Camels are quite difficult to categorize, I mean are they pets? Food? Milk dispensers? A sign of wealth or a mean of transportation? I guess all these characteristics apply to camels, but one thing for sure, camels used to be the Cadillacs of the desert in the past. Camels fascinate me, they are very big
Many many moons ago, we were invited by Infiniti to test the QX80 in Oman, we began our journey onboard a private jet from Dubai and ended it with a helicopter tour above Muscat, which was the ideal trip to test this “road-legal private jet”. Infinti has been marketing the QX80 as the “private jet
The world of Formula 1 is really crazy, and this video explores the huge amount of money each team gets paid during one season, add to that sponsorship and the number is just massive, but when you think of how much does the sport cost these teams, I’m not sure if these numbers are that
Over the past 70 years, Ferrari has proven itself to be a universal cause of happiness, a reason to be excited no matter how old or young you are. Whether you’re a petrolhead or not, Ferrari will captivate your imagination and dazzle your mind, and it’s a bit difficult to point out the reason; is
Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport, but to petrolheads, it’s the pinnacle of everything, so imagine being a petrolhead engineering student and you’re given the chance to replace your conventional classrooms with ones that are more dynamic, and much more exciting, sounds like a dream, doesn’t it! Couple of years ago, Infiniti started an
Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the Ford F150 pickup truck, Al Tayer Motors organized a desert drive in cooperation with the F150 club in the UAE, it was by far the biggest drive I’ve ever seen, more than 200 vehicles showed up, it was so big that we were creating problems in the
AMG, those 3 letters that have been synonymous with performance for 50 years, it’s what make Mercedes-Benz car louder, faster and more exciting. Last year, the German brand celebrated the 50th anniversary of its high octane sub-brand, and I had a celebration of my own, I drove the AMG GT S down the Yas Marina
Driving a Ferrari is one its own a great experience, but when you combine it with a race track, the result will be mind blowing, and that’s the best word to describe my track experience with Ferrari on the Yas Marina Circuit, that day we had the chance to drive the 488 GTB and the
Concept cars are all about going extremely wild with the imagination, rarely you will come across a concept car that can be actually built, and that’s a bit disappointing because these concept are actually exciting, but every now and then an automotive brand reveals an exciting concept car that can actually work, and that’s what
Waking up early in the weekend requires profound reasons, and if the reason involves driving fast cars around a race track, waking up early becomes a duty! Recently, I received an invitation from BMW to drive their M fleet on the Yas Marina Circuit, I was so excited and I couldn’t believe that Amjad, BMW’s
The Yas Marina Circuit is the home of the big F1 finale, but it’s also the home of some of my favorite moments, it’s the place where I enjoyed quite a lot of test drives. Few months back I was invited by Abu Dhabi Motors for the launch event of the new member of the
Someone should make this cafe for real, it’s awesome! This video was created as part of the marketing campaign for the second season of the Grand Tour, really awesome!
An extraordinary brand experience and numerous driving offers at a legendary racetrack Dubai – 26/04/2018: Another Porsche Experience Centre has been given the green light: The world’s seventh customer experience centre from the sports car manufacturer is due to be built at the Hockenheimring. Over the next two years, a 176,000-square-metre area at the heart
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 26 April 2018: Al Naboodah Group Enterprises (ANGE) has announced another Harley-Davidson® dealership will open tomorrow in the UAE. The new dealership is in Ras Al Khaimah and is ANGE’s second in the Northern Emirates following the very successful launch of its Sharjah showroom in June 2017. The new dealership
Two lucky customers are heading to the UEFA Champions League Finals in Kiev, Ukraine Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 April 2018: Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has announced the lucky winners of Nissan’s ‘Test Drive Carnival’, who
Hyundai Motor wins two Red Dot Design Awards for Hyundai Kona and Hyundai NEXO Accolades highlight Hyundai Motor’s success in evolving its design language With the 2018 awards Hyundai is recognized the fifth consecutive year and has won a total of ten Red Dot design awards April 26, 2018 – Hyundai Motor has won two
MINI secures win at Qatar Cross Country Rally 2018. Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski / Tom Colsoul in a MINI John Cooper Works Rally win Qatar Cross Country Rally MINI Family member Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski regains lead of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup. Munich – 26 April 2018: The MINI Family crew of Jakub ‘Kuba’
Previous-generation Nissan LEAF wins Gold Electric Car Award Pure EV zero-emission hatchback “proves how easy it is to fall in love with an electric car” New-generation Nissan Micra wins Gold Supermini Award Dubai, UAE (April 25, 2018) – The Nissan LEAF and Micra have come top of their respective categories in the latest Driver Power
Opening of facility coincides with release of 2018 Jeep Compass New Western Motors 1,975 sqm headquarters at ALFAHIM’s Airport Road automotive complex will offer unrivalled customer service and set new standards in capital’s automotive sector Abu Dhabi, 25 April 2018: Western Motors, the sole distributor of Jeep, Fiat, and Mopar in the Emirate of Abu
An electrified platform based on Q Inspiration concept car will go into production within the next five years Sedan will be manufactured in China at a location to be announced Q Inspiration shows INFINITI’s new design form in an era of advanced powertrains and technologies United Arab Emirate, Dubai – INFINITI Motor Company today announced it is developing
The Polestar 1 has debuted at Auto China 2018 in Beijing, marking the return of Polestar to China. Following its media launch in Shanghai in October 2017, and recent European launch at the Geneva Motor Show, this is the first time the Chinese public has the chance to see the Polestar 1, the first car
ACDelco named ‘Official Auto Service Center’ Partner at the Middle East’s biggest automotive aftermarket exhibition Middle East, 25 April 2018 – ACDelco, the leading American automotive spare parts brand, has announced its sponsorship of Automechanika Dubai 2018 (1st – 3rd May 2018) as the ‘Official Auto Service Center’ partner for the exhibition. As part of
Rolls-Royce unveils first Black Badge Collection of 40 Wraiths and 30 Dawns, named Adamas Laboratory-grown black diamonds encrust Black Badge infinity symbol Spirit of Ecstasy transformed in machined carbon fibre Carbon structure inspired Starlight Headliner features colour gradation 24 April 2018, Goodwood – The Bespoke Collective of the House of Rolls-Royce has conceived a darker
Work of MAD Architects symbolizes striving for perfection Audi Aicon and Audi A6 Sedan at the center of the installation Audi for the sixth time at Milan Design Week Milan/Ingolstadt, April 24, 2018 – Audi presents the exclusive installation “Fifth Ring” at this year’s Milan Design Week. The renowned architectural office MAD Architects developed the
Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY will make its global debut at Berlin E-Prix on 19 May I-PACE racecar has successfully completed its first shakedown and Michelin tyre test The world’s first international production-based electric race series will hit the streets of the world’s most iconic cities in 2018/19 Jaguar Racing to work with M-Sport as technical operations
Alfardan Automobiles welcomes the all-new BMW X2 to its showroom Doha, Qatar – Alfardan Automobiles, the official BMW Group importer in Qatar, has welcomed the eagerly anticipated BMW X2 to its showroom. With a design oozing individuality from every pore and a sporty suspension set-up, the BMW X2 pushes back boundaries, puts a firework under
23 April 2018, Gaydon: Aston Martin Lagonda (AML) today announced the establishment of two new business units to accelerate the growth of the company’s heritage and brand extension businesses. The company also confirmed the restructuring and integration of the Middle East region, creating six regional operations for the company: UK & South Africa; Europe; Middle
`Future Plant’ project to promote efficient energy use and environmental sustainability Dubai, UAE (April 23, 2018) – Japan Benex Corp. and Sumitomo Corp. will launch a “Future Plant” project using rooftop solar panels, Nissan electric vehicles and electric-vehicle batteries to power Japan Benex’s headquarters plant in Isahaya, Japan. The newly developed stationary power storage system
The 2018 Vito Tourer suitable for city taxi operation showcased at MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2018 23 April 2018 – The ideal modern city taxi takes into regard the environment with great fuel efficiency, has the most high-tech safety features around and is accessible to all. Visitors to the region’s biggest gathering in the
Dubai – 22/04/2018: On April 16 the Porsche 911 GT3 RS set another benchmark for road-approved sports cars at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in Germany: Porsche works race driver Kévin Estre set a lap time in 6:56.4 minutes with the 520 hp GT3 RS. The Frenchman’s lap time was 24 seconds faster than the best time
Not-to-be-missed bundle deals on 2018 models from April 21st Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 22, 2018: In line with its tradition of delighting customers, Al-Futtaim Toyota leader in sustainable mobility in the UAE since 2008, has launched this year’s Ramadan offers with customers able to avail the best Toyota deals as early as April 21st
MyINFINITI program launches in Abu Dhabi, offering enhanced customer experience MyINFINITI to become a global benchmark for INFINITI Middle East Aftersales by 2020 22 April, 2017 – INFINITI Middle East has launched the global pilot of the unique “MyINFINITI” Aftersales program in Abu Dhabi. Through “MyINFINITI”, Abu Dhabi customers can now look forward to four
The ‘FAST, NOT FURIOUS’ campaign was selected from over 400 entries for its exceptional innovation Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 April 2018: Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has been recognised with a silver award for its ‘FAST,
All-electric Formula E series heads to City of Light on Saturday, April 28 for round 8 Team set to continue title push in both drivers’ and teams’ championship DS Virgin Racing to host renowned Innovation Summit on climate change Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson to attend as special guest on race day Following its thrilling
Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler most successful team in first E-Prix in Rome Fast lady Carrie Schreiner with overall victories in DMV GTC Audi RS 3 LMS unbeatable on the Nürburgring, at Hockenheim and in Russia Lucas di Grassi and Daniel Abt clinched positions two and four for Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler in the first
The Polestar 1 is heading to Beijing for Auto China 2018 from 25 April to 4 May, following its first successful winter test drive in northern Sweden. After making its global media debut in Shanghai last October, this is the first opportunity for the Chinese public to see the Electric Performance Hybrid. Its appearance in
Jaguar XE 300 SPORT showcases dynamic handling against Olympic champion speed skater Shaolin Sándor Liu, on 3km outdoor ice track Sports saloon grips frozen surface in unique time trial against Hungarian short track speed skating gold medallist, with Team GB’s Elise Christie on board New performance model with 300PS 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine laps the
Hyundai is the Official Automotive Sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Hyundai and FIFA World Football Museum run an international football fan contest to discover amazing FIFA World Cup™ heritage and cheering cultures from around world Football legends Thierry Henry, Lukas Podolski and Cafu star in series of viral videos to celebrate the
18 April 2018, UAE – Three years after the beginning of a gruelling testing programme that has seen it conquer every corner of the globe from freezing snowfields to searing deserts, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is undertaking The Final Challenge to prove itself Effortless Everywhere in the public eye. In an unprecedented partnership, Rolls-Royce and National
Iconic nameplate returns for upcoming flagship Super GT Model set for unveil in second quarter of 2018 Touring’s Superleggera mark to adorn bonnet of DBS Wednesday 18 April, Gaydon: Aston Martin has today announced the re-birth of an iconic name. A distinctive moniker, set to be proudly worn once again by the British marque’s flagship
Ford reveals new Tourneo Custom people mover with bold exterior styling and completely new Premium specification level New Tourneo Custom targets tourism sector by offering wide range of model choices for transport, tour operators and executive shuttle service providers Platinum luxury edition of the new generation Ford Expedition SUV – the smartest, most capable and
HyperloopTT and Aldar Properties sign an historic agreement for the world’s first commercial Hyperloop system of 10km in critical development area between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (April 18, 2018) — Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) revealed today the signing of an agreement with Aldar Properties PJSC, the leading real estate developer
Munich/Milan. At this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan (17 – 22 April), MINI is joining forces with London-based architects Studiomama to present MINI LIVING – BUILT BY ALL. This new installation reveals a visionary living concept brought to life in a close collaboration between residents and architects. A surface area of just a few
Ford sold 125,809 Mustang coupes and convertibles in 146 countries last year, making it the top-selling sports coupe worldwide for the third year in a row Ford Middle East and Mustang enthusiasts in the region collaborated on producing a mosaic of the iconic Pony emblem made from hundreds of Mustang images using #Mustang54 on Instagram.
Dubai, UAE (April 17, 2018) – Nissan completed its Formula E launch tour in Los Angeles with an event led by Margot Robbie, the company’s electric vehicle and sustainability ambassador, heralding an exciting era for Nissan as it enters the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. First revealed at the Geneva Motor Show to high acclaim,
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 (S) 4MATIC+ and GLC 63 (S) 4MATIC+ Coupé Outstanding AMG Driving Performance with the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine generating 510 HP and 700 Nm in the S-model Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds affirms the sportiness of the GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs “Comfort”,
First unveiled at Dubai International Motor Show 2017, the QX30 joins the INFINITI Middle East premium offering Defines an entirely new segment for INFINITI Combines crossover appearance with signature INFINITI design cues Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 April 2018: With its striking appearance, agile handling and daring design cues, the first ever INFINITI QX30
The new Turanza T005 brings motorists best in class comfort and a quieter, smoother and safer ride Beirut, 17 April 2018: Bridgestone Middle East and Africa unveiled today, Turanza T005 premium touring tyre at a dealer launch event in Jordan. Developed and produced with the most advanced technology and design, Bridgestone Turanza T005 delivers outstanding