November 2010 – Page 2 of 5

So we got a 2010 Mini Mayfair Cooper S

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 21, 2010.

The Mini Mayfair is a “special edition” model that was released as a celebration of Mini’s 50th anniversary. From memory, the Mayfair was first shown at the Dubai Motor Show a year ago and this specific test car has been in circulation since summer, so it isn’t exactly new. It is the first Mini model we’ve driven that is fitted with the new-for-2010 direct-injection engine with an extra 12 hp, so it was worth a look, but since it is so similar to all the other Mini variants we’ve already driven, we’ll do a shorter “first drive” article later on,

Porsche Cayman R coming to UAE & GCC in 2011

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 21, 2010.

Expanding its limited range ever further with model variants, the Cayman will now be offered in a stripped-down version that is 55 kg lighter and with 10 horsepower more than the Cayman S. Dubbed the Porsche Cayman R, it made its world debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show last week.

2011 Ford Edge Sport

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 20, 2010.

The Good:
– Unique front-end styling
– Cabin space and features
– Good ride and handling

The Bad:
– Offroad capability
– Voice-controlled computer
– Tyres will be expensive

2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: Photo coverage

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 18, 2010.

Auto Shows

The 2010 edition of the Los Angeles Auto Show is running this week of November, and while among the smaller shows of the season, it is playing host to a number of debuts and concepts, not least of which are the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG, the Saab 9-4X, the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, the Hyundai Elantra and the Porsche Cayman R.

Lexus LS 460 2011 gets direct-injection V8 in UAE

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 15, 2010.

Asian Car News

The current-generation Lexus LS 460 has always been available with a powerful direct-injection 4.6-litre V8 in other markets. However, when the latest LS was launched in 2007, it came with a detuned V8 for the GCC market, possibly over concerns of poor petrol quality in some countries in this region. Now the UAE dealer has rectified that.

Hyundai Elantra 2011 officially unveiled

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 15, 2010.

Asian Car News

Hyundai’s impressive run of successes is set to continue with the official launch of the Elantra compact sedan. Already revealed in Korea as the Avante, the Elantra sedan is a complete departure from the awful outgoing model, and is arguably the most futuristically-styled compact car on the market now, taking over the mantle from the formerly ground-breaking Honda Civic.

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 2011 revealed on Facebook

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 15, 2010.

It’s been known for a while now that Nissan has planned a convertible version of, not the GT-R, not the Altima Coupe, but of all cars the Murano. And the Japanese firm has released the first photo of the new model.