There I was, perched on top of a tower at “the other JBR”, waiting for the mysteriously-wrapped car to move off, so I could get a clear shot at it away from parked cars. This is the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake, right here in Dubai.
We’re no strangers to Mercedes-Benz prototypes milling around our home-base in Dubai, although capturing them on camera isn’t always possible, given how quickly the moment passes. Reader Ayub Kazia, among others, have sent us photos of the next-generation Smart ForTwo, a car that never got started in the GCC.
Google, a company that we hear does internet stuff, has gone ahead and built their own car, and a self-driving one at that, with not even a steering wheel.
The newly-branded Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced a full-blown five-year plan for its extensive brand portfolio that includes Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati and Ferrari. Some of the reshuffling sounds smart, a few baffling, and one a retraction of a previous decision regarding SRT.
Land Rover revealed the Discovery Vision concept at the 2014 New York Auto Show. The Concept gives us a glimpse of the new design philosophy to be followed for future Land Rover models.
This car here is supposed to be the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, spotted in China and destined for that specific market.
This here is the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept. Unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, what it’s really showcasing is the future design direction of the next-generation Nissan Maxima.
Toyota pulled off one of the surprises of the 2014 Detroit Auto Show by throwing the covers off their latest creation, the FT-1 Concept. The “Future Toyota”, which is what FT stands for, could very well be the next Supra Concept.
Volvo will unveil its new Concept XC Coupe next week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show. It is intended to hint at the design direction for the next-generation Volvo XC90.
Audi revealed plans to introduce the Sport Quattro laserlight concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas next week.