When Ford recently brought three new models to the UAE car market for a spot of hot weather testing, it was a chance too good to miss. Wheels has had the great good fortune to be invited for a look behind the scenes, to spend a day with the engineering crew driving in three intriguing …
How often is it that you see a car entering the GCC car market, becoming a stereotype and going completely unnoticed by anyone? One of the best examples that can be used is a brand known as MG, which when not abbreviated, it means Morris Garages. The 350 is obviously just MG’s idea of the …
The 2015 BMW M3 sedan and the BMW M4 coupe have been revealed. The M4 is the replacement for the previous-generation M3 coupe. Both models have a 431 hp 3.0-litre “TwinPower” turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine with 550 Nm of torque. Both the 1497 kg M4 Coupe and the 1520 kg M3 sedan have been quoted …
The Maserati Levante 4×4 crossover started life as the Kubang concept in 2011. Expected to be Maserati’s cash-cow in the near future, we had a chat with a Maserati Middle East rep about their next new model that is coming in 2015. We’re told that the design has pretty much been finalised internally. We’ve also …
Subaru has this thing for showcasing hot concepts for their existing nameplates at auto shows. However, in production form, they end up being, shall we say, a bit different. In any case, Subaru has shown the new Legacy Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show last month. At first glance, it’s almost a mean older …
The 2015 Mercedes C-Class has been revealed, with a complete redesign that looks like a miniature S-Class. The new model is 95 mm longer with 80 mm extra wheelbase, 40 mm wider and up to 100 kg lighter than the model it replaces. Three different suspension setups will be offered, including a first-in-class air suspension …
Hot on the heels of the first edition of the hugely successful Jumeirah Cruisin’ was the second show, held last Friday afternoon at the Biker’s Cafe. Attendance was by invite only, making for an exclusive event comprising a rich collection of exotic supercars, classic metal and superb custom bikes. For spectators, there were no entry …
A redesign of the popular Mitsubishi Pajero is long overdue. Selling in big numbers as a cheap alternative to the Toyota Prado, the Pajero has carved a niche for itself in the UAE and elsewhere. But it seems Mitusbishi is busy experimenting with what direction to go in with the next-generation model. Seen here is …
The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) recently implemented several developmental infrastructure projects in the Central Area based on instructions of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The project aimed at constructing and developing infrastructure projects matching the highest international standards. Suliman Al Hajiri, manager of …
From September 1, the Roads and Transport Authority’s Rail Agency will extend the Metro cabin capacity for women and child passengers to meet the growing demand during peak hours Peak hours are from 7am to 9am and from 5pm to 8pm during which one cabin will be allocated entirely for women and children from Sundays …
