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BREAKING DAWN THE SEXIEST ROLLS EVER BUILT - THE DAWN

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TESTS&DrIVeS

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COVER

STORY

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LASTING IMPRESSIONS Fun for the whole family - Chevy Traverse

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ThE SwEdE OffENSIvE Volvo’s renaissance machine - the XC90

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NEw cAT ON ThE bLOck Jag unleashes a new species of cat with the XE

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buffALO SOLdIER 2JZ, T45, S14 - all the numbers a petrol head would die for!

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MOTORING NEwS All the latest automotive news from the region & the world

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NEw cAR REvIEwS Supercars & concepts - all you need to know

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SMOkE AddIcTION Burnout Nights in action

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fOuR LEAf cLOvER 16,390,000 US$ worth of Ferrari

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bIkE NEwS All the latest motorbike news from the region & the world

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PREcIOuS METAL Ducati Diavel Titanium

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AM GEAR All the coolest car-stuff that you need

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AM TRAdER LISTINGS The most comprehensive pre-owned automotive listing in the Kingdom

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ARAbIA MOTORS YOuTubE chANNEL All the latest vids that we produce

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ed page THe ArAbiA motors Team Editor-in-Chief SAMEER Z. UCHI

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Lexus PenuLtimate Lexusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mid-size baby gets a refresh

exus Bahrain launched the refreshed 2016 ES350 at their dedicated new showroom in Sitra early last month.

When we test drove the 2015 ES, we found it to be one of the finest that Lexus has to offer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a great mid-size luxury sedan that combined top-of-the-line features with excellent comfort, power and reliability.

The styling was sharp and easy on the eyes as well. But Lexus has since changed their design language across the range to a more aggressive, bolder style.

As such, this latest ES gets the predatoresque aggressive front fascia along with subtle changes to the rear. The interior as well receives slight changes with a new steering wheel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most notably and the option of having real Bamboo trimmed interior panels.

The engine remains unchanged at 3.5 liters of V6 putting out 268 horses.

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sWeDe ReVOLutiOn VoLVo Marks its renaissance with the steLLar xc90

olvo is going through a muchneeded product renaissance.

First among many products is this stunning SUV that is set to challenge stalwarts from BMW, Audi and Mercedes. The new XC90 looks more like a concept than a car that you can actually buy – it looks drop-dead gorgeous.

The new XC90 is Volvo’s halo-car, and it marks the brand’s long-heralded competitive comeback. The 2.0 liter four cylinder engine features both supercharging and turbocharging technology (first in its segment) and the interior combines contemporary Swedish design with iOS inspired tech.

The XC90 was launched at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa Views last month and was attended by media members, dignitaries and guests. We got our hands on the superb XC90 - read the full review in this issue.

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BeLLissimO FeRRaRi ferrari bahrain Launches the steLLar 488gtb errari has created supercar perfection by throwing twin turbochargers at their top end mid-engined stallion. With a colossal 661 horses, the 488 GTB can shoot past 100kph in 3.0 seconds flat. We flew to Italy to test this particular beastie a few months back and needless to say, we came back hairsplittingly impressed.

Ferrari Bahrain launched the 488 GTB at a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel late last month. The private viewing event took invited guests through the history of Ferrariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s racing heritage and the various Ferrari models that were predecessors to the 488GTB. Check out the July 2015 issue for our full-take on the 488 GTB.

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PaRtinG it Out new state of the art sPare Parts centre to ensure custoMer satisfaction

triving to stay ahead of the competition and to make sure that their customers remain satisfied throughout their ownership experience, Motorcity has launched a new, state of the art parts warehouse in Maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ameer. The centre extends to 6000 square meters and provides customers with such facilities such as WiFi and a lounge, not to mention exceptional parking spaces.

The facility can stock up to 75000 parts and they are all grouped and arranged in a one-part, one-location system, similar to what major principal manufacturers use.

The entire facility spans four floors and is climate controlled for optimum performance. The center stocks parts for Motorcityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volvo, Citroen, SsangYong, Subaru, Chery, Luxgen, Denso, Isuzu, Hino, CMC, Tata- Daewoo, Daewoo, King long, Marshell, Hyundai earthmoving equipment and Kwanglim brands.

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Latest 3-seRies uP FOR GRaBs MW Bahrain has announced that the new BMW 3 Series will go on sale in showrooms across Bahrain starting September. With almost 14 milion units sold worldwide, the BMW 3 Series is the company‘s best-seller and the world’s most successful

model series in its segment.

With the latest upgrades to the design, technology innovations and more efficient drivetrains, the latest sixth-generation 3 Series is expected to build on its success story. The model update also marks the world premiere for two engines: the new four-

BMW Group Appoints neW HeAd of Mini

cylinder petrol engine in the 330i (to replace the 328i) delivers 252 hp and as the 3 Series rangetopper, the new six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW 340i (to replace the 335i) delivers 326 hp.

These two new engines join the 318i -136 hp, and the 320i -184 hp.

BMW Group has announced the appointment of Guillaume Foix as Head of MINI in the Middle East. Effective immediately, Foix takes on the leadership role as the brand heads into an exciting new chapter in its illustrious history with the recent unveiling of a refined product and brand strategy at the world premiere of the new MINI Clubman.

Foix brings considerable expertise to the Middle East with more than 15 years’ experience within BMW Group. He began his career with the company in France, joining the BMW brand in 1998 as Sales Assistant followed by a number of managerial positions across the Product and Quality divisions. In 2004 he became Area Manager before moving up to Regional Marketing Manager in 2007 and then Regional Director in 2010.

BaHRain Gets ‘insPiReD BY FiLm’ he eagerly anticipated limited edition RollsRoyce Wraith ‘Inspired

by Film’ has arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Wraith, the most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history, has experienced an overwhelmingly positive response from the Bahraini clientele since its introduction in 2013. Designed with the curious, the confident and the bold in mind, Wraith has attracted a diverse clientele, including a younger audience as well as those sports-car enthusiasts looking for a combination of power, style and ultra-luxury. The arrival of Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’ offers customers the opportunity to join the illustrious group of Rolls-Royce owners

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through the striking limited edition collection. Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’ celebrates Rolls-Royce’s long heritage in film, with the pinnacle of automotive luxury taking leading roles in movies since the dawn of film-making, featuring in hits such as Goldfinger (1964), The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964), The Thomas Crowne Affair (1968) and The Great Gatsby (both the 1974 original and its remake in 2013) to name a few. Life imitates art as the

silver screen is reflected through a unique two-tone Silver and Jubilee Silver paint scheme, with a solidsilver hand-cast Spirit of Ecstasy elegantly propped on the bonnet.

The spectacular vehicle boasts an Anthracite leather interior accented with Casden Tan that exudes confidence and power like a modern

super-hero’s costume, whilst its steely character is suggested by a pin sharp aluminum band shooting through the Maccassar Ebony open pore paneling.

Available to order for a limited time only, Wraith ‘Inspired by Film’ is currently displayed at the Euro Motors showroom for viewings.

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abu Dhabi Orders arrest Of emirati stunt Driver after Video Goes Viral

he Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has ordered the arrest of an Emirati motorist for reckless driving in a European country, after the driver posted a video on social media that went viral. Investigations found that video clips circulated on social media showed the suspect stunt driving and deliberately making loud noises to attract attention. The clips also showed the plate number of the

car he was driving, which belonged to one of the Emirates in the UAE. The Public Prosecution said that clip, which was filmed and published by the Emirati citizen himself, had gone viral on social media.

The Public Prosecution said UAE law is applicable to every citizen who, during his travels abroad, “commits an act that amounts to a crime”.

The Attorney-General of Abu Dhabi, Ali Mohammed Abdullah Al Balushi, urged Emirati citizens travelling abroad to respect laws and regulations of the host countries and to behave like good ambassadors.

“Those who plan to travel abroad should take inspiration in their behaviour and conduct from the commitment, discipline and sacrifice of the UAE servicemen fighting for the defence and dignity of their homeland. The UAE enjoys one of the best standings in the world when it comes to reputation and all should work to preserve that civilised behaviour while abroad and present a positive impression of the UAE and its people.” Al Balushi added.

test DRiVe a ReaL F1 CaR nfiniti has launched the ‘Ultimate Test Drive’ campaign providing one lucky motorist from the Middle East the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a real Formula One car with instruction from Infiniti

Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat. Customers who visit any Middle East Infiniti centre and complete an Infiniti Q50 test drive will be entered into a prize draw. From there, 25 finalists will be selected to go head to head at Dubai Autodrome where they will be assessed on all aspects of their driving ability and car control by a

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panel of judges with the aim to identify one lucky winner from the region. The judging panel will include Infiniti Red Bull Racing Test & Reserve driver Sebastien Buemi. After the driving experience of a lifetime, they will travel to Abu Dhabi to experience a VIP hospitality weekend for two at the Grand Prix from the 27th – 29th November, courtesy of Infiniti.

toyotA proves HyBrids HAve stAyinG poWer

Toyota is proud to announce that it has now sold over 8 million hybrid vehicles, with just 10 months between this and the last million-unit milestone.

It can be hard to get a sense of what the number 8 million might mean for the environment and for hybrid owners. For a bit of context, Toyota calculates that as of July 31, its hybrid vehicles have resulted in approximately 58 million fewer tons2 of CO2 emissions3 than would have been emitted by gasoline-powered vehicles of similar size and driving performance. Toyota also estimates that its hybrid vehicles have saved approximately 22 million kilolitres of gasoline compared to the amount used by gasoline-powered vehicles of similar sizes.

volksWAGen in diesel deception

Volkswagen have claimed that 11 million diesel cars worldwide were equipped with the same software that was used to cheat on emissions tests in the United States. The company issued a de facto profit warning because of the costs of repairing vehicles to comply with pollution standards. The statement was the carmaker’s first admission that diesel cars outside the United States may have the software that led the Environmental Protection Agency to accuse the carmaker of deliberately evading pollution tests. Previously, the company had acknowledged only that the problem affected about 500,000 vehicles in the United States.

Volkswagen said it would set aside 6.5 billion euros, or about $7.3 billion, to cover the cost of servicing the affected vehicles “and other efforts to win back the trust of our customers.” The money would be booked in the third quarter, Volkswagen said.

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BentLeY BentaYGa: tHe fAstest suv in tHe World ith an all-new W12 powertrain, the Bentayga is the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV in the world. It offers a true Bentley driving experience and showcases innovative technology features.

Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, the Bentayga’s styling is pure Bentley.

The Bentley Bentayga boasts the world’s finest automotive cabin, with unrivalled levels of precision.

The detailing in metal, wood and leather – including meticulous tolerances between elements of trim – is the epitome of modern British luxury.

An all-new twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine is at the heart of the new Bentayga. The mighty 12-cylinder unit combines efficiency and refinement with ultra-luxurious levels of power and torque. With 600 bhp and 663 lb. ft delivering 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 301 km/h, the Bentayga is the world’s most powerful and fastest SUV.

GloBAl unveilinG of JAGuAr lAnd rover Bond cArs

Jaguar Land Rover celebrated their vehicles appearing in the new Bond adventure, SPECTRE. Cars, including the Jaguar C-X75, Range Rover Sport SVR and the iconic Land Rover Defender, stole the show as they were unveiled in public for the first time at the palatial Thurn und Taxis in Frankfurt. Naomie Harris and David Bautista were guests of honour at the glamorous event showcasing special stunt vehicles used in the latest instalment of the James Bond series.

Specially modified Land Rover Defenders and the fastest, most powerful Land Rover ever, the Range Rover Sport SVR also star in major action sequences shot in Austria. The highly capable Defenders were constructed by the JLR Special Operations division with huge 37-inch diameter off-road tyres and enhanced body protection to tackle the challenging terrain of the snow-covered mountain roads used for filming.

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JaGuaR F-PaCe sets Guinness WORLD ReCORD aguar’s first SUV has defied gravity by performing a record-breaking 360 degree loop, one day ahead of its global motor show debut in Frankfurt.

The all-new Jaguar F-PACE, the world’s most practical sports car, was driven with daring precision by expert British stunt driver Terry Grant. The

F-PACE sped through the specially built structure, using its sports car derived technology and world-class collection of safety features to complete the record loop and officially signal the opening of order books

worldwide. Months of planning went in to ensuring that both car and driver could complete this never before done challenge.

Precise physics, angles, speeds and dimensions were considered by a team of experts including structural engineers, mathematicians and safety experts.

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maseRati HeaDs uP FOR 2016 ollowing the launches of the 6th generation Quattroporte and the Ghibli in 2013 and 2014, 2015 marks a year of consolidation for Maserati.

The Italian luxury car brand reports a solid 6.1 percent sales increase across the Middle East, India and Africa region for the first half of 2015 compared to the same period of 2014.

The models most in demand were the two luxury sedan

models Quattroporte and Ghibli, with the GranTurismo and GranCabrio occupying an even more exclusive niche in the sports coupe and cabriolet segment.

During this period of consolidation Maserati has entered new markets across the region including South Africa and India. The company further expanded its network infrastructure with new showroom

facilities in Qatar as well as new service facilities in the UAE. 2016 is set to become another milestone year for Maserati as it expects to launch its first ever luxury SUV, the Levante. Vehicle testing has recently taken place at an undisclosed area in the UAE. Maserati aims to expand its share of the luxury vehicle niche to sales of up to 75,000 vehicles per year worldwide by entering new markets as well as the addition of new products to its portfolio.

BMW ceo krueGer BAck At Work

BMW CEO Harald Krueger has returned to work after he spent most of last week recovering from his fatigue-related collapse on stage at the Frankfurt auto show.

“He’s back at work and feeling 100 percent fit,” a BMW spokesman said.

Krueger, 49, fainted last week as he was commenting on BMW’s latest models during a news conference. The collapse overshadowed BMW’s presentation of its latest flagship 7-series sedan, which the company hopes will narrow the Mercedes-Benz S class’s sales lead in the upper premium segment. It was also Krueger’s first high-profile event as CEO since he took over from Norbert Reithofer in May. BMW said the fall resulted from a “moment of dizziness” and said there were no serious causes behind the incident.

DeCisiOn On tOYOta-BmW sPORts CaR COminG BY YeaR’s enD MW and Toyota have been collaborating on what has long been rumored to be a new sports car for each brand. It has been three years since they started working together, and it turns out Toyota hasn’t decided whether or not to actually go into production.

Since 2012 the two companies have been rumored to be working together on fuel cell technologies, lightweight components for their lineups, and ultimately the production of a new sports car for each brand.

According to executives from

Toyota, the production of a jointly developed sports car has yet to actually be greenlit. It was clarified that all three joint projects - the fuel cell technology, lightweight materials, and the sports car - were all still on schedule.

The option of whether or not to produce a vehicle from the project will be decided by Toyota by the end of

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the year in the “near term.”

Meanwhile it was reported that BMW was looking to expand the collaboration project with Toyota, but it isn’t clear whether or not the Bavarian brand has solid plansfor production.

Rally hoRRoR as six killed by Rally CaR Six people were killed and several others injured when a rally car spun out of control at the Coruna rally in the northwestern Spanish region of Galicia last month. The driver lost control and skidded off the track killing four women, one of whom was pregnant, and two men and about a dozen people were hurt. From online footage, it appeared that the driver of the car in question took the track at a much higher speed than he should have and he veered off a curve, slamming into around 20 people.

Footage showed a rally car careering off a woodland track into a throng of onlookers in a cloud of dust. Local media reported that the driver and co-driver were unharmed.

yas MaRina fuels MotoR RaCing dReaMs For the home of November’s Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, has become an emerging breeding ground for the UAE’s budding motorsport talent. Central to this is the TRD 86 Cup, a competition launched last year, in which competitors do battle over six race weekends in their very own Toyota GT86 car.

Registrations are open for the 2015 event, which takes place between October and April.

The TRD 86 Cup is a single-make series, meaning all of the cars are identical and cannot be modified to go faster, so advantage comes down to driver skill. Motorsport remains a highly expensive pursuit, however, with would-be TRD 86 Cup driving having to part with Dh177,000 to participate. Although that hefty sum includes the car, private tuition or licence assessment and discounts on offers at the circuit.

abu dhabi to stay as 2016 season-endeR

Abu Dhabi will remain Formula One’s season-ending race next year, while Bernie Ecclestone has calmed fears the calendar could extend into December to create a bigger gap between Singapore and Malaysia. The 2016 calendar remains very much a work in progress, with the 21-race draft version published in July sure to see some changes before being cast in

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stone later in the year. Ecclestone confirmed Malaysia was set for a new slot, yet to be decided. Malaysia, the second round of the 2015 season, had been pencilled in as the 13th round of 2016 with a September 25 date, the weekend after Singapore’s night grand prix. Azerbaijan is due to make its debut next year, while Germany returns after a year’s absence. Promoters said both grands prix were sure to happen.

al naiMi bRings it hoMe foR QataR

Mashel Al Naimi made his Spanish Championship debut ten years ago, beginning a sporting career in Spain that has now reached a new high point. The Qatari rider took a third and a fifth place in two Superbike races, in which he showed his talent and took home the trophy for best privateer. Al Naimi won three trophies in Albacete: One for third place in the Superbike class, and another two for the two victories in the privateers category.

VW’s sebastien ogieR Wins 2015 Rally ChaMpionship Sebastien Ogier clinched his third straight World Rally Championship with his seventh victory of the 2015 season, ahead of Volkswagen team-mate Jari-Matti Latvala, on Rally Australia.

Ogier’s title success moves him to fourth on the all-time list of WRC champions, just behind Juha Kankkunen and Tommi Makinen, who both have four championships to their names, and also secured another manufacturers’ crown for VW. As is often the case Ogier suffered initially with being the first car on the

road, and was down in eighth on Friday morning, before pushing on to third by the end of the day.

VW driver Ogier moved into the frame for the win with Latvala and Kris Meeke on Saturday morning and snatched a slim lead of 0.3 seconds over Meeke on the final stage of leg two.

From that point on Ogier never looked like letting go. The Frenchman won seven consecutive stages, including the final powerstage, to finish the rally 12.3s ahead of Latvala.

MelbouRne to host austRalian gp until 2023

Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix will stay in Melbourne until at least 2023.

An agreement between Formula One Management and the Victorian government was already in place through to the 2020 race, however the Albert Park circuit’s F1 tenure has now been extended further.

The premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, announced the news on his official Facebook page.

“The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix is here to stay exactly where it belongs, in the great city of Melbourne,” Andrews said in the video.

The race moved to Melbourne in 1996 after 11 grands prix in Adelaide, and Albert Park is set to host the 2016 season opener on April 3.

MClaRen-honda Wouldn’t bloCk keVin Magnussen exit foR 2016 McLaren has confirmed it would not stand in the way of its Formula 1 reserve Kevin Magnussen should the Dane receive a racing offer from elsewhere for 2016.

After a rookie season that included a podium on his F1 race debut in last year’s Australian Grand Prix, Magnussen was demoted to reserve status for 2015 following the return of Fernando Alonso.

Magnussen has since made clear he wants his seat back at McLaren, although racing director Eric Boullier has stated the team “intends” to keep Jenson Button for 2016 given the option on the ‘09 world champion’s contract.

Boullier made clear McLaren will not hold Magnussen back should he wish to pursue other avenues. With few seats available at other teams, and with the clock ticking, Magnussen’s options are few and far between, although he has been linked with a drive for newcomer Haas.

He also had the possibility of a Hondapowered IndyCar drive at the start of the year, though that was prevented by the need to step in for the concussed Alonso in the season-opening F1 race in Australia.

A technical problem meant Magnussen failed to even start in Melbourne and he has spent the remainder of the season on the sidelines, with Oliver Turvey and Stoffel Vandoorne sharing duties with the race drivers in the in-season F1 tests.

Magnussen said during the summer there was “no way in hell” he would accept not having a race seat of some form in 2016.

beRnie eCClestone defends piRelli

Bernie Ecclestone exerted his authority over Formula One and the sport’s leading drivers with a few forthright words when he intervened to defuse a simmering row over the quality of Pirelli’s tyres.

He also gave a clear signal of possible intent and assured the Italian company not only has security and backing during a difficult period, but also that there is another long-term deal with the sport in prospect.

After hearing of continuing complaints from four-time champion German Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, whose expletive-riddled anger had been aired widely after last month’s Belgian Grand Prix, the sport’s commercial boss issued a rare official public statement. Ecclestone’s support for

Pirelli not only ended the immediate argument about their tyres following the high-speed blowouts suffered by Vettel, during the Belgian race, and fellow-German Nico Rosberg of Mercedes, during Friday practice, but also put the safety emphasis back on their teams.

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The “Xtreem” brand of oils have been advertised as having met Porsche’s standards for use in their high performance engines.

Could you elaborate more on how such a standard is attained and what it means?

There are two categories that the Porsche Engineering Group GmbH established for their engines. The Porsche A-40 describes the engine oils for all Porsche cars as of model year 1994 with exception to the Cayenne V6, Porsche Hybrid cars and Porsche Diesel Cars. The Porsche A-30 describes the engine oil for Porsche Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne V6.

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If an oil meets the specification of a manufacturer (such as Porsche), does this mean that a Porsche owner can use this oil in his car from new and not void the warranty?

Brands that are claiming they meet Porsche specification and brands with formal Porsche Approval are two different things. The latter will not void the warranty since the product is formally approve by Porsche as evidenced by approval certificate from Porsche Advanced Engineering Powertrain Department. Brands only claiming specification without formal approval from Porsche might void warranty.

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The refined elegance of the Q70 takes on a new dramatic design, which gives the premium sedan an even more upscale image. Its flowing, emotional lines evoke premium sleekness.

Infinitiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature LED headlights that enhance its distinctive presence. The distinctive design accentuates the new double arch grille, and takes on a more three-dimensional look due to the elaborate detail of the high-quality waved mesh finish and chrome surround.

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The Q70 Sports model features a specially designed front bumper that gives an even lower and wider stance. The trapezoidal bumper intake and apron shape inspired from racing car splitters give an athletic presence and bold impression. Black painted turn & fog finishers as well as the rear bumper finished in high-gloss black paint reinforce the sporty appearance.

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TUCSON

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Hyundai shapes up their popular crossover for 2016

Hyundai Tucson he Tucson has become a popular favorite among the daily-commuter crowd; and why not - it is easy to drive, easy to live with and has many pleasing features all in an extremely economic package. The all wheel drive equipped models can even perform some soft-roading duties with relative ease.

What makes the Tucson so great is its hop-in-anddrive away ease and ofcourse Hyundai’s incredible lifetime warranty.

Style Speak

This new version ups the ante to a whole new level.

The exterior styling has turned the previously staid looking Tucson into a small crossover that can make a pretty decent statement as you pull up. The front fascia with the wide trapezoidal grille and angular headlamp clusters look aggressive and have imbued

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some much needed character to the Tucson.

The great lines carry through the side profile towards the rear and the Tucson’s exterior styling is finished off incredibly well.

The Tucson has more presence owing to its bigger proportions, which should definitely fall in favor with buyers here in the Kingdom.

InterIor and FeatureS

The interior has been worked over with upgraded materials, and also features a long list of standard and optional equipment such as a panoramic sunroof, 8-inch touch screen infotainment system, navigation, lane departure warning, blind spot detection and a smart tailgate. The interior, as far as we can tell, now looks more like current Hyundai models such as the Sonata and Genesis – which is a pretty good thing.

powertraIn

Hyundai says that the Tucson will come equipped with a 1.6 liter four mated to a conventional six speed gearbox. There’s also a 2.0 liter four available. From what we have heard from our counterparts abroad, the Tucson can also be had with a turbocharged 1.6 liter four pot mated to a seven speed DCT dual clutch transmission (much like on the Veloster Turbo). It goes without saying that we want the turbo’ed version to make its way here.

Further highlights include improved fuel economy (incase you’re an “economy-minded” car buyer) and improved emissions (if you’re green at heart.) The Tucson certainly looks great on paper to us so far, though we’ll reserve final judgment till after we get behind the wheel.

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porScHepHIlleS – meet tHe new 911 turboS es, you read that right; details on the new 911s have been leaked and apart from a few subtle styling changes, the big news is that the base 911s will now come turbocharged.

the engines are turbocharged doesn’t mean that the revs will be capped off; the 3.0 liter flat six can still rev to 7,500 RPM. And for those of you purists who think that the characteristic “chatter” soundtrack of the flat-6 will be undone by the muffling effect of turbos, fear not; the soundtrack may (admittedly) change, but not disappear altogether. For reference, check out the pretty eargasmic soundtrack on the current 911 Turbo and Turbo S.

This means the 991.2 (or second generation 991 model code) 911s will all feature turbochargers on the base model engines as standard. No more natural aspiration on the Carrera and Carrera S. However Porsche are claiming that they’re not doing away completely with natural aspiration, so thankfully we expect the GT3 to continue with its high-revving aural awesomeness.

Speaking of revs, Porsche powertrain chief Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser says that just because

all SaId and done, the standard Carrera is equipped with a 3.0 liter twin turbocharged flat-6 that will put out 370hp.

Combined with the PDK 7-speed gearbox, the Carrera will breach the 100kph mark from standstill in a stellar 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 295kph – significant improvements over the mark one naturally aspirated engines.

The big news however is the Carrera S – the twin turbochargers are tweaked for

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higher boost along with revised engine management and a sportier exhaust for a colossal 420hp and, once again, when combined with the 7-speed PDK, the Carrera S can hit 100kph in a supercar rivaling 3.9 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 308 kph. If you recall, those were the performance figures of the 996 Turbo.

exterIor cHangeS are subtle and

aren’t readily notable to the Porsche-untrained eye, but the headlamps are new and include four-point day time running lamps, there’s a new lower lip and the door handles are devoid of recess covers. But the biggest change is at the rear, with the engine cover featuring vertical slats for a more traditional look and redesigned taillights. The Carrera also comes with center-offset exhaust pipes.

InterIor wISe, there’s a new button on the steering wheel that allows you to adjust and set up the car’s chassis and driving modes

PorscHe 911 Turbo

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by tHe numberS This is the 991.2 Carrera 3.0 Flat-6, twinturbocharged. Porsche have knocked off 0.4 liters to meet emissions and economy requirements, but have manged to squeeze 20HP more out of the engine. 370HP from the Carrera and 420HP from the Carrera S; displacement for both engines remain the same, but the Carrera S gets reworked turbos, engine management and exhaust system. Top speeds are 295kph for the Carrera and 308kph for the Carrera S.

(similar to the Manettino on a Ferrari). The infotainment screen is also redesigned and features wifi connectivity, gesture control, handwriting recognition, as well as a smart phone dock on the centre console for charging and optimized mobile phone reception. You can also connect your iphone to the system to utilize Apple CarPlay.

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PA C E GROUNDBREAKING

meet a record-SettIng new cHapter In Jaguar’S HIStory – tHe F-pace

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Jaguar F-Pace very manufacturer has a turning point in their history – an event that changes the course of their operations or a new model that rejuvenates the brand from the ground up.

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cHaSSIS tecH

If you ask us, Jaguar has always made some pretty soulful cars – but then again we’re enthusiasts and the opinion of enthusiasts alone does not a financially successful car company make. After a recent revival by Tata, Jaguar is building cars that it should’ve always built – the F-Type is a great example.

Jaguar teased us back in 2013 when it unveiled the C-X17 concept car – the original framework for the F-Pace crossover.

The F-Pace comes with a plethora of new chassis tech – chief among which are torque vectoring, an optional electric adaptive damping system and tunable driving modes that adjust functions such as throttle mapping, transmission shift points and steering feel.

The F-Pace’s all-wheel drive system is derived from the one recently launched in the F-Type.

Called Intelligent Drive Dynamics, the rearbiased system is designed to boost on-road dynamics and traction. Off-road ability comes from Jaguar’s newly developed Adaptive Surface Response system. This is derived from Land Rover’s Terrain Response system and is designed to allow the F-Pace to perform on mud, gravel, snow and other low-grip surfaces. Other tech includes All Surface Progress Control and Low-Friction Launch systems.

So wHat’S tHIS cat lIke?

gadgetS

It’s light for one – 80 percent of the F-Pace’ body structure is made out of aluminum; the tailgate is composite, the front-end structure out of magnesium, and steel for the doors. Jaguar says that the “body-inwhite” (bare metal frame) weighs just 298kg – which is about the same as a Fiat 500L. It is worth noting that the F-Pace sports the only aluminum-intensive monocoque in the segment.

The F-Pace is based on the same architecture and platform as the XE and XF sedans.

powertraIn

There are a couple of diesel engine options available, but for us, the focus is on the 3.0-liter supercharged V6 petrol engine that’s lifted directly from the F-Type.

Combined with the 8-speed automatic transmission, the F-Pace will put out a healthy 376hp to the tires via a state of the art all wheel drive system. Jaguar claims that the F-Pace will be able to crack the 0-100kph dash in just a hair over 5 seconds.

As standard, an 8-inch touchscreen and Jaguar’s “InControl” infotainment system are offered. An upgraded “InControl Pro” system with a 10.2in touchscreen is optional.

Other functions include a WiFi hotspot that allows up to eight devices to be connected to the system.

In place of the usual instrument binnacle is a 12.3in HD screen that displays speed and trip computer functions, as well as 3D navigation graphics. A laser head-up display projects such things as navigation instructions and speed limits onto the windscreen. The F-Pace also features the largest opening panoramic glass sunroof of any car.

Perhaps the coolest feature of the F-Pace is something known as an “Activity Key”; this is a watch-like wristband that you wear and is waterproof. Jaguar says that this is aimed at those who love water sports. The Activity Key has a screen that allows you to lock and unlock the car whilst leaving the actual key inside when you go to the beach for example – clever and very thoughtful.

There is no better way to launch a gamechanging new model than to have it set a record; the F-Pace just set a Guinness world record for driving around a loop – you know, like a Hot Wheels car. If that doesn’t impress buyers into the showrooms, pretty much nothing will.

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DEFIANT NATURE ram putS on a raptor SuIt wItH tHe rebel

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Ram Rebel

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he Ram has been around for a while now, and is most popular in its full-bodied, four-door, 1500, Laramie 4x4 form, as opposed to its competitors from Chevy and Ford (how many newer singlecab Rams have you seen?).

In Bahrain, we’ve always had the Ram come with a decent bit of kit such as all-terrain tires and 4wd, but for those looking to turn up the off-road, dune-bashing quotient to Ford Raptor levels, the Ram has stopped just short.

Not wanting to be left behind, Ram has created a more off-road capable version of itself – called the Rebel.

CatChing a Rebel

The Rebel is identifiable from its blacked-out front grille and “Rebel” insignia all over. The front also has a powder coated brush guard and skid plate and a “twin-snorkel” aluminum hood. Power Wagon wheel-well flares characterize the side profile, as do the butch 17-inch aluminum rims shod in 33-inch-tall 285/70 Toyo Open Country A/T tires. None of that big chrome stuff on the Rebel.

The interior has some Rebel-specific touches as well, such as “Rebel” logos dotted throughout, red-trim pieces and bucket seats covered in suede and leather, with the “Rebel” logo stitched in on the bolsters.

the shouty bits

Besides the visual stuff, the Rebel also comes with various mechanical upgrades such as specially tuned Bilstein dampers, a slower steering ratio, and a softer rear anti-roll bar. Furthermore, the Rebel’s air suspension provides for an additional inch of maximum lift (the Rebel’s standard ride height also is one-inch higher than the standard Ram’s). Suspension fully extended, the Rebel has an approach angle of 25.3 degrees, easily beating the 17.9-degree number of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4

but falling just shy of the 2015 Ford F-150 4x4’s 25.5 degrees.

Changes to the powertrain are minimal; under the hood lies the same, torquey, 5.7 liter HEMI V8 that you’d find under the hood of the regular 1500 Ram, mated to an 8-speed automatic and putting 370 horses to the rear tires, via a 3.92:1 rear axle.

If you must have a Ram (which is decidedly something different) and want it to keep up with the Raptors and those Balloon-equipped Cruisers on the dunes, the Rebel makes a strong argument for its case.

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Q&A

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.

What are the standards that BAPCO’s new petrol engine oils meet?

All Bapco petrol engine oils under the Charger brand are certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The API Donut is printed in all front bottle labels like you see below, and also carries approvals from main original equipment manufacturers like Mercedes Benz, Porsche, General Motors, Volkswagen and Renault. These certifications and approvals are the sign of quality that will deliver the desired performance according to the requirement of the original engine manufacturers (OEM).

What are the advantages of using a fully synthetic oil as opposed to a conventional oil?

Synthetic Oils provide higher performance uperiority over conventional oil. They are made up of molecules with near ideal properties including high purity, uniformity and stability. They have an almost perfect service behavior free from typical limitations of conventional oils.

Performance advantages can include; a wider operational temperature range, stability under severe conditions, and extended fluid service life.

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What kind of oil do you recommend that I use in my car owing to the weather conditions in Bahrain?

While ambient temperature condition is one criterion to be defined in order to recommend the grade or type of oil to be used it is always best to check the maintenance manual of your car which tells what grade, type, quality and performance of the oil to be used.

Should I have to change the viscosity type depending on the weather conditions? For Example, if I am currently running a 10W-50 synthetic, should I switch to 5W or 0W during the winter months?

If we are talking specifically here in Bahrain, there is no need to change viscosity grade from 10W-50 to lower winter grades like 5W or 0W. Your 10W-50 is good enough to operate even at minus 20°C. It will be different if you are driving in places where ambient temperature could reach minus 40°C, then you might need to change to 0W.

How do I know what kind of oil is right for my engine? Some manufacturers recommend 5W20 on their cars, but isn’t that too low a viscosity for Bahrain?

Car manufacturers take into account all aspects that could influence

engine design including the geographical location where it will be marketed and utilized. That includes the specification of the engine oil to be use which is written in the maintenance manual. Lower viscosity engine oils are being introduced in fast pace to achieve better fuel economy. They are formulated using advance surface chemisty to provide same level of protection against wear compared to the higher viscosity engine oils as proven by the results of rigorous engine and field testing You must look for API Certified and OEM Approved products.

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CROWDS FLOCK TO WITNESS ONE OF BAHRAIN’S NATURAL WONDERS – DATSUNS DOING BURNOUTS!

Do burnout, put on hood & street tires, drive home.

We shall name this car - The Creature.

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Abdulla Anber’s green machine makes a guest appearance

Datsun doing what it’s meant to do...

ow after reading that title, you’d be forgiven for going “what in the world are these guys smoking at the Arabia Motors offices?!?!”.

So you nay-sayers don’t have to take our word for it – just head down to the Bahrain International Circuit’s (BIC) car park on a Friday evening (when the event is on ofcourse, otherwise you’d show up to crickets) and check out the legal version of what used to go on at Tass el Khamees back in the day.

Nissans, and er Nissans such as the Altima and the Datsun making sure that our tire scrap yard is efficiently cleaned up by burning rubber the way it should be burned – down to wires and the wheel rims.

This past month the BIC held a Burnout Night dedicated to all of us carnage nutters out there, and as always, the stands were packed to the rafters. After quite an absnce from the scene, that elusive white Lexus LS400 showed up packing some heat and reminding us all of the indestructible power of the 1-UZ Lexus V8 as it bounced off the limiter for a good twenty minutes while the rear tires were buried into the asphalt in a flurry of thick white smoke and a shower of metal fragmented sparks to light it all up.

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EvEnts BIC BURnoUt nIghts

Or until the car dies...

The fog of the Altima

Sounds like fun? You can bet your tires it is!

Thinking about participating and earning the Hamad Town crown of fame? The recipe is simple: Purchase beater Nissan Datsun or 90’s Altima, then depending on how deep your pockets are, either dump in an RB20 or overhaul the stock engine (you’d be surprised at how much abuse those Nissan engines can take!), pay a visit to the scrap yard or any other dude in Salmabad who sells nearly destroyed tires and get two sets for like 10 bucks. If you’re looking to bury the wheels into the tarmac, make sure you have a second set. Another recipe would be to buy old Lexus LS400 with aforementioned indestructible V8 and throw some tires on it. Since the event is a burnout fest, you can uncork those exhausts as loud as you want em – think open headers.

And since this is the BIC, your burnout monster jalopy would need to pass a safety inspection – which means fully functional brakes, seatbelts and absolutely no leaks.

Basically, the BIC is giving you guys a completely safe – and COMPLETELY LEGAL venue to do what you’ve always wanted to do out on the streets in the middle of an intersection. Enjoy the show.

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Saudi Mustang showed up

Pit crew.

The elusive white LS400

“YOU CAN UNCORK THOSE ExHAUSTS AS LOUD AS YOU WANT – THINK OpEN HEADERS!”

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THE DIESELGATE SCANDAL SuStainable leaderShip meanS engaging honeStly with your StakeholderS: imd profeSSor franciSco Szekely on the VolkSwagen Scandal

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CONTRIBUTOR FEATURE

olkswagen fitted 500,000 VW and Audi diesel cars with code that tricked regulators into underrecording noxious emissions.

The turbodiesel engine cars had been marketed as “clean diesel” automobiles. This action – which has negatively affected all European auto companies which produce cars with diesel engines and plummeted VW’s share price by 20% – also causes problems for regulators, consumers and the environment. Europe has always favored the use of diesel engines as an “environmentallyfriendlier” technology. As a result, 75% of all diesel car engines have been sold in Europe.

While it is true that diesel engines emit less carbon and are more energy efficient, they have other environmental problems that make them undesirable. Diesel engines generate higher nitrogen oxide emissions (NOx). Accordingly, Government authorities have established stringent standards on nitrogen oxides because these pollutants – in combination with volatile organic compounds and sunlight – cause smog, respiratory illness and increase the chances of death from heart and lung diseases. Children, people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, and people who work or exercise outside are particularly susceptible to adverse effects of smog such as damage to the lungs. Sustainability is a topic that lies at the heart of business strategy.

Manipulating sustainability performance data to achieve greater market share is not only highly unethical but it has a significant impact on the business performance of a company.

The case of Volkswagen – which might affect up to 11 million of its vehicles – proves this.

VW faces criminal charges in the US which will impact the economic performance of the company. In the first three months of 2015, VW had surpassed Toyota as the number one car maker in the world. Today VW said it would set aside 6.5 billion euros – the equivalent of half a year’s profits – to cover the cost of making the cars comply with pollution standards. The impact of this failed leadership goes beyond VW since shares in European car makers such as Daimler, Renault, and BMW also fell on September 22nd. A number of governments have reacted by immediately launching investigations.

Besides the US, Germany, and France have started investigating VW. Mexico – which hosts the second largest VW plant in the world in the city of Puebla – has demanded an immediate

investigation on all Jettas and Golfs made from 2009 -2014 to make sure that VW has not cheated on its environmental standards. Martin Winterkorn, VW chief executive, produced a video where he says that he was “endlessly sorry” and that the misconduct was a result of “the grave errors of very few” employees.

But this is a leadership issue and Winterkom resigned on Wednesday September 23rd. How could VW’s senior management have allowed the installation of a technology designed to mislead regulators and its own costumers as well as create greater damage to the environment with higher levels of pollutants? Consumers don’t want false promises about the environmental performance of companies. They expect honesty and want the truth. In fact, companies such as Patagonia – far from giving false promises admit that they have important sustainability challenges that they are actively trying to resolve – earn the trust of consumers and regulators and have better economic results over the long-term.

“No company should be allowed to evade our environmental laws or promise consumers a fake bill of goods,” said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Sustainability stakeholder engagement means more than promises to consumers. It means honesty and transparency.

And that is the meaning of long-term sustainable success for business. Francisco Szekely is Professor of Leadership and Sustainability at IMD and Director of IMD’s Global Center for Sustainability Leadership (CSL).

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THE FERRARI CHRONICLES

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1957 FERRARI 250 TESTA ROSSA

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n 1965 the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 TR was once popularly known as a “clapped-out” race car and was valued at 4000$. Think of those who sold their 250’s off for that price only to see the values now! Therein lays the essence of owning a Ferrari – it may appear that it is shedding its value and is an unpopular model today – but then it only appears that way. Hold on to it for long enough and it may just make you a few tidy millions at an auction someday.

MEET ONE OF THE RAREST AND MOST VALUABLE FERRARIS IN THE WORLD

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THE FERRARI CHRONICLES So what exactly is the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa?

Well, for starters, Testa Rossa quite literally translates into “Red Head”, and the car was so named owing to the red painted valve covers of the incredible V12 engine. Plus it just sounds so damn cool. The 250 Testa Rossa was built based on the legendary 250 GTO and variations of the TR won the famed 24 hours of Le Mans in 1958, 1960 and 1961. The body was designed by famed Italian design house Scaglietti and the front fenders are visually separated from the central “nacelle” body, a design inspired by Formula One cars, with air ducting across the front brakes and out through the open area behind the wheels. This model is often called the “Pontoon” TR. The 250 was powered by a ‘Colombo’ V12 engine fitted with six Weber 38 DCN carburetors and was mated to a four speed manual gearbox. Producing 300 horsepower, the 800 kg Ferrari was able to achieve an impressive-for-the-time 270kph top speed. From 1958 through 1961, the 250 TR was entered in 19 championship races where they emerged victorious ten times.

Production Numbers

A total of 34 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossas were built, from 1956 through 1961. The 250TR was produced from 1957 to 1958, and only 2 factory cars and 19 customer cars were built.

Auction Values

Second only to the 250 GTO, the 250 TR is one of the most expensive Ferraris to ever be sold at auction. The highest standing value till date was set on August 21st, 2011 at the Gooding and Co auction, where a 250 TR sold for $16,390,000 (inflation adjusted to $17,182,830).

“Second only to the 250 GTO, the 250 TR is one of the most expensive Ferraris to ever be sold at auction.”

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1957 FERRARI 250 TESTA ROSSA

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Special editionSthe Ferrari 250 tr 61 Spider Fantuzzi

The Spyder Fantuzzi was a special edition based on the 250TR made in1961. It was the only one of its kind manufactured with a distinctive â&#x20AC;&#x153;sharknoseâ&#x20AC;? which it shared with the Ferrari 156. This aerodynamic design was controversial and successful in racing, but Ferrari began changing the look almost immediately. Other, more conventional bodies were designed by Ferrari stalwarts, Pininfarina and Touring. The engine had the same displacement as the rest of the 250 series but was tuned to produce far more power.

The front styling of the 250 TR61 pictured served as inspiration to the Ferrari F430 road car.

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The Chevrolet Traverse may not set any dynamic benchmarks, but it is really great at what it’s meant to do. hevrolet has always been great at inventing novel solutions to people’s automotive problems, and the Traverse is one of them. What kind of problem you ask? The kind where people generally don’t like to be seen driving around in a minivan.

What Chevy have done is take the basic premise of a minivan – which is comfortable, safe, spacious, modular seating for seven or eight passengers, and turn it into a smart-looking, comfortable SUV.

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Chevrolet traverse consumer review

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ExTErior wisE, the Traverse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seen here in its 2016 form looks sharp with its crisp, angular lines. Chevy put the Traverse through a mid-cycle refresh, updating various bits and bobs, and the exterior now looks sleek and very smart. A gold Chevy Bowtie rests proudly in the middle of the large horizontal grille, and the headlights a sharp and sort of raked back. There are LED driving lights at the bottom corners of the fascia and a flexible matte black lower splitter travels a few inches above the tarmac, clearly designed to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

16-spoke alloy wheels that lend flair and aggressiveness to the overall stance of the car characterize the side profile. The side mirrors have integrated turn indicators (as is pretty much the norm these days) and the doors are large and open wide for easy ingress and egress.

The rear end is nicely finished off with sharp, creased tail lamps and a large tailgate.

ThE inTErior of the Traverse is

an incredibly comforting space to be in. Our test car was the top of the line variant and came equipped with a full leather interior (including parts of the dash that were covered in leather), wood paneling on the center console and a smattering of chrome and brushed aluminum trim (faux) around the instrument cluster, cup holders, HVAC vents, knobs and the gear lever. The steering wheel is a very familiar Chevy piece (if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re familiar with Chevys that is) and is just perfect. The steering features multifunction

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Chevrolet traverse consumer review

“ The steering response is sharp and you actually enjoy threading the Traverse through city traffic or in roads.”

controls for audio, cruise, and Bluetooth handsfree. The instrument cluster is lit in a very soothing shade of green and white, with red needles and features a driver’s information center in the middle. At startup, the needles will do a full sweep of their respective gages, which is sort of a forgotten little touch in today’s cars (Remember when that feature used to be so cool?).

The Traverse also comes equipped with GM’s superb Mylink infotainment system, as well as a full panoramic glass sunroof, and various cubby spaces of different sizes, as well as auto air-con control for second row passengers. Space is pretty much class leading in the Traverse; the second row seats can be adjusted forwards or rear, and there’s a really innovative manner to fold and tumble the seats in order to allow easy access to the third row.

Chevy has done a great job in packaging the

interior of the Traverse, since, even with the third row seats up, there’s still ample space in the trunk for a month’s worth of groceries.

Turn ThE igniTion kEy

(apparently Chevy doesn’t believe in pushbutton engine start, but is something I like, since I drive a Silverado), and all you can feel is the car tilting a bit to the side as the 3.6 liter direct fuel injected V6 murmurs quietly to life. I can’t emphasize the word “quiet” enough times – driving about, you can barely hear the engine. The Traverse is a smooth operator in every sense of the word. The V6 produces 280hp via a six speed automatic, and you can get the Traverse in either front or all wheel drive configurations. The steering and suspension on the Traverse is especially noteworthy – the steering response is sharp

and you actually enjoy threading the Traverse through city traffic or in roads. At higher speeds the Traverse is composed to the point where you can easily get a speeding ticket if you’re not paying attention. Blind Spot monitoring makes a noise when there’s a car you cannot see and a rear view camera clearly shows you any obstructions as you are backing up.

I did take the Traverse aways off-road into to some rough patches that separates Hunainiya from Awali, and found the ride to be decently smooth and compliant. This is a great cruising machine.

As a family SUV, the Traverse does what it’s designed to do incredibly well. It is quiet, well-built, well-optioned, spacious and drives incredibly well. Well worth a test drive if you’re in the market for a great mid-size SUV.

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VolVo XC90 consumer review

VOLVO IS BACK WITH A HEAVY HITTING SEGMENT KILLER – THE XC90

f looks could kill, the XC90’s exterior design can definitely do some damage to all those gawkers who stare at you in awe as you drive by. Up front, the XC looks almost concept-car like, with the slightly curved hood stopping sternly at a flat mouthed grille and LED running lamps that Volvo are calling “Thor’s Hammer”. Yes that’s an actual fact.

A choice of wheels are available – beginning with 20 inchers all the way up to 22 inch pieces of bling like the ones on the car you see here.

Ergo, owing to their elegant and restrained design, the wheels do not overpower the sleek side profile entirely.

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Bowers & Wilkins premium audio

Engine Start/Stop dial & Drive Mode selector

Open-pore wood trim, chrome & brushed aluminum

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VolVo XC90 consumer review Approach the XC90 with the leather-finished smart key fob in your pocket, and the exterior lights will illuminate the area around the vehicle. Pull open the chunky door handle and you are greeted by an interior that can best be described as futuristic. The three spoke steering wheel looks like something designed in a modern art studio and has a small recess that runs along its diameter. There are bolsters at 10 and 2, as well as multifunction controls on the left and right spokes. The seats in the XC90 are some of the most comfortable I’ve ever sat in, and are heated and cooled. There are various touches of chrome around the HVAC vents, gear lever, steering and door handles, as well as real “open-pore” wood trim on the dash and the centre console. There are natural materials on which ever surface your hands come in contact with, which is quite pleasing.

The piece-de-resistance of the interior has to be the 9-inch ipad-like center infotainment unit that Volvo calls “Sensus”. The user interface is entirely modeled on ios, so those of you who love your iphones will feel right at home operating this unit. Let’s face it – the ios is an incredibly classy piece of tech. Having said that, operating the Sensus takes very little getting used to – pretty much every one of the XC’s programmable features are based in this system; from the audio to the climate controls (that have no redundant buttons). As is always the case with modern Volvos, the XC features a vast array of tech that you can tailor to suit your individual taste such as the ambient lighting, style of the LCD instrument cluster, lights, safety systems, driving modes et al. For some reason, certain automotive journos haven’t been able to locate the customizable gages setting – you might want to look more carefully next time. Even the aircon features a setting where you can program it to come on at a pre-set time everyday and cool or heat the cabin before you arrive to take off to work or the golf course. Volvo even provide a nifty piece of fabric that you can use to wipe the screen clean of fingerprints and dust once they build up – and believe me, they do. The sole redundant control is a center mounted button, exactly the same as an iphone or ipad. It is worth noting that the touch sensitivity of this screen is on-par with a phone or a tablet – there is literally no delay in response as you flick through the various menus or settings.

Our test car was the top of the range “Inscription” trim, and came with a full panoramic glass sunroof, adding to the “airy” feel of the cabin.

Passenger space is exceptional, with loads of leg, head and shoulder room both up front and at the back. Family-oriented buyers will be pleased to note that the XC90 comes standard with three rows of seats.

“The XC90 is equipped with a four cylinder engine that has something known as “compound boost” – a system where a turbocharger feeds a roots-type supercharger...”

Safety wise, the XC90 comes standard with blind spot

monitoring, lane departure warning, all the airbags you can think of, Volvo’s ‘City Safety’ system that automatically brakes if you aren’t paying attention and are about to hit something, stability and traction control, and perhaps more importantly, is one of the very few SUVs to pass the dreaded “Small Overlap Crash Test” from the NHTSA with flying colors.

To fire up the XC, twist the center-console mounted

knurled aluminum knob to the right and the 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged four cylinder comes to life. And no – that was not me being silly; the XC90 is indeed equipped with a four cylinder engine that has something known as “compound boost” – a system where a turbocharger feeds a roots-type supercharger that in turn feeds this compound pressurized air into the engine. The supercharger handles duties at lower revs and the turbo kicks in at the higher rpm range. This is the reason why this four pot makes a proper 316 horsepower and 295 lbft of torque from just 2,200 revs. It is a fascinating technology that takes advantage of the turbocharger’s innate ability to push boost at higher revs and the supercharger’s ability to provide on-demand power at any RPM, pretty much negating boost-lag. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox that is quick and snappy with changing ratios. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a Haldex four wheel drive system.

Similar to its Ingolstadt-based competitor, Volvo now has a “Drive Mode” selection dial located just below the starter switch on the center console; this allow you to tailor the XC’s engine/throttle response/transmission/ suspension settings to behave based on your driving mood. Set it in ‘Sport’ and you notice an immediate increase in revs; ECO mode focuses on best economy and turns the rev gage into an economy meter. It is best left in Comfort mode since that’s the XC90’s tour-de-force.

So what does a turbo and supercharged SUV feel like to drive?

In all honesty, you would never be able to tell that the engine was force-induced, unless someone told you so. For that matter you wouldn’t even know that it was a four pot under the hood unless someone were to show you some stats. The engine is muted during cruising and pottering along, but wakes up when you step on it. True to my belief, the XC pulls away with no lag or jumpy drama – it is composed at take off. Standstill to 100kph is done away with in a shade over 6 seconds and the XC pulls hard once it gets to the upper reaches of the tach. Past 100kph, the XC can gain momentum like a runaway freight train on to a top speed of 220kph (electronically limited).

Volvo has done a great job of calibrating the XC90’s air-ride suspension; it feels firm and controlled at all speeds, but hit a rough patch or bump and the dampers soak it all up before it gets into the cabin. The steering is direct and incredibly responsive.

Drive the XC90 for a few minutes and it feels as though the car wraps itself around you – it belies its mass and proportions and feels nimble and lithe – a car that you would be comfortable threading through weekend city traffic as you would crushing the open highways. It can seat 7 in comfort, looks incredibly special and is luxurious to boot. To top it all off, it is Volvo’s halo car – a vehicle that combines the latest and the best tech that is available on the automotive world right now. As of this time – it is a year ahead of the competition.

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his is the segment that every car manufacturer enters with a sense of trepidation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the competition being the chief reason; the BMW 3 series is the gatekeeper of this particular segment, along with equally continentcrushing counterparts from the Mercedes C-Class, Lexus IS, the Audi A4 and the Cadillac ATS. So as you can plainly see, anyone even considering knocking on these gates ought to bring their A-game.

You could say that Jaguar are prepared to tackle any segment that they choose to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; proof of which is the stellar F-Type and the recent record-setting new F-Pace, which is the first Jag on stilts so to speak.

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Jaguar XE consumer review

JAGUAR’S XE ARRIVES TO TAKE ON THE SEGMENT HEAVYWEIGHTS; AND SETS THE BAR UP HIGH

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Rotary gear selector fully recessed when power off

SO WHAT IS THE XE All ABOUT?

Jaguar’s new offensive to the segment stalwarts; you could almost call the XE a four doored F-Type.

You’d be forgiven for mistaking the XE for an XF or even an XJ if you were to see it come up behind you in your rear view mirror. The front fascia is thoroughly new-age Jag, with scowling headlamps separated by a gaping egg-crate grille with the Jag cat logo in the center. Twin intakes flank a center one down low. The hood is steeply raked and the sculpted bulges add character akin to a power-bulge hood on a muscle car.

Around the side, the front fenders are paused by vents and the lines flow toward the rear punctuated by chunky door handles. The rear deck stops suddenly short where it drops to meet the XE’s party piece – F-Type inspired tail lamps and lower down, nestled in a quasi diffuser of sorts are twin tailpipes offset to the center. All very drama-inducing, so much so that you could actually imagine the XE in full-blown British Touring Car guise.

TEcH AND GOODIES

The interior of the XE is blissfully reminiscent of the F-Type – which is an incredibly good thing.

Pull open the chunky driver’s door and you are greeted by a thick-rimmed helm, chunky sport seats and a dash that’s finished in leather. The center stack houses Jaguar’s latest “InControl” infotainment system that’s modeled on an ipad as far as the user interface goes. There are controls for climate and the infamous rotary gear selector dial that rises up from its recess when you start

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the engine. The instrument cluster is just that – an instrument cluster – minus the TFT display trickery; good old fashioned gages live comfortably in their pods, with the rev-counter having notably large numbers that make it easy to read as well as being sporty and looking cool. The steering has bolsters at 10 and 2 and also comes with multifunction buttons for audio, cruise, communication and so on. Our test car also came equipped with a full panoramic sunroof, which contrasted well with the white exterior hue and added to the airy ambiance of the cabin.

The roofline being the way it is on the XE, some overtly proportioned humans may find the rear passenger area a bit of a squeeze, but for normal sorts, Jaguar has made sure that there is enough space to spend some time cruising about town or holding on as the driver does drifts in comfort.

Jaguar XE consumer review

2.0 turbo four pot produces 200hp & has a great soundtrack

Under the hood & on the road

The XE is available with a choice of either a base 2.0-liter turbocharged four that puts out 200hp, or, a 2.5 liter turbo four with the boost upped to produce 240hp, and the ultimate XE money can buy - in “S” guise, with a supercharged 3.5 liter V6 that puts out a colossal 340hp. All engines are mated to the tried and tested ZF 8-speed automatic that sends power to the rear wheels. The XE also comes with stability and power management features such a brake-derived mechanical torque vectoring, electronic limited slip differential and ofcourse electronic stability and traction control systems.

Driving the XE is a fun experience – which is essentially what Jaguar have strived so hard to imbue the car with – that traditional Jaguar character. Our test car was equipped with the 2.0 turbo four that produces 200hp and is good for a claimed sub 7-second dash from standstill to 100kph. I did try some hard launches and felt that the XE is somewhat quicker than that figure might suggest. Despite being a four-pot, the engine has a grinenticingly raspy soundtrack to it as you give it the beans and watch the rev gage spin its way to the redline. The 8-speed auto is quick to switch through the cogs on the upshift and although it takes

its time on spirited downshifts, methinks it is just allowing for that turbo to spool up.

The biggest argument in favor of the XE is the way it rides and handles. The chassis is taut, the steering is incredibly responsive and that makes the XE a playful companion to spend time on the roads with. Turn the traction control off, set the transmission to Sport mode, and you’ll be hanging the tail out at every other roundabout or exit turn. It is controllable and you always know what the front and rear end is doing at all times; the XE reminded me of the old Lancer Evolution – remember how much fun that car was?

All the sportiness hasn’t come at the cost of a broken back however – under normal driving conditions, the XE’s suspension irons out bumps and provides a decidedly luxurycar-like ride, striking a great balance between sporty and comfortable.

If dynamism is your cup of tea, consider this – being the newest to the game, the XE represents a decidedly unique and charismatic alternative to the now comparatively ageing competition. The XE has flair, quality and luxury, backed up by a character and style that only a Jaguar can provide.

“The chassis is TauT, The sTeering is incredibly responsive and ThaT makes The Xe a playful companion”

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The SexieST RollS-Royce eveR BuilT

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Rolls Royce Dawn

he original Silver Dawn was the first Rolls Royce to be offered with a factory-built body. However, the drop head Rolls Royces that carried the Silver Dawn moniker continued to be coach-built for individual customers, ensuring their uniqueness and rarity. This famous and rare Rolls Royce name was only ever applied to 28 very special drop head bodies between 1950 and 1954. Rolls Royce’s new Dawn has taken inspiration from the Silver Dawn, whilst delivering a world first in super-luxury

motoring. Much like the 1952 Silver Dawn drop head, the new Rolls-Royce Dawn stands apart from its stable mates, featuring 80% unique body panels.

ExtErior dEsign

The Dawn maintains timeless Rolls Royce design principles – 2:1 wheel height to body height, a long bonnet, short front overhang, a long rear overhang, an elegant tapering rear graphic and a high shoulder line. The latent acceleration and tension in the surfaces are increased through

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completely new panels, which evince curvature that creates a tighter surface and a more powerful silhouette. A tapered ‘wake channel’ on the bonnet, emanating from the Spirit of Ecstasy’s wings, evokes the sight of a jet’s vapor trail. With its high shoulder line, massive C-pillar and horizontally narrow side window aperture, when viewed from side-on and roof up, the car looks akin to a low-slung ‘hot rod’. At the front, the grille is recessed by approximately 45mm whilst the lower front bumper has been extended 53mm compared to Wraith. This has been done to focus october 2015 I www.arabiamotors.co 69

the eye on the jet air intake face and to make the car feel focused, even when standing still.

The bumper now incorporates the number plate surround and a new focused lower air dam. The mesh in the lower valance is recessed and black in color, helping create a sense of depth, which supplements the depth in the grille. Also, the chrome ‘blades’ act to plant the car while also complementing the horizontal lines and accelerating the flow of the eye around the car thus increasing the impression of power and width.

A stainless steel waistline finisher wraps around the cabin encompasses the deck that covers the soft top when stowed, and integrates the high-level brake light. The deck itself is clothed in open-pore Canadel paneling that traces the horseshoe shape of the rear cabin.

The wood on the deck, chosen by the customer to suit their individual taste, flows down the ‘Waterfall’ between the rear seats, and around the cabin clothing the interior door panels and enticing the owner to enter Dawn.

The conveRTiBle Top

Working with a fabric roof configuration, the Rolls Royce engineering team set out to make the quietest convertible car in the world today. Firstly, the passengers’ on-board aural experience of roof up and roof down while in motion had to be pure Rolls Royce. The design of the roof had to be graceful, beautiful and sensuous whilst remaining one of the largest canopies to grace a convertible car. Two key techniques were employed to ensure the roof not only appears beautiful and sensuous in its form, but also contributes to the silence of the car in its function. A perfectly smooth surface, combined with an innovative tailored ‘French Seam’ ensures that the airflow over the car with the roof up creates no noticeable wind noise. Inside, the Rolls Royce Dawn is as silent as a Rolls Royce Wraith. Secondly, the actual opening and closing of the roof mechanism had to be both beautiful and unobtrusive at the same time.

The Rolls Royce Dawn is currently the quietest open top car ever made.

inTeRioR

The first impression upon entering the Dawn is of the four separate bucket seats set in the midst of a sumptuous and sartorial slingshot of wood and leather. The slingshot concept runs from the driver’s A-post towards the rear of the car, around the rear seats before returning to the passenger A-Pillar. The upper seat back houses the seat belt harness, which together with the pillar less bodywork enhances and emphasizes the slingshot of wood or leather with no breaks in the flow-lines. The wood on the surfaces of the trays is also book-matched down the centre console in a chevron pattern pointing forward providing an accelerated feel.

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“Satellite aided tranSmiSSion util the driver SeeS, anticiPatinG their

Rolls Royce Dawn

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izeS GPS data to allow the car to See beyond what next move baSed on location and drivinG Style.” evoking the precision design of hand-made, luxury wrist watches, whilst the matt chrome centers ‘float’ in the middle of each instrument.

Rolls Royce’s Bespoke Audio system has been specially calibrated for the unique configuration of the Dawn. Whether the roof is open or closed, Bespoke Audio ensures perfect acoustic balance and performance. Sixteen individually tuned speakers, with both theatre and studio settings, deliver a pure ‘larger than live’ sensation. Two bass speakers located in the boot complement seven tweeters meticulously placed throughout the cabin. The system utilizes a highly sensitive microphone to constantly monitor ambient exterior noise, subtly adjusting the volume and tone settings accordingly to ensure the system delivers consistent perfection.

infoTainmenT

The Dawn is fitted with the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller’; an intuitive, one-touch solution that allows the user effortless access to media and navigation functions. For example, characters for navigation input or media searches can be finger-drawn onto its surface,

echoing seamless smart phone functionality. A one-touch call button located on the steering wheel allows users to summon the car’s functions using simple voice commands.

This Rotary Controller also presents a touch pad with the ability to write characters by finger, as well as the ability to scroll through function menus by turning the chrome dial and pressing down to select its functions. The system recognizes Latin and Arabic characters as well as Mandarin. The touch pad also allows ‘pull and pinch’ features, replicating intuitive smart phone functionality.

These help the user pinpoint chosen areas on the screen or make them larger. Information from the updated Multimedia Interface and Navigation system is displayed on a new 10.25” high-definition screen, whilst hardware and software changes have improved processing speeds for faster route calculations.

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Cover Story Rolls Royce Dawn a fraction of a second. A ratchet system then locks them in place. This rollover protection system also encompasses the entire windscreen surround of the car.

poweRTRain & chaSSiS

poweRTRain: The Dawn’s twin-turbo 6.6-litre V12 engine puts out 563bhp at 5,250rpm and a torque rating of 575 lb ft at 1,500rpm. Dynamic accelerator pedal mapping delivers up to 30% increased response at medium throttle, which is augmented by Satellite Aided Transmission. Satellite Aided Transmission utilizes GPS data to allow the car to see beyond what the driver sees, anticipating their next move based on location and driving style. It uses this information to select the most appropriate gear from the 8-speed ZF gearbox. For example when approaching a sweeping bend, the car will predict how you wish to drive through it.

When the driver lifts the accelerator it will hold the lower gear to ensure maximum power is available on accelerating through the exit of the corner. The result is that the Dawn is Rolls Royce’s most powerful full four-seat drop head motorcar to date. chaSSiS and SuSpenSion: The challenge in designing any convertible lies in retaining a high degree of torsional rigidity throughout the body while keeping weight down. Torsional rigidity is vital to minimize the scuttle shake associated with most convertible cars and to help maintain the car’s dynamic composure. Tens of thousands of kilometers were driven over rough road surfaces to help identify and eliminate potential problems. The result is a chassis that makes the Rolls-Royce Dawn the most rigid four-seater convertible available today.

A newly designed suspension configuration takes care of the specific behavior of this open top motor car in the areas of body stiffness and mass distribution, guaranteeing ultimate cruising comfort and the expected Rolls-Royce ‘magic carpet’ ride.

Fewer aerodynamic lifts in front and rear and a lower centre of gravity, in combination with newly designed air springs and active roll bars, deliver surprisingly agile handling.

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Technical

SpecificaTionS

Dimensions

WeighT

engine

PerFormance

Vehicle length 5285mm / 17.34ft

Unladen Weight (Din) 2560kg / 5644lb

engine / cylinders / valves V / 12 / 48

Top speed 250kmh / 155mph (governed)

Vehicle width 1947mm / 6.39ft

Fuel management Direct injection

acceleration 0 - 100km/h 4.9sec

Vehicle height (unladen) 1502mm / 4.93ft

Power 563bhp@ 5250rpm

co2 emissions 330g/km

Wheelbase 3112mm / 10.21ft

max torque 575lb ft @ 1500rpm

Turning circle 12.7m / 41.7ft Boot Volume (Din) 244ltr - 295ltr

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NissaN silvia

Modizone

reen seems to be the in-color these days; if you remember last month, we brought you a classic 1976 Datsun 280Z from across the border that was also hued in the brightest shade of green one could possibly behold. Which brings us to this here soon-to-be-classic JDM machine.

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What is it?

This here is a hybrid Nissan Silvia S14. And when we say hybrid, we don’t mean the kind where it is half powered by the treehugging stuff – nay, this here is all about burning the earth down one petrol tank at a time, green as though it may be. The JDM fans among you may notice that from up front, this S14 is sporting the front end of an S15; would you blame the guy? It looks perfect. And out back it still sports the muscle car-like S14 tail.

What’s under the hood?

A monster. A monster is under the hood – a bit of Borg Warner T45 turbo sticking out of the custom-made scoop should give even the most clueless petrol head some inclination of the madness that is this car’s power plant. It isn’t an SR20 (because you know – a couple of Nissan SR20’s would pull a premium a week before Race Wars); it is the holy grail of JDM engines – the one that has powered many a Porsche’s nightmare – the one and only 2JZGTE. Yes, like the one you’d find under the hood of a MK-3 Supra. The engine has not had any head porting of any kind whatsoever. But it did get racing pistons, connecting rods, crank, cams, bearings and every little thing you could think of to make sure that when that T45 is doing its tornado thing, the engine wont go boom. All said and done, this green hybrid put down just 640 horses to the rear tires at 19psi of boost (pump gas); which as everyone knows is barely scratching the turbine blades of this mammoth turbo.

The transmission is a 5-speed unit from the Supra, and those of you who know Supras will know that the 5-speed isn’t exactly the best candidate for high-horsepower numbers. This concern has been addressed by beefing up the internals of the transmission and adding a monster clutch as well as a rear-end from an R32 Nissan Skyline. Why choose the 5-speed over the already bulletproof 6-speed you ask? Well, the owner wants this car to be able to drift on demand, and the 5-speed has closer ratios than the 6, and the choice was made. Two space-rocket fuel pumps live in the trunk along with a huge reservoir, and that will immediately send fuel to the engine if it detects that the engine is running lean.

A Motec M600 (not system exhaust) ties everything in together and has three buttons to instantaneously switch maps from street mode, race mode and drift mode.

T45 turbo peeks out, adding a definitive macabre to the S15 face

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Gold & Chrome 2JZ & its T45 companion

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Which brings us to the owner and this here S14’s sideways beginnings:

The owner is someone who is well-known to the car scene in the Kingdom and to us here at Arabia Motors as well, since quite a few years ago, we actually featured him and one of his cars. The man is Abdulla Anber – a petrol head who loves all things JDM. He actually owns around 7 cars from the Land of the Rising Sun, two of which are right hand drive and include Skylines, Imprezas and Civics.

This here S14 is Abood’s pride of the fleet so to speak; it first started life in the hands of popular Bahraini drift king – Salman, and the car was white with the word “DRIFT” emblazoned on both sides in red. Salman managed to win many a drift challenge in this car, and the Abood picked it up for a spell. The first thing that Abood thought up was the kind of color he would want the car in; “all the Silvias are either white, black, red or blue, and I wanted something different and that would stand out!” says Abood. “I chose this shade of green after much thought, and then had the interior done in red and the roll cage in yellow. I did this on purpose because I wanted it to look like the flag of the country of my idol – Bob Marley,” adds Abood with a laugh.

The interior was done by Freddy’s, the bodywork and paint at Al Rabeta garage and the super clean engine install was done at Gate Boost garage.

What are Abood’s future plans for his Hybrid Marley?

MOMO steering wheel & interior by Freedy’s

Abood says “I will install a full carbon fiber dashboard since the existing one is getting along a bit, and once the weather is cooler, I plan to turn up the boost on race gas to hopefully hit a 1000hp. That’s all.”

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bike news

Honda’s Moto-GP Powered 4-wHeeler While it may not be a motorcycle, the Honda Project 2&4 car is about as close as it gets, boasting light weight, minimalist bodywork, and the engine from an RC213V-S; Honda’s road-going MotoGP bike.

The Project is a celebration of design providing “the freedom of a motorcycle and the manoeuvrability of a car” hence the name 2&4, linking the concept to both car and motorbike worlds.

Honda’s RA272 Formula One car of 1965 inspired the design, with the engine and bodywork made to be very compact. It’s 3040mm long, 1820mm wide and overall height is just shy of a metre at 995mm, while the mid-mounted engine offer optimum handling balance.

The motor from the new RC213V-S road bike – which will get its world launch next week – produces 212bhp at 13,000rpm and 87ftlb of torque at 10,500rpm, move than enough to fling the 405kg Project 2&4 around with entertaining levels of performance.

KtM reVeals new duKe 690

KTM has revealed upgrades to the 690 Duke giving more power and torque, along with pictures of a pre-production prototype – but only to favoured bike publications. Changes include an increased bore and shorter stroke in the 693cc single-cylinder engine, a power boost from 67hp to around 73hp and a 6% increase in torque. The red line is up from 8,500rpm to 9,000rpm and vibration is said to have been reduced with an additional balancer shaft in the cylinder head.

Other changes include the adoption of riding modes, traction control, a colour dash and a new seat. An ‘R’ version will get even more power and cornering ABS, like the 1290 Super Adventure.

The 690 Duke R will also have WP suspension, Brembo brakes and wire-spoked wheels.

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sPecial edition PeuGeot MetroPolis Blue-line Peugeot has always had the weirdest take on automotive design and their 3-wheeled scooter has been around for a while now. This is Peugeot’s special edition Metropolis Blue-Line three-wheel scooter.

The Metropolis Blue-Line is set apart from the rest of the range by its two-tone blue and black bodywork, black engine casing and low profile smoked screen, which can be adjusted without tools.

To further differentiate it from the rest of the range, the Blue-Line has

machined black wheels with blue detailing, and a dual texture seat.

Other features include a keyless ignition, electric parking brake (lifted straight from the French brand’s car range) and a daytime LED running light to ensure riders are easily visible. There are also two under-seat storage bays and a 12-volt power socket in the glove box.

New Metal

2016 YaMaHa Mt-03 Hits tHe road

new ducati Monster 1200 r DUCATI is set to launch a Monster 1200 R which it says will be its most powerful naked bike ever. The new R edition of the HYPERLINK “http://www.visordown.com/road-testsfirst-rides/first-ride-ducati-monster-1200s-review/24487. html”Monster 1200 will have a ‘more powerful engine, a sportier chassis and an advanced design.

KawasaKi reVeals Z1000 uPdates Kawasaki’s Z1000SX has been upgraded for 2016 with the model getting a race-inspired FCC clutch assist system (slipper clutch) for a lighter feel at the lever, and ABS as standard.

Non-ABS will no longer be offered as an option, and all 2016 Z1000SX models will be available in new colors, which include three shades of lime green, blue, and metallic grey.

There have been many rumours about the existence of the MT-03 over the past 18 months, but this is the first time the bike has been seen in finished form, and been confirmed by Yamaha.

The MT-03 takes the 321cc parallel-twin motor from the existing YZF-R3 middleweight sportsbike but strips away all of the bodywork to create this sharp urban roadster, which will slot in between the recentlylaunched MT-125 and the MT-07, as Yamaha continues to reinvigorate its range of bikes, spearheaded by the reinvented MT range, and the all-new R1.

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DUCATI DIAVEL TITANIUM

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HAVE A TASTE FOR THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE? IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THE DUCATI DIAVEL TITANIUM uite literally – since only 500 units of the Diavel Titanium will be manufactured, and you can bet your gear that these things will be sold out before they even have a chance to hit the showroom floors.

It is more than just a motorcycle or a two wheeled mode of transport; it is the epitome of what Ducati sees in its range-topping motorcycle. The materials used in its creation alone justify its existence.

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Numbered plaque that sits atop the fuel tank

What is a Ducati Diavel?

Well for those of you who aren’t educated in the ways of Ducati, the Diavel is Ducati’s vision of a cruiser bike. This being Ducati, their cruiser is equipped with the infamous 1198.4CC Testastretta engine from their 1198 superbike. It has Brembo brakes, a 162hp and a top speed of 272 kph. Yeah, some cruiser eh Ducati?

What makes the Titanium so special then?

If you haven’t already guessed from the name, this special Diavel features Titanium in its construction; the central and side tank covers, headlamp cover (which is unique to this special edition) and the rear seat cover are all made from the precious element. Besides this, and as you can clearly see from these photos, the color scheme is principally Titanium, along with a dark chrome finish on the trellis frame, and black, forged aluminum wheels.

In addition to the uber metal, another unobtanium element – carbon fiber is also used throughout this Diavel’s construction; the radiator covers, windscreen, front and rear mudguards, sprocket cover, and those unique air intakes are all pure carbon fiber. The intakes themselves are larger and chunkier units, which lead us to believe that the Titanium may be packing a bit more punch than its more regular counterpart, but Ducati won’t admit as much.

The beautiful, two-toned seat is hand- finished in Alcantara and leather.

Furthermore, the entire exhaust system is coated in a Zircotech ceramic lining and features stainless steel mufflers with aluminum tips.

To cap it all off, the bike also comes with a special numbered plaque atop the fuel tank.

Powertrain wise

, the Diavel Titanium comes equipped with the Ducati-Corse inspired 1198.4CC 11-degree (referring to the 11 degrees of crankshaft rotation during which valve overlap and exhaust-gas scavenging occurs), L-Twin Testastretta engine that pushes out 162hp via a six speed, wet-clutch equipped gearbox that also has a slipper functionality.

The Diavel is more like a streetfighter and a superbike combined to create a unique form of two-wheeled art. And appreciable art is what Ducati have created with the Diavel Titanium; this is a motorcycle that will not just provide an unique riding experience, but will begin to double in value over the course of time.

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Engine Dual Spark Testastretta 11-Degree, L-Twin, liquid-cooled Displacement 1198.4cc Bore x Stroke 106 x 67.9mm Compression Ratio 12.5:1 Claimed Horsepower 162 hp @ 9250 rpm Claimed Torque 96.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm Fueling Mitsubishi EFI. Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies with RbW Exhaust Stainless steel muffler with aluminum tips nad brushed steel cover, Zircotech ceramic coated exhaust tubes Transmission 6 speed Clutch Wet, multi-plate clutch with slipper functionality Frame Steel tube trellis with Dark Chrome finish Front Suspension Marzocchi DLC coated 50mm fully adjustable forks Rear Suspension Progressive linakage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock.

Front Wheel Marchesini Dedicated lightweight forged and machined 9-spoke 3.5 x 17 Rear Wheel Marchesini lightweight forged and machined 9-spoke 8 x 17 Front Tire Pirelli Diabolo Rosso II 120/70 ZR17 Rear Tire Pirelli Diabolo Rosso II 240/45 ZR17 Front Brake Dual 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted four-piston Brembo Monobloc calipers with ABS Rear Brake 265mm disc, two-piston floating caliper with ABS Fuel Tank Capacity 4.5 gallons Dry Weight/Wet Weight 452/516 pounds Seat Height 30.3 inches Instrumentation DTC, Hands-Free, Riding Modes, RbW

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