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.
Though the SUV segment may look mundane on the affordable end of the spectrum, the other extreme is witnessing a lot of action. Lamborghini Urus came around just four years ago, redefining the meaning of performance SUVs. Despite the fact that it was a runaway success for the brand, the teams at Sant’Agata Bolognese have come up with a Urus that packs more heat, the Lamborghini Urus Performante.
Few vehicles turn into icons, and even fewer represent a market in its purest sense. The Toyota FJ Cruiser, since its launch in 2007, turned into a symbol of pure, undiluted off-road motoring experience, something that the Middle Eastern market thoroughly enjoyed. But like all good things, this comes to an end too but not without a final hurrah. Here is the 2023 Toyota FJ Cruiser Final Edition, celebrating the 15 years of the modern FJ.
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.
Infiniti is a silent player in the luxury segment. Of their range, the Infiniti QX55 plays an important role as it competes in one of the most lucrative segments ever. To keep the crossover updated, 2023 Infiniti QX55 gets more standard equipment for the model year.
Mercedes-Benz GLC is an essential model for the brand, as it is one of their main revenue generators. The popular compact crossover now enters its second generation, or third if you count the GLK, with a slightly larger body, improved interiors, and new powertrains.
A new crossover EV is no breaking news. But when a brand uses a legendary name for a new product, the world gives it a second glance. Chevy did this with the Blazer crossover, and now it gets an EV version. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV arrives with up to 557 hp and with front-, rear- and all-wheel drive versions.
For the most part, luxury in the car world usually hits a ceiling when it reaches the Rolls-Royce Phantom. The stately sedan is the epitome of automotive luxury and now it is getting an update. For the 2023 model year, the Phantom gets small updates in design, and fabric seats at the rear.
If there is ever a club for the most elite motorcar nameplates, Ford Mustang would be running its head committee. The iconic pony car has formed a remarkable aura around it over six generations and many decades. The 2024 Ford Mustang is ready to take this to the seventh generation. Fret not, it still gets a V8 and a manual tranny.