Topic: Chevrolet

Terrafugia Transition: flying cars roar into reality

The Terrafugia Transition lets you fly over traffic and point-to-point between more than 5,000 community airports around the United States. Courtesy Terrafugia

May 24, 2013

The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market. Read Article Terrafugia Transition: flying cars roar into reality

Road Test: The Chevrolet Traverse is a crowd pleaser

The Chevrolet Traverse is full-size crossover SUV that seats seven or eight people depending on how it's optioned at purchase. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National

Apr 05, 2013

Kevin Hackett sets aside his personal feelings and finds the Traverse is practical, quiet and comfortable, with excellent safety. Read Article Road Test: The Chevrolet Traverse is a crowd pleaser

Stingray seizes spotlight at the US Expo

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was revealed at special, pre-show event. AFP Photo / Stan Honda

Jan 18, 2013

A full report of the North American International Auto Show from Detroit, US. Read Article Stingray seizes spotlight at the US Expo

Road Test: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

The 2013 Chevy Camaro Convertible has a powerful, imposing exterior but suffers from an uninspiring interior. Fatima al Marzooqi / The National

Dec 21, 2012

Chevrolet's Camaro ZL1 Convertible is a fully blown muscle car that even your grandmother could drive. Read Article Road Test: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

My Car: Riding high in a Chevy Silverado suits her just fine

April 25, 2012 (Abu Dhabi) Meriem Cheikh-Aissa and her Chevrolet Silverado pickup. (Sammy Dallal / The National)

Jul 20, 2012

The 2008 Chevrolet pick-up was the first vehicle Meriem Cheikh-Aissa bought, and the sight of the 24-year-old in her red truck still turns heads. Read Article My Car: Riding high in a Chevy Silverado suits her just fine

Italian car designer Sergio Pininfarina created 'sculptures on wheels'

Sergio Pininfarina in 1959, gazing at one of his Ferrari creations. AP Photo

Jul 13, 2012

Sergio Pininfarina, who died last week age 85, exemplified an ability to sympathetically evolve a design while keeping its heritage totally intact. Read Article Italian car designer Sergio Pininfarina created 'sculptures on wheels'

Week in Motoring: Woman sues impound lot for Dh1.8 trillion

Jun 15, 2012

Chevy owner drives into GM HQ – twice; McLaren updates MP4-12C; exploding fuel tanks in heat is hoax; Lotus sacks chief executive. Read Article Week in Motoring: Woman sues impound lot for Dh1.8 trillion

Production of Colorado shows Chevrolet's close Thais to South East Asia

Chevrolet is hoping that the Colorado, seen here in the rugged jungle terrain of northern Thailand, will boost its truck sales in the Middle East from just over one per cent to about 10 per cent of market share. Photos courtesy of Chevrolet

Jun 08, 2012

The US manufacturer is expanding its production in Thailand, and the 2012 Colorado pickup truck will be leading the way. Imthishan Giado took it out in the country's northern jungles to test its mettle. Read Article Production of Colorado shows Chevrolet's close Thais to South East Asia

Road Test: Chevrolet's new Malibu is a quiet, comfortable family car

This year's Malibu has a completely new, upgraded interior finish. Chevrolet

Apr 20, 2012

An upgraded interior gives the Malibu more cruising appeal, with a lot of features you'd normally find on higher-priced cars. Read Article Road Test: Chevrolet's new Malibu is a quiet, comfortable family car

Go Gear: Clocks made from tyres

Chevy Bel Air clock.

Apr 20, 2012

If only rubber made time more flexible. Nonetheless, here are Motoring's three favourite tyre clocks. Read Article Go Gear: Clocks made from tyres

2012 comfort versus 1968 style in Camaro match-up

The 2012 45th anniversary Camaro outstrips its 1968 rival in terms of power, safety and interior comfort but does that make it a better car? Christopher Pike / The National

Mar 09, 2012

When comparing a new Camaro with its classic predecessor, Neil Vorano wrestles with some old-school misconceptions. Read Article 2012 comfort versus 1968 style in Camaro match-up

Road Test: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is a supercar at a budget price

The noise from the throttle limiter that kicks in when you reach top revs is mesmerising and one of the elements that make this ZL1 a real treat. Photos by Paul Morton

Feb 17, 2012

This supercharged monster can challenge top European cars on a track, and it's a fraction of the cost, finds David Booth. Read Article Road Test: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is a supercar at a budget price

My Car: Love at first sight of 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Abhay Potdar had driven a few cars, including a 1995 Honda Accord and a 2008 Nissan Altima, before finding his dream car in a car park in Sharjah. Sarah Dea / The National

Feb 17, 2012

Abhay Potdar has only had his vintage Camaro Z28 for a few weeks, and he's already getting offers on it. Read Article My Car: Love at first sight of 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

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Life remains a struggle for the Arabian oryx

Reseachers have found that reintroducing the oryx into the safe haven of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve has not been enough to ensure their revitalisation. Sarah Dea / The National

Providing the oryx a safe haven in the UAE isn't enough to ensure that the species will thrive, say researchers. Life remains a struggle for the Arabian oryx

In pictures: Dubai silhouette skyline quiz

A group of 50 pupils at Kings' Dubai school has bent over backwards for charity while posing for a unique series of photographs. Can you guess which Dubai landmark is which? Photos courtesy of Pret A Portrait Photography

Pupils at Kings' Dubai school bent over backwards for charity while posing for a series of photographs. Can you guess which Dubai landmark is which? In pictures: Dubai silhouette skyline quiz

Israel rejects Jewish extremist group's terrorist tag

epa03744220 A Palestinian man walks past graffiti left on a wall outside a house in Hebrew reading 'price tag' near to where two vehicles were torched overnight by unknown vandals in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, 14 June 2013. Media reports state that the police have opened an investigation into what is thought to have been a racially motivated attack. EPA/ABIR SULTAN *** Local Caption *** 03744220.jpg

Attacks by the ultrationalists involve torching Palestinian olive groves and spray-painting bigoted graffiti on mosques and churches. Israel rejects Jewish extremist group's terrorist tag

Nigeria thrash Tahiti but Tehau dreams big

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Scores country's first ever goal in the Confederations Cup during 6-1 defeat to African champions. Nigeria thrash Tahiti but Tehau dreams big

Camel hot dogs, now at a Dubai cafe near you

Jassim Albastaki's cafe serves everything from camel-milk drinks to camel-meat snacks. Delores Johnson / The National

Jassim Albastaki is an Emirati entrepreneur and the owner of Cafe2Go in Dubai, which offers unusual camel-meat snacks. Camel hot dogs, now at a Dubai cafe near you

Abu Dhabi Australian aims for back-of-hand push-ups world record

Eva Clarke, a 33-year-old Australian, is attempting to break two world records for back-of-hand push-ups. Silvia Razgova / The National

The Abu Dhabi fitness fanatic Eva Clarke is attempting to break two world records for back-of-hand push-ups. Abu Dhabi Australian aims for back-of-hand push-ups world record

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Video: Record broken as winner crowned burger eating champion

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Video: Dubai Expo 2020 - UAE in partnership

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Video: Dubai Expo 2020 - Imagine Expo Live

In pictures: Have you visited Salalah yet?

Just a 90-minute direct flight away from the UAE, or a grueling drive of more than 1,000 kilometers from Al Ain or Muscat, Salalah and the wider Dhofar region offers a glimpse of an Arabia many Gulf expatriates have been missing.