Rumors and New Releases

Alright let’s face it, we all low key fancy pickup trucks. Why? Because who doesn’t love going on a spontaneous rocky road trip! A couple of days ago we got our hands on the new Chevrolet Silverado and this Chevy was simply sensational.         Our demo vehicle was a 4 door pitch black Silverado LT Z71 Midnight Edition (off-road pack). This beast has the power and performance to perfectly match its tough looks, the Silverado is aimed at buyers who are not only seeking a large heavy...

VW has been teasing the idea of a new crossover for years now, a concept was lastly showcased 4 years ago at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and we’ve been waiting for it ever since.   The hype for it was dying out slowly up until a couple of weeks ago… The production body of the all new VW T-ROC was recently spied completely naked ahead of its unveiling later this month!         This one is the smallest crossover made by the German automaker to date and it seems pretty promising inside...

Are you intrigued to know more about the Kicks?  Here’s what you need to know so you can choose the model that suits you best:   The Nissan Kicks is offered in three different trim options:  SV GRADE, SV GRADE + NAV and THE SL GRADE. Below are the current showroom prices: (Including VAT)    -Kicks SV:  $ 19,900 -Kicks SV+NAV:  $ 21,900 -Kicks SL: $ 24,901         Check the full comparison between the three trims here!   All three trims are a 4 Cylinder 1.6L engine, 6 speed CVT...

Gargour Automotive Company (GAC), the only authorised distributor of FCA’s Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep®, Ram and Mopar® brands in Lebanon, has unleashed the power of the scorpion in the form of the latest Abarth line-up, the very best expressions of the principles of performance, craftsmanship and technical upgrade that characterise the brand with the scorpion badge.   It was in 1949 that Carlo Abarth, after a career racing motorcycles and cars,...

Needless to say, The Infiniti Q30 has its own distinctive character and appeal which makes it hard to frame in a specific segment. Infiniti somehow insists on classifying the Q30 as a crossover although its size and ground clearance are very close to those of a hatchback. Some similar vehicles include: BMW 1 series, Audi a3, Mercedes-Benz A-class.               Okay we’re going to cut them some slack and consider it’s a “Crossover” that could also appeal to family hatchback...

Rasamny-Younis Motor Company, the authorized dealer of Nissan in Lebanon, launched the all-new Nissan Kicks 2017. The new combined model of its predecessors, the Juke and Qashqai, at a modern and bustling ceremony, reflecting the youthful spirit of the new vehicle's vibrant and dynamic identity. The event took place at the Grand Factory, Beirut, on Friday March 31, 2017.    The launch was embraced by the presence of a large number of press figures, as well as various bloggers and social...

We thought it would be relevant to start with the famous Lebanese saying that dragged through the generations: “Shtri Alfa w rkod khalfa”. For years now, Alfa Romeo has been the car your parents Warned you about. The transmission problems, the short warranty period, the pricey parts… Gargour Automotive recently took over the Alfa Romeo brand and is aiming to shatter that shabby image that’s been dragging around for many years now once and for all.       During the launch ceremony of...

To be completely honest, when we first heard that Nissan was launching a new crossover we thought: “Oh so it’s probably going to be a new revamped version of the Juke”   Well, it turned out to be completely offbeat…  IN A GOOD WAY!           The all new “Kicks” has nothing to do with any of the current Nissan models, it has set a complete new identity for itself! This crossover beautifully settles between the Juke and the Qashqai, it’s larger than the Juke but still smaller than the...

 The very last hatchback Civic we saw from Honda was in the US in 2003 and now it’s throwing another one our way.  You already know it won’t be your average Civic! Honda has mixed it up a little with this one.   This Hatch is inspired by the Civic Type-R that was recently revealed at the Geneva motorshow so you can expect sportier and more compact looks on this one.   The sedan version of the Civic has captured the interest of many buyers over the years and Honda aims to make it to the...

So we kind of saw this one coming since Hyundai has already teased a preview of this model through the RN30 concept revealed in the Paris motor show last September… Well, minus all the bodywork of course.   Hyundai aims to enter the hot hatch market this year with this model hoping to compete with the Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Golf. It is set to go on sale in Europe in the second half of March 2017 (which is any day now).   The new body and facelift are not too dramatic, this model...