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Dongfeng Mage 2025 Review: Bold and balanced | drivemeonline.com
Dongfeng is the last to enter the UAE automobile market among the four state-owned biggies from China. Among the four models they showcase, Dongfeng Mage is the most popular – a practical 5-seater designed to please. The Dongfeng brand legacy Dongfeng Motor Corporation is one of the four major automotive …
Range Rover Sport SV smashes lap record at Yas Marina | drivemeonline.com
A Range Rover Sport SV Edition One ripped through the fastest lap time record for an SUV and four-door production vehicle at Yas Marina Circuit, clocking an impressive 2 minutes and 20.405 seconds. Range Rover Sport has, from time to time, announced the arrival of each generation in sporty style, …
GTI captures Arabic flavours in a font | drivemeonline.com
Fonts are often a tribute in spirit – perhaps the most expressive way to capture the character of something iconic. Dubai has a font created after its enterprising nature; Berlin has one in its name, many longstanding automotive brands have their identity showcased in the way their names are written …
Riddara RD6 review: Camping ready | drivemeonline.com
Riddara RD6 is an electric pickup truck from the Geely camp – dubbed the first affordable electric pick up in the UAE. Once upon a time, SUVs were an alternative to the sedate sedan, for those who wished to make a statement of individuality bordering on an aggressive attitude, and …
Maserati Sets Autonomous Speed Record | drivemeonline.com
Last week, a Maserati MC20 Coupe broke a world speed record with no driver in the seat to enjoy that adrenaline rush past the finish line. New Autonomous World Speed Record On March 3rd, Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s largest scientific-technological university, teamed up with Maserati …
Maserati Resets Pace on Electric | drivemeonline.com
In an exclusive interview to Drivemeonline, which should leave petrolheads elated, Philippe Claverol, Head of Maserati Overseas, discusses the brand’s advances in GT2 racing, autonomous driving and the prospects of an electric future, which seems to be curving along the pragmatic path of co-existence rather than arriving at a full-electric …
Maserati Sets Autonomous Speed Record, Resets Pace on Electric | drivemeonline.com
Last week, a Maserati MC20 Coupe broke a world speed record with no driver in the seat to enjoy that adrenaline rush past the finish line. Just a month earlier, shortly after an extra hot lap in the new Maserati GT2 Stradale on the Yas Marina Circuit, Sudeep Koshy had …
NEWSVROOM February: Just launched! | drivemeonline.com
February saw the advent of several new models, prior to Ramadan and as is custom these days anyway. Here are 10 you should know about. Audi A5 and S5 30 years since it was first launched, Audi A4, the best-selling family sedan, takes a final bow but its sport-back and sport counterparts …
BAIC BJ30 Hybrid Review: More miles of adventure | drivemeonline.com
Mleiha stretched before me, mountains on one side and sand dunes on the other. Blending into the background like another feature of the topography, BJ30 stood with its promise of sustainable journeys, beckoning images of automotive icons yet creating a character of its own. BAIC Motor has a sixty-seven-year-old legacy …
Ford Explorer ST 2025 review: Family Fervour | drivemeonline.com
Sport is built into an SUV by definition but truly sporty SUVs are rare and yet the term is a cliché, claimed by every other crossover in town. Ford Explorer in its ST version is a happy find, staying true to both sport and utility. Hit the road with me, …
Volkswagen Tiguan 2025: Cooler Vibes | drivemeonline.com
Pulling up next to Zabeel park, I was getting ready to enjoy a scenic walk around the sprawling park when a couple approached me with wide eyes. “The new Tiguan?” I waited around as they took a peek inside, admiring the lit-up ambience and new tech screen, before resuming their …
Changan Uni-V review: Power matched | drivemeonline.com
There is a reason why Morgan Freeman was the chosen voice of God and not Danny De Vito – a certain matchmaking works to connect what you expect to hear what you hear. When it comes to cars, design is a promise and performance is its fulfillment. Meet the new …
Audi RS3 review: Compact cannon | drivemeonline.com
RS stands for Rally Sport. It could also stand for Rapid Stimuli. Or Rock Solid. Or Ripping Sound. Or… well, you get the visual. And the sound. Audi RS3 is a true RS. The second weekend of January must have been a long sleepless night for Motor City residents – …
Cadillac Escalade 2025: More than a facelift | drivemeonline.com
Automotive literature is a funny place where all-new is supposed to convey much less than simply saying new. A decade ago, I found it difficult to comprehend, but like most marketing lingo that trickles into common vocabulary with its acquired shade of meaning, all-new has persisted. However, I’ve been cautious …
Audi A8 review: Contemporary Classic | drivemeonline.com
Inside the Audi A8 cabin, things were pretty much the same as I had left them during a test drive a couple of years ago. An almost obstinate consistency has always been an Audi trait, and for once I was thankful for it! Design and dimensions The Audi A8 I …
Mitsubishi Outlander 2025 Review: Different trail | drivemeonline.com
Mitsubishi Outlander cuts itself an individual space in a segment marked by models vying to fit into a garb of elegance and refinement. The compact family SUV from Mitsubishi flaunts an aggressive presence but welcomes you into a cabin that is marked by class and convenience. Design and dimensions If …
Suzuki Swift review 2025: Moving forth | drivemeonline.com
Suzuki Swift is a daily driver for most of India but for me it has been my vacation mode of transport. On the winding Kerala roads and highways ridden with potholes, driving could be a challenging task for those who see it as a daily chore. But for those who …
NEWSVROOM: Exciting new car models November | drivemeonline.com
The winter is proving to be the spring for new car models. They come in all sizes and shapes and even with all sorts of brand names. Here are some that caught our fancy this month on stage. Polestar 4 SUV coupé, fastest and lowest-carbon Polestar Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility (AFEM) …
Kia EV6 review: Electro magnetism | drivemeonline.com
Kia is on a roll this season with a zing in every step. The EV9 was declared the World Car of The Year earlier this year. The brand has started to exude the aura of premiumness finally as it always wanted. Kia EV6 is a study in how their electric …
Dongfeng enters: MAHY Khoory returns | drivemeonline.com
Dongfeng Motor Corporation is one of China’s ‘Big Four’ automakers and an innovation leader has made an entrance into the rapidly expanding UAE market to be among the notable Chinese brands available in the region. This also marks the official launch of M.A.H.Y. Khoory’s Automotive Division, as the sole distributor …
Newsvroom early November 2024 | drivemeonline.com
Mercedes-AMG is building an SUV We have watched, and listened, in awe as SUVs bearing the badge of AMG have roared past us. However, it is the first time in its 57-year history that Mercedes-AMG is creating an SUV entirely inhouse. Approriate titled “Born in Affalterbach”, the off-roader is being …
Subaru Crosstrek review: Differently made | drivemeonline.com
Subaru of Japan is a brand that is seventy years old. Having honed its skills on rally roads and built its identity on proprietary technology like the Boxer engine, it commands love and respect like a Samurai does. For those looking for a compact crossover or SUV that stands apart …
Enter Vinfast: New electric era of sustainable luxury | drivemeonline.com
Vinfast is a fascinating success story now ready to write a new chapter in the Middle East. The pride of Vietnam in the realm of electric mobility, Vinfast makes an entry into the UAE market fronting four crossover models. As it enters the UAE and the region, Vinfast aims to …
EXEED VX 2025 review: Luxury for starters | drivemeonline.com
Just a few months from the first time I drove the Exeed VX, I happened to get behind the wheel of the all-new Exeed VX 2025 and it is indeed all-new and as with many Chinese models, it is tech-fitted to impress. Designed to impress A pronounced grille design is …
Nissan Magnite: Made for the world | drivemeonline.com
Nissan Magnite is coming to the UAE. The sub-compact SUV from Nissan is all set to take on 65 new countries, 45 of which are left hand drive markets. A turbocharged engine producing 99 hp and 160 Nm while delivering 17.4 kmpl; comfort features like remote start and an ionizer …
Newsvroom Early October 2024 | drivemeonline.com
BYD OPENS TWO NEW SHOWROOMS IN UAE The UAE has an ambitious goal of having over 40,000 EVs on road by 2030 and BYD Auto has been galloping fast, keeping pace with the vision. Al Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, partners of BYD in the UAE, has already achieved 1000 sales …
Riddara RD6 electric pick up launched | drivemeonline.com
Sizzling sedans, fire-breathing SUVs and now adventurous and hardworking pickup trucks – Riddara RD6 is the latest addition to the widening range of electric vehicles in the region. AGMC, one of the major automotive distributors in the UAE has added another brand to their portfolio with the brand Riddara, which …
Lexus RX 350h review: Spacious Swift Silent | drivemeonline.com
Across twenty-five years and five generations, the Lexus RX has been a clear favourite among those looking for practicable luxury, Japanese reliability and long-term value. Today, we review the RX 350h, one of the hybrids from the new range, which also includes the RX 500h and the RX 350 petrol …
50 days with Honda ZR-V: Long Review | drivemeonline.com
A true car review is not just about how a car looks and performs but about how it responds to life as you lead it. Going with you to the market, sticking with your family weekend plans, dropping friends at the airport… Unfortunately, that isn’t practical always but with the …
Volkswagen Tiguan 2025: Third generation | drivemeonline.com
Volkswagen Tiguan is into its third generation, as unveiled earlier this week at Sustainable City in Dubai. The 2025 model is designed to immerse you in a more premium experience, aided well by advanced practical tech and a sportier presence. The Design Design finds its purpose in the eyes of …
Honda: 30 years and beyond | drivemeonline.com
The Palm Islands in Dubai is a celebration of human endeavour – the realisation of an extraordinary vision, surmounting diverse challenges. Last Wednesday, The Taj Exotica & Spa at The Palm showcased another great human journey that celebrated mobility, life and the future, as Honda Motor Co. marked its 30-year …
Genesis GV70 review 2024: Sporty practical luxury | drivemeonline.com
Genesis has made it to the buyers’ podium, going by the car buyers who reached out recently with Genesis in their shortlist. Let’s meet the Genesis GV70, the compact luxury SUV with ample space for five. Genesis was a beginning in the making for several years. After getting the nod …
Nissan Patrol Y63 climbs dunes of luxury | drivemeonline.com
The crowd of invitees that queued up at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi for the global premiere of the new generation Nissan Patrol would put a South Indian superstar movie release to shame. No wonder they call this automotive icon of adventure and luxury the ‘hero of all terrain’. The …
Arabian Automobiles takes our Ownership Experience Challenge! | drivemeonline.com
The journey of owning a car starts right when you spark an interest in a particular model. The many weeks of research, familiarization, checking with friends… but then it is just a beginning compared with the real journey of living with your car. So, my quest was to find out …
Taste the race: Sample the world for AED 99 at Garage | drivemeonline.com
The days I decide to wear my prized F1 livery are usually special. Colourful against the blue backdrop, the resplendent logos on the synthetic fabric take you back to the Red bull – Infiniti era. Zipped up or not, the swag shirt has an unsurprising way of drawing compliments – …
Bestune B70 review: Sedan Sense | drivemeonline.com
SUVs are in fashion, if the past few years are an indication. Many popular brands including Ford, Chevrolet and even Volkswagen have underlined it with their shift in model line-up. Everyone seems to want an SUV – well, not everyone, thankfully. There are still takers for the classic four-wheeled sedan …
Being a better driver this Ramadan | drivemeonline.com
Ramadan is a blessed season of self-restraint, prayer, fasting and charity – overall, a good time to polish and practise virtuous behaviour. This applies to driving habits too. Good behaviour and virtues do pay off anywhere, and on road the rewards could range from safer driving to better performance and …
NewsVroom Mid March 2024 | drivemeonline.com
World Car Awards Shortlisted Judged and chosen by journalists from across the world, the World Best Car awards are perhaps the most coveted and authentic of them all – including the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year awards that was instituted just a few years ago. It is not only …
Mercedes-Benz benchmark Brand Center unveiled | drivemeonline.com
Gargash Group, the authorised distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the UAE, has unveiled the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center, as a global beacon and a milestone in the 66-year partnership between Gargash and Mercedes-Benz. In the heart of Dubai Design District, it stands out as a global beacon and Mercedes’s statement in setting …