Tested: 2024 Kia EV9 Boldly Leapfrogs the Telluride

Tested: 2024 Kia EV9 Boldly Leapfrogs the Telluride

Taken from the Car and Driver issue for December 2023. We can only assume that when tasked with creating a new three-row SUV, most auto designers don’t exactly jump for joy. There’s just so much you can do with a two-box shape, and the market is so cutthroat that it’s better to stick to tried-and-true methods than risk extinction. But Kia disproved those claims not too long ago with the Telluride, and it’s doing it again with the new EV9. The EV9 is impressive from a distance of one hundred…

Tested: 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580e PHEV Upstages the EQS

2023 Mercedes-Benz S580e PHEV Upstages the EQS

While Mercedes’ EQS sedan tries to be the S-class of electric cars, it doesn’t feel quite the same as the brand’s most popular model. While keeping the Sonderklasse’s history alive, the brand-new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz S580e takes a confident step into the future. It does this with few sacrifices. The PHEV S-class has an electric motor and a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine. The EPA said it could go 46 miles, but in our 75-mph range test, it went 58 miles on electricity alone. That’s farther than any other PHEV we’ve…

Nissan Rallys the Z Sports Car with a Custom SEMA Build

Nissan Rallys the Z Sports Car with a Custom SEMA Build

As trucks and SUVs have become more popular, off-roading has become more popular as well. To make their cars stronger, automakers have launched new sub-brands like Subaru’s Wilderness and Honda’s TrailSport. People who want to go anywhere have also started making sports cars, like the 911 Dakar from Porsche and the Huracán Sterrato from Lamborghini. Tommy Pike Customs made this Safari Rally Z Tribute for Nissan to show at the 2023 SEMA show, which starts this week in Las Vegas. It’s their take on the style. Nissan already paid tribute…

The Bring a Trailer auction pick today is a 2019 Porsche 935 Track Car.

The Bring a Trailer auction pick today is a 2019 Porsche 935 Track Car.

There are only 77 of the new 935 that were made. It looks a lot like the 935 that won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1979. That car had a really cool paint job. Soon, we’ll talk about this 2019 Porsche 935’s past. For now, just take a look at it. Take your mind off of things by looking at the deep black paint and the vents that are carved into the carbon-fiber-composite body parts. The rear wing is huge. What a beautiful car! This tribute to the famous…

Honda Promises Two Sporty EVs, Including an NSX Successor

Honda Promises Two Sporty EVs, Including an NSX Successor

Honda showed off a slinky Sports EV design in 2017 that had retro looks and small dimensions. But since then, the Japanese carmaker has been talking a lot about electric crossovers, like the 2024 Prologue, which will use Ultium batteries from General Motors. Now Honda has revealed that its plan to make more electric cars will include two sports cars, which it hinted at in a recent news release about its EV plans. One will be a “specialty” model, and the other will be a “flagship.” Honda said it would…

Honda Prelude Returns as a Sporty Coupe, This Time with EV Power

Honda Prelude Returns as a Sporty Coupe, This Time with EV Power

The Integra is back, and now the Prelude is too. Honda has brought back an exciting name from the past, this time for a concept two-door coupe that looks sporty and has an electric engine. The Prelude concept, which was shown at the Tokyo auto show, is said to be a sneak peek at future Honda EVs, especially sports car models that will focus on performance and driver involvement. We don’t know much about the Prelude’s powertrain or platform, but we think it will be one of Honda’s upcoming independent…

The 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the EV for the Plutocrats.

The 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is the EV for the Plutocrats.

With an overabundance of power and near-silent operation, electric propulsion seems perfectly suited to ultraluxury vehicles. We’ve just had the opportunity to drive the latest demonstration: the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV. It joins the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre coupe as we await the debut of Bentley’s first EV in a year or two. As the name implies, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is based on the existing Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and embellished heavily with every luxury touch the engineers and designers could muster. As with previous Maybach vehicles dating to the 2002…

Charting Excellence: The Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in the GCC for 2023

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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have always been a hotspot for automotive enthusiasts and buyers who seek a blend of luxury, performance, and practicality. As the year 2023 unfolds, the automotive market in the GCC continues to showcase its dynamism and sophistication. In this article, we delve into the details of the top 10 best-selling cars in the GCC for 2023, shedding light on the models that have captured the hearts and garages of residents across the region. 1. Toyota Hilux The Toyota Hilux retains its crown as the…

Top UAE Used Car Brands for Reliability

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You want a car that won’t let you down when you’re driving through the desert on a lengthy road trip or need to get to that crucial appointment in the city. You have a lot of options when purchasing a used automobile in the UAE. Should you choose an SUV or a sedan? A coupe or a crossover? You want that dependability no matter what kind of car you buy. We have a number of automobile manufacturers at Al-Futtaim Automall that, despite your best efforts, we believe won’t let you…

Recall Issued for Nearly 125,000 Honda and Acura Vehicles Due to Brake Issue

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Honda Civic, Passport, Pilot, Ridgeline, and Acura MDX cars manufactured in 2020 and after are vulnerable to a manufacturing flaw that might result in the loss of braking operation. There has been a recall on four different Honda models and one Acura due to a potential brake failure caused by cylinder separation.There may be as many as 124,077 automobiles affected, according to documents submitted with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).By August 7th, 2023, all owners will have been notified.Several models of Honda and Acura vehicles have been recalled…