The Honda CR-V, among the best-selling cars in the UAE, has received a facelift for the 2010 model year. Unfortunately, there is no upgraded engine for the GCC version, but from what we could see, that doesn’t really matter in a popular crossover like this. It can sell solely based on its other features.
While news in the U.S. is that new throttle-assembly parts are making its way to dealers there, the Toyota dealer in the UAE has made an official announcement regarding the recall, regarding affected GCC-spec models.
The 2010 Honda CR-V is now on sale in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and throughout the UAE. The CR-V has been facelifted for 2010, but there are no changes under the bonnet.
This urban comparo is about as meaningless as it gets, but for the sake of argument, we’ll give it a go anyway. We’ve had a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 since late 2007, and this is the first time that we’ve managed to drive another Jeep vehicle since then. Our Grand Cherokee was the epitome of American 4x4s back in its day, with capable off-road and on-road performance, packed with leather, full-time 4WD and a V8. The Wrangler has always been a simplistic offroader, but the latest generation claims to be the most refined and practical Wrangler ever, with options such as four doors and Bluetooth,
If you thought that the attractive Mazda 6 had escaped the curse of the Joker, then think again, as the 2011 Mazda 6 has debuted in Japan with a smiley frontal facelift.
Hyundai, represented by Juma Al Majid Est. in the UAE, today launches its highly-anticipated ‘Value Season’, an annual ‘limited-time only’ promotion designed to attract new customers and build loyalty within its UAE consumer base by offering added value and an array of valuable prizes.
One of our readers reports that the 2010 Lexus GX460 is now on sale at showrooms in Dubai, and likely in Abu Dhabi and elsewhere too. In fact, the model is so fresh that the floor salespeople are confused about what it is and giving hilarious answers to customer queries, such as how it is bigger than the 2010 Toyota Prado.
The 2010 Kia Sorento was officially launched in the UAE at a dinner event in Dubai, although we hear it is on sale here already as well as in Oman and other GCC countries.
Shelby American, legendary tuner Carroll Shelby’s firm, has ressurected the Shelby GT350 of old, basing it on the 2011 Ford Mustang GT. The Shelby team unveiled a supercharged concept version of the 2011 Shelby GT350 at the U.S. Barrett-Jackson Auction, on the 45th anniversary of the first GT350.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed a strong performance in the Middle East region in 2009. Worldwide every fifth Rolls-Royce is sold in the Middle East with its 8 dealerships in 6 countries.