By Shereen Shabnam Last month we took 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 test car... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Exuding a sense of calm on roads filled with noise and distraction, Lincoln introduces the new Nautilus that showcases the brand’s signature design, advanced technologies and a new interior that is a true serene sanctuary that elevates the midsize luxury SUV experience. I drove the Nautilus for a few days and enjoyed... Continue Reading →

If you own or drive a car, chances are, selecting your fuel is now second nature. A no-brainer. But do you really know how your choice of fuel affects your car? Is it the right choice to begin with? Unless you’re an automotive enthusiast that understands the ins and outs of what keeps your car... Continue Reading →

After years of anticipation, Bronco is back! And true to its outdoor lifestyle roots, Bronco reemerges as an off-road vehicle with standard 4x4 capability with go-anywhere, anytime capability and confidence. The all-new Bronco arrives in the Middle East this summer and is designed to deliver authentic 4x4 off-road mobility, retro-inspired style and smart technology such as the... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam The new redesigned 2021 Honda Odyssey comes with a host of new and improved comfort and convenience features which makes it an ideal car for modern families. We drove it for a week and enjoyed the combination of space, flexibility, safety, style and upgraded technology and found it to be the ultimate... Continue Reading →

From the moment Jeep introduced the Grand Cherokee in 1992, it presented the world something it had never seen before. The most celebrated SUV ever set a new industry benchmark and quickly became synonymous with upscale design and uncompromised capability. Fast forward decades later, the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L continues to build on... Continue Reading →

Shereen Shabnam After a year of testing cars, the jury of the Women's World Car of the Year are pleased to announce the winners in each of nine categories. These vehicles represent excellence in their segments based on safety, comfort, technology, and value for the money. As a Motoring Jury based in the UAE, I... Continue Reading →

The Land Rover Defender has been named Supreme Winner Women’s World Car of the Year 2021. The triumph is the first time a Land Rover has won the top prize at the awards and is the latest in a series of international honours for the most capable Land Rover ever made. Defender remains true to... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Since its ten-year lifespan began in 2009, Rolls Royce Ghost has become the most successful model in the marque’s 116-year history. It resonated with a new group of men and women who responded to the marque’s relentless pursuit of perfection in design, engineering and craftsmanship, but sought a more   modest and minimalist... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam With an imposing personality, capability enhancing features and powerful EcoBoost 2.3L engine, the new Ford Explorer 2021 is simply unstoppable. After a redesign, Ford Explorer is now is more spacious, fuel- efficient, and comes with plenty of standard safety features. With seating up to 7, this is the perfect SUV for any... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam The new Mitsubishi Attrage is the perfect dynamic city car, tailored to the needs of those who spend a lot of time on the road and need an easy, nippy car that gets the job done and lets them drive in comfort. Mitsubishi Attrage is known for its a wide set of... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Since its ten-year lifespan began in 2009, Rolls Royce Ghost has become the most successful model in the marque’s 116-year history. It resonated with a new group of men and women who responded to the marque’s relentless pursuit of perfection in design, engineering and craftsmanship, but sought a more   modest and minimalist... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam My adventure with the highly versatile MINI Countryman began on a weekend and driving with friends, we found it spacious and more comfortable than ever as we went on a leisure drive down Beach Road in Dubai and later cruised up in the mountains near Fujairah. The powerful engine and optional all-wheel-drive... Continue Reading →

 Gargash Group extends its Mercedes-Benz sales network with a new format that offers luxury and unmatched lifestyle customer experience. It will deliver the Mercedes-AMG brand experience with its first standalone AMG Store in the UAE, in an exclusive arrangement with Merex Investment, a joint venture between Dubai Holding and Brookfield Asset Management - an operator... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Designed for the city, the new ASX compact SUV offers wide-ranging versatility and it was a pleasure driving it all week in the city. Its lightweight, compact body combined with an SUV's commanding driver sightlines provide the ASX with added safety and ease of drivability. The new model features a host of... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam More intelligent and attentive than ever, the new GLE 450 is more elegant than ever and with a dynamic expression of power. It was a pleasure driving it around Dubai and my favourite feature hands down was the seat massager function, the musical and lighting moods plus a wide range of feel-good... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Recently, I headed to the new Lexus Showroom in Dubai Investments Park to pick up the new Lexus RX 350, a luxury crossover SUV that fascinates hearts with its elegant dynamic presence well-rounded performance and eye-catching appearance. We feature the aspects of the car we like the most. Interior The interior cabin... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam When the new Azera arrived home for me to drive for the week, what caught my eye first is the radical modern styling that radiates Sensuous Sportiness. The Hyundai Azera comes equipped with SmartSense, Hyundai’s most advanced safety technologies. Loaded with intuitive features that heighten comfort and convenience and delivering powerful driving dynamics, the... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam The new 2020 Honda Civic comes in several variants and remains a perfect mid-size family sedan that ticks all the boxes for budget buyers who want a car that looks luxurious. Over time, it has evolved from a hatchback to a sedan to a coupe. The new Civic is good value, comes... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam The first SUV from Aston Martin, the DBX is a new kind of Aston Martin, one founded on the principles of beauty, luxury and driving dynamics. Ready to go anywhere, it’s powered by the spirit of adventure and we drove it for a few days around Dubai, turning heads on very street... Continue Reading →

By Shereen Shabnam Dubai based French artist, Cathy Deniset, is recognised as a professional when it comes to performing arts, painting of most desired objects in the region like iconic cars, portraits and abstract art. She has worked as a dancer, choreographer, model and lighting engineer in France. Her experience and love for color, lights... Continue Reading →

At Mille Miglia, we explore a story of converging epochs as we cross through the artistic and engineering beauty of art and automobiles. We celebrate the inventions, the personalities, and the aesthetics that ignite our collective lust for great machines. We are fans and fanatics, collectors, and racers. We seek to inform, entertain, and inspire... Continue Reading →

Interview with Shereen Shabnam TORSUS, manufacturer of the world’s toughest, heavy-duty off-road commercial vehicles continually breaks new ground by designing, developing and manufacturing the world’s toughest off-road buses. Behind its success sits Vakhtang Dzhukashvili, founder and CEO of TORSUS who impressed the commercial vehicle sector with TERRASTORM and now the PRAETORIAN, a heavy-duty, off-road bus,... Continue Reading →

A blend of power and refinement, the Koleos is one of the best-selling SUVs of the brand Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Renault in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates, has announced the arrival of the latest variant of one of its most selling SUVs... Continue Reading →

The much-anticipated GMC Sierra CarbonProTM edition is now available in the Middle East, on the GMC Sierra Sierra AT4 1500 Crew-Cab. The purpose-built CarbonPro bed is the first application of its kind for carbon fiber composite and delivers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Commenting on the arrival of the GMC Sierra CarbonPro edition to... Continue Reading →

The last time the most recognizable vehicle on the planet was offered with a V-8 engine was in the 1981 Jeep CJ, with its 5.0-liter V-8 that delivered 125 horsepower and 220 lb.-ft. of torque.  Jeep enthusiasts have been clamoring for a V-8 powered production Wrangler in recent years, and the new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon... Continue Reading →

The Audi A4 represents the core of the brand – after four years in the making, Audi has made the successful midsize model even tauter and sportier. The new Audi A5 shows off a sporty harmony and dynamic elegance in design. The exterior of both models is integrated in the brand’s new design language and... Continue Reading →

The 21st season of the Master Maserati driving courses begins, with a complete offering of sporty driving courses. In fact, this year the Master Maserati calendar includes a total of 7 events (with various  formats) at the Varano de’ Melegari circuit from 3 July to 23 October 2020. The Master Maserati driving courses have adopted... Continue Reading →

The eagerly anticipated Land Rover Defender is making its way to UAE showrooms. Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors are staging a special two-day Defender 110 only display across select UAE retail outlets. Previous generation Defender models as well as a classic Land Rover Series 1 will also be exhibited at the showroom making it... Continue Reading →