Parking fees in Dubai have been increased, according to a new government resolution. In many cases, the charges have been doubled, and mostly affects the older areas of Dubai, from Deira to Satwa. Parking charges will also be applied to more hours per day.
Fiat expands their affordable Tipo range of cars by adding two new models at the Geneva Motor Show. The Tipo estate and hatchback were displayed at the Fiat stand. Both of the models look similar to the sedan model currently on sale and if they stay true to the affordable nature of the sedan, they should deliver some good bang for the buck.
Ken Block is back with his latest Gymkhana video. The eighth installment is extra special for us as this time the course is set in our very own Dubai, UAE. Loads of tyre smoking action, huge drifts, and of course, the video won’t be complete without featuring the famous Dubai Police supercar fleet. Have a look and enjoy.
All vehicles from the 2017 model-year entering the UAE will be rated according to their fuel-efficiency levels, according to the Emirates Standardisation and Metrology Authority (ESMA). All manufacturers and importers has already been informed about the new rating system.
The Jaguar XF is quite possibly the most physically-attractive midsize luxo-sedan in recent times, without quite delving into the realm of those “four-door coupe” thingies. But it was compromised in its functionality as a, you know, midsize luxo-sedan due to that same attractive styling. Jaguar has now addressed it with their all-new-from-the-ground-up XF.
Lincoln is not a brand that registers in anyone’s minds when shopping for a luxury car. Generally regarded as just better-trimmed versions of Fords, a proper effort has been made on the newer models to actually differentiate them from their Ford platform-mates. Take this 2016 Lincoln MKX for instance. It’s pretty darn good.
Absolutely no one takes Chinese cars seriously in the UAE, just like no one used to care about Korean cars a decade ago. But look what the latter has done since then. The Chinese are a taking longer, but we are starting to spot the first signs that they will become world-class players soon. And this Changan CS75 is leading the charge, from what we can see.
The Ford Ranger WildTrak has been around for a while, although it has gone under the radar largely due to the fact that it only came with a diesel engine. Despite the visual modifications, its strong resemblance to the commercial variant never helped either. Just as diesel prices dropped significantly, Ford decided to update the Ranger WildTrak for 2016, trying to make it more appealing to people who desire a pickup truck that is too big to fit in the average parking space.
Honda just launched the 2016 Accord Coupe for the GCC at an event in Dubai. Already available in showrooms, it is just a facelift, but now comes with several active safety options.
The Maxima has always been a bit different from the rest of the Nissan line. Touted as a “Four Door Sports Car,” this latest one is more flamboyant than ever.