Porsche sales in Middle East, Africa and India up 47% since 2020
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First McLaren Artura arrives in Dubai
Dubai entrepreneur takes delivery of city’s first McLaren Artura hybrid supercar
Al Habtoor Motors
Bugatti’s $5.2 million W16 Mistral hypercar debuts in the Middle East
W16 Mistral’s presence in Dubai underscores the importance of the region when it comes to supercars
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Video: Why the Porsche Taycan Turbo isn’t just a sports car, it’s a time machine
As the all-electric sportscar debuts in the UAE, Staff Writer gets to grips with the future of motoring.
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In pictures: The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe
The elegantly sporty two-door fuses dynamically flowing lines, a body honed to deliver agile handling, and bespoke chassis tuning. The new 4 Series Coupe connects standout looks and exceptional performance with undeniable authenticity. Market launch from October 2020.
Dubai Design District
In pictures: A look inside Pagani Automobili’s new showroom in Dubai
The Italian luxury hypercar manufacturer Pagani Automobili extends its presence in the Middle East, with the brand’s first office in the region in the Dubai Design District (d3), with plans to open a showroom in Riyadh this year or the next.
automobile manufacturers
Video: W Motors aims to go fast and green with new supercar
W Motors CEO, Ralph Debbas, speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy about plans for a new supercar to follow in the footsteps of the Fenyr and Lykan.
audi
In pictures: Audi R8’s rear-wheel-drive sports model
The Audi R8 V10 RWD and the Audi R8 LMS GT4 racing car with a new look.
BMW
Gallery: The brand new BMW M8 Competition Coupe
Fast responses, a thirst for revs, and sustained power delivery: V8 engine with signature M performance traits.
automotive industry
Gallery: Lotus Evija hypercar debuts in the UAE
The all-new Lotus Evija hypercar has made its debut in the Middle East.
Aston Martin
Gallery: Aston Martin’s most valuable new car
Around 4,500 hours of work go into each of the 19 DB4 GT Zagato Continuation sports cars being handmade at Aston Martin Works
automotive industry
Gallery: Lotus Evija – the first all-electric British hypercar
The Evija marks the start of an exciting new chapter in the history of an iconic and much-loved British sports car brand. Quite simply, the Lotus Evija is the most powerful series production road car ever built.
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Dubai car manufacturer Jannarelly reveals new roadster
Prices start at AED388,468 for the lightweight, 1960s-inspired sports car
Abu Dhabi
W Motors ‘ignored’ Universal Studios at first over $3.4m car in Furious 7
CEO Ralph Debbas says Dubai car manufacturer was paid by the US firm to feature 10 units of the Lykan Hypersport in the 2015 action film
Bugatti
In pictures: Bugatti’s $12.3 million supercar La Voiture Noire
The car is a modern version of the classic Jean Bugatti’s Type 57 SC Atlantic, an industry icon coveted by classic-car aficionados and the most famous work by founder Ettore Bugatti’s son, Jean, in the 1930s and 40s.
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Kuwait-backed Aston Martin seeks Ferrari-like $6.7bn valuation in IPO
James Bond carmaker will sell a 25 percent stake at between 17.50 pounds and 22.50 pounds per share