Hyundai has redesigned their i30 hatchback, bringing it in line with their “fluidic sculpture” design philosophy. The 2012 Hyundai i30 is all set to be revealed at the upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The last time a premium brand like Jaguar tried to go affordable a decade ago, we got a Mondeo-based oddball in the form of the X-type saloon. With the word “affordable” back in fashion, Jaguar is touting the C-X16 as a rear-wheel-drive two-seater coupe that you can actually afford that is to go head on with the affordable Porsche Cayman which, when we checked last time, wasn’t so affordable.
This prototype Mercedes-Benz was caught refuelling at a petrol station in Dubai. Mercedes-Benz prototypes have become a common fixture on roads in the UAE for hot-weather testing, which is probably a good thing considering how “well” European cars fair in the Middle East climate.
The Porsche Cayman R does not need to exist. It is merely a stripped-down Cayman S with 10 extra horses and tighter suspension. Maybe we need to correct ourselves — the Cayman R does not need to exist as a car that the general public can buy. What Porsche should do is slap on some stickers and sell it only as a professional track race-car.
Chrysler continues to revamp all their models, and steadily finding their way back into the race. Previously, we told you about the “new” 2011 Wranglers with an upgraded interior as well as the option to get painted roof and fender panels. Now, Jeep has moved onto another phase of revamping the Wrangler.
Harley-Davidson Middle East and North Africa, maker of “heavyweight” motorcycles, is holding an Open House Day in every Middle East country on September 17 this year, under the name of “Make Every Day Count”. The Open House Day will introduce new 2012 Harley models in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and which will “allow both riders and non-riders to experience the true spirit of Harley-Davidson” at dealerships across the Middle East.
It is rather odd that we’re having to depend on our readers for important car launches when it is us who should be hearing from carmakers. Nissan has already plopped the manual-gearbox version of the 2012 Nissan Patrol in some showrooms around the UAE, and these are the first photos.
One of the most technologically-advanced legendary sports cars ever, the Nissan GT-R, has been further treated by Nissan’s racing arm NISMO to create an even more powerful monster -– all hail the Nissan NISMO GT-R GT3.
Mercedes Benz has revealed their latest B-Class compact minivan-style hatchback “tourer” ahead of the official unwrapping ceremony at the upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Probably the FX series seemed incomplete without a “special edition” variant, but not anymore. Infiniti has released their own teaser of the upcoming 2012 ‘Sebastian Vettel Edition’ FX, set to debut at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.