While Bugatti is renowned for offering the highest degree of automotive excellence with its cars, the Middle East is renowned to house the world’s most discerning connoisseurs and enthusiasts. It was only fitting that Bugatti debuted its latest innovation – the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar in Qatar at an exclusive event for the refined and passionate citizens of the region. Konstantinos Psarris, Regional Director, Middle East & Asia, Bugatti, said: “The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new incomparable era of our marque, a testament to our commitment to crafting art that transcends time. Bringing Bugatti’s new era defining car to Doha allows us to share this vision with a country that deeply appreciates French luxury and matches our avant-garde spirit and cutting-edge innovations.”

The new Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar carries a bespoke 8.3-litre quad-turbocharged V16 engine at its heart, delivering an eye-watering 1800hp. This allows the Bugatti Tourbillon to pull the 0-100kph sprint in 2 seconds flat and go on to hit a top speed of 445kph, making it one of the fastest production cars in the world. The exterior of the Bugatti Tourbillon is inspired by the Type 57SC Atlantic and the Type 41 Royale – iconic Bugatti models of the past with modern aerodynamic implementations to a profile that drips of timeless elegance. The interior is crafted with hand-stitched leather upholstery, polished aluminium accents, and bespoke carbon fibre trims including an instrument cluster inspired by the movement of an automatic watch.

Gulf Historic, a celebration of iconic racing cars from yesteryear, is back in the UAE in 2025. The 2025 Gulf Historic will be a three-day celebratory event between October 31 to November 2, 2025, with the nostalgic car event finding a new home in the Yas Marina F1 circuit in Abu Dhabi. The upcoming Gulf Historic 2025 will see cars from various prominent eras between the 60s to the early 2000s including a Masters Demo Legends grid showcasing F1 cars from the 90s. For the unaware, the Gulf Historic was recently acquired by Masters Historic Racing by GPX which hosts almost a year-long calendar titled Masters Historic Racing – a classic racing tour across the U.K., Europe and the U.A.E which, for the 2025 year edition, will culminate at Abu Dhabi. 

For those planning to purchase a sizeable three-row luxury SUV, here’s something you should wait for. Audi India has begun accepting bookings for the new Q7. The minimum token amount has been set at INR 2 lakh, which can be paid via the brand’s official regional website or through their ‘myAudi connect’ application.

Moreover, the new Audi Q7 will be assembled in India at Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd’s plant in Aurangabad, keeping the sticker price competitive. Powering the SUV will be a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that puts out 340hp/500Nm. Combined with a slick automatic transmission and the Quattro all-wheel-drive system, the Q7 can complete the standard sprint in 5.6 seconds and clock 250kmph at full stretch.

Other details present at the moment include five exterior colour options: Sakhir Gold, Waitomo Blue, Mythos Black, Samurai Grey, and Glacier White. One could pair those with one of the two interior shades: Cedar Brown and Saiga Beige.

Audi India will announce the prices of the new Q7 on November 28, 2024. 

Specialists of 4×4 cars, Off-Road Zone, along with UAE’s adventure enthusiasts are gearing up to host the International Off-road Day event on November 17th at the X Quarry Off-Road Park in Mleiha, Sharjah. Two iterations of the same event have been hosted in the previous years and both achieved remarkable success. The upcoming third edition will see over 200 off-road enthusiasts participate in this off-road event. These enthusiasts were invited through an exclusive “OffRoad-Zone” network which is an 800-member-strong community of off-roaders. The forthcoming event will see participants get divided into groups, briefed on the stages comprising rough terrains and various obstacles with guides explaining the participants with action plans to execute in case of emergencies.

Hakob Harutyunyan, CEO of Off-Road Zone, commented: “International Off-Road Day celebrates the deep connection between Emiratis and the desert – a relationship marked by tackling challenges, overcoming difficult circumstances, and a determination to achieve remarkable accomplishments.”. Harutyunyan added: “This event is more than just a sporting activity; it symbolizes the significance of the desert in Emirati culture, where the spirit of challenge and determination to achieve goals comes to life. It also fosters joy and happiness, bringing together families and friends in an atmosphere full of excitement, creating lasting memories.”

The first week of November 2024 saw the iconic Armani Hotel in Dubai host the regional premiere of Ferrari’s latest grand touring supercar, the Ferrari 12Cilindri. Ferrari invited a limited-and-select group of exclusive guests for the unveiling of the new Ferrari 12Cilindri in the Middle East where the group was treated with an immersive experience that defines the rich heritage and exclusive craftsmanship of Ferrari.

The Ferrari 12Cilindri is the latest development in the legendary Maranello carmaker’s long line of V12-equipped cars. The V12 in the 12Cilindri can rev up to 9500rpm while pushing out 819hp while offering 80% of total torque being available at just 2500 rpm. Speaking at the premiere, Giorgio Turri, General Manager of Ferrari Middle East said “As we unveil the Ferrari 12Cilindri here in the Middle East, we celebrate more than just a car – we celebrate Ferrari’s enduring passion for innovation combined with performance. Introducing a V12 mid-front-engine road car to the Middle East is a monumental occasion, as this region has long embraced the power and prestige that comes with Ferrari’s iconic V12 engines. This regional premiere marks a significant milestone for our brand in the region, and we are thrilled to share this moment with our most dedicated enthusiasts. The Ferrari 12Cilindri embodies everything Ferrari stands for – a perfect balance of tradition and cutting-edge technology, designed to inspire and ignite the imagination of those who experience it.”