With its level of refinement and ride quality, the Ford Fiesta could bid for the next category. But the penny-pinching subcompact segment would be left poorer for it. I settled down, shifted, and settled down again in the refined cabin of the Fiesta – but the air of …
Toyota Yaris 2012 Review: Safety scores over style
Celebrated as the miniature embodiment of Toyota’s legendary reliability and residual value, the Yaris has enjoyed walkovers when it comes to accolades. But at a time when compact cars compete to stack up their space with more, is it a hands-down victory? Overheard between the Yaris and a reviewer… …
Kia Rio 2012 Review: When first car demands a second thought
Every car in the compact segment seems to be obsessively attempting something or the other to stand out in design while, ideally, they should be focusing more on the extra inch they can spare and the extra mile they can reach. Kia has done an impressive job here with its …
Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Review: A sound drive
If you were to define what a city car should be, the Sonic would tick most of the boxes. Easy to handle, equipped with a dash of everyday convenience (even USB and Bluetooth connectivity is a part of that list these days), a design that gets your peers talking, and …
MG 6 Turbo Review: Fastback and furious
A sporty turbo-charged improvement on the MG 550, the MG6 is a bundle of sporty traits, practical utility features and most of all, a novel alternative to many sedate sedans at its price. The Drive With its air-ship like contours, The MG6 is designed to impress at sight. Created …
Hyundai Veloster Review: Weirdness comes as standard
“Weird” in Veloster terms is a compliment rather than a complaint! The new coupe from Hyundai has all the makings of a fun car – all it takes is a push in the pistons. Every family has one. Nissan has the Juke. Volkswagen has the Scirocco. Honda has …
Renault Safrane Review: Driving a point
The chances of sighting a Renault before sunset has at least tripled in the recent days. Yes, Renault has been doing a good job with its aggressive marketing, but hey, it’s not like all those buyers don’t have any sense. On the contrary, what a Renault Safrane buyer certainly has …
Audi A6 2012 Review: Luxury, sporty side up!
Audi A6 was known more for its luxury and comfort rather than its sharp looks or sporty drive. And then came the A5 and the A7 – the sport backs – making it even more obvious. But through the last half a decade, the A4 did reveal its sporty disposition …
Toyota Camry 2012: First Drive Report
Ask the Taxi drivers in Dubai, and 7 out of 10 will swear by the comfort and reliability of a Camry that see them past half a million km. Having built this larger-than-life reputation for reliability across six generations and for the ultimate resale value in this part of the …
Toyota Camry 2012 launched in the UAE
• Progressive, contemporary exterior styling with sportier feel • Quieter cabin • Increased interior space • More powerful with better fuel figures After making its regional debut at the Dubai Motorshow, the all-new Camry 2012 was officially unveiled by Al-Futtaim Motors, at the Dubai Autodrome, underpinning the sporty image that …
