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Should you ride the wave of electric cars?

Truth passes through three stages. First, it’s ridiculed. Second, it’s violently opposed. Third, it’s accepted as self-evident. It's the case for electric cars:  2016 – Edward Reuter, Daimler chairman, says, “Tesla is a joke that can’t be taken seriously compared to the great car companies of Germany.” Ridiculed. 2017 – Shai Agassi, environmental entrepreneur, says, “A few years ago you could barely see an electric car at the Frankfurt Auto Show. If you walked around talking about EVs, everybody assumed you were smoking something.” Violently opposed. 2019 – Richard Branson, Virgin company CEO, says, “We’ve got teams of people trying to develop and work on electric cars, so you never know. You may well find Virgin competing with Tesla in car business as we do in space business. We’ll see what happens.” Accepted as self-evident. Whatever car sends a jolt of excitement through your veins, you’ve got to admit that electric vehicles, or EVs, have made huge waves in the industry in the past decade. Are we ready for the EV revolution? A Tesla roadster from 2008 EV-focused companies such as Tesla certainly generate a lot of buzz these days. Still, many shy away from going electric. Why? Perhaps the…

4 years ago
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Bronco Badlands Vs Wrangler Rubicon: Upping the ante

Phooooo-ey! What a night it was for SUVs baybay! You see, yesterday was supposed to be Bronco day, but, as expected, Jeep was not letting them take the spotlight without putting up a fight. Not after being at the top of everyone’s 4 x 4 wishlist for years. And gotta say, after both brands unveiled their respective rides, Ford have done pretty well with the Bronco, but is it good enough to topple the new Rubicon concept? 2021 Bronco: A serious contender Ford said and did all the right things to tempt us. Manual transmission, optional 35-inch tires, removable roof and doors. Not to mention, they look PHENOMENAL. That retro look doh... Come next spring, you’ll have 6 Bronco trims to choose from, each one uniquely crafted and tailored to each individual. Whether you’re going for a 2.3L EcoBoost inline-four with 7-speed manual base model or the 2.7L EcoBoost married to 10-speed automatic and seven GOAT (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) modes on the Wildtrak, the Bronco world is your oyster. Washable floors, Rock Crawl mode, the 2021 Bronco did not disappoint. Jeep equal to it Two days prior to the 2021 Bronco launch party, Jeep tweeted a cryptic…

4 years ago
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Q4 and Q4 Coupe: Audi’s new electric toys

Not those electric toys, please, even Audi hasn't gone that far yet. Do you remember the time Tesla introduced its first electric vehicle and everybody jokingly compared it to a golf cart? Fast forward to 2020 and EVs are no laughing matter. Between global pollution, shrinking oil reserves, and stricter government sanctions on petrol vehicles, you might want to future-proof your next car purchase. Lucky for you, Tesla is no longer the only provider, and competition keeps the prices affordable. Introducing the Q4 Among the many brands pumping out EVs, Audi is turning up the heat in the competition with their recent line-up of Q4 compact SUVs and Q4 SUV Coupes. Spot the difference? Though nearly identical in size and underlying drive technology, those two models cater to different tastes. The standard Q4 showcases robustness and versatility, while the Q4 Coupe places special emphasis on dynamic elegance. Built for endurance For those of you who go nuts about hour long battery charge-up times – a major flaw of most EVs nowadays – Audi has some good news. Charging your car's battery to 80% takes no more than 30 minutes. Finally, some progress, Hallelujah! That ass... The new Q4 models also…

4 years ago
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Will Jeep upstage Bronco with “392” Hemi Wrangler?

Today is Bronco day. Ford are bringing their beloved 4x4 back from the brink, in a move that’s sure to hit a few nostalgic chords and they want to make sure word is heard in every corner of the world. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a party without Jeep crashing it as they teased what appears to be a new Wrangler. The OG mass-produced 4WD A war vet, the first 4wd, the John Cena of cars. You don’t need us to tell you just how amazeballs the Jeep Wrangler is. This is a car that’s become synonymous with off-roading, and has ignited some tasty 4x4 battles over the decades. You can read more about the Wrangler in GOAT episode 2 here. Party crasher The stage is certainly set for another juicy tete-a-tete, with Jeep tweeting this image just two days before Bronco day. No words, because why need them when the pic says it all? https://twitter.com/Jeep/status/1281936186282475521?s=20 That "392"... Okay, so maybe the pic doesn’t say it all. But it certainly gives us a lot to munch on. Let’s start with the “392” on the hood’s badge. For the average by-stander, that’s just a random set of numbers, but even…

4 years ago
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General Tire’s new Grabber AT tire’s got mad grip

Does the notion of wild adventure through the places untamed by mankind set your blood on fire? Does your heart jump out of your ribcage when you race up sand dunes and hang suspended in mid-air for a fleeting moment? Say no more, because we’ve got news for you. General Tire, a subsidiary of Continental, has introduced the latest advanced tread technology on its Grabber AT3 tire, and it's gonna get you off-roaders all excited. What is General Tire? Founded in the Middle East in 2011, General Tire gives car owners outstanding quality and performance, combining exceptional off-road capability and excellent road grip in all weather conditions. The company’s flagship product, the Grabber AT,3 is a versatile and robust tire developed for use on SUVs, pick-up trucks and off-road vehicles. Introducing Grabber AT Simply put, Grabber AT is the next step in the evolution of off-road tires. They boast greater adherence to such surfaces as wet land, mud, and sand than the previous generation. Come rain, sleet or snow, these are the tires for you But how do they measure this? Just ask Matthias Bartz, BD Manager for General Tire EMEA. He uses the braking distance (time between hitting the…

4 years ago
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Tiguan – the car for everybody

Let’s take a short quiz. Which car has earned the title of the best-selling SUV in Europe in 2019 and 2020? Which car is so popular that on average every 35 seconds a new car exits the production line worldwide? Hint: It’s a VW. Yep, you guessed right. It's the Tiguan baybay! Premiered in Frankfurt back in 2007, the Tiguan redefined the boundaries between an SUV and a passenger car thanks to its active driving and technical features. The upcoming model doesn’t rest on its laurels and takes a confident leap into the future. Digitalisation Digital music. Digital games. Digital apps. Everybody loves everything digital these days, don’t they? The Tiguan joins the rank of car manufactures who’re ushering the age of digital in the auto industry, and they're certainly doing it the right way. Oh my tech... The ability to connect to Apple Car Play or Android Auto? Check. IQ Lights system that assists you during nighttime? Check. Intelligent climate control that auto-adjusts the temperature without driver input? Check.  Convenience A brand new Tiguan deserves a brand new sound system. Boasting 10 high-performance loudspeakers and an ultra-powerful 480-Watt amplifier, the need to blow your ears out will be fulfilled.…

4 years ago
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Limited edition Lamborghini Sian roadster sold out

Is this the year of the Lambo? It was voted the Middle East’s sports car of the year, gave us the spectacular Huracan EVO RWD Spyder, a track-only hyper car and a friggin’ boat. But why stop there? When you’re Lamborghini, you can do it all, right? And that’s exactly what they’ve done with the new Lamborghini Sian roadster. Gorgeousness defines this roadster We’re seriously impressed with this one. It’s an open-topped variant on last year’s Sian coupe, but it’s so much more. Using the same Aventador-based platform, this one combines the raw superiority of a naturally aspirated 6.5L V-12 engine with a supercapacitor, to give you a hybrid of epic proportions, delivering a whopping 774 ponies. Now, the supercapacitor may not hold much energy per se, but it does offer far greater energy density than a conventional power source, making it three times more powerful than your standard lithium-ion battery of the same weight.  Supercapacitor is as cool as the flux capacitor What if you fit it with a flux capacitor though? The supercapacitor system has some dope AF advantages. Firstly, there’s the ultrafast regenerative braking, which means you recharge every time you hit them brakes hard. It also…

4 years ago
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The end of the 2020 Dodge Journey

In the world of football, David Silva will be leaving Manchester City after a decade of service. In F1, Seb Vettel left Ferrari. And in the auto domain, Dodge have announced that the Journey isn’t part of its plans beyond 2020. This is part of the FCA brand’s new strategic direction, focusing on the triune forces of the Challenger, Charger and Durango. This may come as a surprise to the many who enjoyed the crossover. After all, along with the Grand Caravan minivan, it accounted for nearly half of Dodge’s sales last year, and helped it top J.D. Power’s initial-quality survey, becoming the first domestic brand to do so. But all that's changed. Last week, Dodge drafted the Challenger SRT Super Stock, Charger Hellcat Redeye and Durango Hellcat to its line up. These three bad boys pack a lot of power, more than 700 horses to be exact, in a daring supercharger manoeuvre that's far removed from the EV agenda. An impressive 2021 lineup What was so good about the Journey? Three words: cheap, cheap and cheap. Yep, if you were in the market for a three-row SUV without breaking bank, the Journey was the one for you. Yes, its…

4 years ago
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Car tinting: a summer must-have

Little Darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter Little Darling, it feels like years since it’s been here Here comes the sun, doo da doo doo Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right… Nothing beats starting your day with some good old Beatles, eh? The sun is shining, your day is shining, everything is shining. What did you just say? It sucks? You want a blizzard, snow, and mountain peaks? How could you say that? Just kidding. We wholeheartedly agree that there is such a thing as too much sun, especially if you live in the UAE. For that reason, we're giving you the car tinting in the UAE scoop. Now you see me, now you don't... Why car tinting can save your skin (literally…) There are many benefits to tinting your car, from appearance to security, vehicle longevity, and health. Here are a few: ·         The sun emits UV light which is harmful to your skin. High-quality car tinting eliminates up to 99% of UV light. ·         Car tint lowers cabin temperature, which relieves pressure from the A/C, which in turn relieves pressure from the engine. ·…

4 years ago
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Best of the V12 series episode 3 – the barely legal one (Cerbera Speed 12)

The McLaren F1 is by and large the OG V12 Speed King. And it wasn’t just the speed, but also the award-winning aerodynamics, and technology so ahead of its time, you’d be forgiven for not realising this was a beast of the 90s. One auto brand that took notice was TVR, and in 1998 they made the ultimate declaration: they were going to build a faster, more outrageous supercar than the McLaren F1. And so begins the journey of the mighty Cerbera Speed 12... Here's to the crazy ones Know what you're thinking...W.T.F. Behold, the TVR Cerbera Speed 12. A car that looks like something Donatello from TMNT would put together in collaboration with Bruce Wayne, with blueprints from Lex Luthor. It was a monster, and as you might have guessed from the title, barely (road) legal. An unusual variation of the V12 powered this avant garde steed from hell. They took two of their potent Speed Six engines, modified them to full race specification, and mated them to a common crank. The result? A gargantuan 7.7L V12 with more than 1000 horses on heat that was so powerful, it broke TVR’s dyno. The building cost and overwhelming power of…

4 years ago