Toyota’s luxury division Lexus is all keen to steal the show at the SEMA 2011 exhibition in Las Vegas, with the debut of the 2013 GS 350 F Sport featuring a unique performance and visual upgrade package. Though no visual extravaganza, the racing-inspired F Sport package does give the GS 350 some aggressive mien.
Transparency is a word that is uttered with caution in this region. The lack of information on many aspects of the automotive industry is obvious. Some aspects will change soon, however. We’ve had the pleasure of talking to Satish Singh, an automotive-industry veteran who started Tetrahedron Consulting to build up information on the GCC car market, one step at a time.
The 2012 BMW 3-Series sedan has been unveiled, complete with a quirky new face integrating traditional BMW design cues. It might look like a facelift of the current model, but the compact rear-wheel-drive sedan has actually grown in size.
In a surprise move, Chevrolet will introduce the all-new 2013 TrailBlazer midsize SUV at the 2011 Dubai Motor Show this November. Built on a new global body-on-frame midsize platform, the TrailBlazer will “combine the hauling and towing capability of an SUV with the ride comfort and efficiency of a crossover.” In reality, it is based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup and will likely be built in Thailand and Brazil for sale in countries outside North America.
Honda chose to debut the near-production 2012 Honda CR-V concept at the 2011 Orange County International Auto Show in the United States.
Not so long ago, we reported about BMW about to offer their xDrive all-wheel-drive system in the 6-series range. The manufacturer has now updated their U.S. website to include the specification of the new variant as a 2012 model.
Photos are leaking out of Hyundai’s factory in Korea from unknown sources, showing the controversial new front-end of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
Trying hard to redefine Detroit Muscle, Roush performance has announced an exclusive and unique serial numbered 2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Hyper-Series. Only 25 will be made.
Subaru, the not-so-popular Japanese brand in the UAE, has launched the new XV compact crossover at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the Impreza, the XV combines a lot of new features and tech ensuring excellent functionality and great driving dynamics.
The Ford Crown Victoria, a long-running nameplate that was possibly the last remaining body-on-frame production sedan in a unibody world, has finally been put to rest.