The Verdict

  • Off-road icon turns 30

    Off-road icon turns 30

    One of the UAE’s best-loved cars, the Pajero, is about to hit the big 30. To mark the occasion, a special birthday party was held by distributor Al Habtoor Motors at the Habtoor Grand Hotel last weekend, where Brazilian 1994 FIFA World Cup winner Romário was the guest of honour.

  • Mercedes top of the M-Class

    Mercedes top of the M-Class

    Mercedes-Benz has launched the new M-Class in the UAE, part of its ‘Year of the SUV’ strategy for 2012.

  • Land-Cruiser-Toyota

    Carry on cruising

    I come from a part of the world where SUVs don’t have the best of reputations. Mention the name of a lumbering 4×4 and the words ‘Chelsea Tractor’ are usually uttered. In the UAE, however, it’s a different story and if there’s one car synonymous with the Emirates, it’s the Toyota Land Cruiser.

  • Improvisation

    Don’t think, improvise!

    Having a go at stand-up comedy would have most people quaking in their boots.  Imagine though, not even  having the chance to even scribble a few jokes down beforehand. You’ve probably had nightmares that are more pleasant.

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    2012 Land Cruiser launched by Al-Futtaim Motors

    Al-Futtaim Motors announced the UAE launch of the all new 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser on Wednesday, celebrating the car’s long history with the Emirates in the process.