Video review: 2019 Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition in the UAE
We test-drove the Aston Martin Rapide S Shadow Edition, which is quite possibly the most attractive four-door car around. And probably one of the last V12-powered cars ever.
Month: April 2019
2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 AMG
| The Good: – Head-turner with the right paint – Great handling and comfort – Powerful and economical |
The Bad: – Expensive relative to performance – Lack of feedback from controls – Rear space and boot inefficiencies |
2020 Range Rover Sport HST Special Edition gets mild-hybrid technology
As a part of the strides being made by almost all car manufacturers to electrify their portfolio, Land Rover revealed a new mild-hybrid version of their Range Rover Sport model. Available on the Range Rover Sport HST Special Edition, the mild-hybrid harvests energy lost in braking to assist the engine when needed.
First drive: 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Pro in Germany
A 585 hp rear-wheel-drive supercar and a rain-soaked Hockenheimring – venue for the German F1 Grand Prix, and a track I’ve never previously been to – are ingredients that pretty much guarantee the day ahead will be anything but dull. Throw in a man named Bernd Schneider, a hard-pedalling five-time German touring car champ, as a pacemaker and you can bet fireworks are in store.
2020 Ford Escape arrives with fresh design and two hybrid options
Ford flung the covers off the 2020 Ford Escape crossover, the design of which has been taken through a thorough makeover session. There are new powerplants, including a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, under the hood for the Ford crossover as it moves into another model year.
2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M brings unwanted heat to the compact SUV market
If there is an automotive segment that can use some panache, it’s the crossover market which is now flooded with a large number of models, most of which are more or less similar in character. BMW has high hopes to add the required spice to this class of cars with their new offerings. With up to 503 hp under their hood, the 2020 BMW X3 M and X4 M debuts along with a plethora of other performance upgrades.
2019 Toyota RAV-4 released in UAE & KSA
The all-new Toyota RAV-4 has released in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and should release in the rest of the GCC in the next few days. The UAE and KSA get different base engines, while a hybrid RAV-4 model has been introduced in the line-up for the first time.
2019 Lexus UX 200
| The Good: – Attractive design details – Feels premium in driver’s seat – Quiet and comfortable |
The Bad: – Rivals offer more power – Hard plastic on rear doors – Smaller boot than expected |
2019 Ford Focus ST gets manual and automatic, but probably won’t come to UAE
Ford’s answer to the VW Golf GTI & GTD hot-hatch twins arrives in the form of the 2019 Ford Focus ST which is now offered in punchy petrol and diesel versions, at least in Europe
2020 Hyundai Sonata Turbo and Hybrid debut in Korea
Right on the heels of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata that was released recently, the Korean manufacturer adds turbo and hybrid models to the lineup. The new Sonata Turbo and Sonata Hybrid, released at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show, add the much-needed variety to the sedate sedan’s lineup.
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