By Shereen Shabnam Being one of the first in the UAE to drive the All-new Nissan Pathfinder 2022 meant I got into the driver’s seat with no previous insights from my motoring colleagues or any preconceptions. At first sight, the exterior design upgrade in this all-new fifth-generation model, inspired by the original model and the... Continue Reading →
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 – 2022 WORLD CAR DESIGN OF THE YEAR
The Road to World Car2022 test-drive journey and the World Car Finals powered by Brembo concluded today with the declaration of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 as the 2022 World Car Design of the Year live at the New York International Auto Show.A jury of 102 distinguished international automotive journalists from 33 countries selected the finalists by secret ballot based on their evaluation of each... Continue Reading →
Keeping the Tradition of Innovation: All-New 2022 Honda Civic
Shereen Shabnam The Honda Civic has been an icon in the Honda History since its introduction almost 50 years ago and has evolved over the years keeping tradition in mind as well as embracing various technological and design innovations and the All-New 2022 Honda Civic is fun-to-drive and technologically advanced with a clean, modern design... Continue Reading →
Keeping the Tradition of Innovation: All-New 2022 Honda Civic
By Shereen Shabnam The Honda Civic has been an icon in the Honda History since its introduction almost 50 years ago and has evolved over the years keeping tradition in mind as well as embracing various technological and design innovations and the All-New 2022 Honda Civic is fun-to-drive and technologically advanced with a clean, modern... Continue Reading →
Allison Transmission Delivers First Next-Generation Hydraulic Fracturing Transmissions to Multiple Industry Partners
Compatible with dual fuel engines capable of running on natural gas, while offering increased horsepower and substantially reduced idle time, Allison’s FracTran™ offers a unique combination of versatility, power and efficiency Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified propulsion solutions, is pleased to announce the delivery of the first Allison FracTran™... Continue Reading →
Redesigned for Ultimate Comfort
The new Volkswagen Teramont By Shereen Shabnam The Volkswagen Teramont never compromises on space, quality, safety, and connectivity and that is the first thing we love about this popular seven-seater SUV which now features an updated interior and exterior. The 2021 Volkswagen Teramont is Volkswagen Middle East's boldest and most robust vehicle and it has... Continue Reading →
Confident Ride with Sophisticated Interior
All-New Lincoln Corsair Shereen Shabnam Staying true to its Quiet Flight DNA, the all-new Lincoln Corsair delivers an effortless yet sprightly drive experience. Expressively designed and effortlessly agile, the all-new Lincoln Corsair arrives as a spacious two-row SUV that combines refined power and a confident, whisper-quiet ride in a luxurious sanctuary that is uniquely Lincoln.... Continue Reading →
Pure Adrenaline: JEEP Wrangler Rubicon 392
Shereen Shabnam For hard core adventure seekers, JEEP Wrangler Rubicon 392 is a complete gamechanger with legendary performance infused with Trail Rated DNA and it is the only Wrangler powered by a 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine, offering 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. It was a busy week for the family so we drove it... Continue Reading →
Ready for Adventure: The new PEUGEOT 5008 SUV
Shereen Shabnam Our new year began with outstation road adventures driving the new facelifted 5008 SUV. The latest 5008 features a bold new modern style on the front end, new Full LED rear lights and new eye-catching body colours. For 210 years, PEUGEOT has unfailingly upheld a French manufacturing tradition of quality and inventiveness and... Continue Reading →
Confident Ride with Sophisticated Interior
All-New Lincoln Corsair Shereen Shabnam Staying true to its Quiet Flight DNA, the all-new Lincoln Corsair delivers an effortless yet sprightly drive experience. Expressively designed and effortlessly agile, the all-new Lincoln Corsair arrives as a spacious two-row SUV that combines refined power and a confident, whisper-quiet ride in a luxurious sanctuary that is uniquely Lincoln.... Continue Reading →
Nissan Global COO commemorates the 70th Anniversary of Patrol, and unveils two new SUV models at Expo 2020 Dubai
Dazzling display of GCC-exclusive 2022 Patrol 70th Anniversary model lights up Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Wasl PlazaBolstering Nissan’s strong SUV heritage in the region, the event also saw the regional debut of the all-new 2022 Pathfinder Nissan celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the legendary Patrol and the regional debut of the all-new 2022 Pathfinder, marking... Continue Reading →
Rimac to bring World’s Fastest Accelerating Production Car to the Middle East in Partnership with EV LAB
EV Lab, a first of its kind omnichannel, multi-brand electric vehicle platform, today announced a new frontier in its partnership with Croatian based electric hyper manufacturer, Rimac Automobili. Rimac’s latest creation, the Nevera, is now on display for the remainder of Expo 2020 at the Croatia Pavilion, which visitors can preview. With the Nevera, the... Continue Reading →
Refined and Unmatched Capability: The New Range Rover
By Shereen Shabnam The elegant New Range Rover defines modern luxury, providing more refinement, customer choice and scope for personalisation than ever before. Range Rover is the original luxury SUV and has led by example for 50 years, combining serene comfort and composure with all-conquering capability. The New Range Rover is the most desirable yet,... Continue Reading →
Legendary 4×4 capability with comfort
All-New Jeep® Grand Cherokee By Shereen Shabnam The All-New Jeep® Grand Cherokee L is designed and engineered to deliver an unmatched combination of even more legendary 4x4 capability, superior on-road refinement, premium styling and craftsmanship inside and out, and a host of advanced safety and technology features. With the reveal of the All-New Jeep® Grand Cherokee... Continue Reading →
Designed For Comfort: Infiniti QX50
Shereen Shabnam The Infiniti QX50 is crafted for years of comfortable driving. It offers a premium in-cabin experience with the best of technology and entertainment, superior performance and handling that adapts to the driver and an exterior that is distinctively attractive. The journey starts with the Intelligent Key - simply press the switch to unlock... Continue Reading →
Pure Comfort: New Ford Edge ST
By Shereen Shabnam The new 2021 Edge ST, the first SUV from the Ford Performance Team experience offered a comfortable ride with quick response as we drove it around in the city and the suburbs. Engineered for people driven by performance, the 2021 Edge ST blends 335 horsepower and 515Nm or torque with equally smart... Continue Reading →
Performance with an Attitude: RS Q3 Sportback
The performance of the Audi RS Q3 Sportback was immediately impressive as we drove the car out of the Dubai Autodrome into the city and the suburbs of the Nothern Emirates. The back exterior has a powerful finish thanks to the RS-specific bumper with a rear diffuser and horizontal blades in gloss black together with... Continue Reading →
Allison Transmission, Mercedes Benz: A Winning Partnership
Allison Transmission, in partnership with Mercedes Benz, is poised to further strengthen its growth in the Middle East and other regions as the world’s leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions for buses and trucks. Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer... Continue Reading →
Revolutionary autonomous cargo transportation company, Evocargo inks agreement with Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)
As part of a long-term strategy to ramp up its presence in the global and regional smart logistics market, autonomous cargo transportation company, Evocargo announces a cooperation agreement with Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) to showcase and initiate trials of Autonomous Logistics via its unmanned all-electric Hydrogen vehicles. Mr. Andrei Bolshakov, Founder and Chief Business... Continue Reading →
Al Nabooda Automobiles donates AED 235,000 to Al Jalila Foundation following auction of one-of-a-kind Carpool Karaoke Touareg
Al Nabooda Automobiles and Volkswagen auctioned off a one-of-a-kind Touareg filmed in Season 3 of Carpool Karaoke, signed by some of the most famous celebrities in the Arab world.The undisclosed buyer purchased the unique car with all proceeds going to directly to Al Jalila Foundation to support children’s medical treatments. Al Nabooda Automobiles, the exclusive... Continue Reading →
New offers for customers from Express Auto Wash
Car owners get attractive offers for 30 Express Gold Exterior Wash valid for six months Express Auto Wash (EAW), a premium environment friendly automatic car wash facility located behind Mushrif Mall in Abu Dhabi introduced a new package this month where car owners can have 30 Express Gold Exterior wash for AED 500/- valid for... Continue Reading →
Top Industry Journalists Test Drive Mercedes-Benz Atego Powered by Allison Transmission
Over a period of five days, leading media journalists and influencers in the UAE drove the Atego 4x4 truck equipped with the Allison Transmission 3000 Series™. Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and... Continue Reading →
The Road To The 2022 World Car Awards
Celebrating The Best Of Today. Embracing The Best Of Tomorrow. By Shereen Shabnam The 2022 World Car Awards program has officially launched and I am delighted to be a Motoring Jury representing my region for this global award. The World Car Awards has a dual mission of celebrating the best of today while embracing the... Continue Reading →
Powerful and charismatic: All-new Volkswagen T-Roc
By Shereen Shabnam The all-new T-Roc 2021 adds dynamism to the segment of compact SUVs with its new stylish look, striking design, improved powertrain technology, and great safety features and practicality. The new T-Roc represents a playful take on Volkswagen’s current design language and establishes a new expressive DNA. It boasts one of the strongest... Continue Reading →
Engineered for your Lifestyle: All-New Nissan X-Terra
By Shereen Shabnam A while ago we went on a road trip to the East Coast in the all-new Nissan X-Terra 2021, stopping at different attractions along the way. The drive was comfortable for me as a veteran driver but equally fun for my 20-year-old who for the first time was allowed to drive a... Continue Reading →
Bigger, Better, Bolder: All-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
By Shereen Shabnam We recently spent a week exploring the UAE with the completely redesigned Chevrolet’s iconic full-size, all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe which has emerged bigger, bolder and better for 2021, boasting an impressive interior and unmatched technology. The new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe’s off-road capability has been transformed and comes back better equipped and efficiently... Continue Reading →
Comfortable and Innovative: Audi A3
By Shereen Shabnam We recently turned heads with the latest Turbo Blue Audi A3 that impressed is with its dynamic design, increased power, innovative technology and the premium interior. The driver-centric design features a virtual cockpit display that keeps the driver, top-of-mind with premium materials and finishes that makes the cabin a pleasure to be... Continue Reading →
Practical Family Sedan: Opel Insignia
By Shereen Shabnam The first thing I notice as I get into the Opel Insignia is the space. It has more leg room and feeling of space than most of the recent sedans I have driven. The Opel Insignia is a practical, easy to drive car for a large family because of the in-cabin space. This... Continue Reading →
Express Auto Wash Revamps Loyalty Programme
Car owners to get every 6th Express Wash free Express Auto Wash (EAW), a premium environment friendly automatic car wash facility located behind Mushrif Mall in Abu Dhabi revamped it loyalty programme to offer car owners a free express wash after every five visits. Hence every 6th wash will be complimentary to regular patrons of... Continue Reading →
Driving An Icon: Volkswagen Golf GTI
By Shereen Shabnam There are few cars that become an icon whereby its design DNA and character remain recognisable for decades. And Golf GTI is one of them. For over four decades, Volkswagen has been reinventing this icon of sporty, compact cars while retaining the original concept – generation after generation. The newly designed and... Continue Reading →
Sleek, Elegant and Muscular: McLaren GT
By Shereen Shabnam Recently we ventured onto the streets of Dubai in the new McLaren GT experiencing it high levels of performance, turning heads because of its sleek design and enjoying similar levels of comfort and space normally expected in a Grand Tourer. The new McLaren redefines the modern GT ownership experience with a car... Continue Reading →