Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

2016 Volvo XC90 T6

2016 Volvo XC90 T6

The Good:
– Decent power from little engine
– Cabin space, style and features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Tight third-row access
– Fiddly touchscreen

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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR

The Good:
– Fast on straights and corners
– Class-leading cabin styling
– Offroad capability retained
The Bad:
– Quite expensive
– Harsh ride on some surfaces
– Potentially high fuel bills

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So we got a 2016 Volvo V60 Polestar

So we got a 2016 Volvo V60 Polestar

We’ve never been fans of wagons. Wagon-love is only a thing among bloggers who claim to be car enthusiasts, yet drive about in boring cars that are not wagons. The idea of unassuming powerful wagons is cute as well, but doesn’t work in a flamboyant market such as ours, where looks are everything and power cannot be used anywhere. However, this Volvo V60 Polestar has caught our fancy in a big way.

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So we got a 2015 Ford Mustang GT 5.0

So we got a 2015 Ford Mustang GT 5.0

The previous-generation Mustang, despite all its flaws, was about as perfect as you could make a muscle-car design. So when the new-gen Mustang was unveiled, it caused quite a stir due to its polarising styling — you either loved it or didn’t love it. Nobody hated it though. What the Mustang had become is a more traditionally-stylish coupe, with a billion improvements under the skin.

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First drive: 2016 McLaren 675LT in the UAE

First drive: 2016 McLaren 675LT in the UAE

The McLaren 675LT is the limited-edition “Long Tail” version of the 650S, featuring lighter weight, more power and extra-aggressive styling. With only 500 being built in this coupe form, the car already sold out within months of its debut this summer. So it came as a surprise that McLaren offered us an all-too-brief test-drive with one.

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So we got a 2015 Infiniti Q50 S

So we got a 2015 Infiniti Q50 S

If there is such a thing as a start-up among luxury car brands, Infiniti would be one of them. Created at around the same time as Lexus a quarter of a century ago, Infiniti never really made an impact on the automotive landscape until about a decade ago. Since then, there have been a few somewhat interesting cars, and many that were mistaken for just warmed-over versions of Nissans. And then there was that whole naming-system change. The new Infiniti Q50 is the only actual new model that isn’t just a ‘Q’ rebadge of an old model. It’s been out for more than a year,

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First drive: 2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster in the UAE

First drive: 2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster in the UAE

Let’s get the obvious out of the way. This is the new Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster. Is it very very fast? Yes it is. Is it a good handler? Yes, if you’re brave enough to push Dhs 2.5 million of carbon-fibre car around a corner. Does it look good? Clearly. Does it have a very long name? Yes it does. Now with that out of the way, what is it like to drive a Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SuperVeloce Roadster on the streets of Dubai for half a day? More adventurous than you think.

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Car servicing outside dealer will not void warranty in UAE soon

Car servicing outside dealer will not void warranty in UAE soon

Here’s some good news for car owners in the UAE. The Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection at the Ministry of Economy has recommended that the warranty of vehicles shouldn’t be affected irrespective of where the vehicle is serviced. That means owners of new cars will soon be able to service their cars at any garage instead of getting ripped off by the dealer, without voiding the warranty.

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