First Drive

Zeekr, part of the Geely group, officially launched in the UAE under the Al Rostomani Group. We recently had a chance to test drive the Zeekr X, one of the latest electric cars to hit the Middle East.

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The Cadillac XT4 gets a refresh for 2024. This generation has been around since 2018 and has received very minor changes over the years, but this time around, the XT4 has updated its looks and received a significant upgrade to the interior technology.

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After AGMC launched the Geely Starray last week, we drove the Chinese brand’s latest release at a recent event. Geely is doing well in the market with its recent launches, so let’s take a closer look at what Starray offers in a very competitive segment.

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The INEOS Grenadier is officially here in the UAE. While you may have already seen a few on the roads, we recently got a chance to test one out properly in all sorts of off-road conditions.

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It’s one of those cars that never dies, literally and figuratively. Aside from its reputation as a bulletproof offroader, the Nissan Patrol Y61 rides on a chassis that dates back to 1980, albeit with heavy updates, and the current iteration of it has been around since 2005, continuing alongside the Patrol Y62 as its more rough-and-tumble sibling. But the end is near, as the “Al Ostoura” edition of the Super Safari marks the final run of the Y61.

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Long-time readers would have noticed that I spend my days in Canada now. As I was settling in with my family, we didn’t want to spend too much right off the bat on a car. After swapping through a variety of rentals, we got our local licences and set about buying something that wasn’t too old and wouldn’t be a reliability headache.

It also became clear that power would be an important factor on Canada’s radar-free highways, yet a smaller size would be preferable as the missus was going to share the car as a new driver, too.

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You may have already noticed the JAC cars all over the UAE. They have become a popular choice for this region thanks to their competitive pricing and sleek looks. Not to forget, they are pretty loaded up with options. We recently had a chance to take a closer look at the JAC JS4.

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BMW is going electric. Well, it hasn’t ditched combustion power just yet – and may not do so for at least the foreseeable future – but the Bavarian marque’s agenda is to electrify a substantial chunk of its lineup by the end of the decade. In a telling sign of what’s to come, the all-new G60 5 Series (due on sale locally by the end of the year) has been split into two distinct offerings. As before, there will be the petrol-powered 520i, 530i, 540i and (eventually) M5, but, for the first time, there are also battery-powered BMW i5 models.

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When Porsche invited us to explore the refreshed Cayenne amidst the picturesque landscapes of northeastern India, it was a welcoming departure from the typical circuits and mountainous terrains we usually encounter locally. Suffice it to say that the vehicle and the surroundings didn’t disappoint.

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Just when you thought Lamborghini couldn’t possibly come up with any more Huracan derivatives, the Bolognese Raging Bull has unleashed arguably the wildest take yet on its mid-engined V10 supercar – the rugged looking Huracan Sterrato.

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