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First drive: Renault Logan 2011 in the UAE

First drive: Renault Logan 2011 in the UAE


The Renault Logan isn’t a car that people like me look forward to driving. Even at my poorest point in life, making Dhs 3000 a month while in college, my first car was an old Mercedes-Benz. With leather. And cruise control. And ABS. And a hood ornament. However, most people don’t think like me. For some unknown cosmic reason, they have to have a brand new car, even if it means taking a loan and risking jail if they can’t pay. And so, the local Nissan/Renault dealer thinks they have a hit on their hands, especially since they are targeting peeps making at least Dhs 3000.

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Ford Middle East growth in UAE, Saudi & GCC

Ford’s successful transformation plan is in full gear in the Middle East as the company closes the first quarter of 2010 on a high note, with an outstanding 43 per cent growth over the same period last year across the GCC, while the industry is estimated to have grown by about 5%.

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First drive: Rolls Royce Ghost & Phantom in UAE

First drive: Rolls Royce Ghost & Phantom in UAE


It’s not everyday that I get a call to come down for a press event in Abu Dhabi, a couple of hours before the actual event. Normally, I wouldn’t bother, but this time it was a chance to drive, briefly, cars from the Rolls Royce range. The BMW-owned firm had two Ghosts and one Phantom lined up for a limited excursion around the streets of Abu Dhabi. While not a proper test drive, a Rolls Royce is still a Rolls Royce after all.

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Hyundai Sonata 2011 launched in the UAE

Hyundai Sonata 2011 launched in the UAE


The swoopy new 2011 Hyundai Sonata was officially launched in the UAE, at a launch party in Dubai. The launch comes four months after the model was shown off at the 2009 Dubai Motor Show, and two months after a media driving event in Oman that we weren’t invited to.

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Nissan Juke 2011 for Europe & America

Nissan Juke 2011 for Europe & America


The new-for-2011 Nissan Juke is attracting attention at auto shows in Europe and the United States, and we figured we’ll also give it some attention. Simply another entry into the crossover genre, the Juke tries to stand out for the sake of standing out, with an outlandish exterior design that will either induce stares or puke.

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