The name Corolla seldom springs into the mind of a driving enthusiast. But the ones familiar with the Corolla AE86 from the early 80s know that the brand can stray far, very far, from its tepid, econobox stature. Now it is ready to do it again. After the successful reception of the GR Yaris, Toyota launches the new Toyota GR Corolla.
Al-Futtaim Toyota, the exclusive Toyota distributor in the UAE, introduced the GR Sport version of the Toyota Hilux. It gets visual upgrades and host of GR badges inside to help distinguish it from the regular Hilux, while a retuned suspension system helps improve handling over the standard truck.
After the Nissan Pathfinder’s 9-year long stint as a softly-styled inoffensive crossover, there is now an all-new model. The 2022 Pathfinder is not just a facelift but a complete redesign from the ground-up, with a host of mechanical and technological upgrades to cater for the midsize three-row crossover segment.
His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, said the force is adding 400 Ghiath smart police patrols over the next five years, a deal worth 196 million dirhams.
Mazda recently revealed the Mazda CX-50, a rugged alternative for those who think that Mazda’s own CX-5 is too road-biased.
The first-gen Kia Niro has never been a looker. In the ever-growing sea of crossovers, it uneventfully blended in with its sedate design, both in its IC-engined, or EV forms. Kia took up the challenge and revamped it inside-out. Is the 2023 Kia Niro good enough to make a statement for itself?
Fluidity in austerity seems ironic but is true when talking about the all-new Lexus LX 600. Known for its durability, reliability and off-road performance, Lexus has sold more than 500,000 units of the LX model since it first came out in 1989. An ever popular model in the GCC, the new LX finally arrives in our shores looking to continue its success story.
Al-Futtaim Lexus recently announced the launch of the all-new Lexus NX in the UAE. The second generation of the luxury mid-size crossover heralds’ new directions in exterior and interior design and comes with a new electrified powertrain.
Modern cars are becoming more than just a transportation device, especially with technology allowing more integration of features just like installing apps on a smartphone. So it is obvious that tech companies have set their eyes on the car industry. One of the first movers to this segment is Sony with their Vision-S 01 sedan. Now they dip their feet into the most lucrative body style with the Vision-S 02 SUV concept.
Suzuki SX4, the plucky little AWD hatchback was quite popular back in its heydays. Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, its spiritual successor did gain traction in some markets but could not breach the bar set by the original. Now, the S-Cross comes with a thorough facelift. New design, more tech and it drops the SX4 name.