2023 Was Rolls-Royce’s Creatively Ambitious Year Of Bespoke Commissions
Almost a dozen bespoke collections were produced to honour everything ranging between celestial events to family legacies.
Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport join forces to create the most powerful Abarth ever
Any car badged with the Abarth logo is destined to cater to the enthusiasts specifically. Now, this performance division of Italian carmaker Fiat has decided to collaborate with Stellantis Motorsport to set new standards in the electric automotive world. The first lovechild between this newfound alliance is already set to be the most powerful Abarth ever, courtesy of a 240hp output. The partnership also sees both banners coming together and bringing racing expertise and technological know-hows from its respective backgrounds to craft a new platform called the Perfo-eCMP. It’s a new platform based on the well-known eCMP and will see many new projects within the Group. This new Abarth is also equipped with a unique limited slip differential which was developed for the specific needs of a BEV powertrain and will feature an advanced braking system comprising bigger brake discs and larger disc surfaces for a better heat dissipation and fading resistance.
Chaos Karting opens in Dubai to bring video game power ups in real-world go-karting
March 2024 will witness Dubai receive a one-of-a-kind live-action go-karting experience called Chaos Karts. It’s designed to bridge the gap between the virtual and physical worlds by throwing digital projections with an augmented reality experience without the need of a headset or a personal screen. This allows visitors to ‘battle’ each other around 20-minute circuits to acquire jewels and power-ups, including laser guns, hammers, speed boosts, bombs, and the dreaded EMP as they race to the finish line in their electric karts. The virtual environment further lets players choose from a variety of track designs ranging between the Arabian desert to the cosmos. Prices for Chaos Karts start from 104 AED and the activity is located in Al Quoz. Ticket sales begin on January 10th via Fever (feverup.com) with the activity opening its doors for visitors from March 10th, 2024 onwards. Players can further try more fun and challenging games such as a laser maze, target shooting maze, zip-line, and more in The Cube, Chaos Karts Dubai’s dedicated immersive game space.
Ferrari UAE Club celebrates the release of the ‘Ferrari’ movie with a stunning display
Every car enthusiast fan has been flocking to their nearest theater with the recent release of the ‘Ferrari’ feature film. Though, things went down differently in Dubai as 35 Ferrari cars, as part of the Ferrari UAE Club, paraded from Coca Cola Arena to Roxy Cinemas Boxpark on Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, one day prior to the official release to celebrate the same. Post the parade, several of these prancing horse beauties were stationed outside the region’s first boutique cinema – Roxy Cinemas Boxpark. For the unaware, Roxy Cinemas Boxpark offers ultimate luxury movie experience with retro hand-stitched Italian leather seats and cutting-edge audio-visual technology.
Hyundai Motor Group announces hydrogen-centric sustainable plans in New Year’s message
We’re two weeks, into the New Year, and the executives at Hyundai Motor Company have already announced plans to make automotive production and operation a more sustainable process. The South Korean automaker held its New Year address at Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, the first dedicated EV factory in Korea, and the senior officials highlighted the Group’s key areas of focus. Topping that list is to become “a top three global EV manufacturer by 2030”, courtesy of three EV plants – Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Kia’s AutoLand Hwaseong EV Plant, and the Hyundai Motor Ulsan EV Plant, slated to get activated shortly. The Hyundai Group holds the tag of being the world’s first organization to commercialize hydrogen fuel cell EVs. Now, it aims to increase that head start in sustainable technology by “developing a hydrogen business ecosystem, encompassing the entire lifecycle, from hydrogen production to transportation, storage, and utilization through connecting the hydrogen business capabilities of each Hyundai affiliate.” The sustainable approach extends to the production facility also, as the group vows to implement solar power generation systems at both domestic and overseas production sites, to become carbon-neutral by 2045.
HONOR collaborates with Porsche Design to introduce high-end luxury smartphones
If the heightened costs of autonomous driving technologies in the auto world have coerced automakers to collaborate, the need for a technology-brimmed smartphone infused with functional design has brought two legacy makers together. Technology brand HONOR announces a long-term global partnership with luxury lifestyle brand Porsche Design to create “high-end smart devices and offer customers a luxury user experience in the world of electronics.” The first product from this alliance is set to be unveiled in China in January 2024. George Zhao, CEO of HONOR commented, “HONOR’s human-centric design melds with Porsche Design’s brand philosophy to create intelligent luxury products that will accelerate the mobile lifestyle of tech enthusiasts and Porsche aficionados alike. This long-term collaboration between HONOR and Porsche Design opens exciting new opportunities to bolster our growth in markets around the world.”
BMW extends a fleet of iX5 Hydrogen SUVs towards the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman
BMW is not ready to put all its eggs in the EV basket as it continues its development on hydrogen propulsion on the side. The latest developmental activity saw BMW extending a fleet of its iX5 Hydrogen SUVs towards the delegates of the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman where the group drove the hydrogen-propelled car from Dubai to Sohar. The convoy was led by Dr Jurgen Guldner, General Manager of Hydrogen at BMW Group and the journey culminated at Sohar Port, with an informative workshop focusing on the role of hydrogen fuel cell technology in future mobility. The seminar emphasised the role of hydrogen fuel technology in sustainable mobility and its potential for large-scale reductions emissions alongside battery electric vehicles. Additionally, BMW Middle East has been collaborating with key stakeholders to foster sustainable hydrogen infrastructure development across the Middle Eastern region comprising Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.
Chery unveiled the 2024 TIGGO 8 Pro Max in the UAE
The premium SUV is powered by an award-winning 254hp engine
Dubai Police adds a Lamborghini Urus Performante to its fleet
Amongst the likes of a Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari FF and other supercars, Dubai Police has now added a super SUV – Lamborghini Urus Performante, to its desirable supercar fleet. The addition of the high-performance supercar was recorded at the Dubai Air Show, one of the world’s most significant exhibitions in aviation, air transport, defence, and space. The Lamborghini Urus Performante boasts a 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine with a power of 666 horsepower, which allows the car to go from 0 to 100 km in less than 3.3 seconds. The handover of the car witnessed the presence of Lamborghini Dubai executives and His Excellency Major General Ahmed Mohammed bin Thani, Acting Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, His Excellency Major General Expert Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-chief for Criminal Investigation affairs, Major General Jamal Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation.
Mille Miglia returns to the UAE with more exclusive cars and bigger celebrities
The 2023 1000 Miglia Experience UAE will take place between December 3rd – 7th
