AC Schnitzer, the German tuning firm specialising in BMW models for decades now, debuted their ‘styling’ package for the BMW X6 M at the Automodex tuner show in Dubai. This came alongside news that AC Schnitzer packages will be offered with full warranties through BMW’s Dubai dealership.
Wild imagination, creative skills and ingenious resources are in need once again to transform an automobile into a moving object of art during the second Dubai Car Art Festival which begins at Dubai Festival City from March 25 to April 2, 2010.
Adding to its range of driver assistance technologies that bring unmatched driver engagement, handling and safety features to the luxury performance segment, BMW Group Middle East has launched the industry’s first Arabic-language iDrive control system. The system will be available as a standard feature for most BMW models fitted with navigation, and will be available to customers in the Middle East region from early May.
Recession and petrol prices be damned, people have been scrambling to place orders for the 2010 Nissan Patrol. In the midst of the frenzy are some of our readers who’ve also been trying to book a Patrol for themselves. They also report price-gouging and promises of a V6 version.
To keep things fresh ,Toyota has unveiled a facelifted version of their RAV-4 crossover 4×4 at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.
Finally some news from Toyota which isn’t bad. The Corolla AE-86 from the 1980s, became popular in the modified scene, with its real-wheel drive format and perfect balance. Hard to believe Corollas were cool once. The Toyota FT-86 concept was showed off by Toyota and from the looks of it, the magic could be back.
The Geneva Auto Show is among the largest automotive events in the world, and like most other motor shows outside the Middle East, the 2010 edition has a distinct focus on ‘green’ cars. Production models include hybrid models of the Porsche Cayenne, Lexus CT 200h, Toyota Auris and more, while also on display are hybrid concepts such as the Ferrari 599 HY-KERS, Hyundai i-Flow and others. Regular production car launches also include the facelifted Toyota RAV-4, the redesigned Audi A8, the new Audi A1, the Citroen DS3 Racing and the Mini Countryman, among countless others. Also on show are modified cars from Mansory,
The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG has been modified both inside and outside by tuner company MANSORY. The G55 AMG, popular among in this region, has gone for a complete carbon-fibre makeover. Only seven will be available. It is called the MANSORY G-Couture.
For what seemed like ages, there was no rain. But then when it finally rains, it pours. And we aren’t even talking about the stormy local weather. Nissan, Mazda and Jeep have joined the runaway recall bandwagon, while GM and Hyundai have managed to keep their noses clean in the UAE.
The Porsche 918 Spyder is not only going to be super fast, but also super fuel-efficient as it will be a hybrid. Already electric versions of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid and the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid being released, the 918 Spyder will also follow Porsche’s new trend of building fast cars while keeping emission levels low.