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Topic: Sports cars

UAE front of the grid for McLaren

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May 06, 2013

A need for speed and a hefty disposable income among UAE car enthusiasts have helped the country become the second biggest market for McLaren Automotives, the high-performance sports car maker. Read Article UAE front of the grid for McLaren

Road Test: 2013 Audi S8

The 2013 Audi S8 Sedan is a treat for speed fiends, despite some heaviness on tight corners. Mike Young / The National

Jan 25, 2013

Audi's S8 now has a smaller engine but still outpaces almost everything else. Read Article Road Test: 2013 Audi S8

Road Test: 2013 Audi S7

The Audi S7 is extremely quick despite its weight, boasts huge levels of grip and provides total refinement for its occupants. Ravindranath K / The National

Dec 14, 2012

Audi's new S7 manages to combine style. huge performance and an environmental conscience Read Article Road Test: 2013 Audi S7

Road Test: 2013 Lexus IS-F

The new Lexus IS-F may not have the stirring profile of its German competitors, but it impresses as a top performance luxury car. Courtesy Lexus

Nov 16, 2012

The new Lexus IS-F impresses as a top performance luxury car in our Road Test this week.  Read Article Road Test: 2013 Lexus IS-F

 

Tushek Renovatio T500: sharp but simple offering from new Slovenian supercar maker

Tushek's Renovatio T500 offers a superlative driving experience for wealthy speed fiends everywhere, and comes with an ownership package offering five racing track drives a year. Courtesy Tushek

Sep 28, 2012

The Tushek's Renovatio T500 bucks the trend for complexity to create a refreshingly honest supercar.  Read Article Tushek Renovatio T500: sharp but simple offering from new Slovenian supercar maker

 

Road Test: Ferrari F12berlinetta is pleasant and powerful

The 2012 F12berlinetta isn't just a pretty face; it's body was created to help with downforce and handling. For example, channels in the bonnet and wings direct the airflow around the car at speed. Courtesy of Ferrari

Sep 07, 2012

It's Ferrari's most powerful road car ever, but the F12berlinetta proves enjoyable in any circumstance. Read Article Road Test: Ferrari F12berlinetta is pleasant and powerful

 

Celebrating 50 years of British design and American grunt in AC Cobra

A priceless collection of original AC Cobras of all variants is assembled in celebration of the car's 50th birthday at the Laguna Seca Raceway in California as part of the annual Pebble Beach concours event. Stephan Cooper / AP Photo

Aug 24, 2012

AC's Cobra defined macho in the 1960s. Kevin Hackett reflects on its half century at the top of any petrolhead's wish list. Read Article Celebrating 50 years of British design and American grunt in AC Cobra

 

Road Test: for the 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS, I take it all back

Sitting (not so) pretty, the GTS nevertheless makes good on Porsche's promises about the Panamera being a real sports car. Lee Hoagland / The National

Aug 17, 2012

At long last there's a Panamera that Kevin Hackett really likes, though while what's under the hood is impressive, the model badly needs a cosmetic makeover. Read Article Road Test: for the 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS, I take it all back

 

My Car: For Mercedes enthusiast, love finds a way

Scott Hutton is the proud owner of a 1985 Mercedes SL500. Antonie Robertson / The National

Aug 17, 2012

The heart won over the usual guidelines for buying a used car, but Scott Hutton's 1985 Mercedes SL500 has been worth it every morning he commutes to work. Read Article My Car: For Mercedes enthusiast, love finds a way

 

Road Test: pleasantly surprised by Toyota's new 86

Toyota has hit the sweet spot with the all-new 86, a no-frills sports car that won't break the bank. Antonie Robertson / The National

Jul 20, 2012

Toyota roars back with an affordable, no-frills sports car. Read Article Road Test: pleasantly surprised by Toyota's new 86

 

Road Test: Porsche's 2013 911 Cabriolet is the best yet

The 911 has tenacious grip on the road and won't let go unless provoked. When it does, you need to be fast with your reactions. Mike Young / The National

Jul 13, 2012

The 911 needs no introduction, but Kevin Hackett says this Porsche deserves the longest standing ovation yet. Read Article Road Test: Porsche's 2013 911 Cabriolet is the best yet

 

Nissan GT-R is a good ride, but a bland road companion

The Nissan GT-R is an incredibly fast road car that few rivals can match for speed and cornering ability, but it does suffer from a few design flaws, inside it at least. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National

Jul 06, 2012

Road Test: The revised GT-R is a technical tour de force but Kevin Hackett finds it's lacking in personality. Read Article Nissan GT-R is a good ride, but a bland road companion

 

Lotus goes back to advanced basics with new Exige S

The new Lotus Exige S comes with a completely new rear subframe, new suspension components, a broader wheelbase and wider front and rear tracks. Photos courtesy of Lotus

Jun 22, 2012

The aspirational engineers at Lotus take a break from pie-in-the-sky concepts with the exciting, high-performance Exige S. Read Article Lotus goes back to advanced basics with new Exige S

 

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Brazilian forward Pele dribbles past a defender during a friendly soccer match between Malmoe and Brazil, 08 May 1960 in Malmoe. Pele scored two goals as Brazil won 7-1. AFP PHOTO

Brian Grazer is producing a film on the football star Pele.  Life of Pelé to be immortalised on film

Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making

The stunning dome designed by Jean Nouvel will be the first thing visitors to the Louvre Abu Dhabi will see when they arrive at the museum in 2015. Courtesy Tourism Development & Investment Company

The Louvre Abu Dhabi will open its doors to visitors in 2015, but one of the most crucial phases of construction is well under way.   Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making

Secretly shot Iranian film and second heist mark last days of Cannes

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More of our look at the behind-the-scenes ups and downs at the Cannes Film Festival.  Secretly shot Iranian film and second heist mark last days of Cannes

Design like a pro with our expert tips

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Your budget may not allow for the services of an interior designer but these tips will help you create a home that looks like its been put together by a pro.   Design like a pro with our expert tips

The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi

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A discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat will examine the art and photography of European artists travelling 'through the lights and images' of this region, writes Nick Leech   The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi

UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

JJ Fanucci of Dubai Exiles during the Jebel Ali Sevens Rugby at the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence, Jebel Ali on the 16th November 2012. Credit: Jake Badger for The National

Freshly relegated, no better time for a youth movement than the present, writes Paul Radley.  UAE rugby hope the kids are all right

In pictures: Business picks up for UAE property model makers

Companies tasked with making scale models to announce developments in Dubai report business is picking up. Words by Martin Croucher. Photos by Christopher Pike / The National

Companies tasked with making scale models to announce developments in Dubai report business is picking up.  In pictures: Business picks up for UAE property model makers

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