When the Toyota 86 was launch earlier this year, Al Futtaim Motors had also announced their sponsorship of the Emirates Drifting Team, a UAE-based outfit that takes part in regional drifting events. While their main driver, Ahmed Al Amri, was using a Toyota Soarer earlier, he is now switching to this Toyota 86 now, although there isn’t much left of the original car any more.
Production of all-new 2013 SRT Viper only begins next month but Mopar has already created 50 add-ons to make the crazy fifth-generation of the 640 hp, 814 Nm mid-front 8.4-liter V-10 engine, American built supercar go berzerk.
Two sporty propositions that have been built on the Hyundai Genesis sports coupe platform, by tuners ARK Performance and Cosworth are present at the SEMA show.
Hyundai and Kia are lowering their U.S. fuel economy ratings on most 2012 and 2013 models. Following several complaints, an investigation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found the carmaker guilty of posting false fuel-economy estimates on window-stickers at showroom since late 2010. The companies will spend millions of dollars compensating the owners of about 900,000 vehicles sold during that time.
The Subaru Forester first made its appearance in 1997 and now the fourth-generation 2014 Subaru Forester sees the light of day with official pictures and details being released by the Japanese manufacturer.
The Renault Fluence has failed to make an impact in the UAE market as much as some of its other siblings, not least of which due to its docile styling. The company has somewhat rectified that with a new corporate front-end for the 2013 model.
The 2012 Infiniti FX50 Sebastian Vettel Edition was launched in the GCC this week, at an event in Dubai, coinciding with the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix. Additionally, there was an event held for potential customers to take a ride with Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel around the Al Forsan karting track in Abu Dhabi.
Hyundai is launching a new line of cars exclusive to its Brazilian consumers called the HB (Hyundai Brasil). And after revealing the HB20 hatchback back in September, the new Hyundai HB20X made its official debut at the São Paulo Motor Show recently.
| The Good: – Superb fuel economy – Cabin space and features – Fairly comfortable ride |
The Bad: – Relatively expensive – Limited offroad ability – Some hard cabin plastics |