The new Audi RS 5 Coupe is the first Audi Sport model in the new RS design idiom. The car’s all-new 2.9 TFSI bi-turbo engine produces 450bhp and delivers 600Nm of torque. The standard quattro drive distributes the power to all four wheels. “The new Audi RS 5 Coupé is the gran turismo among the RS models from Audi Sport. The high-performance Coupé combines elegant aesthetics with high everyday usability. The car’s V6 bi-turbo has been developed from the ground up and provides significantly more performance coupled with higher efficiency,” said Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Audi Sport GmbH, in describing the new model.
• Functionality is the main asset of the new BMW 5 Series Touring. But whether in day-to-day use or on longer trips, it stands out not just due to its comfort and versatility but also thanks to its enhanced driving pleasure derived from optimized engine and suspension technology. This sporty character can be specifically underscored by means of BMW M Performance accessories available as of the market launch of the new BMW 5 Series Touring. These ensure not just an individually tailored boost in agility and dynamic performance but also a distinctive, athletic appearance. The new BMW 5 Touring with M Performance Parts saw its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show.
• Featuring Formula One-inspired technology, “Project Black S” is an exploration of a new Infiniti high-performance model line. Developed in collaboration with the Renault Sport Formula One Team, Project Black S has been revealed for the first time globally at a special media event on the eve of the Geneva motor show. A radical reinterpretation of the Q60 coupe, Project Black S features a standout, aerodynamic design and hints at how a unique-for-the-road performance hybrid powertrain could significantly enhance the dynamics of an Infiniti production car. Infiniti is the premium car manufacturer within the Renault-Nissan Alliance and a technical partner to the Renault Sport Formula One Team.
• Ford has celebrated this year’s International Women’s Day with some of the brightest female minds in Saudi Arabia by hosting the first women-only Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy workshop with Effat University on March 7-9. International Women’s Day is not only an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate women’s contributions to the global workforce, but a chance to call on the masses to help forge a better, inclusive working world. Jim Vella, president of Ford Motor Co. Fund and Community Services, along with Simonetta Verdi, director, government and community relations for Ford Middle East and Africa, last week met Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, president of Effat University, Dr. Malak Al-Nory, dean of graduate studies and research, Dr. Mohammed Khan, director of the Business Innovation Centre and Lisa Zuppe, executive director of international affairs, to discuss the impact women have on businesses in Saudi Arabia, and the importance of training women in the Kingdom to further contribute to the progress of the country.

Source: Arab News