On the 23rd & 24th December, at the City Center outside parking lot in Seeb (near Al Makkan Coffee Shop), 2 Nissan Altima cars were taken through a ‘non-stop run’ by expert drivers who know how to test a car. A rally track, complete with sharp bends and other hazardous turns, was set up.

What was proved in those 24 hours was ‘how good is the Altima’? Did the engine have stamina to run from one evening to another? Was the suspension good enough to make the entire ride comfortable?

Adaptable, capable, indefatigable, unmistakable. Workhorse, tow car, law enforcer, status symbol, people carrier; few cars can claim to fulfil any of these duties with genuine conviction. Yet since 16 November 1989 – 20 years ago – one car has consistently met all those challenges and more, earning itself iconic status as the ultimate all-purpose vehicle. That car is the Land Rover Discovery now known in the Middle East and North America as the Land Rover LR4.

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has lived up to its legendary reputation and claimed Wheels magazine’s 2009 Best Sports Car award along with Middle East Car Magazine’s 2009 Best Muscle Car award.

The all-new compact value Chevrolet Cruze fended off the competition to claim Middle East Car Magazine’s 2009 Best Small Family Car award.

“The Cruze has shown that it’s a global car with a world-beating product. Its appearance is hi-tech and appealing, with excellent performance. It’s a winner when it counted most,” said Philip Moore, Middle East Car Editor.