Suzuki Swift is a daily driver for most of India but for me it has been my vacation mode of transport. On the winding Kerala roads and highways ridden with potholes, driving could be a challenging task for those who see it as a daily chore. But for those who …
Arabian adventure with new Mini Countryman JCW 2020
Driving through the two little sand-coloured towers that marked the entrance to the village, I thought to myself: this must be the best-kept secret of the Abu Dhabi desert, not very far from the city. From where I turned off the Abu Dhabi – Al Ain highway, I drove twenty-five …
Mercedes A250 AMG Review 2019: The next leveller
The last I met the Mercedes A250, bling was its charm and sportiness was its forte. It wasn’t a bad car to drive at all, but meeting the new generation changed my opinion for the better. The fourth generation is somewhat bigger and a whole lot better to drive but …
Honda Jazz 2018 review: ONE SIZE FIT
Honda Jazz isn’t one of those ubiquitous subcompacts in our part of the world. You’ll probably see them more often on award podiums than in parking lots. However, that could be about to change with the new Jazz ticking three big vital boxes, striking a new balance like few subcompacts …
Renault Zoe First Drive: Switching on an e-ra
It was about time. Questions about electric cars were getting harder to answer. Answers began with Tesla and didn’t get very far. Yet, a Tesla that everyone could put on their buying list rather than their wish list was still somewhat far. Nissan Leaf had moved to the second generation …
8.9/10
Opel Astra 2015 Review: I know why it was on TopGear
The opportunity for a test comes by when my car goes into its rare mode of ‘repair needed’. This time, it was a ‘long-term’ test as a part wasn’t to arrive until a month later and thankfully, they didn’t have the heart to take the substitute back! Now, it would …
Volkswagen Golf R 2015 review: Razor-sharp
I love smoked salmons but the smoked tail lamps of the new Golf R, even more. With power burstin’ at its seams, you don’t have to be smokin’ fast all the time in the fastest ever Golf R. Just borrowing it in bursts simply adds up to an exhilarating drive.
Peugeot 208 GT Line Review: One for the ramp
Last year, when the 208 GTI broke into ice (as literally as the commercial depicted) on an undisclosed location in Eastern Europe, it never made inroads into the UAE hot hatch arena. While it is still unclear when any of those challenger GTI models from Peugeot will hit the market, …
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco R Review: Blowing hot
The second in the fun rides that don’t cost a million is the Scirocco R. However, a price point in the 160 K range instantly places it in contention with the Mercedes A250 or the Volvo V40 and way ahead of the sporty promise of the GTI. For drivers who …
Ford Focus ST 2014 Review: Family track day
Who says track-style power and driving pleasure has to first crash through the bank? DriveME brings you two great options back to back, that respects your need for speed as they do your hard-earned dirhams! If you want to enjoy track style driving without having to tie your family to …
