Month: February 2017

Owner drive: 2013 Honda Accord V6 Sport in the UAE

Owner drive: 2013 Honda Accord V6 Sport in the UAE

It had been 6 and a bit years since I bought my Civic brand new from the showroom, when I was single. A lot of things happen in 6 years, and I found myself browsing online classifieds for another car. My weekly trip between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, a growing family, and an aging car with 235,000 km on it are the main reasons for changing. SUVs were out because I’d rather not burn petrol on extra drag and weight and prefer a sedan’s stability. My other criteria included a car no more than 2 years old, a budget of Dhs 85,000 and a V6,

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Pagani Huayra Roadster revealed

Pagani Huayra Roadster revealed

When it comes to the list of the most gorgeous cars, the Italian manufacturer Pagani is up there. The Zonda was replaced by the Huayra a few years ago. And now the latter is taking its top off for Geneva. The Pagani Huayra Roadster will be revealed at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

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Mercedes-Benz launches special edition Actros truck in UAE

Mercedes-Benz launches special edition Actros truck in UAE

Mercedes-Benz Trucks MENA, together with Emirates Motor Company (EMC), its authorised distributor in Abu Dhabi, have launched a special edition Actros truck in the UAE, in celebration of the model’s 20th anniversary. The media launch event at Endurance City included a live demonstration of the Actros 3844 S 6×4 tractor-head model.

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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Midnight Edition for UAE and GCC

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Midnight Edition for UAE and GCC

The Chevrolet Tahoe got updated features for 2017, including front active aero shutters for better aerodynamics on the highway, optional Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking and standard cooled/heated front seats. There is also this Midnight Edition package available now in UAE, KSA and other GCC countries.

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2017 Mercedes-Maybach G 650 is a farewell to the original G-Wagen

2017 Mercedes-Maybach G 650 is a farewell to the original G-Wagen

Answering yet another question that nobody asked, the Mercedes-Maybach division — responsible for ordinary building more opulent versions of slightly less-opulent Mercedes models — now has a third model after the S-Class sedan and coupe. The next candidate for the Maybach treatment is the iconic G-Wagen. Mercedes-Maybach has shown off a luxurious Landaulet model christened the G650.

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2017 Bentley Bentayga

2017 Bentley Bentayga

The Good:
– Fastest SUV in the world
– Cabin trim and features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– A little bit expensive
– Not as spacious as expected
– Limited offroad ability

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callaway-corvette-c7-aerowagen

Callaway Corvette AeroWagen shooting brake becomes a reality

The Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray is revered by many as one of the best modern sports cars from America. The aesthetics of the Corvette also attracted some acclaim when it was released. Now, Corvette tuners Callaway has given life to a Corvette C7 wagon which they rendered back in 2013. Dubbed the C7 AeroWagen, the new shooting-brake body style was spotted testing at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in California.

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