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Top 10 greatest DriveArabia stories of 2017

Top 10 greatest DriveArabia stories of 2017

At the beginning of very year, we do a rundown of our best original stories from the previous year. We did some big things in 2017. We managed to keep revenue steady despite economic challenges, so you can be sure we’ll be around for years to come. We’ve also managed to keep our crown as the most popular automotive website in the region that doesn’t depend exclusively on paid traffic to artificially boost numbers. We underwent a site redesign to bring it up to modern standards. And we started Arabic video reviews with our very own Arabic editor, Tammam. Oh,

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2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class pictures leaked

2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class pictures leaked

Speculation about the next-generation Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen centered on whether Daimler will switch to a new platform or not. Given the legendary stature of the G-Class, they cannot screw it up.A week earlier than the actual reveal date comes a bunch of leaked images that show off the all-new G-Class in all its glory.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz S Class Cabrio

2018 Mercedes-Benz S Class Coupe and Cabriolet range gets facelift

Mercedes-Benz is offering a revamped range of S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models for the 2018 model year. These vehicles will follow the lines of the updated Mercedes Benz S-Class sedan that was released earlier this year. The exterior gets updated bumpers, LED headlamps and tail lamps and new tailpipes. The refreshed lineup includes the Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the S560, S63 AMG and the S65 AMG.

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First drive: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in the UAE

First drive: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio in the UAE

After creating quite the hype with the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, we weren’t exactly sure what to expect from the Stelvio Quadrifoglio – the performance version of their first SUV – since we haven’t driven the Giulia QV. The Italians also called it the fastest SUV ever, having recorded a blistering 7-minute 51.7-second lap time at the Nurburgring. The global debut was actually held right here in Ras Al Khaimah, so we got a chance to take the Stelvio QV on one of the best roads in the UAE, up and down the Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, which is also the highest point in the Emirates.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class redesign debuts

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class redesign debuts

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, when it was released for the first time, was a groundbreaking product in terms of its design. It combined the practicality of a sedan and the swooping lines of a coupe in a stylish package that spawned the “four-door coupe” marketing term and several copycats. And now, two generations have passed by, so the time is ripe for an overhauled CLS. Enter the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, sporting new corporate styling cues that are at odds with the carryover shape of the car.

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Ferrari FXX Evo K arrives as a well-honed track tool

Ferrari FXX Evo K arrives as a well-honed track tool

Ferrari’s track-only weaponry has always impressed motoring fans around the world, even if very few have actually driven them. Following the trails of the 599XX Evo and the FXX Evo, a new model called FXX K Evo gets added to the track-car portfolio of Ferrari. Available as a new car and as an add-on package for the existing FXX K models, it features more aerodynamic bits and a few other upgrades.

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BMW M3 CS is most aggressive version yet

BMW M3 CS is most aggressive version yet

BMWs have always been known for their involving driving experience that earned them the name “the ultimate driving machine”, even if it started off as a marketing tagline. And when it comes to fast beemers, the BMW M3 is one of the most well-known. The engineers from Bavaria have decided to sharpen this tool even further with the M3 CS.

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TVR Griffith awakens dormant brand

TVR Griffith awakens dormant brand

TVR was a well-known British sports car manufacturer in its prime. Ailed by low demand and several other problems, the Blackpool-based manufacturer has been lying dormant for the last 11 years. But now, it has revealed a new model under its new ownership. First of all, the new boy in the block comes with a piece of heritage. The new car, TVR Griffith, sports the name of the popular Rover V8-powered roadster that they created in the 1990s.

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