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Happy Holidays 2012!

2011-12-25T12:57:00.000+02:00

Santa Just Passed...Santa Only is Faster! Happy Holidays 2012 from ArabWheels Team :) "Instinctively Driven..."

The Most Expensive Car Crash Ever? Eight Ferraris in Supercar Pile-Up

2011-12-05T10:12:00.000+02:00

It could be the most expensive car crash ever. This was the scene after 14 luxury cars - including eight Ferraris - were involved in a pricey pile-up in western Japan. A Lamborghini and two Mercedes were also involved in the smash.The damage caused to many of the vehicles was thought to be so severe that they will have to be scrapped. Ten drivers were reportedly taken to hospital after the

Test Drive: Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, We Drive the Ragging Bull!

2011-05-27T12:43:00.000+03:00

“Roma Capitale e Lamborghini” is where the innovative Aventador LP700-4 was launched. I can admit that what I saw and drove in Italy wasn’t just a car but a raging bull full of impending energy dying to be thrown out. That impending energy was thrown out at the finest track in Rome, “Autodromo di Vallelunga”. Nothing is better than starting your month in an unusual way: racing at high

Test Drive: Porsche Driving School, For Drivers who Relish a Challenge

2011-05-27T11:59:00.001+03:00

Leipzig, a city located in East Germany near the Polish border, well-known in the 17th century for its learning and culture in areas such as music, astronomy and optics, was ranked 35th in the world out of 256 cities for cultural, economic and social innovation. But the purpose of our trip was for the Porsche Sport Driving School. The question remains: Why in Leipzig? The answer is quite

Drag Race: Chevrolet Camaro, Vehicle of Choice for the Yas Drag Racing Academy

2011-05-27T11:48:00.001+03:00

During a gala dinner we attended courtesy of GM at the F1 Yas Marina circuit in March. It was announced that the Chevrolet Camaro SS would serve as the official training car for the Drag Racing Academy. Six Camaro SS were recruited in which future drag racers will hone their skills in preparation for racing in the regional big leagues. The next day, we were briefed before getting into the

Test Drive: Cadillac CTS-V Challenge, Yas Island Meets True Velocity…

2011-05-27T11:34:00.001+03:00

We at ArabWheels and more specifically our Editor, Ronald, has already argued the absolute, daring beauty of the Cadillac CTS Coupe. I will admit that it is one of the most gorgeous designs to come out of General Motors for some time, and with no doubt one of the best looking vehicles. General Motors once again proved its capability of launching first-class designs, and what can happen when you

Test Drive: Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, The Chevy of the Decade Drops its Top

2011-05-27T11:21:00.001+03:00

Finally we announce the arrival of and drive the Camaro convertible! I recently had the opportunity to drive the muscle car on the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, driving both engines: the 3.6 L V6 powered with 312hp and the 6.2 L V8 powered with 426hp. Here is the catch from our drive of this beast, keeping in mind that the Camaro has beaten the Mustang in its sales for the first time since

Test Drive: Peugeot 508, The Lion's New Strategy

2011-05-20T13:19:00.001+03:00

It’s the roaring French Lion again in Spain and more specifically, the South, in a region called Alicante. We are talking about the latest Peugeot 508 that was launched at the 2010 Paris Motorshow. It is neither a 407 nor 607; it is the car that all French lovers of Peugeot’s brand have been waiting for. An innovative design with a complete new interior, style and ergonomics, the new 508 has all

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ArabWheels Blog Team!

2010-12-25T10:09:00.002+02:00

ArabWheels Blog Team would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas, and to those of you that don't celebrate this time of year, Happy Holidays!

10 Jours a la Francaise chez Renault

2010-10-05T17:17:00.000+03:00

Street Shot: Rare Dodge Viper Caught on Jal el Dib Highway - Lebanon

2010-08-21T13:18:00.001+03:00

It's no surprise to see supercars in Lebanon especially with Saudi, Emirates, or Qatar plate number and sometimes if we get the chance we could see some with Lebanese plate number. But in case of American supercars it's rare to catch one! Folks enjoy :)

Auto Strike Show Hosted by Issam Eid Live!

2010-07-27T17:50:00.001+03:00

Your status starting Friday 9th of July could be transformed to listeners as ArabWheels will go On-The-Air with a new fledging radio show named AutoStrike on Radio Strike 97.4 & 97.7 FM. Starting at 10:10am, you can listen to 20 minutes of automotive related information, competition and tips. Hosted by ArabWheels’ Co-Editor Issam Eid, the show will cover the latest happening in the automotive

Test Drive: 2011 Jaguar XJ, The Definitive Jag

2010-06-20T13:12:00.000+03:00

Jaguar had recently launched its latest full size sedan throughout the world, but until recently not many had laid their hands and experienced the reborn XJ. For that, Jaguar initiated one of its most thorough Press events since the launch of the game changing XK in 2005, and took us, along with the rest of the world’s automotive media, to test drive of the new Jaguar XJ on the scenic

Test Drive: Bentley Mulsanne, Smells Like Cash Money

2010-06-18T16:49:00.000+03:00

"It takes 400 hours to build just one Mulsanne; the interior alone requires over 170 hours." There is no true way to pay homage to past Bentleys. When the design and engineering teams were given the task to execute the new car, the brief was simple: design and build the most supreme of Bentleys, a car that W.H O Bentley himself would be proud of and a car that represents the peak of

ArabWheels Official Media Partner for Abu Dhabi International Motorshow 2010

2010-06-08T12:15:00.000+03:00

We are very pleased to inform you that ArabWheels Automotive Magazine has signed a partnership with Abu Dhabi International Motorshow 2010 as Official Media Partner which will be held from 7-11 December 2010. Follow the link below: http://www.admotorshow.com/media-center/media-partners.aspx

The Day of the JEEP: Chrysler releases photos and Video of All New Grand Cherokee

2010-05-20T13:34:00.002+03:00

Today, and after many rumored delays, Chrysler has published photos and a video of their latest creation, the 2011 Grand Cherokee. This latest version of the father of the luxury road going SUV had been initially developed when Daimler and Chrysler were still in bed together and is loosely based on the same platform that underpins the Mercedes Benz ML-Class. more after the jump

Babes of the 2010 Lebanon Motor Show

2010-04-12T12:47:00.003+03:00

Check out the ladies that spiced up the press day of the 2010 Lebanese Motor Show in Beirut. Hit the pictures and enjoy!!

Lebanon Motor Show 2010: Traffic Buzz in Beirut!

2010-04-09T10:35:00.002+03:00

After 6 years of absence, Lebanon Motorshow 2010 was held again under the patronage of the President of the Lebanese Republic General Michel Sleiman at Biel from 8-18 April 2010 and organized by Promofair. Automotive firms are recommending special offers for the public to buy their latest models with payments facilities such as 5 years guarantee or 100,000 Km, no down payment, 0% interest

VIDEO: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Launch Drive in Seville

2010-04-06T14:19:00.003+03:00

Few things in life make you feel truly alive, and a great few of them don't have a place on these pages, but the ones that we care for are those times spent behind the wheel of a thoroughbred sports car designed and built to shake you to the core and let the little boy in even the most grown man emerge. Lamborghini is one of those companies that is in the business of making people feel good,

Renault Megane & Fluence (Launch in Beirut - Lebanon)

2010-03-26T13:14:00.001+02:00

o Resale Value : Bassoul-Heneiné guarantees to take back within 3 years the new Megane and the Fluence at 60% of their original purchase price o Guarantee : 3 years or 100 000KM o Credit Facilities : Credit extended for 6 years, interest rates 3.75%, no down paymento All owner of Renault Megane and Clio Classic older than 2003, will benefit from a higher resale value than the

Special Feature: Real Adventure Riding Club ATV Outings, A Great Way to Enjoy Nature

2010-03-16T12:12:00.000+02:00

Everywhere my eyes wandered in Keserwan’s cliffs to vigorous pine forests and scenic views near the lake. Our ATV riding group wanted to experience a mountain adventure in Achkout, Feytroun and Wata El Joz. Before embarking on our ATV ride, though, we contacted Real Adventure ATV riding club, the Off-Road Riders, to guide us through the territory. The ATV route system in this area is a

Test Drive: Chevrolet Cruze, Preserving Chevy’s Immortal Vision

2010-03-12T17:20:00.002+02:00

Towards the middle of last year, the world saw an unprecedented rise in oil prices. People that were financially comfortable driving large gas guzzling off roaders were caught out, and saw the urgent need to downsize. Although this crisis affected the whole world it was particularly harmful on US auto sales as large numbers of people prefer big thirsty SUV’s and pick ups. As the market

Test Drive: BMW 135i Convertible, A New Age Classic

2010-03-11T15:25:00.002+02:00

BMW new 1 Series is the divine descendant to the company’s iconic 2002 model. You recognize that one of course, don’t you? The "1" is a rebirth of species, a compact, basic "three-box" design that gets you back to the original sport sedan, BMW's 2002, which was produced from the late 1960s to the mid-'70s has helped to put the small Bavarian company on the worldwide map. Certainly, the

VIDEO: Ford Taurus Ride and Drive Media Outtakes

2010-03-09T10:19:00.002+02:00

As Promised, the ArabWheels blog will feature things we just can't put in print. a case in point is this video. Shot by Ford's PR group during our most recent outing in Abu Dhabi. Video After the Jump The Video contains outtakes from the Drive to the Liwa terrain in the Empty Quarter desert, as well as a cameo role from yours truly. This is incidentally my first You Tube apparition, and the

Lebanon's 2nd Hand Toyotas Might be Affected By Recall! Here's How You Can Find Out...

2010-02-24T10:57:00.002+02:00

Hi there everyone, This is one of those informal posts we promised we will have in the blog, among things we can't publish. You certainly been hearing a lot about the Toyota recall issue and wonder what it is all about.It surely is full fledged in the U.S.A, but how are Toyota's in Lebanon affected? More after the Jump Toyota is currently the world's largest car-maker, and incidentally

Test Drive: Volkswagen Golf VI, Breeze of Adaptation

2010-02-19T13:14:00.003+02:00

My first encounter with the fifth generation Volkswagen Golf was back in 2004, I took the experience seriously as the MkV was replacing a lackluster fourth generation. Not that the latter was a bad car, it was just massively unfit to bear the Golf nameplate. Driving the new spritely Golf was quite a superior experience in the general sense of the term, and in my estimation the MkV was

Test Drive: Audi Driving Experience at Losail International Circuit (Qatar, Doha)

2010-02-19T12:13:00.003+02:00

Audi Middle East invited 850 VIP customers and us ArabWheels along with almost all regional Press to test-drive their new machines – The A6 and RS 6 were the stars – for a full track day on the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Audi's program made sure to put us through serious track time as well as numerous handling exercises and last but not least, a white knuckle ride in the

Test Drive: Chevrolet Traverse, A Pretty Respectable Crossover

2010-02-18T12:32:00.002+02:00

What we finally have here is the 2009 Chevy Traverse! If you want to use the promotional literature, it’s not a car, not a wagon, not an SUV nor a minivan; yet, to some degree it’s all of the above, as it can tow a good-sized trailer and it's an 8-passenger crossover vehicle. At close look, it's somewhat a minivan with big wheels and no sliding side doors. A crossover vehicle is usually

V6 Powered Panamera and Panamera 4 Debut in Beijing

2010-02-16T14:01:00.001+02:00