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2019 Infiniti QX50 review: The power and the glory

All the talk has been about the peppy VC-Turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, and rightly so, (it’s very clever) however, there is a pretty good mid-size premium SUV attached to it too...
December 16, 2018
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BMW i3s review: Bimmer’s buzzing!

Packing aggressive looks and a lowered suspension, the new addition to the i3 family serves as the sportier option — with an extended range to boot. We take it for a blast...
December 12, 2018
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BMW R nine T ride: Down to a tee

This is the Bavarian way to replicate the Seventies racers in a modern package; it looks great and has terrific stopping power and though it lacks a bit when it comes to equipment, that raucous Akrapovic exhaust more than makes up for it
December 06, 2018
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Honda CR-V Hybrid review: Future-proof

We head to Seville to see if electrification can add even further appeal to the popular mid-size crossover SUV. Is this one the pick of the range?
December 04, 2018
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2019 Nissan Patrol review: Standing tall

Nissan gives its sixth-generation of its flagship SUV an update. We take it for a drive on- and off-road to see if it’s still one of the best in class
December 03, 2018
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Nissan Patrol Safari Falcon and Gazelle: Patroling the UAE

Nissan has brought back some old school cool for the serious off-roader with the addition of the Falcon and Gazelle models to its re-born Y61-generation Patrol Safari
November 29, 2018
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W Motors Fenyr SuperSport: Born to run

It has 800 horses, 980Nm of torque, can hit 0-100kph from rest in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 400kph. We strap ourselves in for a ride in Dubai’s supercar
November 25, 2018
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2019 BMW M4 review: A Bimmer to make you beam

It’s hard not to drive an M4 without a rather large smile permanently planted on your face. The BMW’s sublime dynamics, 425 horses and 550Nm of torque has that effect
November 19, 2018
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2019 Mazda 6 review: Fighting fit

We drive the updated family saloon to see if the mid-cycle changes are enough to keep it relevant in a fast-changing and highly competitive segment
November 18, 2018
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Borgward BX7 review: Comeback kid

With some help from China, the historical German automobile brand makes a return. But is it a good idea to take the plunge into one of the most competitive of segments?
November 12, 2018
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2019 Porsche Panamera GTS review: The sweet spot

Slotting between the 4S V6 and the Turbo V8, we put the new Panamera to the test on both road and track in Bahrain
November 11, 2018
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2019 Mercedes-benz A-Class Sedan review: A class apart

Stuttgart follows up its successful hatchback with a saloon version and hopes to attract a completely new client base into the fold with it
November 05, 2018
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2019 Nissan Pathfinder Midnight review: On the right path

It went from a spartan rugged off-road warrior to an everyday urban CUV with seven seats, lots of cargo room, and luxury appointments. It lost a bit of sparkle but Nissan is trying to bring a bit of that back to the Pathfinder with this Midnight edition
November 03, 2018
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Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ride: Riding in style

It looks great and has terrific stopping power — however, the ride can feel a tad harsh and it also lacks a bit when it comes to equipment
October 31, 2018
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Audi Q8: Cue the 8

Does Ingolstadt’s latest SUV have what it takes to topple its cousins such as the Bentayga, Urus and Touareg? We head to Oman to find out...
October 29, 2018

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