Rumors and New Releases

Rasamny-Younis Motor Company S.A.L. (RYMCO) reinforces its leading position in the automotive sector by announcing the dealership acquisition of LADA cars in Lebanon. A special showroom for the newly acquired car range will be opened in Jal el Dib; as well as having LADA cars across RYMCO showrooms in Lebanon. The highlight of the upcoming months is the famous four-wheel drive car, Niva, as well additional commercial cars and vans. Established in the early sixties, LADA has steadily...

Beirut. 20 years after the first Boxster made its debut, Porsche is restructuring its mid-engine roadsters. With the introduction of new versions of its two-seater convertible, Porsche continues the tradition of four-cylinder flat engines used in the 718 mid-engine sports cars that won numerous races back in the 1950s and 1960s. The newly developed engine with turbocharging result in the 718 Boxster developing 300 hp (220 kW) from 2.0 litres of engine displacement. The 718 Boxster S, on the...

A showcase of Porsche’s performance evolution will exemplify the brand’s pioneering steps into the future at the 2016 Qatar Motor Show (QMS). Taking place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), a range of new Porsche models will celebrate their regional debuts. Amongst them will be the 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S and the all new Macan GTS. In follow up to its world premiere at the 2016 edition of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Porsche will also bring...

BMW unveiled the iVision Future Interaction concept car at CES giving every motorhead his ultimate super car. The new BMW is an evolutionary version of the BMW i8 Spyder that first appeared in 2012. The iVision concept is planned to give passengers the ultimate driving pleasure while the car is in autonomous mode. It can even read your hand gestures so you don’t have any button to control while the steering wheel pulls back so you can have more room to chill. The ride of the future comes...

Discover next year’s most expensive sports cars in a glimpse! 1. Bugatti Chiron Price: $2.5 million Power: 1500 hp Launch date: 2016 2. Ford GT Price: Around $400,000 Power: 650 hp Launch date: June 2016 3. Ferrari 488 GTB Price: Unknown Power: 661 hp Launch date: Early 2016 4. Bentley Bentaga Price: Starting from $200,000. Power: W-12 Launch date: First half of 2016 5. McLaren P14 Price: Unknown Power: 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 Engine Launch date: 2016 6. Chevrolet...

It has become pretty common to introduce new vehicles and concept cars at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). While GM CEO Mary Barra will be unveiling at the show the Chevrolet Bolt, attendees are lucky enough to witness as well the reveal of one Audi’s most mysterious concept cars. Until the 6th of January, the car will remain a mystery as no sneak peak information has been disclosed. What we can expect is one hell of a high-tech concept ride giving automotive enthusiasts a glance of...

24 November 2015, Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed al Nahyan today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer for a new Aston Martin showroom based in Etihad Towers.   Richard Foulds, Head of Property Management at Etihad Towers said “We are thrilled to be able to share this exciting news. Aston Martin opening in Abu Dhabi is good news for us all, and we are especially pleased to be hosting their beautiful new showroom here.”   Dr Andy...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reaffirmed its mantle as the undisputed pinnacle of Bespoke automotive luxury with the unveiling of Phantom Coupé Tiger, Ghost Golf and Wraith ‘Inspired by Music’ at the Dubai International Motor Show, on a day that also saw the Rolls-Royce Dawn make its first ever public appearance in the region.  A selection of motor cars with inspirations ranging from the unforgiving ferocity of the jungles of India to the still serenity of North America’s woodland greens; from...

Dubai, UAE. BMW Group Middle East together with its local importer AGMC welcomed Karim Habib, Head of BMW Design, to reveal the all-new BMW 7 Series on the first day of the Dubai International Motor Show 2015, which is currently taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. His attendance highlighted the importance of the Middle East market to BMW Group worldwide and the innovative design-led nature of the models on display at the BMW stand this year.    The key highlight of the BMW...

Dubai, UAE. Daniel Schmidt, MINI Product Manager from the BMW Group headquarters in Munich, unveiled the latest instalment from MINI on the inaugural day of the Dubai International Motor Show, currently taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Media and MINI aficionados gathered around the new MINI Clubman as Schmidt demonstrated the spaciousness and matured design of the vehicle, which perfectly embodies MINI’s new, more grown-up visual identity.   Commenting on his visit at the...