A one-off 2026 Ferrari Luce known as “Chassis 0” has sold for $40 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction in California, setting what Ferrari and the auction house describe as a world record for the most expensive new car sold at auction. The
The BMW iX3 UAE story has moved from international reveal to local relevance. The all-new electric SUV was reported as launched in the UAE in July 2026, and BMW dealer channels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now promoting the model through enquiries
A four-cylinder engine is not usually the first thing Gulf sports car buyers dream about. In a market where six-cylinder, V8 and even V12 performance cars remain part of the landscape, a 2.0-litre turbo can sound like the sensible option rather than the
Formula 1 did not introduce the Gulf to fast cars, but it gave the region a permanent place on the world motorsport calendar. Bahrain’s first Grand Prix in 2004 proved that a Middle Eastern country could build and operate a modern Formula 1
Dubai Police supercars are among the most recognisable police vehicles in the world, but they were not introduced simply to chase speeding motorists. The fleet began taking shape in April 2013, when a green-and-white Lamborghini Aventador appeared on Dubai’s streets, followed shortly afterwards
Dubai became one of the world’s supercar capitals through a combination of wealth, global trade, luxury tourism, strong dealer representation, modern roads and a public culture that treats exotic cars as part of the city’s identity. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens and limited-production Porsches are
The Nissan Patrol became a GCC luxury SUV icon by first earning something more valuable than prestige: trust. Long before the Patrol was fitted with twin digital displays, premium audio systems and adaptive air suspension, it was used across the UAE, Saudi Arabia,
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren still matters in GCC car culture because it sits at a rare meeting point: Mercedes-Benz prestige, McLaren engineering, AMG V8 drama and early-2000s supercar theatre. In a region where collectors value presence, heritage, performance and rarity, the SLR remains
The Ford GT40 was not created simply to promote a new sports car. It was developed to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the race where the Italian manufacturer had become almost untouchable. Ford’s attempt to acquire Ferrari collapsed in
Dubai Police supercars are among the most recognisable police vehicles in the world, but they were not introduced simply to chase speeding motorists. The fleet began taking shape in April 2013, when a green-and-white Lamborghini Aventador appeared on Dubai’s streets, followed shortly afterwards