Wheelers Blog & News tagged "new releases"

The Mercedes AMG GT Roadster revealed its two new versions and they are absolutely the definition of Double Trouble! The standard GT delivers 469 hp, 465 lb-ft of torque and achieves 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and the GT -C roadster equipped with a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine delivers 550 hp, 502 lb-ft of torque and achieves 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The roadster has the same chassis of the AMG GT Coupe whereas the GT C spoils itself with brand new features taken from the GT R. The highlight of...

At an exclusive event in Beirut, Infiniti Middle East and Rasamny-Younis Motor Company (RYMCO) took the covers of the hotly anticipated all-new Infiniti Q30. Representing Infiniti’s first entry into the fast-growing premium compact segment, the Q30 will play an important role in continuing to drive the growth of the brand here in the region. “We are honored that Beirut was chosen as the platform to launch Infiniti Q30 to all markets in the Middle East.” said Fayez Rasamny, CEO of...

Beirut, Lebanon: The regional launch of the first ever Infiniti Q30 premium active compact draws near as the all-new vehicle is set to be unveiled in July.   The uniquely expressive exterior of the new Q30 creates a visual dynamism for the newest premium compact in the segment. In similar fashion, the interior of the Q30 takes the expressive forms and curves and turns them into an individuality that embraces the driver and passengers.   In Europe, sales for the Infiniti Q30 have been...

Beirut. The new Porsche Panamera now reconciles two contrasting characteristics more than ever before: the performance of a genuine sports car and the comfort of a luxury saloon. In its second generation, Porsche’s Gran Turismo has been redefined and realigned, advancing to become a performance icon of the luxury class. With the latest transformation, the Stuttgart-based manufacturer has systematically improved the Panamera concept and is therefore introducing a four-door car that has been...

Is it hot in here or is it just me? The Audi R8 raised the roof at New York Auto Show and we’ve got all you need to know! The all new Audi R8, 2017 surely didn’t disappoint us in its weight keeping it as low as possible and weighing 1612 kg. The 5.2L Engine is a V10 engine delivering 540 hp and 540 Nm of torque. Acceleration is a must see and “feel” indeed with a top speed of 318 km/h providing a 0-62 miles/h in 3.6 seconds.  In fact, “fast” is not something unfamiliar to the R8 features,...

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...

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...

The first 100 per cent electrically powered Porsche is on its way. During its meeting last Friday, the supervisory board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG gave the green light for the Mission E project. Dr. Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Porsche Executive Board, referred to the decision as "beginning a new chapter in the history of the sports car." The vehicle is due to be launched at the end of the decade. With the Mission E project, Porsche is continuing to foster sustainable growth. The...

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...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28th October 2015: The biennial Dubai International Motor Show (DIMS) is set for a stunning return from November 10-14 against a backdrop that is seeing record car sales in the region. The automotive sector across the GCC is expected to reach 1.88 million sales by the end of this year, representing a full year growth rate of 5.6% over last year (1). Supporting this growth, UAE auto sales increased by 13% in 2014, while the growth rate in the US, UK, and Europe...

Beirut, Lebanon October 27, 2015: Rasamny Younis Motor Company (RYMCO) participated in Vinifest 2015 - the Lebanese wine festival, showcasing for the first time the all-new Nissan Maxima 2016, recently introduced into the Lebanese market. From October 7th till October 10th, Vinifest visitors enjoyed RYMCO’s central stand featuring the game-changing premium ‘4-door sports car’ from Nissan. This event was an opportunity for RYMCO to launch this top-end sedan to the Lebanese market and a...

Discover in pictures the new and most thrilling cars for 2016 according to Forbes! Which one would you want to buy? 1- Acura NSX 2- Buick Cascada 3- Cadillac ATS-V 4- Cadillac CTS-V 5- Cadillac CT6 6- Chevrolet Camaro 7- Chevrolet Malibu 8- Chevrolet Volt 9- Mazda MX-5 10- Mercedes Benz AMG GT 11- Mercedes Maybach S600 12- Toyota Scion iA 13- Toyota Scion iM

Mercedes AMG family is getting bigger and we’re super excited about their brand new addition. The youngest member of the family is the brand new Mercedes GLE 450 AMG who obviously got the good traits of its “ancestors”: the C 450 AMG and the GLE 450 AMG Coupe. Same as these two, the new SUV features a 3.0L V6 biturbo engine delivering 362 horsepower and 520 Nm of torque. The gearbox is of 9 speed (9G Tronic) automatic transmission supported by its rear-biased 4Matic all-wheel drive...

Beirut-Lebanon September 18, 2015 - Rasamny-Younis Motor Company S.A.L (RYMCO), exclusive distributor of Infiniti in Lebanon, unveiled the new Q70 sedan during a launch organized at the Infiniti showroom in Dbayeh. Attended by media representatives, automotive experts and Infiniti customers, the guests interacted with the sedan over the course of the evening learning about the range of new features in the 2016 model. With a fresh new exterior, the latest evolution of the Infiniti Q70 takes...

On their 80th anniversary, Jaguar perfectly broke a new world record with an “out of this world” launching of their brand new SUV, the Jaguar F-Pace! To show exactly how thrilling the new SUV is, British stunt driver Terry Grant got behind the F-pace steering wheel went all the way up with 6.5 Gs and performed a mad 63- foot tall loop! From the car to the event to their incredible 80 years of success, Jaguar truly brought “Insane” to a whole new level!

It’s official! The Rolls-Royce Dawn is “quite simply, the sexiest Rolls-Royce ever built!” stated the brand’s CEO Torsten Mueller- Oetvoes. Based on the Wraith coupe, 80% of the soft top convertible features new bodywork and rear fenders described by the manufacturer as “the feminine hips of Dawn.” The lines of the drop dead gorgeous luxury car are amazingly stunning!With room to up to 4 people, the car features a 6.6 L twin turbo V12 engine, producing 563 hp with an 8 speed unit using the...

If you’re dreaming about owning the 2017 Ford GT you better apply to get your hands on Ford’s next big thing! Claims about establishing a new ordering process to give loyal customers and owners of previous GT models the priority to own the new GT generation, have been circulating recently and made a quite big buzz! While everyone is welcomed to apply, those only approved are able to purchase the new car.  Despite seeming as if Ford is being quite selective about the New GT “audience”,...

Based on the previous line of Audi A3 cabrio back in 2007, Audi Germany showcased a one of a kind A3 with 6 doors! The witty- looking convertible is featured with the S-line package, has 8 black leather seats, 17” multi-spoke wheels, black gloss radiator grill and side mirror caps. No further information was revealed about the car, whether it’s Audi’s next big thing or just another customer with amusing requests. However, this would be the ultimate ride for an extreme road trip!