V8 engines are synonymous with Range Rovers, ever since the first-gen model debuted way back in 1970. True, there is now a supercharged V6 and various turbodiesels (in other markets) on offer, but the V8 has always been the core powerplant in the range – especially in the Middle East.
To reap the most out of the current crossover trend, Chinese car manufacturer NIO reveals a new model called ES8. The NIO ES8 is an electric crossover made to compete strongly with other manufacturers who have chosen the same green route. The game of the ES8 is strong as, in China, it costs half as much as that of a Tesla Model X, which is currently the flag bearer of electric crossovers.
Al-Futtaim Automotive had a strong presence at the Ajman 5th International Environment Conference this year.
Tesla, well known for their fast-but-flawed electric cars and eccentric decisions of its CEO, has given its new Model 3 a refresh for 2018 in the form of an increased efficiency rating, with no apparent mechanical changes. This hike slots it just under the electric version of the Hyundai Ioniq on the efficiency charts.
In a joint effort to support the UAE Vision 2021’s environmental targets, Al-Futtaim Toyota announced the handover of first 50 Prius Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) to Arabia Taxi, member of Arabia Holdings Group of companies and one of the UAE’s largest taxi operators, marking the latter as the first fleet operator in the UAE to use a Prius in its ranks.
Let the skin not deceive you. This is no fire-breathing American sports car with a burly V8 powering the rear. Under the Chevrolet Corvette’s skin lies an electric supercar from a company called Genovation Cars based in Maryland USA. Called the Genovation GXE, this Corvette-based electric missile comes with more shock than the ballistic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
Morgan’s Three Wheeler is a model well-known for the quirky three-wheeled orientation, classic looks and classic British reliability. They’ve now revealed a new Morgan Three Wheeler EV3 which blends the vintage feel with a slice of the future.
To keep their hopes alive in the ongoing green-car game, BMW updated their smallest EV offering, the i3 hatchback for the 2018 model year. The 2018 BMW i3 comes in two variants — the sedate i3 and the more powerful i3s.
The new 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560e hybrid will replace the S500e hybrid in the S-Class lineup.
The UAE dealer for Toyota, Al-Futtaim Motors, will now offer the 2018 Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) for sale to the general public. Previous hybrid versions were only sold to taxi fleets in Dubai. Displayed at the 2017 Dubai Motor Show, the 2018 hybrid was the only variant of the all-new redesigned Camry to be revealed in the UAE so far.