Chevrolet Cruze 2012 hatchback concept debut

The new Chevrolet Cruze sedan is selling well in many parts of Europe. The car was just introduced in the United States too, and the car is already on sale in South Korea and Australia under… More>>

Smart ForTwo under consideration for UAE launch

While browsing our own website, we came across Google Adsense text ads by Mercedes-Benz that links to a survey. The online form seems to be gauging interest for the possible launch of the Smart ForTwo micro-car… More>>

So we got a 2011 Renault Fluence

Just launched in the UAE, the Korean-built Renault Fluence is a new-for-2011 model that competes in the compact segment in terms of price, features, performance and general demeanour. It is a rather underwhelming car, as most… More>>

Ferrari 458 Italia investigated and recalled for catching fire

There is a lot of hype over the investigation into 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, like the one we own, over it catching fire, but only when hit from the rear due its rear-mounted fuel tank.… More>>

Renault Latitude 2011 debuts as Safrane replacement

Renault has launched the new Latitude midsize sedan model in its continuing bid to become more mainstream rather than quirky. The Latitude’s world debut was at the 2010 Moscow Auto Show, and will be built in… More>>

Xenatec custom vehicle builders set up Dubai base

Xenatec, a custom and armoured vehicle manufacturing specialist, has launched operations in the region with a base in Dubai under the name of Xenatec Middle East & Africa this month. Xenatec is headquartered in Germany and… More>>

Jaguar XJ Platinum concept coming to GCC in 2011

As part of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary, their design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project which was recently on display at the U.S. Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance show. The XJ75 Platinum Concept… More>>

Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012 makes early debut

The original Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class gave birth to the “four-door coupe” marketing gimmick for slinky sedans back in 2003. And it still looks as fresh as the day it debuted, likely due to its inherent rarity. Now,… More>>

Porsche Panamera 2011 gets power and bodykit options

Porsche has announced that they will begin offering a Panamera Turbo Powerkit that increases engine output to 540 hp, 40 horses more than the standard 500 hp model. Other personalization upgrades include a Sport Design Package… More>>

G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane RR guns for 372 kph record

Following up on the G-Power M5 Hurricane RS, with its tuned 750 hp engine powering it to a ‘world’s fastest sedan’ record of 367.4 kph earlier this year, G-Power has created a new version of their… More>>

Long-term update: 2006 BMW Z4 wrap-up

Since my last report, much has happened with the “Z.” Besides getting a job in Abu Dhabi which called for multiple trips in the week to Abu Dhabi and back to Dubai, I had taken the… More>>

World’s highest speeding fine in Switzerland

A “foreign” Swedish driver who was caught speeding at 290 kph in the nearby country of Switzerland could be given a world-record speeding fine of SFr 1,080 million, equivalent to US$ 1 million. More>>

Jaguar XJ 2010 now in UAE & GCC showrooms

The all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ full-size luxury sedan is now quietly available in UAE, Saudi Arabian, Qatari and other GCC showrooms. The XJ will come here with three engine choices and only in long-wheelbase form. More>>

Renault Fluence 2011 officially in UAE showrooms

For better or worse, the new 2011 Renault Fluence is now officially available for sale in the GCC, having been advertised in UAE newspapers for weeks now. More>>

Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2002-2010 U.S. recall

The U.S. NHTSA safety agency has a recall for the 2002-2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class for what seems to be a non-issue, although as many as 3,522 G-Wagens are being called in for this in the United States.… More>>

Rolls Royce Phantom and Coupe custom UAE editions

Rolls-Royce has a customisation option that lets owners change every inch of their car when it comes to colours and materials, before they take delivery of their personalised car. The Rolls-Royce Bespoke Programme can take six… More>>

VW Passat investigated for engine fire risk

Volkswagen keeps making it harder for their fanboys to defend their favourite carmaker. In the latest line of issues inflicting VW models as they drop out of warranty, the previous-generation Passat is under investigation in the… More>>

Land Rover goes FWD with 2011 LR2 & Evoque

With the first info on the facelifted 2011 Land Rover LR2, also known as Freelander elsewhere, Land Rover is jumping full force into the crossover market. For the 2011 LR2 will be the second Land Rover… More>>

Volvo S80 recall amid firm’s sale to Geely

The news of the day is that Ford has finally completed the sale of its Swedish Volvo division to China’s Geely for US$ 1.8 billion. Almost simultaneously, Volvo has announced a recall for all of the… More>>

Ferrari 458 Challenge test session in Italy

A few weeks ago, Ferrari unveiled their newest iteration of the Challenge race-ready model, now based on the 458 Italia. The 2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge had its first test session with a production version at the… More>>

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