McLaren have made a come back this year. They have finally revealed complete details of their new machine, the McLaren MP4-12C, a supercar which hopes to go against the Ferrari 458 Italia. While it may not be as insane as the McLaren F1, this new model still packs a punch.
Mazda have revealed a special edition for the MX-5 Miata at the Chicago Auto Show to celebrate 900,000 units being produced. It is an upgraded version of the top model, the Grand Touring. Only 750 units will be made.
ABT is offering a performance package for the 2011 Audi A7 Sportback. The package includes facial and engine upgrades on both the 3.0-litre petrol and diesel engines.
Land Rover revealed details of the 2011 Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition and plans to show it off at the Geneva Auto Show. The model will feature an upgraded handcrafted interior. Only 500 units will be sold worldwide.
Volkswagen revealed the 2012 Jetta GLI at the Chicago Auto Show. It is slightly longer than the previous Jetta and will have the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine.
Mercedes-Benz has released details of the 2012 C-Class Coupe and it will debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March. This is a completely new model, as there was no coupe earlier in the C-Class line-up, although it is replacing the CLK-Class. Two models have been revealed, the C250 and the C350.
Our long-term 2011 Infiniti QX56 is getting easier to manage every day. It takes a while to get comfortable with a vehicle this size. It is, of course, made easier by a myriad of cameras and sensors making sure you don’t hit anything. We took the truck to Hatta this weekend, not for off-roading, but to use it as it was intended — as an all-terrain luxury picnic bus.
Dodge has revealed the 2011 Durango Heat in the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. It is based on the Durango R/T. The R/T gets a V8 engine and the Heat is powered by a V6. Both pretty much look the same.
The 2011 Gulf Bike Week is underway at the Dubai Festival City. Set to run from February 10th to the 12th, it is running alongside a big pop concert. Featured are exhibition halls displaying hundreds of motorcycles from various manufacturers, a bike stunt show, and a gathering spot for local bikers to display their personal motorcycles. Harley-Davidson also used the opportunity to announce that they’ve opened a Middle East office in the UAE. We’ve already done a round of the show and scoped out the most interesting bikes that you might like to see.
Dodge showed off the new 2012 Charger SRT8 at the Chicago Auto Show. Under the hood, the new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 offers more horsepower and torque than the old 6.1-litre HEMI V8. It will also have improved fuel efficiency.