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Toyota claims two prestigious titles at the Middle East Car of the Year awards 2019
Cars & Autos | Saturday 25 May, 2019 3:00 am
Underlining the exceptional quality of its vehicles and their enduring appeal among the region’s drivers, Toyota has once again achieved success at the 2019 Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) awards. The Toyota Yaris claimed the title of ‘Best Sub-compact Sedan,’ while the...
Toyota Yaris WRC races to victory in first-ever Rally Chile
Cars & Autos | Friday 24 May, 2019 3:00 am
GAZOO Racing (GR) World Rally Team and driver Ott Tänak clinched their second victories of the season recently at the inaugural Rally Chile in Talcahuano during the sixth round of the 2019 FIA's World Rally Championship (WRC). Tänak completed an outstanding performance in the No. 8 ...
How Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist Helps Keep Drivers Safe on Busy Streets and Motorways
Cars & Autos | Friday 24 May, 2019 12:00 am
– Imagine inching along on a congested road, feeling like you need eight pairs of eyes to avoid unpredictable pedestrians, cyclists that silently sneak up and motorbikes that zip in, out and between lanes. This is a scene familiar to many countries in the Middle East and North Africa,...
Take the Stress out of Parking with Ford’s new Enhanced Park Assist Features
Cars & Autos | Thursday 23 May, 2019 3:00 am
Fear of parking is real and many drivers go to great lengths to avoid parking anywhere remotely challenging. In fact, in a study conducted by Ford Middle East and Africa with women drivers in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, parking rated as one of the most stressful things drivers said they had...
The All-new Flying Spur: the Luxury Grand Touring Sedan
Cars & Autos | Tuesday 21 May, 2019 2:05 am
In the year Bentley Motors celebrates its 100th anniversary, the British creator of extraordinary Grand Touring cars promises to set new standards of luxury and driving pleasure when it reveals the all-new Flying Spur.   Both sports sedan and luxury limousine, Bentley’s all-new...
Volkswagen and The Walt Disney Company Middle East collaborate to sprinkle magic across the GCC for the release of “Aladdin”
Cars & Autos | Monday 20 May, 2019 2:24 am
Volkswagen Middle East and The Walt Disney Company Middle East have joined forces to bring a touch of magic to the region this summer, in celebration of the release of the thrilling and vibrant live-action remake of Disney’s 1992 animated film, “Aladdin”. The exciting tale of...
Hyundai to Unveil Two Key Models for Middle East and Africa Markets
Cars & Autos | Monday 20 May, 2019 1:41 am
Hyundai will confirm details of two new products available to Middle East and Africa markets, with the region included in plans for a New-generation Sonata sedan and an All-new SUV model, the Palisade. The Sonata is the eight generation of Hyundai’s long-running and extremely popular...
Maserati celebrates the victory of the Tipo 6CM in the 1939 Targa Florio
Cars & Autos | Thursday 16 May, 2019 1:54 pm
Maserati celebrates the eightieth anniversary of Luigi “Gigi” Villoresi's impressive win at the 1939 Targa Florio at the wheel of the Maserati Tipo 6CM. The Milan-born driver achieved victory at the Parco della Favorita circuit in Palermo, Sicily on May 14th, 1939 by covering the...
Audi networks with traffic lights in Europe
Cars & Autos | Thursday 16 May, 2019 11:58 am
Audi is introducing the vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) service “Traffic Light Information” to Europe. From July Audi will network new models with the traffic lights in Ingolstadt/Germany; further European cities will follow from 2020 onwards. Then cars will be more likely to catch a...
New Porsche Cayenne S Coupé with 440 hp now available for order
Cars & Autos | Wednesday 15 May, 2019 12:45 pm
Porsche is launching another powerful addition to its SUV Coupé range: the Cayenne S Coupé. The model is available for order from today, with first units expected to reach the market in October. The 2.9-litre V6 engine featuring twin-turbocharging and developing 440 hp (324 kW) is at...
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