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2011 Dubai Motor Show: Photo coverage

2011 Dubai Motor Show: Photo coverage


The 2011 Dubai Motor Show, held from the 10th to the 14th of November, remains the biggest auto show in the region, with multiple GCC launches and large stands showcasing cars that will hit the market soon as 2012 models. Among the notable debuts were the new Toyota Camry, Nissan Sunny, Kia Rio, Hyundai Veloster, Mazda CX-5, Volkswagen Scirocco R, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Ford Focus, BMW M5 and many more. Photos by Faisal Khatib.

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Nissan GT-R oozes out more power for 2012

Nissan GT-R oozes out more power for 2012


The Nissan GT-R is one sports car that never ceases to evolve. As much as it is loved by the masses, Nissan ensures that the GT-R is constantly being fine-tuned to constantly keep up with the constantly-changing supercar competition, thereby preserving the rich racing heritage created by its legendary predecessors. For 2012, the all-new GT-R resembles its first iteration only in the looks department. Under the shell however, things have changed.

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Long-term update: 2012 Volkswagen Passat CC V6

Long-term update: 2012 Volkswagen Passat CC V6


If you keep track of automotive news, you’ll know that the facelifted new “2013” Volkswagen CC has just been unveiled. It gets a straight new corporate face and some LED-specific enhancements. And from what we can see, our “older” CC arguably looks better. Of course, it will take a while before the redone model reaches UAE shores, so we’ll reserve judgement for now. Right now, we had to deal with our car becoming the victim of a hit-and-run accident.

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Peugeot 208 2012 revealed in Europe

Peugeot 208 2012 revealed in Europe


The all-new 2012 Peugeot 208 hatch is set to continue the success chronicle of the lion-badged French carmaker in the sub-compact segment. Revealed as the successor to the Peugeot 207, the marque intends to leapfrog ahead of its segment competitors.

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Toyota production affected by Thailand floods

Toyota production affected by Thailand floods


As if Toyota’s problems never cease, the recent massive floods in Thailand show no signs of receding, and is affecting the automotive factories there, including that of Toyota. Toyota’s three Thai plants are undamaged, but suffering from a parts shortage. They have been shut down since October 10, and the closure will continue till the middle of November, according to Toyota.

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