GCC

Lexus RX 350 gets 2013 facelift

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. February 13, 2012.

It seems that Lexus is sticking that new corporate grille of theirs on every existing model now. It is now the turn of the 2013 Lexus RX 350 to get the “Predator” grille that first debuted on the 2012 GS 350.

BMW 7-Series M Edition joins 2012 GCC line-up

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. February 13, 2012.

European Car News

The BMW 7-Series is the best-selling Bimmer in the Middle East, and apparently the best-selling full-size luxury sedan in this region too. But about a decade ago, BMW management had mentioned that there will never be an ‘M’ version of the 7-Series, because it did not go well with the rest of the ‘M’ line-up. Of course, since then there has been SUVs with the ‘M’ badge even while most M cars are now automatic, but the 7-Series had to make-do with just an ‘M Edition’ upgrade package. The latest version of the BMW 7-Series M Edition has just been launched for sale in the GCC.

BMW unveils diesel models with M badge

by Vivek Menon. February 9, 2012.

BMW M, the German carmaker’s legendary performance subsidiary, has rolled out four new BMW M models, all set to debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show soon. However, the interesting news is that the new models are all diesel-powered vehicles, which happens to be the first ones ever to get the “M” treatment.

Fiat 500L set to debut at Geneva Motor Show

by Vivek Menon. February 4, 2012.

The Fiat 500 is a supermini that marked the return of the marque into the Middle East after nearly a decade. While the Fiat 500 did not seem to get enough attention in this part of the world, out in the European nations, it seems to be a hit. That probably is the reason why Fiat has decided to stretch the 500 to make a larger version, calling it the Fiat 500L – the ‘L’ stands for “Large”.

BMW X6 2013 facelift debuts with M Performance option

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 30, 2012.

European Car News

BMW has updated its X6 for 2013, though good luck spotting the changes. The BMW X6 still comes in three petrol-engined variants, two of which get an optional power upgrade to go with the facelift.

Volkswagen Passat 2012 U.S. version debuts at Qatar Motor Show

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 30, 2012.

The all-new 2012 Volkswagen Passat sedan has finally debuted in the GCC, at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show. Unveiled alongside the facelifted VW “Passat” CC from Germany, the actual Passat for this region will now be the U.S. version, which is built in the state of Tennessee and is a bit larger than the European version.

First drive: 2012 Porsche 911 in the UAE

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 17, 2012.

It’s been a while now since the new 2012 Porsche 911 was unveiled to the world a few months ago, so the changes are already obvious to all but the casual observer. Longer, wider and lower than before, it is a completely new model. And yet, when we laid eyes on it at the GCC launch event in Abu Dhabi, it looked like a facelift of the previous generation. But then again, so has every other 911 since 1963.

GM plans new 2.5-litre engine across entire range

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. January 17, 2012.

American Car News

GM’s comeback has been been successful through two main methods. One method was getting rid of some of their highly-criticized brands. The other was to improve their cars. Since their resurgence, they have upgraded most of their cars. While the looks have undergone interesting improvements, the base engines have been just about average.