A class-action lawsuit against the Volkswagen Group of America was brought on by owners of 2002-2006 Audi A4 and A6 models over alleged defects with the CVT automatic. That lawsuit, involving 64,000 cars in the United States, has now been settled by Audi.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks in Dubai, as several automotive-related companies held all sorts of events, none of which involved any new car launches.
The Volvo V40 made its GCC debut at an event in the UAE, slotting in as the entry-level model in the Swedish carmaker’s line-up after replacing the C30.
Dubai Police has apparently apprehended a carjacker after a long-winded car chase through Dubai’s highways, after the suspect stole, of all things, a Hyundai Accent.
| The Good: – Superb fuel economy – Cabin space and features – Ride and handling balance |
The Bad: – Pricey with options – Needs slightly more power – Few hard-plastic cabin bits |
Ah, the car that has become the new whipping boy of Hyundai-Kia fanboys who put price above all else. The 2013 Honda Civic is a car we’ve been itching to test-drive ever since we heard that it went in for a quick upgrade after the lukewarm response to the 2012 Civic. More than just a cosmetic facelift, the Civic has undergone changes under the skin as well.
As Dubai Police continues to add all sorts of cars to their patrol fleet, this Hyundai Genesis luxury sedan was spotted on Sheikh Zayed road, in full police livery.
This is the latest photo by Dubai Police doing the rounds of the internet. They’ve now announced that a Ferrari FF police car is joining their fleet.
The Honda Civic is back for 2013 with a facelift and several other upgrades, after an “emergency” refresh due to a lot of public criticism. It has just been launched in the UAE, Oman and other GCC countries.
Carmakers share so many standardised parts due to having common parts suppliers nowadays that if one of these bits turn out to be faulty, several unrelated car brands are affected. Such is the case with the latest mass recall of 3.4 million vehicles produced by four unrelated Japanese carmakers between 2000 and 2004 for faulty airbags produced by parts-supplier Takata Corp. Information is also emerging that General Motors and BMW may also be affected.