397 kW (540 hp), from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.6 seconds, top speed 318 km/h (197.6 mph) – the new Audi R8 Spyder* with V10 naturally aspirated engine merges impressive performance with the allure of open-top driving. Its striking design and high-end technologies demonstrate the concentrated expertise of the premium brand. Audi is unveiling its new open high-performance sports car ......read more

Just over six years after the company was formed, McLaren Automotive has announced details of its Track22 Business Plan, taking it through the next six years through to 2022. Maintaining a spotlight on the development of the world best drivers’ cars, McLaren Automotive will continue to focus purely on the development of two-seater sports and supercars. At the heart of the Business ......read more

Although many Maserati fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of Maserati's first SUV, it seems that the Maserati fans in Egypt will have to wait much longer than the fans in the rest of the Middle East as Maserati will probably launch the SUV with a importer rather than with the unprofessional MTI importer. But at least the Maserati fans in Egypt will be able to enjoy the world ......read more

Usually we do not publish reader’s letters and complaints in our articles and news section, but this complaint from our reader Mohamed Ragab Hadary about the AUDI-Volkswagen-SEAT dealership discriminating his veiled fiancée at the recent AUDI A4 launch event had to published here as well as in the reader’s letter section. As soon as we receive an official reply and statement from ......read more

The German Wolfsburg-based automaker Volkswagen AG assumes it will have to buy back about 115,000 cars in the United States of America as a consequence of the recent emissions scandal, according to newspaper reports on Thursday (07.01.2016). A German daily newspaper said Volkswagen expected it would have to either refund the purchase price of a fifth of the diesel vehicles affected ......read more

With the new S 65 Cabriolet, Mercedes-AMG is for the first time offering a performance car which combines the impressive power of the 6.0‑litre V12 biturbo engine with the pleasure of open-top driving for four occupants. An output of 463 kW (630 hp), 1000 nm of maximum torque, the sport suspension based on AIRMATIC and the exquisite appointments emphasise the exceptional status of ......read more

The final chapter in the production of the McLaren P1™ has now been written as the 375th and final example was completed, bringing the curtain down on the most technologically advanced and dynamically accomplished supercar ever made. From launch, the groundbreaking model was designed with one key goal: to be the best drivers’ car on road and track. Since headlining the debut ......read more

Maxus, one of SAIC MOTOR’s brands, revealed a number of models at the Dubai International Motor Show 2015. The launch showcased the latest models and technology from China to consumers in the Middle East. As one of the first Chinese light commercial vehicle (LCV) company to enter the Middle East market, Maxus is introducing several major models to Middle East consumers. The ......read more

Land Rover has unveiled the its so-called world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. According to Land Rover this new convertible combines the bold design and refinement of Evoque with comprehensive specification and a sophisticated folding roof to create a no compromise, all-season convertible. The distinctive shape of the original Range ......read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA said several additional models from the German Volkswagen Group, including Audi and Porsche models, contained the infamous illegal software that masked higher emissions than allowed by U.S. regulations. Auto Arabia editor-in-chief Mohamed Sheta had already predicted in several TV interviews during the past few weeks on BBC Arabic TV and Al ......read more

Daimler has opened its first regional center for commercial vehicles for the Middle East and North Africa, situated in Dubai, UAE. Daimler Commercial Vehicles Middle East & North Africa (DCV MENA) will support 19 countries - from Morocco to Pakistan - from its regional office in Dubai. The new entity will be responsible for the group's full commercial vehicles portfolio in the region ......read more

Honda has announced that two all new downsized turbo petrol engines will be coming to Europe. 1-litre and 1.5-litre VTEC TURBO engines will form part of the powertrain line-up for the 10th generation Civic, set for launch in Europe from early 2017. The all-new engines will be part of Honda’s growing Earth Dreams Technology range and will deliver a combination of dynamic ......read more

Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 concept car has been awarded Gold in the Transportation category of the German Design Awards – one of the most highly respected design competitions in the world. The German Design Council selects a panel of international design experts to judge the entries. They selected the EXP 10 Speed 6 for the Gold award as a result of its timeless, iconic Bentley ......read more

Tata Motors and Total Lubrifiants, signed an after-market partnership agreement, in September 2015, to supply high performance Total branded lubricants, across the Tata Motors sales & service points in the International Markets. Total Lubrifiants with its global presence, operating in 150 countries, will support the Tata Motors service network and its customers to provide latest ......read more

It is no secret that the Egyptian automotive market as well as the Egyptian automotive ‘advertising’ media are some of the worst, if not THE worst worldwide. The greed of the automotive importers, the local automotive show-room owners as well as the local automotive assembly ‘workshops’ knows no limit in Egypt. While the profit margin of sports cars and luxury cars like ......read more

Renault Group UK and the Motor Sports Association (MSA) are inviting submissions for the 2015 Renault MSA Young Motor Sport Journalist and Photographer of the Year awards, designed to encourage the new generation of reporters and photographers working within UK motor sports. Established in 2002, the awards are now open to those aged 30 and under. An expert panel will consider ......read more

20 years after the launch of Renault Mégane, which has been sold over 6.5 million units worldwide, Renault is updating its core range and has revealed New Mégane, the fourth car with that name. With its distinctive lighting signature and balanced proportions, New Mégane is first and foremost a Renault. It adopts the brand's design DNA with broad, sculpted shoulders and a front ......read more