Peugeot RCZ THP156: From Show Stand Stunner to Real World Road Car
An early inkling the impressive design comeback currently underway at Peugeot, the RCZ was first introduced for the 2010 model year as a virtually unchanged motor show stand concept to road car and was...
Jaguar F-Type V8 S: Big Cat Bellow
Stylishly slinky, elegantly finished, eager handling and sensationally swift, the F-Type is Jaguar’s first purpose-built compact sports car since its legendary predecessor E-Type was introduced in 1961. Long-awaited and much-feted upon its arrival, the...
Top Ten Concepts, Prototypes and Extreme Machines of 2013
A busy year for glamorous and hot concept and performance cars from affordable pocket rocket hot hatches, real world hybrid sports cars and super cars, many of the most exciting have however been unveiled...
Middle East Motor Awards 2013: Jaguar Pounces To The Podium
After a closely competitive nomination process, the fourth annual Middle East Motor Awards (MEMA) were announced at the end of October, with Jaguar’s sultry F-Type sports convertible – introduced earlier this year – deservedly...
Honda Accord Coupe 2.4: Where Function and Fun Converge
With a sporting flavor stemming from its Formula 1 involvement since the mid-1960s and most memorably in powering the Ayrton Senna-Alain Prost era Honda-McLarens. Honda’s sports and coupe models also notably include the 1990-2005...
Kia Cerato 2.0: Tiger Nose, Take Two
A more radical and stylized interpretation of the compact family saloon by Kia, the new Cerato’s arrival comes after a somewhat short-running but successful predecessor. The second generation of Kia’s most successful nameplate to...
Renault Twingo RS133: French Firecracker
The smallest and least powerful of RenaultSport’s three-car line-up of hot hatches is also its most basic and probably most enjoyable car in terms of driving purity and tactile feedback. A feisty firecracker of...
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Edition 507 Coupe: Swan Song Drivers’ Edition
Designated to reflect its 507PS continental European horsepower rating, the 507 Edition’s burly large displacement V8’s output translates to 500BHP developed at a haughty 6800rpm, while a gut-wrenching 450lb/ft of torque twist force is...
Volkswagen Golf R: Practical Performance
First introduced for the 2010 model year, the Volkswagen Golf R is the range-topping 255BHP four-wheel-drive model, which picks up the performance envelope where the brisk front-wheel-drive Golf GTI leaves it. The quickest and...
Renault Megane 1.2 TCe 115 Dynamique: Less is More
The all-new 1.2-litre TCe ‘Energy’ engine powered version of Renault’s recently face-lifted Megane range is a compellingly convincing all-rounder in the hotly contested family hatchback segment. While the Megane’s stylishly coupe-like design underwent a...
Kia Quoris: Chorus Of Approval For A New Class Of Kia!?
A world-class luxury car based on the same platform that underpins Hyundai’s acclaimed Centennial and Genesis models. Distinctly sportier-looking than its Hyundai cousins, the Kia Quoris features cutting edge design, high tech features and...
Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design
GM: Does current BMW design constitute an evolution of themes started during Chris Bangle’s tenure, or is your vision for the brand a break from the past?
AVH: BMW design is more precise than ever....
Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Guard: Armoured Executive
The smallest, most discrete and lightest of Mercedes-Benz’ armoured Guard range of vehicles, the E-Class Guard is designed to protect its well-to-do owner/drivers from street crime, unlike the larger and more conspicuous S-Class Guard,...
Hyundai Genesis Coupe V6: Korean Pony
First launched in 2008 and revised this year, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a well-accomplished car that seems to be the Korean maker’s answer to several categories of rear-drive coupes. A sub-BMW 3-Series contender,...
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 MPI: Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
With the possible exception of the Genesis Coupe, the Hyundai Veloster is the Korean maker’s best looking and most radically-design car to date. In fact, the Veloster most clearly and aesthetically captures Hyundai’s recently...
Mercedes-Benz E200 CGI Elegance: Elegant Executive
A larger, more spacious, more refined and more efficient generation of Mercedes’ ever-present executive segment offering, the current W212 generation E-Class is arguably the best yet and is a considerable improvement on its predecessor....
Hyundai Centennial VS460: First Flagship
An established luxury car in its native Korea since its first incarnation circa 1999, where it is known as the Equus, the second generation Hyundai Centennial is being touted as an international-level luxury car...
Mercedes-Benz SLK200: Daily Drive Drop-Top
One of three German cars to a lead from Mazda MX-5’s almost single-handedly achieved revitalization of the small, fun and uncomplicatedly affordable roadster niche, the Mercedes SLK, BMW Z3 and Porsche Boxter targeted a...
GMC Sierra Denali: Good Old Boy Done Good
Decked out in black and with its vast shiny chrome honeycomb grille, you just know that GMC range-topping non-HD truck is going to be a hoot. Stepping into this devilish delight from Detroit during...
Volvo S60 T4: Bjorn Again
Having abandoned its previously ‘square but safe’ school of design and dynamics during the past decade and instead developed a line-up largely consisting of stylish, elegant and discretely sporty cars with great interiors, dynamics...
Range Rover Evoque SI4 5-Door: Glam Ranger
A revolutionary departure for the prestige British SUV makers Land Rover and their Range Rover sub-brand, the Evoque is a highly stylized, futuristic and car-like compact SUV that promises to radically expand Range Rover’s...
Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe: Apparitions of Past, Present and Future
A vast, ornate and stylized expression of opulence, class and taste, the modern Rolls Royce retains the hallmark comfort, grandeur and extravagance of the ultra-luxury British brand and re-interprets them faithfully for the 21st...
Kia Picanto 1.2 (Manual): Perky, Petite And Piquant
A popular fleet and entry-level seller during its outgoing model, the Kia Picanto’s popularity derived from a formidable package of reliability, fuel economy, a youthful and perky persona and utility, all unlined by affordable...
Range Rover Supercharged: Of Velvet Gloves and Iron Fists
Big, brutish, brisk and above luxurious and highly capable, the latest range-topping Range Rover Supercharged epitomizes both the haughty and stylish as well as the aristocratic land-owner aspects of Range Rover’s persona. The 2010-on...
Favorite Five Menacing Muscle Cars of 2011
Ford Mustang Boss 302
It may not be the most powerful Mustang, but the Boss 302 is the best and most organic, fluid, engaging and well-sorted muscle car around. Well-short of the supercharged Shelby GT500’s...
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