Jul
30
2026
Rugged MINI Countryman Edition tackles the Rockies
A specially engineered MINI Countryman is completing demanding Rocky Mountains testing ahead of the rugged special edition’s world premiere in October 2026.
MINI is testing a camouflaged, all-road-capable Countryman Edition across the Rocky Mountains in the United States ahead of its October 2026 debut. The programme covers gravel tracks, rocky terrain, steep mountain passes and remote routes, subjecting the SUV to high altitudes, loose surfaces and rap…
Jul
30
2026
Audi Q9 debuts as brand’s largest flagship SUV
Audi’s first Q9 and largest SUV ever offers six- or seven-seat layouts, automatic doors, curved OLED rear lights, air suspension and a 299 PS mild-hybrid V6 diesel powertrain.
Audi has unveiled the Q9, its largest model and the first to carry the number nine. Positioned above the Q7 and Q8, the flagship combines three-row practicality, business-class comfort, quattro all-wheel drive and advanced lighting, infotainment and driver-assistance technology. German orders open a…
Jul
29
2026
Pre-orders open for 2027 GAC GS7 PHEV in UAE
Priced from AED 159,900, the five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV combines 501 hp, triple-motor all-wheel drive, a 36.3 kWh battery and up to 1,020 km of claimed range.
Pre-orders have opened for the all-new 2027 GAC GS7 PHEV in the UAE, with prices starting from AED 159,900. Gargash GAC Motor’s official UAE website now lists the vehicle, with customers able to request a quotation or submit a purchase enquiry online. The GS7 enters the mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV s…
Jul
29
2026
Cadillac VISTIQ launches in Middle East from AED 335,000
Cadillac’s new three-row electric luxury SUV delivers 615 hp, 482 km of claimed range and rapid dual-motor performance, with UAE prices starting at AED 335,000.
Cadillac has launched the all-electric VISTIQ in the Middle East, expanding its regional EV portfolio with a spacious three-row luxury SUV positioned below the larger Escalade IQ. The VISTIQ is designed for families seeking electric performance without sacrificing passenger space, comfort or road pr…
Jul
29
2026
Bentley Torcal revives century-old diamond design
The upcoming Torcal will reinterpret Bentley’s historic diamond motif through a floating grille and crystal-inspired digital displays, with its global debut confirmed for London.
Bentley Motors is preparing to introduce the Torcal, bringing one of its most recognisable design signatures into a new era ahead of the model’s official launch. The new model will feature a jewel-like floating diamond grille and digitally rendered displays inspired by hand-cut British crystal, blen…
Jul
28
2026
Mercedes-AMG G63 Cabriolet teases open-air return
Mercedes-Benz has previewed the return of the G-Class Cabriolet, with teasers showing an AMG G63-style four-door soft-top with side pipes, folding fabric roof and classic G-Wagen presence.
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to relaunch the G-Class Cabriolet, reviving one of the rarest and most emotional variants of its iconic off-roader. The company has confirmed the return of an open-top G-Class, with teaser footage showing a partially camouflaged model lowering its roof ahead of its global…
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