2014 Audi A5 Sportback 3.0T Quattro
| The Good: – Powerful economical engine – Fair cabin space and features – Good ride and handling |
The Bad: – Taller rear passengers complain – Limited steering feedback – Too grippy for tail-out antics? |
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
First drive: 2015 Fiat 500L Trekking in Italy
This was one overseas media event that kept throwing us surprises by the bucketful. I was invited for a trip to Milan by Fiat to drive something or the other. What we got was a romp in a manual 500 with a new turbo engine as well as a brief run in an insane Alfa Romeo 4C, but more on all that later. The car in focus during the event was the Fiat 500L Trekking, a recently-released crossover that’s tentatively headed to UAE shores by the end of summer this year.
7th DriveArabia Meet: Photo coverage
What started off as a last-minute call to a few of our fans to hang with us while we took photos of an Audi A5 Sportback ended up turning into a mini-meet of sorts last Saturday, as several of our regulars from previous meets showed up. As the sun set, a few people still kept coming in, and eventually reader Saifur Rahman from Mama Tani restaurant brought with him loads of complimentary Emirati cuisine and tea, for an impromptu food party around the boot of our Jaguar. We even handed out USB flash sticks to everyone who showed up.
So we got a 2014 Audi A5 Sportback 3.0T Quattro
We pick up our first Audi for a test-drive after a nearly decade-long hiatus. And it’s a good one too, for our re-introduction to the brand. The facelifted A5 Sportback, with the supercharged V6, is quite a car.
Toyota TRD Pro Series package for 2015 Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner SUV, the Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup and the Toyota Tundra fullsize truck are not offered in the GCC, but we’re sure many here wish there were, given the number of grey imports running around on UAE streets. Built in the United States, Toyota is now offering each one with a Pro Series package there.
Toyota T-Connect interactive navigation service launched in GCC
Toyota has launched an “interactive telematics service” called T-Connect in the Middle East, which is basically a navigation app for your smartphone, but with an on-call concierge. It will come with every new Toyota purchase.
Bugatti Veyron finally joins Dubai Police fleet
Teased ages ago as a photoshop long before the Expo 2020 win, the Bugatti Veyron has finally joined the Dubai Police fleet in the flesh.
2014 Toyota Corolla 2.0
| The Good: – Acceleration and economy – Cabin space and ambience – Ride and handling |
The Bad: – Outdated gearbox and tech – Steering too light – Could be quieter |
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe joins ever-expanding 2015 line-up
BMW has just launched the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, in what is the sixth body style to be based on the 3-Series platform.
Indian-built cars crash-tested with expected results
An international crash-test agency called Global NCAP conducted the first ever independent crash tests for some of the most popular cars in India, several of which are also sold in the Middle East.
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