First Drive: 2024 INEOS Grenadier in the UAE
The INEOS Grenadier is officially here in the UAE. While you may have already seen a few on the roads, we recently got a chance to test one out properly in all sorts of off-road conditions.
The INEOS Grenadier is officially here in the UAE. While you may have already seen a few on the roads, we recently got a chance to test one out properly in all sorts of off-road conditions.
Alfa Romeo has chosen to slowly get rid of their petrol-engined line-up entirely in anticipation of several European markets banning internal-combustion cars in the near future. After a raft of special-edition versions of the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models, two more have been introduced, dubbed the Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Super Sport editions.
In just three years, Icons of Porsche has established itself as one of the leading car festivals in the region. More than 50,000 people have visited the festival over the years to celebrate all things related to the past, present and future of Porsche.
Though the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available as a plug-in hybrid in several markets, there has never been a Maybach version—until now. For those who yearn for a bit more leather and wood, the Mercedes-Maybach S580e reveals a first chance to own a plug-in hybrid Maybach.
McLaren has revealed the Artura Spider, a convertible supercar that uses a hybrid powertrain and is the second Artura model. The car has many upgrades in terms of power, performance and driver engagement, and it now provides a new open-top facet to the Artura. The upgrades that were made to the Spider have also been incorporated into the Artura coupe.
Bentley Motors revealed the third “coachbuilt” Bentley of the modern era – the Batur Convertible. Created by Mulliner, Bentley’s in house bespoke division and the longest standing coachbuilder in the world, the Batur Convertible follows the hand-crafted Bacalar barchetta and Batur coupe. With the Batur Convertible, Mulliner continues its long tradition of crafting individual cars, tailored to the wishes of clients.
The Elite Cars, the authorized distributor of Danish-brand Zenvo Automotive across the MENA region, launched the Zenvo Aurora on February 21, 2024. Inspired by the majestic Aurora Borealis, the launch event took place under the stars in the UAE at Atlantis The Royal located on Palm Jumeirah. The newest model comes in two distinct and purposeful derivatives, the Agil and Tur, and will be limited to just 50 pieces of each model. Notably, nearly 50% of the highly-anticipated models have already been booked pre-production.
GWM’s TANK, under the distributorship of Al Naboodah Group (and Swaidan Trading), hosted its first-ever Fun Drive event in the UAE on Saturday, the 2nd of March. The brand made its debut in the country in June 2023, immediately leaving a significant impact on the market. Its luxury off-road SUVs quickly established themselves as formidable off-roading powerhouses.
The event commenced with a gathering of zealous TANK customers at the GWM Deira showroom. The morning was set in motion with an ambient atmosphere filled with light music and an array of gourmet bite-sized foods,
AW Rostamani Group (AWR), one of the UAE’s leading family-owned Conglomerates, announces its strategic partnership with smart, the new-premium intelligent all-electric auto brand. This alliance, initially cemented with a Memorandum of Understanding in September, was celebrated with a signing ceremony on December 11 in Dubai, symbolizing a significant step in AW Rostamani Group’s commitment to the electrification of the UAE’s automotive market.
Lynk & Co made its official entry into the Qatari market on October 6th at Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) through a collaboration with Auto Class Cars, a subsidiary of the NBK Group. Auto Class Cars will be the exclusive distributor, overseeing Lynk & Co’s sales and services in Qatar.
Auto Class Cars, affiliated with Qatar’s prestigious Nasser Bin Khaled Group, has a track record of success representing renowned brands like Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, MG, and Maxus in Qatar. Auto Class Cars see Lynk &