Aug

7

2026

2026 Nissan Patrol PRO-4X

Nissan’s adventure-ready, off-road-focused variant of its flagship SUV is more versatile than you’d think

If the camel is the traditional ship of the desert, the Nissan Patrol is arguably its modern equivalent. Now celebrating 75 years, the nameplate has spent around seven decades building a loyal Middle Eastern following and remains a familiar sight on UAE roads. Joining the regular Patrol and performa…

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Jul

31

2026

2026 XPENG G9 Performance

With 575 PS, a luxurious five-seat cabin, adaptive air suspension and lightning-quick 525 kW charging, the AED 232,000 XPENG G9 Performance combines serious pace with premium-SUV comfort, making it a dark horse among its Chinese rivals.

XPENG may still be unfamiliar to many UAE buyers, but it is a brand with plenty to offer. The G9 sits in the mid-to-large premium electric SUV segment, often classified as the E-segment in Europe, with prices starting at AED 192,500 or approximately $52,400. We sampled the dual-motor AWD Performance…

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Jul

9

2026

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

The coveted Mustang badge meets electric crossover practicality, with 487 silent electric horses giving it enough pace and handling to make the two-door V8 GT question its own existence.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT represents one of the boldest shifts in automotive identity. One of the most iconic muscle car names now sits on an all-electric crossover, a move that, for purists, borders on sacrilege. There is no long bonnet hiding a V8, no thunderous exhaust note. Instead, the Mach-E…

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Jul

6

2026

2026 Ford Mustang GT Premium

Can one of the world’s most recognisable performance cars, with its svelte yet muscular bodywork and 5.0-litre V8, prove that the original pony car still has its magic in the digital age?

The Ford Mustang needs little introduction. First introduced in 1964, it helped define the pony car formula, combining accessible performance with a sense of theatre that appealed to both dreamers and drivers. More than six decades later, the Mustang remains the most recognisable survivor among trad…

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Jun

22

2026

2027 BYD Ti 7 Super Hybrid Premium

BYD’s flagship Super Hybrid SUV combines rugged styling, family practicality and strong efficiency in a segment that’s getting increasingly competitive

Just when you think the Chinese automotive space has peaked, BYD drops something new into the mix. Enter the all-new Ti 7 Super Hybrid, a full-size family SUV that sits right at the top of BYD’s Super Hybrid lineup and aims to blend presence, practicality and electrified performance into one well-ro…

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Front three-quarter view of a sleek grey Skoda Octavia luxury sedan driving fast on an asphalt road.

Jun

12

2026

2026 Skoda Octavia RS

Powered by a turbocharged 265 PS engine, tuned for sporty dynamics and backed by everyday practicality, the Octavia RS stands out as a true dark horse in the sports sedan segment

Can you really have it all in one car? Sharp styling that turns heads, enough practicality for daily life, performance that keeps you engaged, and that intangible “feel-good” factor enthusiasts always chase. It’s a question carmakers have tried to answer for years with hot hatches, sporty sedans and…

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