Motoring Weekly

Motoring Weekly




S-Class powers ahead

August 5 - 11, 2009
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the best-selling German luxury sedan in the Middle East, has been awarded the highest number of overall points for the third time running in the latest J.D. Power APEAL customer survey.





Limited edition adds more style to popular roadster

August 5 - 11, 2009
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If you want to look good then you need to take a good look at the new Mercedes-Benz 2LOOK Edition of the popular SLK roadster. The SLK 2LOOK Edition is now available to order in exclusive obsidian black metallic or the special finish designo mystic white and is limited to just 300 vehicles worldwide. Headlamps with black surrounds ensures that the SLK 2LOOK Edition stands out from the crowd. "This new limited edition promises to add more style to the segment's most popular roadster," said Mercedes-Benz Cars, Middle East & Levant sales and marketing director Frank Bernthaler. The sporty and striking appearance of the special model is emphasised by 18 inch 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels with mixed tyre sizes (front: 225/40 R18, rear: 245/35 R18). These are available in two surface variants, a lustrous high-sheen finish in titanium silver or dark, striking chrome shadow. Discreet emblems on the wings and a draught-stop of transparent acrylic glass bearing the 2LOOK Edition logo also distinguish the special model. A contrasting black-and-white colour scheme characterises the interior of the new SLK 2LOOK Edition. The sports seats are upholstered in nappa leather, with the seat centre panels in white and the contoured bolsters in black. The doors and centre armrest are also in a contrasting black-and-white scheme in high-grade leather. Eye-catching, carefully finished decorative seams on all leather surfaces accentuate the dramatic character of this special edition. Black-and-white features throughout the vehicle underline its dynamic potential. The SLK 2LOOK Edition can be ordered with immediate effect in the engine variants SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR, SLK 300 and SLK 350. Prices start from $46,500 (BD17,477).





Small cars get good marks in crash tests

August 5 - 11, 2009
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Small in stature, a group of 2009 two-door cars are providing good safety value to car shoppers, according to crash tests released this week.





Dodge Challenger roars on Bahrain's roads

August 5 - 11, 2009
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The first Special Edition Dodge Challenger SRT-8 in the Middle East and Bahrain has been delivered to its delighted new owner.