I have often been asked my informed opinion of, and sometimes random thoughts on, many cars: to buy, to avoid, or simply to compare. But there are some models that I have seldom been asked about: Toyota Camry is one of them. It belongs to a genre, of cars that …
Two Range Rovers meet at Dubai Motor Show
Five years from its advent, the Range Rover of the fourth wave looked as fresh and new as it was on my first drive. As I climbed in, the red leather seemed just as inviting; the touch screen quadrant as simple and uncomplicated. After all, this was the model still …
Aston Martin unveils new Vantage and GTE
In an unprecedented synchronised launch, Aston Martin Racing revealed the new Vantage GTE in London at 8 pm GMT on Tuesday. Just four hours earlier, at 8 pm in Dubai, the Vantage road car had just said hello to the Middle East. New Aston Martin Vantage V8 It has placed …
7 new cars launched in the UAE
Across the past few weeks, several much-awaited models have been introduced in the UAE and other Middle Eastern markets. Here is the low-down on the new Toyota Prado. Audi Q5 and SQ5. Nissan X-Trail. Honda Odyssey. Mercedes S-Class. Audi TT RS Coupé and Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge. TOYOTA LAND CRUISER …
Jaguar E-Pace rolls in with a record
Making an entry with a drum roll wasn’t good enough for Jaguar’s compact performance SUV. So, the Jaguar E-Pace chose a barrel roll instead. F-Pace’s little bro is here, and has made a landing in the Guinness Book of World Records with its first leap! Jaguar E-Pace leapt into the …
Now we know where Tesla is
Ever since its launch earlier this year, Tesla has been conducting its affairs out of a suitcase, in a manner of speaking. I have been getting calls about their whereabouts from those who wish to test drive the car or join the company. When it was launched in Q1, Tesla …
Goodwood sees most powerful ever Porsche 911
The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS just celebrated its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, which came to a close today. With a 700 hp (515 kW) biturbo flat engine mated to a customised GT seven-speed double-clutch transmission (PDK), the new lightweight 911 GT2 RS …
First Aston Martin with AMR Badge Announced
AMR stands for Aston Martin Racing as announced at the Geneva Motor Show, hardly three months ago. Now, Aston Martin has revealed the Vantage AMR as the first model in the series to go into production. AMR to Aston Martin is what AMG is to Mercedes or what M means …
Maserati GranTurismo Special Edition
The Maserati GranTurismo ‘Special Edition’ marking 60 years is now on display at Al Tayer Motors, Sheikh Zayed Road showroom in Dubai. Geneva Motor Show hosted the first Maserati Grand Touring car. The model was the 3500 GT, and that was 60 years ago. It sold over 2200 units in …
Most powerful 911 Turbo S Exclusive: Limited to 500.
What renders a 911 Turbo S standard fare needs to be extraordinary. In addition to a power increase of 27 hp, the exclusive model is distinguished in details finished by hand at the new “Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur” at the brand’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Increased power and performance Well, this …
