We got an exclusive sneak preview of the architecture underpinning the all-new (D5 generation) Audi A8 that will be revealed in July. Rather than fixating on an ‘aluminium-intensive’ formula, as touted by some manufacturers in their bid to shed kilos from their cars, Audi has adopted a multi-material approach to the make-up of the next-gen flagship sedan.
This here is a concept by a modification outfit called Dartz. Based on a Mercedes Benz-AMG GLS 63, the Black Alligator is made exclusively for a small bunch of customers eccentric enough to adorn the interiors with alligator leather. Yes, that’s how the name came up.
Jaguar Classic debuted its first ‘Reborn’ Jaguar E-type at the Techno-Classica Essen show in April. An initial batch of 10 “expertly sourced and comprehensively restored” examples of the ancient E-type are now offered for sale direct from the new Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in the UK.
Recalls related to Takata airbags have started to pop up again, like a gift that keeps on giving. Mercedes-Benz is also in the spotlight as a million of their latest models turn out to be a fire risk. Here are all the recalls issued in the month of March.
Mercedes-Benz debuted the redone 2017 V-Class van in the UAE and GCC late last year, but the increasingly-mainstream German carmaker is going further in the European market with the new V-Class Marco Polo Horizon model.
The 2017 Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) awards were held alongside the second edition of International Motor Show Abu Dhabi and the 3rd Custom Show Emirates, which concluded recently at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Listed below are the winners.
About 27 years after sitting dormant, the French sports-car manufacturer Alpine (nowadays owned by Renault) made a comeback at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show by revealing the all-new Alpine A110 sportscar. Aimed squarely at the Porsche Cayman, the Alfa Romeo 4C and maybe the Nissan 370Z, the A110 hopes to be a combination of old-school driving thrill and modern motoring, with a dash of retro.
Zenvo is a lesser-known supercar manufacturer from Denmark that made a mark in 2009 with their 1000 hp ST1 supercar. Zenvo managed to roll out just 11 ST1 cars till now. At the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, they revealed their revamped creation — the Zenvo TS1 GT. The new car celebrates the 10th anniversary of the company.
At the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unwrapped the 2018 E-Class convertible, the latest addition to the already-expansive E-Class range.
Audi recently revealed the all-new Q2 in the Middle East with a media drive event in Bahrain. The smallest SUV in their crossover line-up, it has been designed to appeal to a younger audience.