Renault Samsung Motors has unveiled the all-new SM7 in South Korea. The new SM7, which shares its underpinnings with the Renault Safrane and the Nissan Maxima, is now in its second generation, with an arguably competitive approach.
Our generous Ramadan giveaways continue, courtesy of my personal collection. This week, we’re giving away a set of three palm-sized 1:43-scale models that depict the evolution of General Motors design during their golden years. The cars include a 1955 Pontiac Starchief, a 1958 Buick Century and a 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2. Also included is a fancy GMC-branded 4GB USB cube.
Update: The winner is Shijil Hashim.
Mazda is all set for the world premiere their latest CX-5 crossover, boasting their latest SKYACTIV technologies and a new design concept called ‘KODO-Soul of Motion’, at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
American rally driver Ken Block is back with yet another installment of his flamboyant Gymkhana series. This time, he drives his 2011 Ford Fiesta rally car through Hollywood studio lots. Try to identify all the movie references in the opening credits, and wait for the surprise ending.
This is the first time we’ve ever driven the Porsche Cayenne outside of a racetrack. Memories of chasing 911s in the Cayenne Turbo at the Porsche Roadshow are still fresh in our minds, but the streets are a different thing altogether. And even if it was for only a day, we still got a decent look at the most overlooked of Cayennes – the base V6 version.
| The Good: – Stylish for its size – Cabin materials and features – Very comfortable ride |
The Bad: – Not very quick – Average rear space – Limited off-road abilities |
As seems to be customary nowadays, Honda has released their own “spy shots” of the 2012 Honda Civic Euro hatchback in prototype form.
Here is the closest look you’ll get at the 2012 Ford Explorer without having to step into a showroom. This walkaround video will give you a quick visual tour of the all-new SUV inside and out. Video by Faisal Khatib.
Proton, Malaysia’s national carmaker, was first made available in the UAE more than a decade ago. Using Mitsubishi-derived designs and engines, the two models never made waves, quickly disappearing long before we were even out of college. Now, it looks like Proton is preparing a comeback with their Gen-2 model.
| The Good: – Fuel-efficient V6 engine – Spacious practical interior – Cabin materials and features |
The Bad: – Offroad capability – Lacks rear a/c vents – Needs more cup-holders |