The all-new Jeep Wrangler, codenamed JL, has officially been launched in the Middle East and we got a first-hand experience of its capabilities in an event in Spielberg, Austria. The Wrangler, synonym to off-roading prowess, has improved from the outgoing Wrangler JK, which has been around a solid 11 years.
Nissan Middle East unveiled the latest iteration of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, the Midnight Edition which features mostly exterior styling upgrades.
In its fourth generation, Audi’s flagship model,the A8, is presented with a new design language, a touchscreen operating concept and a systematically electrified drive. The Audi A8 is also the first production automobile in the world to have been developed for conditionally automated driving. Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production for the Middle East market once the laws allow for it in this region.
Formula 1, in collaboration with Pirelli recently launched the “Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps” program, the first of which was held at this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix. It basically gives a chance spectators, celebrities and guests to be driven by a professional racing driver around the track. Aston Martin was one of the first manufacturers to kick start the program in Bahrain and DriveArabia.com were among the first to experience it at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Al Tayer Motors, the official Ford Trucks dealer in the UAE, launched the new 6×4 Tractor Head series (3543T) at an event held in Dubai.
The all-new 2019 GMC Sierra was recently launch with a whole new design to the exterior, as well as changes to the interior plus additional new technologies.
MG Motor announced recently the appointment of Al Yousuf Motors as its UAE distributor. Earlier this year, they had launched the new MG RX5 and MG ZS SUVs in the Middle East.
The all-new Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs trucks were revealed in the UAE and Middle East recently. The new generation trucks have new engine options, better fuel efficiency and new safety features.
Al-Futtaim Toyota launched the all-new 2018 Yaris Sedan, which has not only got a new face, but some interior and mechanical upgrades as well.
The Ferrari 488 Pista, which will be unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in March, is the successor to Ferrari’s V8-engined special series – the 360 Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia and 458 Speciale.