Feature Stories

The current Fiat 500 has been around for a decade now with almost no visible changes. While the car is long in the tooth, the good thing is the sportier Abarth 595 versions are still around. And there is yet another new variant this year in an attempt to keep the model fresh on the unchanging showroom floor. The latest “special edition” is the 695 70th Anniversario (as it is customary for Fiat to rebadge yearly special models as “695”).

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The last time we wrote about child car-seats was a decade ago, when education on the importance of child seats was still in its infancy in the Middle East. Since then, many of us have become parents ourselves. While there has a been a lot of progress on the adoption of child seats, mostly thanks to new laws in the UAE and elsewhere, many folks still feel clueless on what is the best type of seat for their children. So here’s a fresh guide for young parents on what’s best for each age group.

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The Chevrolet Tahoe is probably GM’s best known SUV. As one of most popular big SUV’s in this region, this latest generation of the Tahoe is a long time coming, especially as the outgoing model was left wanting while its rivals transformed into near-luxury vehicles. 

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The MG ZS was the most value-packed crossover SUV in its segment when it debuted in the Middle East a few years ago. The model has now undergone a redesign and is also available in ZST form with a new turbo engine option. We check out the 2021 MG ZST that comes with a premium new look on the outside, and attractive premium trim on the inside.

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Changing the way people buy vehicles, Carzaty, UAE’s digital retailer of new and high-quality used cars has launched the CarHub, a digitally innovative and hassle-free one stop shop for car buyers to explore, compare and purchase their next vehicle. Located in Umm Al Sheif, the CarHub’s completely digital experience transforms the complexity of buying a car into a seamless easy and enjoyable experience.

With the best cars in the UAE and hundreds of vehicles to choose from, Carzaty customers begin their journey by exploring its vast selection of automobiles through tablets and large screens. With its relaxed environment and CarHub’s easy going staff,

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Driven by quality, fueled by satisfaction, Carzaty, UAE’s digital retailer of new and used cars offers customers an exceptional level of confidence when purchasing one of their assured cars. With a rigorous reconditioning process on each vehicle, Carzaty’s assured cars meet the highest quality standards, offering the best value in the market.

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We take the 2020 GMC Acadia midsize crossover SUV out for a spin and check out its improvements in performance as well as new features.

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The 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 recently made its way to our local shores as one of the most anticipated cars of the year, received with mixed reactions before its limelight was stolen by far more retro Ford Bronco and maybe the upcoming Jeep Wrangler V8. We had a go at it on UAE sand to see if the modernised new model does justice to the nameplate. 

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If ever there were roads least suited to a hypercar, here they are. The ribbon of tarmac that stretches ahead is littered with an assortment of lumps and bumps, with some sections of bitumen having crumbled away altogether. The snaking route is also so narrow in parts that there’s just enough space for two cars to pass in opposing directions without rubbing shoulders.

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We have been following the rise of Chinese cars in the Middle East with a lot of interest now. The barrage of new brands and models has been ongoing for the past decade now, but all the offerings have been lacklustre in one way or the other. They are getting better with every iteration though. So when we got the new Haval H2 for a test-drive, we were hoping China’s carmakers have finally caught up to the competition.

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