BMW X5 and X6 were the German brand’s SUV flagships for a long time till the bigger X7, and then the iX came around. But the SUVs are still success stories for BMW and the 2024 BMW X5 and X6 are here to keep them fresh. The new SUVs get some cosmetic updates and bring in some changes under the hood.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars signal the end of an era as it ceases production of its Dawn convertible. In this retrospective, the marque reflects on the best-selling drophead in the brand’s history as it takes its own unique place in the pantheon of great Rolls-Royce motor cars.
Mazda has always been an understated player in our market space. The Mazda CX-9 could never exude that aura that a real flagship needs. But now, they hope to turn things around with the 2024 Mazda CX-90, the biggest SUV on offer by the Japanese brand.
Omoda and Jaecoo recently debuted as independent brands at Auto Shanghai 2023. It was called the Chery Omoda before, but now the parent company has decided to launch it as an independent brand as they are considered to be more luxury. Among the cars unveiled at the event were the Omoda 5 e-QUA, the brand’s first purely electric vehicle, and the Jaecoo 7 and Jaecoo 9.
Omoda and Jaecoo are mainly focused on establishing electric cars. As of now, Omoda and Jaecoo will enter the Saudi Arabian market with petrol versions. However, in the later stages, EV models will also be introduced globally and in the UAE and KSA markets.
In 2018, Jaguar I-Pace marked the British brand’s first foray into the mainstream EV space. Almost five years later, the electric crossover gets a minor facelift and more features to keep its momentum going.
The 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 arrived in the UAE this year and is the third Defender variant currently being sold in the GCC market. To recap, there is the Defender 90 and the Defender 110, both of which debuted in 2020. The Defender 130 more closely relates to the 110, as it shares the same wheelbase but adds extra room at the back to seat eight passengers comfortably—the Defender 110 tops out at seven.
The Japanese carmaker Mitsuoka is not a household name like Toyota or Nissan. But they certainly grab some attention, thanks to their eccentric designs like the Mitsuoka Orochi. Their creations are primarily based on other vehicles, and this time, for the 2023 Mitsuoka Viewt, they have picked a Yaris.
In line with its long-standing mission to ensure customer safety, Nissan Middle East has taken a bold step to reduce the presence of counterfeit spare parts in the region. Engaging a broad aftersales ecosystem, Nissan has undertaken the development and delivery of counterfeit spare part identification training sessions for authorities, partners and customers across the Middle East.
Alfa Romeo is a brand that is known to make some pretty cars. Zagato, the legendary Italian coachbuilder, shares the same reputation. So what happens when these firms with a keen eye for design get together? The answer is this, the Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato coupe.
Just a few months after production got underway of the new BMW XM, BMW M GmbH presents the flagship version of its first-ever high-performance car with an electrified drive system. The BMW XM Label Red brings together an M HYBRID system with extra power and bespoke design accents that showcase its standout performance attributes.