The Toyota Crown is a long-standing nameplate that is as important as the Camry or Land Cruiser for the Japanese brand. Though the stately sedan did appear on our shores in the past, it could not replicate the success it still enjoys in its homeland. Now, the Crown is going international again, but with a catch. It is not a regal sedan anymore, but some kind of high-riding crossover coupe. Welcome, to the 2023 Toyota Crown.
Already one of the region’s most popular large SUVs, the latest Lincoln Navigator packs in a suite of advanced technologies that make the driving experience both safer and smoother. Lincoln Co-Pilot360, as its name suggests, is always switched on, scanning the road to make drives easy.
Toyota recently released the all-new Yaris sedan in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the rest the GCC. The 2023 Yaris is now wider and longer than the previous model, and also gets a host of new interior tech and safety features.
Hyundai Ioniq5 is revered by many. The purpose-built EV flattered many with its dynamics, packaging, and moreover, style. Hyundai is keen on expanding the Ioniq range, and here is the next installment. The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 joins the party.
The GR Yaris has been racking up praise since its launch. Toyota has been capitalizing on this success of the GR brand, with the recent launch of the GR Corolla. Now, they have turned their attention towards the Yaris’ high-riding sibling, the Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport is not a road-going rally machine like its hatchback twin but the changes are not just skin-deep.
GMC revealed recently the 2023 GMC Canyon midsize truck, which is set to join the Middle East line-up for the first time ever, in the AT4X trim exclusively. The rugged pickup which boasts a standard factory lift high and wide track, along with a suite of advanced technology, the Canyon is built from the ground up to tackle off-road terrain.
Carasti, the UAE-based car subscription service, has launched operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 23rd March 2022, allowing customers to subscribe to new and used cars for between 1 and 24 months for an all-inclusive subscription fee. The announcement comes following a successful bridge round where the company raised US$2m to help them drive growth and expand operations into Saudi Arabia. The round, which comes ahead of Carasti’s Series A funding round, saw participation from Net Ventures and Rua Growth Fund.
The next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has been revealed. Developed by Ford Performance, Ranger Raptor is the performance derivative of the all-new Ranger. With smarter technology controlling the new hardware, Ranger Raptor is said to be the most advanced Ranger ever.
For the first time since its unveiling at Pebble Beach on August 13, the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 has taken to the road. The brand-new super sports car was accompanied by two of its most important predecessors: the first Countach LP 400 and the last 25th Anniversary Countach produced. The dynamic debut, together with two protagonists of the company’s historic collection, provided some extraordinary and unprecedented images.
2023 marks the 70th anniversary of Corvette, the longest running nameplate on the road today. For eight generations, the Corvette has kept evolving, none more so than the current model, which got a mid-engine for the first time, pushing the boundaries of performance. The powerful ZO6 is also set to be available in the US this summer – perfect timing to celebrate 70 years of the Corvette.