The 2014 Nissan Patrol had its official launch in the UAE, with an event in Ras Al Khaimah. The facelifted model isn’t far removed from the outgoing version, and as such retains its offroad capabilities.
This here is the Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4, the official replacement for the Gallardo after nearly a decade.
Electric cars have yet to make an impact in the Gulf. The first one to pop in, the limited-range Fisker Karma, stalled before it even got started, although it was more due to a little thing called bankruptcy rather than any market dynamics here. The Lexus “performance” hybrids haven’t done well either, with their high prices and lack of real performance gains. And Nissan keeps showing the Leaf in public, but cannot apparently make it adjust to our weather. But the one electric car the rest of the world is excited about isn’t even offered in the UAE. That’s the Tesla Model S.
This week’s motoring news round-up includes one of Nissan’s UAE dealers winning an aftersales service award, Valvoline launching a GCC-spec engine oil, the Porsche GT3’s Dubai race conclusion, and Bridgestone’s new air-free tyre.
Hot on the heels of the first edition of the hugely successful Jumeirah Cruisin’ was the second show, held last Friday afternoon at the Biker’s Cafe. Attendance was by invite only, making for an exclusive event comprising a rich collection of exotic supercars, classic metal and superb custom bikes. For spectators, there were no entry restrictions.
The Maserati Levante 4×4 crossover started life as the Kubang concept in 2011. Expected to be Maserati’s cash-cow in the near future, we had a chat with a Maserati Middle East rep about their next new model that is coming in 2015.
The 2015 BMW M3 sedan and the BMW M4 coupe have been revealed. The M4 is the replacement for the previous-generation M3 coupe.
We’re not sure if the SRT Viper can be classified as an exotic supercar. But the new limited-edition Anodized Carbon Special Package is a step in the right direction. Shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show last month, the SRT enters the sub-zero level in coolness with this new add-on.
We like Polestar for the simple fact that they somehow make Volvo seem more than just a safety conscious vehicle brand. And to be honest we’re not even bored by the monotonous blue paintjob they offer on all their vehicles. Anyhow, the peeps at Volvo have officially unveiled the Volvo V60 Polestar.
It’s not blue, nor does it have the golden wheels from the concept. Still, we’d love to take this rather puffy-looking sedan, which happens to be the new WRX, out for a spin. The Subaru WRX was officially unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.