European Car News

Smart, known for its premium, all-electric vehicles, has launched its new models in the UAE through a collaboration with AW Rostamani Group, a veteran in the UAE’s automotive industry.

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The German luxury carmakers had a good thing going. They all had settled on a sensible naming system for their respective brands by the late 1990s, cleanly designating the size of the model as well as the engine. Cracks started appearing when they had to come up with names for their new-fangled turbo engines. And now with the advent of electric models, all logic has been thrown out the window. While BMW and Mercedes-Benz have especially struggled, at least we know that anything with “e-tron” in the name of an Audi means it’s electric. The “RS” and “GT” badges have been randomly thrown in for good measure,

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To celebrate 25 years of the legendary GT3, Porsche has unveiled the updated 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring models for 2025. With mechanical enhancements, design tweaks, and a range of optional extras, Porsche promises an even more exhilarating driving experience. Here’s a closer look at what’s new.

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MINI has introduced the latest generation of the MINI Cooper Convertible, incorporating modern tech and design elements. The MINI models with naturally aspirated engines are still built in Oxford, England. The EV MINI models are built in China.

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Audi has announced the launch of the Audi Q6 e-tron 2025 in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East, expanding its electric vehicle lineup. The vehicle is built on the “Premium Platform Electric (PPE)” architecture, which was developed in collaboration with Porsche. This architecture, also found in the upcoming Porsche Macan EV, allows Audi to roll out high-volume electric models.

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The new McLaren W1 is the successor to two of the greatest supercars ever. The McLaren F1 and McLaren P1 are tough acts to follow, but McLaren claims the W1 will elevate the McLaren’ 1′ car lineage to new heights in every performance aspect.

McLaren says the W1 is a supercar for all occasions; more than any other McLaren, it is equally at home on road and track and is the fastest-lapping and fastest-accelerating McLaren road-legal supercar yet.

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The BMW X3 first made its debut in 2004 and went on to become one of the brand’s best-selling models. The 5-seater luxury crossover builds on the success of its predecessor with improvements in its fourth generation in 2025.

The car is overall larger, with a revised exterior design and chassis, tweaked powertrains, updated infotainment, and driver-assist features. 

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Volkswagen has officially introduced the third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan in the GCC, bringing their best-selling SUV back with some design, technology, and performance updates.

The new Tiguan will hit showrooms in October. At launch, it will be available with 1.4-litre engines, with the 2.0-litre variant expected by the end of the year.

With over 7.6 million units sold globally since its initial release in 2007, the Tiguan is one of Volkswagen’s most successful models, including in the Middle East.

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The first generation BMW 1-Series hatchback debuted back in 2004, providing a new – less expensive – entry point for would-be BeeEm owners who fancied having a car with the blue-and-white roundel on the bonnet, but couldn’t quite stretch to a 3-Series.

The first two generations of BMW 1-Series were unique in the compact hatchback arena as they were the only offerings with a driver-focused rear-wheel-drive layout. Every other competitor – Audi A3, Mercedes A-Class, Volkswagen Golf etc – featured the usual front-wheel-drive architecture.

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Lotus has officially launched the Lotus Emeya, its first-ever four-door hyper-GT, in the UAE. Combining 75 years of engineering expertise with electric power, Lotus hopes to deliver a high-performance BEV in the luxury GT segment. 

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