Vivek Menon

First drive: Kia Cerato Koup 2011 in Dubai

First drive: Kia Cerato Koup 2011 in Dubai


We got a chance to briefly test-drive the 2011 Kia Cerato Koup at the Dubai dealership when we went in as potential customers. Oh my, from where to where the Kias have come – what a car the Cerato Koup is! For the first time ever, I found a vehicle that has its roots in Asia while having a pure European character – rivalling some of the European marques!

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Renault Samsung SM7 debuts

Renault Samsung SM7 debuts


Renault Samsung Motors has unveiled the all-new SM7 in South Korea. The new SM7, which shares its underpinnings with the Renault Safrane and the Nissan Maxima, is now in its second generation, with an arguably competitive approach.

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Ford Middle East hosts Can-A-Car event

Ford Middle East hosts Can-A-Car event


Ford Middle East hosted a three-day public event dubbed Can-A-Car at the end of July at the Dubai Autodrome. The event was aimed at publicising Ford’s latest American line-up, including the all-new 2012 Ford Explorer. And a fair number of visitors to the event happened to be our regular readers, though all of them showed up at different times on different days.

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Terrafugia flying car to go into production in 2012

Terrafugia flying car to go into production in 2012


Flying cars have always been a fictional desire for many since time immemorial.  It is a concept only seen in sci-fi movies, enthralling the car-crazy audience and leaving them with dreams which seem impossible this century. But the wait has now come to an end. With the latest invention of the “flying-car” dubbed as the Transition, it is only a matter of time before one may see cars ascend into the air to avoid the traffic snarls on land.

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