Alila Jebel Al Akhdar is 1950 m above sea level. The gauges on the TFT screen of the Audi Q8 told me that. They also told me that the new member of the Quattro team had effortlessly mapped the mountain path at an average of over 80 kmph. The Q8 …
e-tron switches on electric era for Audi
Last week, Audi e-tron was launched. The world premiere marked the advent of a real e-ra that had moved out of drawing boards and circuit diagrams. It was the confirmation to the world, of Audi’s plans to offer twelve automobiles with all-electric drive by 2025. With these electrified models in …
Jaguar I-PACE takes the tunnel to Brussels
Electric cars are keen on proving their real world usability every day, as new technology keeps evolving improving their range and lowering costs. Jaguar I-PACE has chosen to do a 369 km sprint on a single charge with this very objective in mind. The journey started in London and ended …
Infiniti QX70 Limited Review: Special FX
Why fix something that is not broken? Nothing fits something moving or that has moving parts better than this adage. In the Infiniti stables there are two models they consider not to be cracked, broken or twisted – the Q50 that was once the G sedan and the QX70, fabled …
Toyota Avalon 2019 First Drive: House of inspiration
As my first glimpse of the new Toyota Avalon quickly gave way to the first drive, it soon eased into another journey of discovery. An experience of something I call ‘sympathetic craftsmanship’. Simply put, it’s all about how the distinctive design of Toyota’s flagship sedan inspired three gifted artisans to …
New Haval H6 lands, raises expectations
Being an SUV manufacturer might not seem as impressive as being a company that manufactures only SUVs. Suddenly, the likes of Jeep and Land Rover come to mind. Which is why, H6 from Haval is making a bold and confident entry into the UAE market. When Haval was set up …
6 new cars that can get to 100 in under 3 sec
Monterey Car Week is a favourite among supercars to provide a glimpse of their future intent – near or far – and for timeless classics to turn on the spotlight once again. The 2018 edition was held last week and as usual ended with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. I …
All New Renault Duster Review: Mud Bath
The first time the Renault Duster surprised me was from atop a billboard on Dubai-Sharjah highway – by expressing condolence to those who had just bought an SUV recently! Standing out big and bold was the price of the Duster that must have hurt even more than the scornful words. …
Aston Martin DB 11: The first of many
The Aston Martin DB 11 has a top speed of 200 miles per hour (320 kmph). It is the first car to be created in the second century plan of the brand. As a historic model, the DB 11 is rich in trivia, but certainly not one to be trivialized. …
The Jaguar E-Pace Review: The cat has nine
In many cultures across the world, the strong cry of a newborn is the sign a healthy, strong baby. A loudness bordering on the intolerable is seen as the mark of a bolder destiny. When the Jaguar E-Pace entered this world, it must have cried thus too. On the way …
