The all-new Mazda 3 has been revealed at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. So far, it looks like it will be called a 2010 model in America, although European markets will call it a 2009. The sedan was shown at the L.A. show, while photos of the hatchback have just been released. A UAE release should happen by early next year.
Tired of replacing gearboxes due to overuse of the “launch control” feature, Nissan has decided to remove the feature from 2010 models of the Nissan GT-R, according to rumours.
Kia is trying its hand in the electric rat race, with a new hydrogen-powered electric vehicle built from a Mohave. Their previous prototype was based on the Sportage, but maybe this one even goes off-road. It is being showcased at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Arabian Automobiles, the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates introduced the facelifted 2009 Nissan Xterra 4WD at the 2008 Sharjah International Auto Show. While the five-seater Nissan Xterra was designed as a tough outdoor tool, it has actually gained a few comfort features alongside new offroad gadgets.
The all-new GCC-spec 2009 Honda Jazz was unveiled in the UAE, during a press conference in Dubai. The redesigned 5-door subcompact hatchback was originally revealed more than a year ago in Japan.
This is one vehicle I wasn’t exactly looking forward to driving, but asked for one anyway due to popular demand. Our tester had been through many hands before finally reaching us, so it is a bit disheveled, but properly broken in. First impressions are as poor as when seen in photos, but we discovered its many practical aspects as we cruised around Dubai.
The Honda Civic, which remained unchanged since 2006, has received a minor facelift for the 2009 model year.
Al Habtoor Motors officially launched the 2009 versions of the Galant, the Eclipse and the Lancer Evolution X today, with a press track drive at the Dubai Autodrome.
The sales brochure for the upcoming 2010 Lexus RX is all over the internet, as Toyota gets ready to release the updated crossover model soon. So far, it looks like a minor facelift from the outside.
The all-new 2009-2010 Nissan 370Z is due to debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show in a few weeks, but trust the internet to ruin whatever surprise there might have been.