The Ford Expedition is ancient in car years. Dating back to a 2003 design that was mildly updated for 2007, the 2013 Ford Expedition still uses a 310 hp 5.4-litre V8, thankfully mated to a 6-speed automatic and a proper four-wheel-drive system. After years of barely being seen on Middle East roads, we’re told the Expedition is experiencing a revival of sorts in the GCC, even as it nears the end of its life-cycle.
Hyundai’s new generation station-wagon, the i40, which is extensively based on the Sonata sedan, has been officially announced in the Middle East, although we can confirm that it has been sitting at the Hyundai showroom in Dubai for the last few months already.
BMW has officially released the all-new 320i, joining the 328i and the 335i variants of the 3-Series lineup in the Middle-East.
Bridgestone has announced the launch of its new run-flat tyre . Starting this summer, the Potenza S001 RFT will be the flagship for the new generation of Bridgestone “Run-Flat Technology” tyres across the GCC.
Here are further official pictures of the 2013 Nissan Altima sedan. The new styling is rather aggressive with much of the silhouette and details borrowed from its pricier sibling, the Maxima.
The all-new 4-door, 4+1 seater BMW 6-Series Gran Coupé has arrived in the UAE, following its global unveiling at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show in March. The Gran Coupé is the third 6-Series model in the line-up alongside the Convertible and Coupé models which were launched last year.
BMW’s M Division have extended their range of performance parts to the 2012 3-Series and 5-Series sedans. The M Performance kit was already available for the M3, 1 Series M Coupe, X5 M and X6 M earlier.
Oman’s Team Qadiroon, comprising of Azzan Abdul Amir Hameed, Faisal Fadhil Mahmood Al Bakri and Issam Abdullah Said Al-Kharusi, won the Ford Focus Rabaa Inter-GCC Rally challenge last Sunday, part of a marketing stunt to promote the Ford Focus.
Renault has officially unveiled their new sub-compact SUV, the Duster, in the Middle East. It made its first appearance on GCC soil at the 2011 Dubai International Auto Show.
The 2012 Toyota Aurion, essentially a redone version of the 2012 Toyota Camry, but fitted with a V6 engine and better interior appointments, is now available in the UAE. It has already been on sale in other GCC countries like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia since late last month.