Manufacturer recalls for August 2017
Here is the list of all the recalls that happened in the month of August.
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Hyundai i30 Fastback added to expanding range
The all-new third-gen Hyundai i30 range already includes the regular hatchback, an estate as well as the hot i30 N hatchback despite being just a few months old. And now, adding up to this expansive range, an i30 fastback has been revealed.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2018 refreshed for Frankfurt debut
Volkswagen introduced an updated version of their Golf’s practical alter ego, the Golf Sportsvan at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The rest of the Golf range was given a mid-cycle refresh in the last November but the Sportsvan had to wait for a while to get its face done. This minivan adds more room to the Golf package thanks to its taller roof and longer body.
Angular Kode 0 super car flaunts its one-off body
Ken Okuyama created the legendary designs of the Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari P4/5. At this year’s Pebble Beach Concours in Monterey, he had unveiled his new creation, the Kode 0, which follows the Kode 57 Enji that was previewed last year.
Ford Tourneo Custom — The new leader in minibuses
The typical minibus you may have had the displeasure to travel in at one time or another is nothing more than a converted cargo van with retrofitted bench seats. They are unsafe, loud and uncomfortable if your journey lasts anything more than 10 minutes. However, while the top names in the people-moving business have been the Toyota Hiace and the Hyundai H1 so far, Ford has now thrown their hat in the ring with their Tourneo Custom for the first time in the Middle East. Already a best-selling name in Europe for decades, the Tourneo Custom minibus is ready to make its mark here,
2018 Porsche Cayenne revealed
The Porsche Cayenne was a car that managed to raise quite a lot of purist eyebrows when it first debuted in 2002. The decision taken by a pure sports-car manufacturer like Porsche to build an SUV was questioned by many, but the Cayenne, over 14 years and 2 generations, answered all their questions with impressive sales and positive reviews. And now, the boffins at Stuttgart have revealed the third generation of the Cayenne with updated looks, new interior and a lower curb weight.
2018 Opel Insignia GSi revealed
Just a couple of days after teasing us with the resurrected GSi badge, Opel has released the first car that adorns the new performance moniker. The GSi badge makes a comeback on the new Insignia GSi, as a warm version of the standard 5-door Insignia Grand Sport. The new Insignia GSi will also spawn a couple of other cars namely, the 2018 Buick Regal GS and 2018 Holden Commodore VXR, which will cater for the American and Australian markets respectively.
Ferrari Portofino debuts as California T replacement
The Ferrari California T has been serving as the Prancing Horse’s entry model for the last 3 years and the time has come to replace it. This is the all-new Portofino. Based on lighter new chassis, the baby Ferrari won’t be mistaken for a cheaper Maserati any more.
2018 Bentley Continental GT debuts with W12 engine
The all-new Bentley Continental GT has been teasing us for a while now by making numerous partially camouflaged appearances around the world. But now Bentley has uncovered it fully. The all-new 2018 Bentley Continental GT has shown its face, ahead of its launch at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
2018 Suzuki Swift Dzire sedan revealed
Based on the popular Swift hatchback, the Suzuki Swift Dzire was a compact sedan that was put on sale in the Middle East for a short period. It has been a while since its discontinuation here due to poor sales but in other markets, it remained a strong seller. And now, Suzuki has introduced a completely revamped Swift Dzire.
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