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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 …

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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 …

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Hyundai Azera Review: The car that has everything… almost!

Hyundai Azera did always have an identity. Always the flagship mainstream model from Hyundai, it has traveled the motorway of evolution, steering clear of all accusations of plagiary that traced the path of the Sonata; the only charge against the Azera being a tame drive within a dated design. Well, …

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Passat CC Review: Comfortable Curves.

Given the exceptional steering, evocative design and a dash of luxury, that’s what the letters “CC” should stand for! Bearing the fore-tag of one of the most practical yet comfortable sedans in the market, the Passat CC is the most impressive input from Volkswagen to liven up a value-conscious market …

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Dodge Charger: A storm blowing like a breeze

Size Zero has done its season in the US but thankfully has spared, and will never touch, the likes of the Charger. The Dodge Charger upsizes your drive at great value. Big is beautiful, big is a beast, big is breathtaking! If I took it for a beast all this …

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Audi A1: One for fun

Audi calls it “the next big Audi”. It is an utterly impressive 2-door hatch created using the same platform that gives rise to the more mundane, and half-as-pricey, Ibiza and Polo. Whether it will shape a cult like the TT could be a matter of debate. But then, Audi itself …

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Kia Cadenza. The power to aspire.

When the Kia Cadenza was launched in Manila, they had tigers guarding the car in a glass case. The tigers were supposed to symbolize the power, aggression and the stately attitude of the car.   The Drive With 290 bhp at its mercy, the output of the Cadenza is what …

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Jaguar XF: The double-stitch luxury of classic and contemporary

How much ever you change its design, and wrap it with stunning curves and sporty lines, or equip it with absolutely mind-blowing technological titbits, the Jaguar XF will still remain what it has always been – a true classic. The Jaguar XF is designed to inspire awe in the insider …

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Peugeot RCZ Review: The double-bubble Peugeot can bank on!

In the Pug of War with the Audi TT, the stunning Peugeot RCZ pulls sporty minds towards design aesthetics.  If an Audi TT can turn half the heads on Sheikh Zayed Road, what does it take to make the driver of the Audi roadster to turn his or, quite often, …

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Ford Escape: The first taste of adventure

 On the transmission path from a sedan to an SUV, this Ford affords a quick escape into the realm of fun and adventure. With its boxy design that has survived several summers, the Escape is Ford’s closest contender to the fabled 4 x 4 archetype. On and off the road, …

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