An outfit called Scuderia 250, touted to be the Middle East’s first exclusive supercar club, will be launched in December this year, with operations beginning early next year. It is not a club in the traditional sense, but more like you pay a huge membership fee, and then gain access to a fleet of exotic cars for brief periods of time, for personal use.
The all-new Mazda 3 has been revealed at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. So far, it looks like it will be called a 2010 model in America, although European markets will call it a 2009. The sedan was shown at the L.A. show, while photos of the hatchback have just been released. A UAE release should happen by early next year.
The 2008 Sharjah Auto Show is officially over. We’ve already packed up our tent and left. My BMW seemed to be a massive hit with people and kids looking for a photo op. It also got ignored by some people whose egos were too big to look at a used car. Sadly, it didn’t do anything for publicising this website, as most just thought we were a used car showroom. Either way, it was an interesting experience. Aspiring photographer Faisal Khatib took photos of the event for this gallery.
The Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo has been all but exposed by now, as spy shots have revealed its awful shape. The real deal is now out in the open, and it doesn’t really look any prettier.
Tired of replacing gearboxes due to overuse of the “launch control” feature, Nissan has decided to remove the feature from 2010 models of the Nissan GT-R, according to rumours.
As is, a Smart car is a rather dimwitted little ride for people who can’t park. But with a few mods that include a Hayabusa superbike engine, stiffer suspension and stronger front brakes, it becomes the ultimate freak show at any stunt festival.
Kia is trying its hand in the electric rat race, with a new hydrogen-powered electric vehicle built from a Mohave. Their previous prototype was based on the Sportage, but maybe this one even goes off-road. It is being showcased at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The 2010 Mercury Milan has been launched at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, offering up a fresh new face to the unloved midsize sedan, along with new engines shared with the 2010 Ford Fusion.
Arabian Automobiles, the exclusive dealer for Nissan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates introduced the facelifted 2009 Nissan Xterra 4WD at the 2008 Sharjah International Auto Show. While the five-seater Nissan Xterra was designed as a tough outdoor tool, it has actually gained a few comfort features alongside new offroad gadgets.
The 2010 Ford Fusion has been fully revealed for the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, as the car undergoes a major revamp for the American market. This new Fusion will replace the previous version, which only debuted in the GCC this summer, although the new model is heavily based on the outgoing one.