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First drive: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R in the UAE

First drive: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R in the UAE

We were quite eager to test drive the new Volkswagen Golf R. After all, it did leave quite an impression when we first drove the first generation Golf R back in 2011, after the demise of the R32. It almost felt as special as the Nissan GT-R with its all-wheel-drive handling capabilities, and being a practical everyday car at the same time. So how does the latest generation of the most powerful Golf ever feel?

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Mercedes-AMG ONE nears customer rollout

Mercedes-AMG ONE nears customer rollout

After what seems like the longest gestation period in automotive history, the much-hyped Mercedes-AMG ONE (unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show) is finally on the verge of being a production reality, with deliveries of the limited-edition hypercar commencing in the second half of this year.

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Cadillac Escalade-V adds 682 hp to the super-sized SUV

Cadillac Escalade-V adds 682 hp to the super-sized SUV

High-performance SUVs defy physics and logic. Big bulky SUVs are not made to go fast but that has not stopped car makers from plonking in some bangers under their hood. Especially when people buy them without a second thought. Cadillac has now taken interest in this trend and enters the ring with maybe the most bonkers of them all, the 682 hp Cadillac Escalade-V, and the extended Cadillac Escalade ESV.

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1000 Miglia Experience UAE in a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

1000 Miglia Experience UAE in a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

We got a first hand experience on the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE Jubilee Edition which was first announced at the UAE Jubilee Launch back in December, 2021 by Octanium Group. We caught up with the rally on their second-leg of the journey from the InterContinental Fujairah Resort towards Jabel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah and ending the race at 25Hour Hotel, Dubai.

The 1000 Miglia UAE Prologue was a 2 day, 700KM rally race across the emirates. We were paired as a navigator to a seasoned 1000 Miglia driver, Mr. Wilfried Porth who used to be a Member of the Board of Management at Daimler AG and our classic ride for the journey was a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL.

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Toyota GR Corolla arrives, packing a lot of heat

Toyota GR Corolla arrives, packing a lot of heat

The name Corolla seldom springs into the mind of a driving enthusiast. But the ones familiar with the Corolla AE86 from the early 80s know that the brand can stray far, very far, from its tepid, econobox stature. Now it is ready to do it again. After the successful reception of the GR Yaris, Toyota launches the new Toyota GR Corolla. 

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