Not too many people in the Middle East and North Africa know what Hyundai is really about and many of them have a wrong impression about this Korean giant. Only a few know that Hyundai has been investing millions of Euros in the FIFA Soccer World Cup since Opel stepped out in 1998. Only a few know it is a three-digits figure since 1998, and an estimated 40-45 Million Euros for past 2006 ......read more

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is delighted to announce a new partnership with Processia Solutions – a Canadian PLM (product lifecycle management) implementation specialist who will work alongside the team to improve the software associated with the design, build and integration of its Formula 1 cars. Processia’s role will be key during the design and development stage: their ......read more

Four Mercedes-Benz models have the lowest depreciation in their segment, and can justifiably call themselves the "Value retention champions 2010" – the E, C, S and R-Class. These are the findings of analyses carried out each year by the Saarbrücken-based market research institute Bähr & Fess Forecast on behalf of a German motoring magazine. Mercedes-Benz vehicles are ......read more

An all-new concept car is set to catch the ‘i’ of visitors to the Geneva Motor Show next month. Hyundai has chosen the event to reveal the i-flow, a stylish saloon that previews the look of its new D-segment contender. Styled at the company’s European design headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany, i-flow is expected to attract much attention, thanks to its striking appearance – ......read more

The E-Class has always taken its place in the ranks of the world's most popular automobiles. An impressive collection of major national and international awards underlines its exceptional status. Just recently, this public favourite and trendsetter was the recipient of the GOOD DESIGN® Award in the Business category - the oldest award for outstanding product design. Since ......read more

BMW has always been building sheer-driving-pleasure cars. One of them is the BMW X5. And this spring, BMW will write the latest chapter in the story of the world’s first Sports Activity Vehicle®, the BMW X5. Originally launched for the 2000 model year in late 1999, the BMW X5 permanently changed the automotive landscape. It proved that the driving dynamics, responsiveness, and ......read more

A lot of international and trendy companies in Egypt, such as Vodafone Egypt or EFG Hermes, are having gyms or 'chill-out areas' for its employees since 'refreshing' and 'recharging the batteries' is extremely important for being a productive and effective employee. One thing that should not be missing in such gyms or chill-out areas, or even in the offices itself, is ......read more

2010 seems to be a promising year for Mercedes Benz. Not only will the company start the 2010 Formula One season with 7-time F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher racing in the Mercedes Petronas F1 race car, but the German car manufacturer is also among the most successful brands in the readers vote for the Off-roader of the Year 2010 held by a German motoring magazine specialized in ......read more

One-make cups in the Middle East and Gulf region havent really proved to be successful. This now might change with the new Porsche Cup Middle East. The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, an exciting new one-make motor racing series attracting some of the region’s most promising young drivers, makes its UAE debut at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit this weekend with Saudi ......read more

BMW will be introducing a new brand within its company group, which already includes the brands BMW, MINI and Rolls Royce. A working group inside the company is already busy with the subject Mobility in the future. The new brand and its models are aimed to be mobility solutions for the mega-cities. The first Mega-City Vehicle is expected to be launched in mid 2010. In this context, ......read more

Honda Motor Co. recalled 646,000 of its Fit/Jazz and City automobiles worldwide because of faulty window switch after a child died when fire broke out in a car in 2009. The Honda recall includes 141,084 vehicles in the United States and covers the models sold in North America, South America, Europe, South Africa and Asia, but not Japan, a spokeswoman said. Neither Honda Egypt nor ......read more

For the first time, Euro NCAP can now release its top five safest cars of 2009, based on their maximum five star award and their overall score. Top of this list is the Volkswagen Golf VI that was first tested in 2008 under the former rating scheme and was re-released in 2009. The Honda Insight Hybrid and Toyota Prius, two fuel-efficient vehicles tested in 2009, were second and ......read more

Motorcycles are becoming more and more popular in Egypt and the Middle East region. Surely that is one good reason why you should check out the London Motorcycle Show 2010. The London Motorcycle Show will host among others the UK launch of the 2010 Ducati model range as the bright lights of the capital city illuminates an eagerly awaited line-up that includes the hugely anticipated ......read more

Toyota Motor Europe announced today the recall of 8 Toyota models in Europe, to solve a potential accelerator pedal issue. The involved models and production periods are as follows: •AYGO (Feb 2005 – Aug 2009) •iQ (Nov 2008 – Nov 2009) •Yaris (Nov 2005 – Sep 2009) •Auris (Oct 2006 – 5 Jan 2010) •Corolla (Oct 2006 – Dec 2009) •Verso (Feb 2009 – 5 ......read more

Cars have always been the favorite toy of rock-stars and singers. The Scorpions are no exception, as the German hard rock band will do an acoustic live performance on stage exclusively for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) on Saturday, Feburary 6th. The new Volkswagen Amarok will be presented to journalists in the South American countryside ......read more

Toyota owners in Egypt and the Middle East should take this recall very seriously. After recently issuing a huge recall for 4.2 million vehicles due to floor mats reportedly jamming the accelerator pedal in a fully open state, the company confirmed that it would implement brake override systems in order to stop cars which aren’t responding to the normal brakes. Now, Toyota is ......read more

Several U.S. investments funds, including Elliott Associates, Glenhill Capital and Perry Partners, have filed a lawsuit against the German car manufacturer Porsche, as reported by The Wall Street Journal yesterday (27.01.2010). The funds are seeking to recover more than $1 billion in losses related to Porsche’s takeover bid for the Wolfsburg-based Volkswagen company. The ......read more