Abi:original - If you aren't original, what are you?

Long drives have always been a joy for my family. We start out with a prayer and listen to our favourite music along the way. This time we travelled with a great companion, the all new 2018 Honda - CRV. With its ample back seat we had enough room to load snacks and supplies for the way. We drove from Sharjah to Jabal Hafeet mountain. One of the best aspects of the sun roof is keeping it open in the cooler months. We were able to do this and take a few pictures when we had parked and had some tea. We made a stop at the hot springs located close by and then decided to visit the Al Ain Zoo. Impromptu trips have never been so much fun. Loving every moment in this, my dream vehicle.

Over the past few years I've become particularly fond of the Honda brand of cars. It is probably due to their reliability and simplicity. Maybe its also because a Honda Accord took my family and me to a lot of places over the past four years or so. Which is why I expected no less from the new Honda Civic which was launched in Dubai recently. It has been called the 'Stunning Civic' for its sporty look and added features. On first glance the 2016 Civic sets an all-new standard in compact car style and performance. With sleek, sporty lines and an improved power-to-weight ratio, it is charismatic, spacious and stylish but also the most efficient in its class. In addition to a brand new engine in the LXi and EXi grades, it also boasts  of a new grade equipped with a new turbo charged 1.5 litre DOHC Direct Injected Inline-4 cyclinder Engine and will be called RS. Convenience features include a Remote Engine Starter which starts the engine from a distance, ensuring...