having launched several new models in the first half of 2011, Audi will present an all new line up during the 2011 Dubai International Motor Show and the limelight is expected to fall on the new quattro concept. Jeff Mannering, Managing Director Audi Middle East, commented, …
Chevrolet Sonic: A sound proposition
The Sonic was one of the most hyped automobile launches in recent months. “Sonic takes the plunge”. “Sonic goes underwater”. “Tom Cruise jumps from the Burj in a Sonic in MI-5!” OK, I made up the last one but overall, Chevrolet did successfully get ears cocked up for the Sonic. …
Top Fords of all time
Ford has made a tremendous comeback in recent years with its models like the Fusion, the resurrected Taurus, the Edge, the Explorer and technological features like the Ford SYNC communication and entertainment system and hot-from-the oven innovations like Inflatable seatbelts. American auto manufacturers have historically been great innovators who have …
Audi clinches all titles in final DTM race
Ingolstadt/Hockenheim, October 24, 2011 – It was a perfect 2011 DTM season for Audi: After Martin Tomczyk’s early win of the drivers title, the brand with the four rings at the Hockenheim finale secured the position of the runner-up in the championship and won the team classification as well. Edoardo …
Airbags to Blind Spot Detectors: Top 10 safety devices
Seat belts are now standard fare for safety. Just last week, in GITEX 2011, Ford revealed a seat belt innovation that doubles up as airbags. In the last decade, safety has crossed many milestones and here are the top 10 we have chosen. Apart from the “wake up warning” which …
Range Rover Evoque impresses Dubai on a ‘wireframe’
On October 2nd, the residents of Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR) became the first to set eyes on a unique apparition from the Range Rover legacy. Not a ghost from its rich past but the shape of its smart future. A life-size outdoor installation in the form of the the new …
Once upon a highway… Cars 25 years ago
How did the automobile scene look twenty-five years ago? For instance, radio was an optional extra and air-conditioning was a luxury! Before the 70s, it was the time for big dreams and large cars. Those were the times of cars with wings and 12-cylinder gas-guzzling powerhouses. The next two decades …
Maserati Kubang: the vision of a high-performing sport luxury SUV
With its new sport luxury SUV concept, Maserati unveils the forerunner of the future Maserati range creating at once discontinuity, by entering a new segment, and continuity by maintaining the integrity of Maserati’s DNA. Frankfurt, September 13, 2011. A new Maserati vehicle in the sport luxury SUV segment will represent …
Ferrari 458 Spider debuts at Frankfurt: Buyers get own Personal Designer
Frankfurt, Sept 13, 2011: Ferrari’s exclusive new 8-cylinder, the 458 Spider has finally been un0veiled to the public at the 64th Frankfurt International Motor Show. The latest addition to the Ferrari range is a mid-rear-engined two-seater featuring a fully retractable aluminium hard-top, a world first for a sports car with …
