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Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012 hardtop roadster debuts

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 14, 2011.

European Car News

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new 2012 SLK-Class. Now entering its third generation, the SLK takes styling cues from the SLS AMG and now has a glass folding hard-top.

Roush Ford Mustang 5XR 2011 now in UAE as Shamal 500R

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 13, 2011.

Roush unveiled their 5XR tuner sports car, based on the 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0, back in October in the United States. And according to Ford’s dealer website in Dubai, the Roush Mustang is already officially on sale in the UAE alongside the regular Mustang GT and the Shelby GT500. The 5XR package, which includes “RoushCharger” engine upgrade components, is seemingly being called the “The Shamal” 500R kit in the GCC.

Kia Rio 2012 to debut in March

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 12, 2011.

The Rio is one of the few cars still carrying the old Kia baggage. But despite Kia only releasing these simple sketches of the next-generaiton 2012 Rio, the car is more ready than you’d think. It is set to debut in March at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Hyundai Veloster 2012 debuts at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. January 11, 2011.

The 2011 North American International Auto Show held in Detroit saw the official reveal of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, the oddball-yet-cool hatchback with three doors, not counting the tailgate.

Honda Civic 2012 concept debuts at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 11, 2011.

This here is the 2012 Honda Civic “concept” which debuted at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Hyundai Elantra 2012 spotted in the UAE

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 10, 2011.

Our frequent photographer, Faisal “Chunky” Khatib, caught this Dubai-registered camouflaged prototype on the streets of the UAE. The design cues suggest it is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra that has already been unveiled elsewhere, but is still undergoing hot-weather testing in the Middle East, even though it’s now winter.

Chevrolet Sonic 2012 replaces the Aveo

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. January 10, 2011.

American Car News

Chevrolet recently revealed the Sonic, which is a replacement for the Chevrolet Aveo. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will have two body styles: as a four door sedan and a five-door hatchback.

Volkswagen Passat 2012 grows for U.S. market

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 10, 2011.

Due for public debut at the current 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen has officially announced that their “New Midsize Sedan” project will still be known as the Passat in North America. That means there are now two variations of the Passat, one a facelifted version of the old one in Europe, and the other is this up-sized one. Word is this larger one will come to the GCC.