With 14 victories under his belt, Stéphane Peterhansel, who made his debut in the Dakar Rally in 1988, is the sole record holder of the famous desert rally. Before his 34th start at the iconic off-road event and his first one with the Audi brand, the Frenchman provides insights into the preparation. Audi is a … Read more
MotorTrend announced today the Genesis GV70 as the winner of its “Golden Calipers” for SUV of the Year. Besting nearly three dozen candidates, this year’s SUV of the Year stood out from the formidable competition thanks to its strong value proposition, stellar driving experience, engaging design, and an expansive package of standard features. “We’re thrilled … Read more
The Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2021 – has today announced the release of General Admission (GA) tickets that will see the capacity for the inaugural F1® race weekend in Jeddah increased to 100%, having initially only released 40% of available tickets due … Read more
The airbag is one of Mercedes-Benz’s outstanding innovations in the field of passive safety. For this success story, 23 October 1971 was an important date: on that day, the then Daimler-Benz AG applied for a patent entitled “Impact protection device for the occupants of a motor vehicle” (patent specification DE 21 52 902 C2) fifty years ago. The brand’s engineers had … Read more
Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile brand, today announced that its most recent addition to its popular ‘New Forever’ range of SUVs, the Tata Punch, also India’s first sub-compact SUV has become the latest recipient of the 5-star rating (16.453) for adult occupant protection and 4-star rating (40.891) for child occupant protection from Global NCAP, the … Read more
Toyota announced today that it will invest approximately $3.4 billion (380 billion yen) in automotive batteries in the United States through 2030. Specifically, the investment is for developing and localizing automotive battery production, including those for battery electric vehicles, and is part of the global total of approx. $13.5 billion (1.5 trillion yen) set aside … Read more
This Armored Rolls-Royce Cullinan Can Withstand Bullets and Grenades-Without Sacrificing Luxury The fortified luxury SUV laughs in the face of danger. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan does not leave much room for improvement, but one German tuner may have found a way to make the six-figure luxury SUV even more desirable (and expensive). Klassen has just unveiled … Read more
French automotive manufacturer PEUGEOT is embarking on its second Road Safety campaign entitled Disconnect Before You Drive, which has been launched following a study conducted by the French automaker showing that over a third of drivers conduct meetings and conference calls whilst driving. The first-of-its kind study conducted in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, in … Read more
Belgian stays clear of Welshman Evans as Ogier retains WRC lead in fourth. Thierry Neuville stormed to his second FIA World Rally Championship victory of the season with a commanding display at RallyRACC – Rally de España on Sunday afternoon. The Belgian took control of the penultimate round with eight straight fastest times in his … Read more
The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge reaches a new milestone next month when the Middle East’s longest running cross country rally takes place under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Marking its 30th anniversary from 5-11 November, the Desert Challenge welcomes back the sport’s top … Read more