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Road Test: BMW M6 Gran Coupe

The BMW M6 Gran Coupe can be thrown around the countryside or a racetrack, and offers an incredible amount of customisation. Courtesy of BMW

BMW is in danger of making several of its models irrelevant with the introduction of the superb new M6 Gran Coupe. Read Article Road Test: BMW M6 Gran Coupe

My Car: One UAE Toyota Land Cruiser that's able to turn heads

Max Stanton with his Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Razan Alzayani / The National

For Max Stanton, owning a classic Land Cruiser is a dream come true. Read Article My Car: One UAE Toyota Land Cruiser that's able to turn heads

Maserati's future looks bright with its Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte V6. Photo courtesy Maserati

The latest Quattroporte might be two cylinders down, but Maserati has made sure it still delivers a direct hit. Read Article Maserati's future looks bright with its Quattroporte

Lamborghini: From tractors to supercars

Manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini who founded Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini S.p.A. in 1963. Courtesy Lamborghini

Ferruccio Elio Arturo Lamborghini went from farms to creating the factory of some of the most memorable cars ever. Read Article Lamborghini: From tractors to supercars

Lamborghini is still crazy after all these years

The Italian marque is unbelievably, half a century old. To celebrate, the world's largest ever gathering of those outrageous sports cars assembled in its hometown.  Read Article Lamborghini is still crazy after all these years

New Golf GTI has endured the winds of change

As Volkswagen launches the latest Golf GTI, Kevin Hackett explains why the legend continues.  Read Article New Golf GTI has endured the winds of change

Audi's new RS4 is only available in one bodystyle but don't let that put you off owning one in the UAE

Audi's RS4 Avant might be an estate car but it's one for the serious driver Read Article Audi's new RS4 is only available in one bodystyle but don't let that put you off owning one in the UAE

Car collector is most sentimental about father's gift

My car: Saeed Al Badi has many cars, but his favourite was a gift from his father Read Article Car collector is most sentimental about father's gift

Jaguar back in the hunt with F-Type

Jaguar has returned to jaw-dropping form with the F-Type. Read Article Jaguar back in the hunt with F-Type

Group 63 has grown well beyond its annual drag race

A look at the popular car club, Group 63, in Dubai, that now has more than 450 members who all have a Mercedes 63 series car. Read Article Group 63 has grown well beyond its annual drag race

Road Test: Mercedes-Benz GL500

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL500 is safe and fast - but good luck trying to park it, says Kevin Hackett. Read Article Road Test: Mercedes-Benz GL500

Key players ready Chinese car makers for spotlight

Chery lead the way at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show in premiering vehicles they call a a quantum leap in quality. Read Article Key players ready Chinese car makers for spotlight

Road test: 2013 Cadillac XTS

The midsized saloon is the biggest Cadillac money can buy right now, but in the big scheme of things, this XTS really isn't big at all.  Read Article Road test: 2013 Cadillac XTS


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A hunger for home: best places pick up world foods in Abu Dhabi

Selected Vegetables and Fruits, in Abu Dhabi, where a number of people from Sri Lanka and India shop. Delores Johnson / The National

With map Got a hankering for a plate of tequenos? Holding a braai and need some South African sosatie? Here is a look at how various cultures in the UAE have imported their cuisines and where to buy the ingredients.  A hunger for home: best places pick up world foods in Abu Dhabi

Cheese expert Patricia Michelson recommends a journey through tastes

The cheese room at Jones the Grocer's Muroor outlet in Au Dhabi. Lauren Lancaster / The National

This week, Michelson will be visiting the UAE to host tasting sessions in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where she'll be giving gourmets the chance to try unusual varieties of cheese from across the world.  Cheese expert Patricia Michelson recommends a journey through tastes

Yoga instructor Tara Stiles launches Reebok apparel line

Tara Stiles's 23-piece line of yoga apparel for Reebok features the slogan 'Who made the rules?'. Courtesy Reebok

American yoga rebel Tara Stiles has paired up with Reebok for a sporting wear line.   Yoga instructor Tara Stiles launches Reebok apparel line

In pictures: What could be the next car for Dubai police?

Motoring editor Kevin Hackett takes a look at the possible cars that could be next on Dubai police shopping list.

Motoring editor Kevin Hackett takes a look at the possible cars that could be next on Dubai police shopping list.  In pictures: What could be the next car for Dubai police?

Lamborghini is still crazy after all these years

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini. Photo courtesy Lamborghini

The Italian marque is unbelievably, half a century old. To celebrate, the world's largest ever gathering of those outrageous sports cars assembled in its hometown.   Lamborghini is still crazy after all these years

Dubai designer Marina Qureshi behind Florence Welch's stunning dress

A sketch by the designer Marina Qureshi of the dress that Florence Welch wore at the Florence and the Machine concert at Sandance in Dubai. Courtesy Marina Qureshi

Florence Welch did more than put on a great show at Sandance - she wore a dress by one of the region's newest design talents.  Dubai designer Marina Qureshi behind Florence Welch's stunning dress

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