Fiat launched the new Tipo sedan and Fullback pickup at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show. The Fiat Tipo was apparently created by a team of over 2,000 people who worked on the project during its 3 year development period. The Thai-built Fiat Fullback is based on the Mitsubishi L200 pickup.
Toyota revealed the all-new Prius at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show. The fourth-generation Prius is set to go on sale in the GCC region for the first time.
Nissan unveiled the Patrol Desert Edition at the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show. Created specifically for this region, it was apparently designed with the help of former Middle East rally champion, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
The Dubai Motor Show, held every two years at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is back for 2015 larger than ever, with a whole host of regional debuts for new models. Some of the more interesting launches included the Ford GT and Ford Mustang GT350R, VW Golf GTI Clubsport and Passat, Peugeot 308 GTI, W Motors Fenyr Supersport, Lamborghini Huracan Spyder and Aventador SV, Toyota Prius, Lexus RX, Bentley Bentayga, Chrysler 200, Audi RS3 Sportback and Lotus Evora 400. The Chinese contingent is larger than ever, mainly catering to the entry-level segment, while smaller sections have been dedicated to bikes,
Honda showcased the 2016 Civic at the SEMA 2015 by adding a subtle bodykit to it.
Toyota unveiled the TRD editions of the Camry and Corolla at the SEMA 2015 held in Las Vegas, US.
The 2015 Middle East Car Of the Year (MECOTY) concluded recently with the results being announced at a gala dinner held at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai. The final winners were decided by totalling the scores of a jury panel from 12 different publications around the Middle East, including DriveArabia.com. Individual awards were given to cars according to their categories, with the main 2015 Middle East Car Of The Year award going to the Ford Mustang.
Borgward made a comeback last week at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show after a 50-year absence, with the launch of their new BX7 crossover. The German brand is now owned by Chinese car company Foton Motor, and the BX7 will be built in China as well.
Porsche showed off the Mission E Concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, hinting at what the midsize sedan model will look like in the near future, one that takes on the likes of the Tesla Model S.
Alfa Romeo showed off their all-new 2016 Giulia compact sedan at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Only the range-topping Quadrifoglio version was on display from the lineup and the Italian manufacturer announced that it had set an impressive lap time around the Nurburgring in 7 minutes and 39 seconds.