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uzuki Bahrain launched the all-new Vitara SUV at an event held at the Bahrain City Center last month. In attendance were members of the media, Suzuki representatives and invited guests.

The new Vitara comes with a 1.6 liter four cylinder engine putting out 120hp. The car can hit 100 Km/h in 11 seconds, and onwards to a maximum speed of 180 km/h. A 6-speed automatic provides the necessary torque multiplication. The new Vitara also comes equipped with “ ALLGRIP” which has been developed by the Japanese company in its car “ S- Cross” to provide 4 driving positions - Auto, Sport, Snow and Lock.

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SUV STALWART CMC REvEALS THE 2016 Z7

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MC Bahrain, launched the new 2016 CMC Z7, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) featuring re-defined comfort and advanced Japanese technology last month at the Motorcity Commercial showroom. The CMC Z7’s high rigidity chassis creates an SUVlevel combination of high handling stability, while its 2.4 litre 4-cylinder 16 valve gasoline engine generates 136 HP, coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission that has been specifically designed for all terrain driving comfort. The CMC Z7’s MPV design features a Japanese powered drivetrain. Its design is compact, yet the spacious interior comfortably carries seven passengers. In addition it offers the

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option of removing the third row or folding the second row of seats to create even more storage and utility space. The new CMC Z7 starting at BD6600 with a monthly instalment of BD88, also offers power windows, power steering, and 18inch alloy wheels. Higher specification models offer climate control, HID headlights and leather upholstery. Further convenience features include a powerful air conditioning system, CD player and numerous storage spaces such as a large glove box, door pockets and cup-holders.

Additional safety features worth mentioning are parking sensors, dual airbags, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).

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ICONIC PERFORMANCE TOYOTA BAHRAIN DEBUTS ITS ECO SENSATION – THE PRIUS

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nding the wait for customers in Bahrain, Toyota revealed the highly anticipated all-new Toyota Prius in a spectacular event at the showroom on last month, 2016 to showcase the fourth generation of the global hybrid icon. The Prius is by far the world’s most successful hybrid car and one that is winning hearts with its exceptional environmental performance, a stunning new design and a spirit that makes it even more fun to drive.

The Prius gasoline engine teams up with its electric motor to offer the best features of both, the gasoline engine is 1.8-litre VVT-i equipped Atkinson cycle petrol engine has been completely re-engineered, with remarkable results in terms of performance and fuel economy. The new engine achieves a maximum thermal efficiency of 40 per cent ― the world’s highest level in a massproduced gasoline engine. The maximum output of 97 HP of the car’s gasoline engine is delivered at 5,200 rpm, with a peak torque of 14.5 kg-m at 3,600 rpm, while the electric motor delivers 71 HP of power and 16.6 kg-m of torque.

The number one global hybrid, the all-new Toyota Prius comes standard with 8 year/160,000km battery warranty and is offered with a free 1 year/20,000km service package.

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Jaguar Land Rover Introduces Exclusive Offers J aguar Land Rover Bahrain, is now making purchasing one of their masterpieces more appealing than ever with the exclusive ‘JAGUAR APPROVED’ and ‘LAND ROVER APPROVED’ certified pre-owned vehicle programme. The Jaguar Land Rover APPROVED

vehicles campaign facilitates customers to purchase preowned certified vehicles with complete piece of mind by visiting the all new state-ofthe-art Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover Showroom, which has a dedicated floor that exhibits APPROVED vehicles.

The APPROVED vehicles undergo vigorous inspection

and testing in order to be delivered in superb condition.

The campaign offers a wide array of benefits which include a minimum 2 year APPROVED warranty, a 24/7 Road Assistance package also for a minimum of 2 years, along with a professional, expert tradein service.

Max44 Increases Fuel Efficiency by 15% Cyclo Bahrain, recently announced a special campaign on Cyclo Max44, a total fuel system cleaner which also increases fuel efficiency.

The unique blend of concentrated synthetic cleaners in Max44 is formulated to help restore maximum power through the cleaning of fuel injectors and carburettors, reducing combustion chamber and intake port deposits as well as cleaning intake valves, manifolds and reducing emissions. In addition this product helps save fuel, reduces octane knocks, improves performance and restores maximum power. The product is easy to use with the driver only having to pour the entire contents of the container into the fuel tank before fill-up, every 3 months or 5,000 kilometres depending on whichever comes first.

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New Porsche Boxster Available to Order 2

0 years after the first Boxster made its debut, Porsche is restructuring its midengine roadsters. With the introduction of new versions of its two-seater convertible, Porsche continues the tradition of four-cylinder flat engines used in the 718 mid-engine sports cars that won numerous races back in the 1950s and 1960s. The newly developed engine with turbocharging result in the 718

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Boxster developing 300 hp from 2.0 litres of engine displacement.

The 718 Boxster S, on the other hand, now produces 350hp from 2.5 litres of displacement, using a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG). Porsche is the only manufacturer to offer VTG technology in production cars with petrol-driven engines, both in the 911 Turbo and

in the 718 Boxster S. The two Boxster models feature a considerable power gain of 35 hp compared to their predecessors.

Thanks to the new turbo engines, efficiency has been improved,

resulting in up to 13 per cent lower fuel consumption.

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Bespoke Mulliner features in Flying Spur

Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house coach-building division, is revealing its latest range of bespoke creations for the Flying Spur, enabling Middle East customers to personalise the four-door luxury sedan to an even higher level.

For the first time in the region, the Flying Spur can now be specified with a refrigerated bottle cooler between the rear seats, Mulliner quilted leather, sterling silver atomisers and hide-trimmed stowage boxes. This new range of personalisation options are but a few of the limitless possibilities a customer can find with Mulliner, and further enhance the Flying Spur’s reputation for unparalleled luxury and refinement for both work and relaxation.

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aguar Land Rover Bahrain, is now making purchasing one of their masterpieces more appealing than ever with the exclusive ‘JAGUAR APPROVED’ and ‘LAND ROVER APPROVED’ certified pre-owned vehicle programme. The Jaguar Land Rover APPROVED

vehicles campaign facilitates customers to purchase preowned certified vehicles with complete piece of mind by visiting the all new state-ofthe-art Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover Showroom, which has a dedicated floor that exhibits APPROVED vehicles. The APPROVED vehicles undergo vigorous

inspection and testing in order to be delivered in superb condition. The campaign offers a wide array of benefits which include a minimum 2 year APPROVED warranty, a 24/7 Road Assistance package also for a minimum of 2 years, along with a professional, expert trade-in service.

Ferrari Debuts Ultimate Drop-Top

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he 488 Spider, is the most powerful ever mid-rearengined V8 car to feature the patented retractable hard top along with the highest level of technological innovation and with cutting-edge design. Ferrari was the first manufacturer to introduce the RHT (Retractable Hard Top) on a car of this particular architecture.

This solution ensures lower weight (-25

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kg) and better cockpit comfort compared to the classic fabric soft-top. Just like all previous spider versions of Ferrari’s models, this is a car that is aimed squarely at clients seeking openair motoring pleasure in a high-performance sports car with an

unmistakable Ferrari engine sound. Every area of the car has been designed to set new technological benchmarks for the sector: from the aluminium spaceframe chassis and bodyshell to the new turbo-charged

V8, aerodynamics that reconcile the need for greater downforce with reduced drag along with the specific cabin air flow demands of an open-top car, and vehicle dynamics that render it fast, agile and instantly responsive.

Motoring news

Celebrating The Legend

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles to see and drive some of the most important vehicles from its history, including the first pre-production ‘Huey’ Series I as well as the last vehicle off the production line, a Defender 90 Heritage Soft Top. At the same time, Land Rover announced a new Heritage Restoration Programme, which will be based on the site of the existing Solihull production line.

A team of experts, including some long serving Defender employees, will oversee the restoration of a number of Series Land Rovers sourced from across the globe. The first vehicles will go on sale in July 2016.

Audi Plans Electric Lineup For 2018

BMW Adds 730Li to the Line Up

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ith its impeccable design, luxurious levels of comfort and innovative technology features both inside and out, the allnew sixth generation BMW 7 Series has seen strong demand from customers in the Middle East ever since its arrival in October 2015.

To further bolster its offering and solidify its position as

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with two-litre, accelerating from 0–100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds with a maximum torque of 400 Nm. Meanwhile, the BMW 740Li has a 6 cylinder generating 326hp, with a maximum torque of 450 Nm at 1 380 rpm, while the 750Li xDrive comes with an 8 cylinder with 450hp, capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in just 4.4 seconds.

Ferrari Debuts GTC4 Lusso F

The future of cars is looking more and more electric every day, and if this leaked product plan from Audi is any indication, the brand plans to unleash its own electric lineup to the world in two years with a crossover and SUV. Audi’s plans to hit the crossover and SUV segments shows it knows where the money is at, with the alreadyconfirmed Q8 flagship SUV previously teased at last year’s Geneva Motor Show is expected to come with on a similar platform to the Q7 and share a battery pack with Audi’s new R8 e-tron, with a considerably shorter electric range than the reported 280 miles for the R8.

one of BMW Group’s biggest selling vehicles in the Middle East, the third engine variant has now been added to the portfolio across the region – the BMW 730Li. Radiating confidence and power, the BMW 730 Li is equipped with TwinPower Turbo technology to provide dynamic performance and low fuel consumption. The fourcylinder in-line engine comes

errari announces the addition to its range of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, the new four-seater which hails a major evolution of the sporting Grand Tourer concept by integrating rear-wheel steering with four-wheel drive for the first time.

This is a car designed for clients wanting to experience the pleasure of driving a Ferrari anywhere, anytime,

be it on short spins or long journeys, snowy mountain roads or city streets, alone or in the company of three lucky passengers. Drivers who demand exceptional power but refuse to compromise on in-car comfort, sporty elegance and impeccable detailing. The GTC4Lusso’s name references illustrious

predecessors, such as the 330 GTC or its 2+2 sister model, the 330 GT - one of Enzo Ferrari’s favourites - and the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, which represented a sublime combination of elegance and high performance. The number 4alludes to the car’s four comfortable seats.

Motoring news

2018 Volkswagen Golf R400 previews

It’s an all-wheel-drive Golf with a worked-over 2.0T engine churning out somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 horsepower. Captured undergoing testing at the Nürburgring, the R400 has a prominent rear wing and meaty, crossdrilled brake rotors. It’s also wearing different wheels than the R400 concept’s twisted five-spoke pieces, which means little. Perhaps in the name of stealth, the 400 also features the twin-tip dualoutlet exhausts from the Golf R, rather than the concept’s widely spaced center-exiting dual pipes.

Apparently the car should sport a 0-100kph time of 3.9 seconds. Worth waiting for!

Jaguar XE And XF Achieve Five Star Safety Rating T he Jaguar XE and all-new Jaguar XF saloons have been awarded the maximum five star rating in Euro NCAP’s 2015 safety tests.

The XE and XF scored highly in every category – Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Pedestrian and Safety Assist

– and are among the most highly-rated models in their respective segments.

As well as outstanding crash protection, the XE and XF also benefit from a range of active safety systems including Autonomous Emergency Braking (fitted as standard

in Europe), which uses a forward-facing stereo camera to detect vehicles which could pose a threat of collision: the system can give the driver visual and audible warnings and automatically apply the brakes if a collision is deemed imminent.

McLaren Does A ‘Practical Hatchback’

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e knew McLaren was working on a more practical version of its brilliant 570S, and the wait is finally over.

Meet McLaren’s

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first hatchback, the 570GT. It’s no 2+2, but the most spacious mid-engined supercar. You get an additional 7.8 cubic feet of cargo

space with easy loading thanks to the new side-hinged glass hatch.

McLaren also threw in a bunch of extra equipment as standard, including the panoramic sunroof, soft-close doors, electronic steering column and seat adjustment, a leather covered parcel shelf with

luggage restraint hooks, extended interior trim into the hatchback and a 1,280-watt, 12-speaker Bower & Wilkins stereo system.

Just like on the 570S, you can still choose between two main trim levels depending on how sporty or luxurious you wish your 570GT to be. The added weight and the unchanged drivetrain means the GT will be slightly slower than the 570S, with the 0-62mph taking 3.4 seconds instead of 3.2, and the 0-124mph lasting for 9.8 seconds compared to the 570S’ 9.5. On the plus side, top speed remains unchanged at 204 mph. Since the Sport Series is the first McLaren with a glovebox, there’s no question that the new 570GT is almost as practical as a Golf GTI. Those daily driven Porsche 911s better watch out.

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InfInItI Moves up In f1 Infiniti’s successful involvement in Formula One enters the next phase. Starting with the new 2016 season, Infiniti will be a technical partner of the new Renault Sport Formula One team. Leveraging its expertise in performance hybrids, Infiniti will contribute engineering resources to the Renault Energy F1 Power Unit’s Energy Recovery System (ERS), which incorporates two motor generator units, the MGU-H and MGU-K, and a battery.

This new and enhanced involvement strengthens the Renault Nissan Alliance and at the same time leverages the opportunities the Alliance provides by creating powerful industrial synergies for its members.

sh salman and Karimi claim victory in 2,000cc Challenge Shaikh Salman won race one to claim his fifth triumph of the season and keep a healthy lead in the title hunt, while Karimi took race two to claim his second victory this campaign.

Shaikh Salman took race one in his Honda CIVIC 2.428 seconds in front of Alex Longden in a BMW 3 Series/F20C. The pair were well ahead of the rest of the field, with Raed Himmo also in a CIVIC finishing third 22.601s back.

Pole-sitter Karimi (Honda CRX, +35.714s) finished fourth, Lee Stones (Renault Clio, +1:08.795) fifth, Tareq Al Tajer (Ford Focus, +1:16.238) sixth, Michael Priester (CRX, 11 laps) seventh. Abdulla Al Kharaan in a Honda Integra was not classified.

In race two, Karimi enjoyed the victory after a good start and had a somewhat comfortable lead of 7.587s ahead of Himmo and 23.191s in front of Longden. Both were claiming their second podiums of the night. Shaikh Salman finished in fourth place 33.999s behind, while Stones (+58.357s), Priester (+1:06.549) and Al Tajer (+1:08.008) completed the final classification.

Shaikh Salman had the best lap time for both races, setting a 1:18.212 for race one and then a 1:18.358 lap for race two.

talal triumphs in Junior Max karting sprints Talal Beshara had twice the reason to celebrate last month after winning both his races in the third round of the 2015/2016 Bahrain Rotax Mojo Max Challenge (BRMMC), held at Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) in Sakhir.

Young Talal secured a fine double competing in the BRMMC’s Junior Max class.

Other winners on the day were Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Khalifa in race two of the BRMMC’s Max category; while Abdulla Buhindi and Ahmed Ebrahim shared the honours with a win apiece in round five of the 2015/2016 Bahrain SWS Sprint Championship (SSWS).

In the BRMMC, Talal overcame an intense head-to-head battle with Zaid Audih en route to claiming his two Junior Max victories. In race one, Talal completed the 11-lap sprint in a total time of 10 minutes 56.239 seconds. He enjoyed a narrow 1.969-second gap ahead of Zaid, who had to settle for the runner-up spot.

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Gold for Jaber al KhalIfa In Gt3 Cup ChallenGe A stunning weekend of racing action couldn’t have reached a better conclusion for Bahrain’s Jaber Al Khalifa last month, as he followed up his second place finish in Race 1 of the Dubai weekend with a Gold in the bronze category of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East in Race 2.

The victory sees Al Khalifa all but win the overall Championship title in the bronze category thanks to a comfortable now-21 point lead over his closest rival, Qatar’s Rob Frijns. With the season 7 finale slated for a stunning showdown on home soil in Bahrain in just under two weeks, Al Khalifa will be hoping momentum will continue in his favour come the final race weekend of the season.

al neaimi makes clean sweep at the bsbK

Mishal Alneaimi asserted his early season dominance in the 2016 Bahrain Superbike Championship (BSBK) following a clean sweep of the series’ second round held last Friday at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. Alneaimi shone brightest under floodlights to come away with a fine double and make it four wins in a row to start the BSBK season. In the BSBK, all riders were competing on identical Ducati 899 Panigale sport bikes, but it was Alneaimi who was in a class of his own from start to finish.

The Qatari ace supported by Ooredoo Racing had topped the practice timesheet and then followed it up by claiming pole position for race one. Alneaimi went on to win with a massive gap of 30.311 seconds ahead of his closest rival Fahad Alsuwaidi, while Ali Alshammari finished third 32.184s back to form an all-Qatari podium. Wesley Pearce (+38.122s) was classified fourth and Ibrahim Al Sharidah (+40.066s) fifth.

Rayad Alemadi (+59.361s), Ian Charles (+1:04.701) and Mohamad Al Obaidly (1:05.692) rounded out the top eight of the 15 riders who started the race.

Alnaeimi maintained his high level or race two, winning despite starting from the middle of the grid. He completed the

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11-lap sprint 12.405s ahead of Alsuwaidi.

Pearce claimed the final podium spot 17.852s from first place. Ali Adiby (+18.017s) was fourth, Suriya Raja (+23.166s) finished fifth, and Ai Al Shammari (+23.304s) came in sixth. Al Sharidah (+30.071s) and Rayad Alemadi (+40.267s)

completed the top eight. Alneaimi registered the fastest lap in both of Friday’s Superbike races. In race one, he had a blistering pace and set a quickest time of 1:08.576 around BIC’s 2.55-kilometre Inner Track, which is also the best mark of the year to date. His best of race two was 1:09.153.

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Motorcity, the sole distributor of Subaru cars in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced a limited special offer on the BRZ. Priced at BD11,200 and now from only BD 9,995, the offer includes free satellite navigation, free reverse parking camera, 5 year roadside assistance as well as a 5 year warranty.

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Subaru developed the rear-wheel drive BRZ with the fundamentals of a sports car design in mind: low vehicle weight, an ultra-low centre of gravity and precision steering. As a result, the low-slung BRZ delivers pinpoint handling precision and an unmatched driving experience for sports car enthusiasts of all skill levels. Using a large proportion of high-tensile steel, with aluminium for the hood, the Subaru BRZ weighs 1254kg, which is critical to its agile handling.

The Subaru BOXER engine, with its inherently low height and its mass, concentrated low in the body, contributes to a low centre of gravity in all Subaru models. For the BRZ, Subaru took maximum advantage of this characteristic. A rear-wheel drive configuration allows placement of the engine lower and farther back in the BRZ than in any other Subaru model in order to attain the best possible centre of gravity and polar moment of inertia. The Subaru BRZ has its centre of gravity at just 18.1 inches – among the lowest of any production car in the world.

200-HorSepower BoXer engine

Fundamental to true sports car character, the 2.0-litre BOXER engine combines low weight with high compression and highrevving responsiveness. The engine delivers 200 horsepower at 6,400 rpm, with a high specific output of 100 HP/litre. The Subaru Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) is instrumental in helping the engine produce a broad torque curve to help make the BRZ feel responsive in daily driving. The fuel injection system uniquely combines direct injection and port injection technology.

For more information and available offers on Subaru and or to book your test drive today please contact the Subaru showroom in Sitra on17736222 or visit motorcity.com.bh

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hmed Al-Zayani & Sons’ Mega Deals campaign, launched last December, is running with a strong response through all their top models from Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.

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free petrol for a whole year worth up to BD 500 on every purchase. Apart from the massive discounts, customers will enjoy the full experience that the company thrives to provide.

Commenting on the Mega Deals Campaign, General Manager, Mr. Zaid Hamed said: “Capitalizing on our understanding of the market needs and applying our objective of becoming customer centric we are confident that the campaign will bring about the highest satisfaction and positive response from the general public.”

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ASK THE OIL GUYS

Want to know what the best oil is for your pride and joy? Ask the experts at BAPCO.

APCO are pioneers when it comes to stuff that powers our cars. Recently they’ve launched their very own line of engine oils and lubricants that have met global standards from leading automotive manufacturers. As part of this, we have BAPCO on board to answer any questions that you may have regarding your next oil change.

Bapco now has a wide range of oil applications. Could you elaborate on the specifics of your product range.

Bapco automotive lubricant range covers both passenger cars and heavy duty diesel engine applications. The Charger brand is formulated for passenger cars and has five variants that are duly licensed by American Petroleum Institute and also approved by major Original Equipment Manufacturers like Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, General Motors, Volkswagen, Renault.

In heavy duty diesel engine which is commonly used for commercial application, this segment is covered by the Frontier brand, it has 6 variants which are also licensed by American Petroleum Institute and also approved by major Original Equipment Manufacturers like Mercedes Benz, Volvo, MAN, Mack, Cummins, Renault, MTU, Detroit Diesel and Deutz. For gears and transmission, we have the Sparex brand while the Autotrac is for automatic transmission.

Summer is here, what would be the best oil from your lineup that you would recommend for the weather?

Both our passenger cars and heavy duty diesel engine oil are all multigrade. That means it suits both the winter and summer requirements of the engine. In a nut shell, multigrade engine oils remain fluid at very cold temperature while maintaining sufficient oil film to prevent metal to metal contact at normal engine operating temperature, which is far greater than the surrounding temperature in summer. Thanks for the advance surface chemistry technology used in every formulation used in both Charger and Frontier brand lubricants.

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Trucks are perhaps the hardest working machines on our roads. Could you tell us what kind of oils you have for heavy machinery and their advantages?

As highlighted in the first item, we have a wide range of heavy duty diesel engine oils duly licensed by American Petroleum Institute and also approved by major Original Equipment Manufacturers like Mercedes Benz, Volvo, MAN, Mack, Cummins, Renault, MTU, Detroit Diesel and Deutz. These are the proof of performance issued by the major Original Equipment Manufacturers to specific grades in the Frontier brand diesel engine oils. Having said that chances are, those trucks running in the road of Bahrain, whether American, European, Japanese or Korean brands are covered by our Frontier engine oils.

What are the competitive advantages that Bapco lubricants have over other brands in the market?

Our API License and wide coverage OEM approvals are the mark of consistent quality and high performance engine oils. No wonder the Bapco brand lubricants are getting rapid customer acceptance in Bahrain after a year product introduction to the market.

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New car review Jaguar F-Type SVr he F-Type V8S and the R was madness enough – and should probably be illegal. This is what we concluded when we drove them a while ago. But it seems that Jaguar wants to turn up the heat in terms of the amount of power that you can squeeze into a tiny two-door sportscar. Enter the F-Type SVR – a 575 hp punch in the face.

What’s under the hood?

R - R AT E D MANIC F-TYPE SVR IS YOUR SUB-600HP WILD CAT

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The supercharged 5.0-liter V8 puts down an even 575hp and 516 foot pounds of twist – 25 more hp and 14 more torques than the R. This is achieved by more cut-outs on the hood for better breathing and a bigger intercooler.

There’s also a revised map for the ZF 8-speed trans to snap shifts off quicker, and a limited slip rear end, torque vectoring sorcery, all-wheeldrive and stability control tweaks all help this cat hit 100kph from standstill in less than 3.5 seconds. V-max is limited to 320kph for the coupe and 315 kph for the convertible.

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New car review

HYBRID THEORY Toyota’s refreshed Eco-hit. The Prius

ou must’ve seen the Prius in movies, and if you’re a car enthusiast, it is probably the car that you’d like to roast some rubber in the face of. But, with rising fuel process – especially in our region, it makes sense to have a daily driver that requires as little fill-ups as possible.

The new Prius has an edgy design and looks pretty cool – if not a bit radical. The interior is loaded with tech and gizmos, but the powertrain is the Prius’ heart of the matter. This new model employs an upgraded version of the outgoing car’s Atkinson-cycle engine, with the addition of a cooled exhaust-gasrecirculation system, and faster combustion due to intake ports that increase tumble in the combustion chambers. The new engine achieves a diesel-like peak thermal efficiency of 40 percent. Power is down from 98 to 95 horsepower, while the torque peak of 105 lb-ft is maintained, but developed slightly lower at 3600 rpm.

On the electrical side, the motor has been downsized slightly, cutting its output from 80 to 71 horsepower and its torque from 153 to 120 lb-ft. Total system output is rated at 121 horsepower.

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ACTION ON THE EDGE OF

COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO THE 2016 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GP

ahrain International Circuit (BIC), has launched its official 42day countdown to the highly anticipated 2016 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.

The mega event will be the 12th edition of F1’s only desert race and it will mark the second round of this year’s FIA Formula 1 World Championship. It will be the third successive year that the action will be taking place at sunset under BIC’s state-ofthe-art track lighting system, which will make for a spectacle that is unique to the F1 calendar.

The countdown was officially launched at a Press conference held at the BIC premises in Sakhir last month. Speaking at the event were BIC Commercial Director Sherif Al Mahdy and Gulf Air A/Chief Commercial Officer Ahmed Janahi.

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2016 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GP PRESS CONFERENCE

EVENTS

The 57-lap Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled to flag off at 6pm on Sunday, April 3. Qualifying on Saturday, April 2, will start at the same time, while an hour-long Third Practice session will be held from 3pm to 4pm. On Friday, April 1, Practice One kicks off the weekend’s action from 2pm to 3.30pm, and then Practice Two will be held under floodlights from 6pm to 7.30pm.

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

Off the race track, there will be plenty to look forward to for people of all ages. Global megastar Avicii will be the headline artist at this year’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

Avicii joins a star-studded line-up of entertainers that includes superstar DJs Axwell Ingrosso and reggae royalty Jimmy Cliff.

Part of the public entertainment available at the F1 Village vending area are theatre shows, trapeze shows, children’s workshops and roaming acts. Furthermore, a fully interactive F1 Fan Zone will be on hand, giving fans an exciting inside look into the sport.

SUPPORT RACES

Set to support the top flight on the track will be the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East.

This local favourite has been born and bred in BIC, and it calls Sakhir its home circuit. It will be staging an exhibition round at the Grand Prix, with competitors coming from all over the world including the very best of the Gulf and from Bahrain. The exhibition follows the completion of the 2015/2016 season, which is scheduled to end with a sixth and final round in March.

Competitors will be racing in identical Porsche GT3 Cup (991) cars.

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LUBRICITY MAK LUBRICANTS IS THE KINGDOM’S LATEST RANGE OF OILS

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Mak Lubricants

IntervIew

hoice is always a good thing, and early last month, MAK Lubricants made its debut in the Kingdom, supported by local distributor Jawad Group.

We managed to grab a quick chat with Mr. K.P Chandy, Executive Director of Lubricants for Bharat Petroleum.

Bahrain is an oil rich country, with its own diverse range of lubricants and petroleum products already existing in the market. Where is the opportunity?

When we look at GCC, we searched for a partner, and this is the first place where we got a good partner - The Bahrain Commercial Services Limited. We found them to be very proactive, and dedicated. This is why we decided to use Bahrain as a launch pad, in order to be successful. It will be a great thing for us to spread across GCC.

Has the distributor secured any contracts as of the launch date? If yes, could you elaborate on the same?

We have already test-marketed the product, and sold almost 100 products here. Our product has been well accepted, and we have a very good network of contacts here at a ground level in terms of garages and mechanics.

After looking through the website, we discovered that you have MAK garages in certain parts of India. Are you planning to have something similar in Bahrain?

We have already found two garages here in Bahrain, which will be branded totally as MAK garages.

“Bahrain is a dominant market for car supply, and we have the entire range of products, and plan to capitalize on that. All the international companies that pose as competition are in India as well, and we have played our role.”

As we mentioned earlier, Bahrain’s market has its fair share of competition. What brands would you say are your benchmarked competitors?

Bahrain is a dominant market for car supply, and we have the entire range of products, and plan to capitalize on that. All the international companies that pose as competition are in India as well, and we have played our role.

And in terms of the GCC market, are there plans to diversify?

Yes, we have a regional expansion plan in mind. Countries like Dubai, Qatar, Oman. We

have sent products to Kuwait now to test the market, and have distributors in other countries already. We plan to adopt the same strategy for other countries in the near future.

What product range is available in Bahrain?

Right now we have the entire range of products for 4-wheelers. We have specialized expertise in industrial products, and have a chosen few industries here, which we are working with to introduce products that will be suitable for them. We have the capability to meet the requirements of customer in any minute sector.

Why did you choose Jawad as the distributor?

They were the first to contact us, and they are very proactive. They put in their heart and soul into it, and are truly dedicated.

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E.K.Kanoo DRaG & DRIFT nIGhT EVENTS ooler weather means only one thing – everyone who has a modded car or petrol in his (or her – rare but sometimes there is a her) veins turns up at the Bahrain International Circuit’s (BIC) Drag and Drift Mondays.

This past month, it was action packed to the hilt – even guys from across the border turned up in their 350’s to slew sideways between the cones at the BIC’s parking lot.

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The Drag strip was where the main action was – Honda’s running 9’s new-age muscle Stangs and Maros running anywhere from 12s to 11’s and even a GMC Sierra 4-door running a cool 14.2 bone-stock!

There were some incredibly cool crotch rockets running 8’s the whole night, popping wheelies as they left the start line.

We will be bringing you more on the Drag and Drift nights over the coming months – rest assured there’s lots of action to be had.

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E.K.Kanoo DRaG & DRIFT nIGhT EVENTS

“THE ULTIMATE IN MONDAY NIGHT ACTION”

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Jaguar Land rover CeLebrates First Year anniversarY oF Land rover experienCe Centre aguar Land Rover Bahrain, celebrated the 1st year anniversary of the Land Rover Experience Centre Bahrain, by holding a two day event at the venue in the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).

The celebratory event was spread out over the 18th and 19th of February 2016, and was held in collaboration with BIC. The event included free sessions on the Land Rover Experience course for both local and regional media personnel and existing customers on the first day and invited guests on the second. With the Land Rover Experience

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Land RoveR expeRience

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Centre Bahrain being the first of its kind in the MENA region, it was designed to cater to both the Bahraini and regional market and it has been doing so successfully for the past one year, within which time exponential growth, in both its presence in the Kingdom and the number of customers per day, is being witnessed. To further commemorate the occasion, in addition to the off-road track experience offered, the invitees were split into groups and were taken on exclusive tours of the BIC, which included guided trips to the VIP tower, control tower, media centre and paddock club, subsequent to which they were handed Certificates of Appreciation along with an eclectic mix of giveaways.

Located within the grounds of biC, the Land rover experience Centre covers 3.5 kilometres of varying terrains such as sand, rock, hill and water landscapes. there are 32 natural and man-made obstacles allowing drivers to traverse terrain including slide slopes, humps, rocks, gravel roads and watercourses, all the while assessing the driving environment, maximising the capability and technology of the vehicle and most importantly developing driving skills.

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EVENTS

“Located within the grounds of biC, the Land rover experience Centre covers 3.5 kilometres of varying terrains such as sand, rock, hill and water landscapes.�

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Arabia Motors QUAD TEST We bring you our take on the best buys in toWn!

TOYOTA AURION

The new Altima makes a great statement while treading a fine line between visual impact and not being too over the top. It still blends well into a crowd, but has some decent cues if you stare long enough.

The Aurion’s mighty 3.5 liter V6 makes it one of the fastest cars in its class – and even in higher classes as well! Economy doesn’t suffer because of this performance though, as the Aurion can return an impressive 8 kilometers to the liter under mixed driving conditions.

The Altima comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that packs quite a punch – on par with that of the Aurion.

However, it isn’t the most economical of the bunch, with its CVT transmission needing high revs to keep the car moving. The result is 6 kilometers to the liter.

Apart from the potent straightline performance, the Altima wins praise for its smooth ride quality, but loses points for its completely sloppy steering feel.

It’s a Toyota – need we say more?

Nissan ranks second to Toyota when it comes to residual value – and most, if not all people know that fact pretty well.

Dealer Performance

Driving dynamics of the Aurion are geared toward long distance and highway cruising.

Ebrahim Kanoo’s reputation as a distributor is pretty much unmatched and that is no secret.

Y.K. Almoayed does a fair job as far as putting their products out there are concerned. However, when it comes to service, they fall short owing to 5,000 kilometer service intervals on their products as well as repeated customer complaints of unavailability of parts, and lack luster service.

Conclusion:

Drive

Contemporary design – one can almost call it bland, but for most buyers in the segment, it works well.

Resale Value

Design

Starting at BD 9,000

Performance & Economy

Starting at BD 11,000

NISSAN ALTIMA

Winner: It may appear bland, but let’s face it – you don’t buy a mid-size family car to win a car show; you buy it to be a reliable, worry-free daily driver and family hauler.

With an excellent track record for bullet-proof reliability, superb powertrain, excellent residuals, combined with a fantastic distributor to back up your purchase, it really is a no-brainer that the Aurion takes the top spot.

In Second Place: The Nissan Altima is quite a bargain when it comes to price versus performance. But the one element that drags it down is the local distributor.

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MAZDA 6 Starting at BD 9,000

KIA CADENZA Starting at BD 10,500

The Mazda 6 is perhaps the best looking of the bunch, with striking design cues and vibrant colors available to choose from.

Aggressive styling, mostly based on the rather overdone K900 does the Cadenza no favors.

Unfortunately for the Mazda 6, the only available engine choice is a 2.5-liter 4-pot, which makes it the most underachieving performer here. However, that being the case, it does offer great fuel savings, returning nearly 10 kilometers per liter in mixed driving conditions.

The Cadenza comes equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 as well, but unlike the competition, doesn’t offer much in terms of outright performance (such as the Aurion). It’s thirsty too, returning 6 kilometers to the liter under mixed driving conditions.

The Mazda scores well when it comes to driving dynamics, with great steering feel and a sporty yet balanced and composed ride.

The Cadenza feels luxurious to drive owing to its wellappointed interior and gadgets, but as far as dynamism is concerned –it tries too hard to do too much of everything, and ends up falling short.

Unlike the KIA, Mazdas manage to hold on to their residuals on average, owing to their fresh designs and excellent reliability.

Unfortunately, KIA still hasn’t been able to garner enough consumer confidence to command strong residuals. As a matter of fact, out of all the cars here, the Cadenza loses its value by 50 percent the moment you drive it off the lot.

This is where Mazda pretty much loses the game, since the distributor (International Motor Trading Agency) barely makes its presence felt, except for when they need to move stock. It doesn’t bode well when you buy a brand new Mazda, yet fail to see the brand being represented anywhere except the showroom itself.

A.A.Bin Hindi has been in the game for a while, but it seems that their strategy needs to change.

We barely hear of their promotions or service specials, which would be pretty sad news if you were a KIA owner!

In Third Place: The Mazda 6 is an excellent all-round car, let down only by its lack of powertrain options.

In Fourth Place: There’s a good reason why you don’t see many KIA Cadenzas on our roads, and our research reflects that. The Cadenza is a great effort but KIA still needs to put some effort into it to keep ahead of the competition.

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VOLKSWAGEN’S REFRESHED MID-SIZE IS HERE TO GIVE THE COMPETITION A TASTE OF GERMAN FLAVOR

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Volkswagen passat consumer review

Amidst a sea of Jap and Korean competition, it is easy to overlook what is quite possibly one of the best mid-size sedans on sale today.

VW’s Passat is perhaps your safest foray into German car ownership.

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FROM THE OuTSIDE Yes, it looks pretty much like the outgoing version, but look closely at the lines and you’ll see that the bodywork from the A-pillar forward is pretty much all new – and very pleasing.

There are LEDs in the headlights – along with the headlights themselves, as well as out back – which is a first for VW sedans. The most notable feature is a thick, silver lip that spans the entire width of the headlights and grille on models that are fitted with LED headlights (as on our test car here). The taillights and trunk lid have been redesigned for a crisper and more modern look.

ON THE INSIDE The Passat gets a number of interior updates for 2016. The dashboard now features the company’s MIB II system (which stands for “Modular Infotainment Platform”) with two different sizes of touch screens available depending on option package. VW says “most models” will use capacitive touch screens, the same as what’s found in smartphones and tablets, which respond to taps rather than pressure and enable swipeand-pinch control. These screens also will feature proximity sensors to pop up the relevant controls, as your hand gets closer to the screen.

The Passat also features a plethora of new high-tech safety stuff. Automatic Post-Collision Braking, which prevents the car from running away and crashing into other objects after an initial impact, is standard on all models, as is a rearview camera. Adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, a blind-spot monitor with rear traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and parking steering assist are all available depending on which trim level you decide to opt for. Our test car came with a sunroof, auto dimming rear view mirror, auto-folding exterior mirrors, leather everything, the aforementioned infotainment screen, as well as a rear-view parking camera, sensors and LED headlights.

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“The besT parT abouT The engine is The way iT sounds under acceleraTion – more like a porsche FlaT-6 Than a Vw!”

Volkswagen passat consumer review

THE DRIVE The Passat is equipped with a 2.5-liter 5-cylinder engine – yes you read that right – it has five cylinders.

Talk about an edge over the competition! The best part about the engine is the way it sounds under acceleration – more like a Porsche Flat-6 than a VW! The Passat has a proper Germanic feel to it – it is planted and stable at any speed, while being comfy and sailing over ruts and cambers with ease. The steering has great feedback and is smooth and light at parking lot speeds. The cabin is airy and wide, and affords a lot of space for a mid size. The interior is quiet at cruising speeds, with only a hint of engine noise making its way into the cabin at lower RPMs. This is a good sort of noise that pretty much makes you forget that your driving a midsize. Good things.

CONCLuSION It feels like an Audi, certainly drives like one and has features that competition could never hope to replicate – genuine driving feel, quality and attention to detail. The Passat is a brilliant package, especially considering it comes with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty and free lube service when you buy one.

Want a luxurious mid-size without breaking the bank? Simply buy a Passat.

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ToyoTa CaMRy consumer review

TOYOTA’S HARD-HITTING MID-SIZE STALWART – THE CAMRY

It goes without saying that if it’s a reliable, economical, dependable mid-size entry-level sedan, the Camry is stapled to the list.

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ExTERIOR

The one you see pictured here is all-new while retaining the car’s core values that made it such a success story thus far. The exterior restyling is substantial and the Camry looks a little bit more exciting and sleek compared to its outgoing version. It will still blend into traffic however – especially if you choose it in this white hue, which, let’s face it – will be the color of choice for most Camry buyers. There are however, dualexhausts at the rear that add a dash of character and sportiness to the car.

INTERIOR

The interior of the Camry carries the car’s utilitarian intentions well – with a straightforward dashboard and gage-cluster layout greeting you as you open the driver’s door. There’s absolutely no drama or added fluff; everything is straight to the point. Our test car did come with a touch-screen infotainment system that featured Bluetooth telephone connectivity. There’s also a reverse camera and parking sensors. The fabric upholstery is comfortable and there’s decent head, leg and shoulder room for both front and rear seat passengers. You do get AUX and USB ports, as well as a generous amount of storage space in the form of various cubbies in the dash and center console. An electric rear-curtain also comes standard.

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ToyoTa CaMRy consumer review DRIvE

Under the hood of the Camry lies Toyota’s tried and true 2.4-liter VVTi four-cylinder, which puts out a decent 178hp to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic. Performance is relaxed and never rushed, and the beautiful thing about the Camry is how quiet and smooth the car is at all speeds. The steering is predictable and the suspension soaks up all but the harshest of bumps. It takes very little effort to leave your foot on the brake pedal and this makes it easy on the driver in bumper-to-bumper city traffic.

The Camry is focused on economy and you can see a live-econo gage on the instrument cluster that tells you whether you’re driving economically or not.

CONCLuSION

The Camry is the perfect partner for your everyday driving needs. It may not have the frills, but that’s exactly what makes the Camry so good at what it does. It stays true to itself as a dependable partner, and rest assured, you can never go wrong by putting your money on one.

“PERfORMANCE IS RELAxED AND NEvER RuSHED, AND THE bEAuTIfuL THING AbOuT THE CAMRY IS HOW quIET AND SMOOTH THE CAR IS AT ALL SPEEDS.”

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LEXUS’ NEW COMPACT CROSSOVER CHECKS THE RIGHT BOXES

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LEXUS NX200 consumer review

The NX200 is based on the venerable RAV4 platform, but its design and specs ensure that it stands out from the herd.

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consumer review LEXUS NX200 EXTERIOR

From the outside, the NX has an angry front fascia – in keeping with Lexus’ current design language. Choose the F-Sport variant and the edges become sharper and the scowl gets angrier. Regardless, the NX is a great car to look at and doesn’t leave anyone wanting in the looks department – pretty much like every Lexus in the stable today. It has an incredibly balanced and poised appearance and looks incredibly sporty. Even the rear has eye-catching three-dimensional tail lamps that give the entry-level NX a truly upscale look and feel. It does turn heads – especially if you choose it in a brighter hue, and is definitely a conversation starter.

INTERIOR

The interior of the NX is a fantastic place to be – in true Lexus form. It may share underpinnings with its Toyota stable mate, but you could look long and hard and never find a single clue relating it to its pedestrian cousin. The NX comes standard with Bluetooth, voice control, Sat Nav, supple leather seating and touch surfaces, as well as a dash of veneer on the dash and door cards. Rear seats are automated and can be folded down electrically at the touch of a button. The quality is superb and the fit and finish is flawless – in true Lexus form. The center console and the dash is a busy array of tiny buttons, along with a wireless charging station for your mobile in the center armrest cubby. Despite its raked roofline and subtle proportions, interior space is generous and you can get comfortable in the NX without having to make too many adjustments.

DRIVE

The NX 200 comes equipped with Lexus’ latest-generation of turbocharged four cylinder engines (similar to the one found in the IS200T). Mated to a six-speed gearbox, the powertrain combo puts down a healthy 235hp to all four wheels via the all-wheel-drive system.

Out on the road, you never get a hint of what’s going on under the hood – if no one told you, it would be hard to figure out what kind of engine is doing the work, since the four-pot sings like a V6. There is plenty of torque available early on in the rev range, meaning you don’t have to stress too hard to get the NX up to speed. Cruising is what the NX does best and pottering around town on the daily grind is its forte. Inside the cabin, the ambience is quiet and the cooled seats and auto climate control will keep you at an optimum temperature on Bahrain’s crazy roads. Speaking of crazy roads, the suspension on the NX is tuned to iron out even the harshest of bumps and ruts – so much so that you can drive over speed bumps at 40kph and not feel so much as a vibration.

CONCLUSION

Seeing as there is a pullout mirror in the center console and the dainty button arrangement, this is clearly a crossover aimed at the ladies. So if you gals would like something chic, comfortable, luxurious and sporty, with the added versatility of raised ground clearance and a commanding seating position, look no further – Lexus has the answer in the form of this NX. 60 www.arabiamotors.co I March 2016

“There is plenty of torque available early on in the rev range, meaning you don’t have to stress too hard to get the NX up to speed.”

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Cover Story McLaren 675LT

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Power is always a good thing – and more power is better still. This is the mantra that the folks over at McLaren love and abide by. Case in point is this here hypercar – the 675LT AKA the Long Tail.

WHAT IS THE LONG TAIL? The 675LT is a ‘higher performance’ variant of the venerable 650S supercar. The Long Tail nom de guerre is derived from the 1997 F1 GT “Longtail” homologation special racecar – a Le Mans racer that pushed the physical boundaries and technical regulations to the absolute limit on track. Using a carbon fibre monocoque, the ‘Longtail’ featured radically altered bodywork, including a longer nose and, most noticeably, an extended tail. Against even tougher opposition, the McLaren F1 GTR ‘Longtail’ finished first and second in the GT1 class – second and third overall – at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1997, with the nearest opposition almost 30 laps behind.

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McLaren 675LT Cover Story

“The Long TAiL noM de guerre is derived froM The 1997 f1 gT “LongTAiL” hoMoLogATion sPeCiAL rACeCAr.”

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Cover Story McLaren 675LT

“The re-engineered M838TL v8 TwinTurboChArged engine PuTs ouT A ProPerLy eviL 666bhP”

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Only 10 ‘Longtail’ racing cars were ever produced, and just three road cars, making these sought-after machines the rarest of all road-legal McLaren F1s.

What better inspiration for the 675LT, the most driver-focused and exclusive McLaren Super Series model ever made. As a matter of fact, the 675LT is 1.5 inches longer than the 650S – a small difference numerically, but a whole other world of difference in terms of reduced drag and increased aerodynamic efficiency.

WHAT MAKES THE LONG TAIL dIffERENT? McLaren says that the dramatic design changes are more for purpose than style; the race-inspired front splitter is 80 percent larger than the 650S and the airbrake’s aspect ratio is increased by 50 percent; both additions help increase downforce by 40 percent compared to the 650S. An enlarged ‘door blade’ intake, together with a subtle air intake incorporated ahead of the leading edge of the rear wheel arch, both feed cool air into the side-mounted radiators. The active ‘Longtail’ Airbrake optimizes aero balance.

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“The ACTive ‘LongTAiL’ AirbrAKe oPTiMizes Aero bALAnCe.”

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McLaren 675LT Cover Story

There’s more carbon fiber in the LT – front and rear bumpers, hood, fenders and the rear deck are all crafted from the stuff, resulting in a 100kg weight saving over the already feather light 650S. Even the glass has been thinned down to 1MM, saving 3kgs in the clear stuff alone. This car is weight saving, pound-shedding paranoia!

POTENT POWERTRAIN The re-engineered M838TL V8 twin-turbocharged engine puts out a properly evil 666bhp and 516lb ft – an increase of 25bhp and 16lb ft – and the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox is now twice as fast. Ultra lightweight forged alloy wheels and Pirelli P-ZERO Trofeo R tyres, carbon ceramic brakes and an uprated suspension system that embraces technology from the McLaren P1 also contribute to the Long Tail’s astute performance. The engine is rebuilt using lightweight connecting rods, bespoke camshafts and a new electronic recirculation valve that contribute to maximize engine response, while 300 percent stiffer engine mounts optimize the connection between the driver and the road surface. New machined-from-solid turbocharger compressor wheels maximize airflow to the combustion chambers, and an optimized fuel pump increases fuel flow. The transmission has been worked over as well with the 675LT’s revised software strategy slashing response times to make gear changes twice as fast. The car also briefly cuts the ignition between gear changes to create the fastest possible shift, and an incredibly loud rifle-shot “crack” sound. A new lightweight titanium exhaust system differentiates the 675LT, thanks to its distinctive twin exhaust outlets and aggressive sound, particularly under full acceleration. But the lightweight exhaust system also plays a crucial role in unlocking the 675LT’s additional performance. A specially designed ‘crossover’ system – where the exhaust section that exits on the V8 engine’s left bank actually exits on the right of the car, and vice versa – provides the exact length of titanium tubing required for ultimate performance. Now that’s an obsession for perfection!

All said and done, the 675LT puts the power down with a colossal power-to-weight ratio of 541bhp per ton.

THE CRuCIAL NuMbERS

We know most of you are just looking for this – so without further ado, these are the numbers that you need to know: 0-100kph? 2.9s (independent tests and manufacturer claims) 0-200kph? 7.9s (manufacturer claimed) Dry weight? 1,230kg Top Speed? 330kph (manufacturer claimed)

YOu CAN buY ONE – WELL SORT Of! McLaren have built just 500 examples of the 675LT coupe that you see here and all of them have already been spoken for.

McLaren will build an additional 500 convertible 675LTs called the 675LT Spider and you may just be able to sneak your order in – if they haven’t already filled the roster. How much? Well, if you have to ask, then you probably cant afford one!

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bike news

royal enfield officially launches the hiMalayan

BMW reveals 100 special editions Four limited edition BMW models will celebrate 100 years since the beginning of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG in 2016.

The BMW R1200RT, R1200RS, R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure all get limited edition paint schemes and will be limited to just 100 examples. The RT will be available in Candy Burgundy Smoked Effect, inspired by the R100RT from the 1970s.

Both GS model paint schemes are inspired by past BMW Dakar bikes and both come with red diamond-stitched seats. The RS will be available in Black/Silver Smoke Effect, inspired by the 1976 R90S.

Royal Enfield have finally launched the 411cc Himlayan adventure bike but are still insisting the bike will only be sold in the domestic Indian market for now.

The bike was one of 2015’s worst-kept secrets and various prototype bikes were spotted in a wide array of testing situations across India but now the official press launch has revealed the single-cylinder machine in full production trim.

At the heart of the new bike is an all-new 411cc engine and Royal Enfield are pitching this as a ‘purer, non-extreme and more accessible form of adventure touring in India.’

harley-davidson unveil cvo pro street Breakout Harley-Davidson have just unveiled this mean looking CVO Pro Street Breakout, alongside a new Low Rider S, both of which are expected to be on sale at your local Harley dealer by mid-Spring this year.

Harley’s Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) department have been responsible for some truly nuts specials over the years, but this is one of their most tasteful. The Pro Street Breakout is a limited-production model that introduces a new, darker look, and which is steeped in drag-racing attitude. Performance comes from the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110B engine – the most-potent HarleyDavidson production air-cooled engine.

To extract maximum performance the

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engine is fitted with black blunt-cut mufflers, an open-element Screamin’ Eagle Heavy Breather Elite intake, and a high performance hydraulic Assist & Slip clutch. It also comes with a new 43mm inverted fork gripped in a robust three-bolt triple-clamp, and has the added stopping power of dual front disc brakes with floating discs, and ABS as standard. The stiff front end and 19-inch front wheel enhance agility, while the rear end gets a massive 240 section tyre.

BMW reveal rninet sport

BMW Motorrad have released a new version of the wildly popular RnineT, which has been dubbed the Sport, and delivers riders a pre-formed café racer style version of the naked retro. The UK-only RnineT Sport offers a brushed aluminium finish as an alternative to the plain black of the original model, and comes with a host of parts from the BMW accessories catalogue. The standout highlight is the special aluminium fuel tank, which is available in two versions: hand-brushed, gloss-varnished and with visible or smoothed welding seams. The Sport also gets a high-level titanium Akrapovic sport silencer, which replaces the original stacked silencers and adds to the café racer feel. The pillion footrests and seat are removed, and an aluminium seat cowl added. It also benefits from ABS and genuine accessory heated grips as standard, while LED indicators help to add to it’s minimal clean stance.

New Metal

neW indian fuelled By Jack daniel’s Indian have teamed up with Jack Daniel’s to create a limited edition Chief model to celebrate the whiskey giant’s 150th anniversary, with Brian Klock of Klock Werks taking care of the final customisation and design work. The bike will be produced in very limited numbers, and features Jack Daniel’s inspired paint, logos and badging.

The fender has also been inscribed with the names of the seven Master Distillers that have overseen Jack Daniel’s production over its 150-year history. This bike is the first in a series to be made by Indian and Jack Daniel’s celebrating the anniversary

and will be auctioned in October at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas. Money raised from the auction will be going to the JD-supported ‘Operation Ride Home’ initiative, run by the American Armed Services YMCA charity, which provides funding and travel assistance to juniorenlisted military personnel so they can spend time with their families during the holiday season.

triuMph reveal neW tiger sport Key changes to the bike include a heavilyrevised version of the venerable 1050cc inline three-cylinder motor which not only boasts increased torque figures but also has significant improvements to fuel consumption.

The Tiger Sport has also gained a host of technological updates, including ride-by-wire throttle, a selection of rider modes, adjustable traction control, and ABS now provided as standard fitment. It also gets a new exhaust, a new clutch assembly with slip assist, an adjustable windscreen, and new mirrors.

neW victory octane fuelled for take off The firm have made little secret of the fact they’re set to follow sister brand Indian in using a DOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder, 1200cc V-twin in a future model.

These drawings show the same cast aluminium frame that appeared on the Ignition concept, as well as the 1200cc V-twin, but the styling is the work of Victory design chief Greg Brew, leaving little doubt this is the final look. While the engine, at 1200cc, is the smallest ever to appear in a Victory, it’s also promised to be

the most powerful. In fact, Victory expect it to be the most powerful machine in its class, although given that Ducati’s 160bhp XDiavel is now entering the cruiser arena, that could be a tall order for the American firm. The bottom end is straight from the Indian Scout’s 1133cc V-twin, but in Victory form the engine gets new cylinders and heads. Capacity is up to 1200cc and

power is expected to be significantly higher than the Scout’s 100bhp. How much higher isn’t known, but the presence of a single front brake in these drawings suggests the performance won’t be at XDiavel levels.

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MiSHAL ALNEAiMi

INTERVIEW

MEET MISHAL ALNEAIMI – THE FRONT RUNNER OF THE BAHRAIN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP Mishal AlNeaimi, you took home the win at the opening round of the BSBK. What did it feel like?

It was a good feeling with the start of the championship; I like this championship with the rules, the bikes, the organization, and the track. We are like a team, we want to help this sport to grow in the Middle East, and we have a championship in Qatar and Dubai. We just started in Bahrain, and it’s a good championship to help the rider and to help the sport to grow.

How old are you?

How did you start with motorcycles? Did you like them since you were a kid?

I’m 32! Most of my family is into sports, some like motorsport, some like jet skis, some cars, racing, motorcycle racing. I have two brothers who race on bikes, and my father is into dune racing too.

I’ve loved motorcycles ever since I was born. When Qatar built the

Losail racetrack, I began competing professionally since 2013.

What was your first motorcycle?

It was the superb Suzuki GSXR 1000.

Right now you’re riding a Ducati. How different is it from a Suzuki?

I think Ducatis are excellent motorcycles – the pinnacle of what a superbike should be about. It goes without saying that I feel at home on a Ducati – I am winning after all!

What do you think of the track layout and the organization?

The layout is great, not dangerous for the bike, it’s good to train at this track because it’s safer. It helps the rider because it is wide and has a large run-off area, and you can tell where the corner and the braking points are. It’s great for beginners.

In the BSBK, I was surprised from Round 1. The organizers know how to build a championship, and it felt like I was racing in a championship in Europe, not Bahrain.

What do you think about the Ducati Panigale that you are racing with?

It is very good, not too hard to manage at the limit. For a street bike that has some basic track modifications, it is incredible.

Do you get nervous at all? Are you afraid?

Well we are all human and as such, sometimes I don’t feel at ease with the track, but those are just cold feet before the race and once the race starts I am in my element throughout.

Who would you like to Thank?

I want to thank the organizers – Wheels of Arabia and the Bahrain International Circuit, and my sponsors Oredoo who have supported myself and my team.

“I THINK DUCATIS ARE ExCELLENT MOTORCyCLES – THE PINNACLE OF WHAT A SUPERBIKE SHOULD BE ABOUT.”

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BIKER ZONE DUCATI XDIAVEL

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THE DUCATI XDIAVEL STIRS UP THE RIGHT KIND OF EMOTION

otorcycles are all about emotion – it is about connecting with the machine, with the elements and the tarmac. What enhances said emotion is when you have a marvel of engineering between your legs, and Ducati seems to know just how to produce perfection on two wheels.

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DUCATI XDIAVEL

BIKER ZONE

Take that side-exit twin exhaust for example – it has to be the highlight of the side-profile of the XDiavel. So is that phat rear tire – the XDiavel looks almost like a custom job than a factory cruiser. Brembo brakes feature as standard, as are adjustable forward controls.

That semi-slick looking rear tire is a Pirelli Diablo Rosso-2 meauring 240/45-17. The front end is raked to 30 degrees.

The XDiavel is powered by a new edition of the tried-and-true Testastretta 11° 1198cc V-twin, enlarged to 1262cc by stroking it from the standard 67.9 to 71.5mm while retaining the 106mm bore. With DVT variable valve timing it is the most flexible Ducati motor, delivering 156 peak horsepower at 9,500 rpm, but with peak torque up to 95 lb.-ft. at a mere 5,000 rpm for super-smooth driveability and instantaneous throttle response. The rich electronics suite also includes launch control to aid in super hard launches. For the first time on a Ducati, power is sent to the rear tire via means of a rubber belt. The engine acts as a stressed member in the short front trellis frame while a new, compact exhaust system is tucked underneath the engine.

S K O O L L E V A b “ THE XDI O j M O T S CU A E K I L T S .”

R E ALMO S I U R C y TOR C A F A N A TH

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The Business iPhone® 6 sleeve brings a touch of style to the office. It is made from high-quality calfskin and its simple, elegant design in black is reinforced by a star logo stud. The sleeve, with leather-trimmed click-in holder and flap, features five card slots and two larger compartments which would be ideal for folded banknotes.

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SUVS & TrUckS 2007 GMC Yukon SLT

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2009 Ford van E250

2007 GMC Yukon SLT, 180,000 KM, BD 5,900 Contact: 33400064

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2008 Ford expedition eddie bauer, 132,000 KM, BD 5,300 Contact: 33400064

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2008 Chevrolet suburban LTZ

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT, 121,000 KM, BD 5,500 Contact: 33400064

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT, 132,000 KM, BD 5,500 Contact: 33400064

2008 Chevrolet suburban LTZ, 121,000 KM, BD 6,500 Contact: 33400064

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2009 Ford van E250, 130,000 KM, BD 4,500 Contact: 33400064

2010 Ford F150 lariat

2010 Ford F150 lariat, 112,000 KM, BD 8,200 Contact: 33400064

2003 Chevrolet silverado

2003 Chevrolet silverado, 115,000 KM, BD 3,200 Contact: 33400064

2009 Ford F150 lariat

2009 Ford F150 lariat, 128,000 KM, BD 7,000 Contact: 33400064

2007 GMC Y ukon Denali

2007 GMC Yukon Denali, 130,000 KM, BD 5,900 Contact: 33400064

2006 GMC Sierra V6

2006 GMC Sierra V6, 155,000 KM, BD 3,000 Contact: 33400064

2008 GMC Sierra SLT

2008 GMC Sierra SLT, 132,000 KM, BD 5,700 Contact: 33400064

2008 Chevrolet suburban Z71

2008 Chevrolet suburban Z71, 128,000 KM, BD 6,500 Contact: 33400064

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2016 Land Cruiser, 0,000 KM, BD 16,500

2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali

2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 191,000 KM, BD 7,500 Contact: 33400064

2014 Lexus GX 460

2014 Lexus GX 460, 26,000 KM, BD 18,000

2007 Lincoln Navigator

2007 Lincoln Navigator, 180,000 KM, BD 5,500 Contact: 33400064

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2015 Mitsubishi pajeroV6 , 0,000 KM, BD 10,000

2007 Expediction

2007 Expediction, 200,000 KM, BD 5,000 Contact: 33400064

2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X

2015 Range Rover Sport SVR, 22,000 KM, BD 53,000

2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X, 3,000 KM, BD 14,500

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2012 Nissan X- Trail

2009 Toyota Sequoia

2010 Mitsubishi Pajero, 68,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2012 Nissan X- Trail, 89,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2009 Toyota Sequoia, 103,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2009 Lincoln town car, 98,000 KM, BD 3,000 Contact: 33400064

2006 Mercury G. Marqu’s,

2006 Mercury G. Marqu’s, 130,000 KM, BD 2,900 Contact: 33400064

2007 Toyota Avalon

2007 Toyota Avalon, 140,000 KM, BD 3,700

2007 Lincoln town car

2007 Lincoln town car, 82,000 KM, BD 2,800 Contact: 33400064

2009 Ford Crown victo

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2013 BMW 750 Li

2013 BMW 750 Li, 33,000 KM, BD 19,000

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ, 130,000 KM, BD 6,000 Contact: 33400064

2015 Range Rover Sport SVR

2016 Nissan Patrol SE, 47,000 KM, BD 14,000

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

2004 Lexus LS 430

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2006 Mercury G. Marqu’s,

2006 Mercury G. Marqu’s, 110,000 KM, BD 2,900 Contact: 33400064

2015 BMW 650i

2015 BMW 650i, 0,000 KM, BD 45,000

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2005 Mercury G. Marqu’s,

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2012 Toyota Avalon, 74,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2006 Mercedes E-350

2006 Mercedes E-350, 70,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2008 Honda Accord V6

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2012 Mercedes S-350

2016 Honda City, 0 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

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2008 Chevorlet Lumina LTZ

2008 Chevorlet Lumina LTZ, 134,000 KM, BD 3,200 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima, 75,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2012 Nissan Sunny

2012 Nissan Sunny, 70,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2012 Mazda 3

2012 Mazda 3, 15,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2012 Toyota Corolla

2012 Toyota Corolla, 10,3000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

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2013 Toyota Corolla 123,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2010 Nissan Qashqai, 78,000 KM, BD 3,800 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2011 Mazda CX7, 74,000 KM, BD 5,300 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2009 BMW 740LI, 58,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2013Toyota Camry

2012 Nissan Altima

2013Toyota Camry, 28,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 175544770

2012 Nissan Altima, 78,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2008 Nissan 8 Altima 2.5

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2010 Mercedes S-350

2010 Mercedes S-350, 60,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2005 Porsche Cayenne, 59,000 KM, Contact: 33337133, 34121280,77144404

2012 Toyota Camry, 73,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0

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2012 Toyota Avalon / Limited

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2012 Nissan Sunny

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2005 Ford Thunderbird

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2010 Mini Cooper

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2014 Mini Cooper-S, 13,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2014 Dodge Challenger

2014 Dodge Challenger, 26,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2014 Benz SLK 200

2014 Benz SLK 200 , 22,000 KM, Contact: 33337133, 34121280,77144404

2015 Mini Cooper

2015 Mini Cooper, 0 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2006 Mercedes SLK-200, 16,3000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2012 Toyota Corolla

2012 Toyota Corolla, 97,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2012 Lexus LS- 460

2012 Lexus LS- 460, 10,1000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2007 Ford Explorer

2007 Ford Explorer, 178,000 KM, Contact: 39614004, 17403477

2009 BMW 320

2004 BMW 530

2009 BMW 320, 48,000 KM, BD 6,500 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2004 BMW 530, 133,00 KM, BD 3600 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2009 BMW 320

2010 Infiniti G37

2008 Toyota CAMRY, 100,000 KM, BD 3,500 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2006 Grand Marquis

2006 Grand Marquis, BD 2,900 Contact: 39470811

2010 Infiniti G37, 159,000 KM, BD 7,300 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6 , 59,000 KM, BD 6,800 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

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2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6

2011Nissan Tiida

2011Nissan Tiida, 97,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2007 Maserati Quattroporte

2007 Maserati Quattroporte, 56,000 KM, BD 5,500 Contact: 38898903, 17552233

2008 Nissan 7 Altima 2.5

2008 Nissan 7 Altima 2.5, 180,000 KM, BD 2,700 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2009 Honda CIVIC 320

2009 Honda CIVIC 320, 167,000 KM, BD 3,000 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2007 Mercury Marquis LS

2007 Mercury Marquis LS, 140,000 KM, Contact: 39614004, 17403477

2008 Honda Accord Coupe

2008 Honda Accord Coupe Contact: 39997277

2001 Lexus LS 430

2008 Honda Accord

2001 Lexus LS 430, 162,000 KM, Contact: 39614004, 17403477

2008 Honda Accord, 155,000 KM BD4,200 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2007 Lexus GS 420

2006 Lexus GS 430

2007 Lexus GS 430, 169,000 KM, BD 6,700 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2006 Lexus GS 430, 169,000 KM, BD 6,000 tContact: 39992882, 17000870

2010 Honda Accord

2002 Lexus LS430

2010 Honda Accord, 160,000 KM, Contact: 36662267, 17554477

2002 Lexus LS430, 188,000 KM, BD 3,700 Contact: 39992882, 17000870

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

2005 Lexus LS430

2007 Dodge Charger

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 45,000 KM, BD 3,400 Contact: 33355955, 17000570

2005 Lexus LS430, 200,000 KM, Contact: 39614004, 17403477

2007 Dodge Charger, 200,000 KM, BD 3,800 Contact: 39423332, 17423332

2010 Porsche Panamera S

2010 Porsche Panamera S, 95,000 KM, BD 20,000 Contact: 38898903, 17552233

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2015, 4566Km, BD 61,995

2015, 5000 Km, BD 23,995

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2015, 9000 Km, BD 61,995

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2015, 8000Km, BD 31,995

E 300 2015, 8000Km, BD 21,995

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