While idly trundling around the net, we came across what appears to be a pimped-up 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It seems the accessorised model is called the FJ Street Limited Edition, and is offered exclusively by the Toyota dealer in the UAE, Al Futtaim Motors.
After all the teaser images and spyshots, Hyundai have officially taken the wraps off the new 2015 Sonata.
Privately-owned midsize pickups are a legitimate market segment in several Asian and even Western countries. Here, they are almost exclusively used as commercial vehicles, driven by sweaty hard-working men who quietly laugh at moisturiser-toting management types trundling to office in oversized American pickup trucks. However, Isuzu feels there is a gap in the market for a good-sized “lifestyle” pickup, and hence, we have the Isuzu D-Max GT.
Kia has officially launched the 2015 Soul in the UAE. The new Soul gets a facelift and interior improvements, while the transmission has been upgraded as well.
The engine specifications for the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge were revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The Q50 Eau Rouge made its first appearance at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Nissan used the 2014 Geneva Motor Show as a springboard to launch the new facelifted Juke. While the design may not appeal to everybody, the Juke has been a commercial success, especially in Europe.
Honda showed off the new Civic Type R Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. First revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show a few months ago, the Type R Concept features an aggressive body kit and turbocharged engine, with the Honda design team calling it a “racing car on the road”.
Don’t get too excited. If you were pining for a hybrid version of the Toyota Camry, you’re still not going to be able to buy one. The brand’s UAE dealer has just sold less than 50 of these hybrid sedans for service as Dubai taxis, and being a passenger in one of these rarities will be as close as you can come to experiencing it. But we got a chance to take the 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid for a spin.
UAE Toyota dealer Al-Futtaim Motors has entered a deal with Dubai RTA-franchisee Cars Taxi to supply them with a fleet of Toyota Camry Hybrid sedans for use as taxis.
Toyota Middle East recently announced a solid 10% growth in 2013 sales at a press conference in Dubai, at the same time there is unrelated news that they’re shutting down their Australian production operation.