Motor Mania Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Buckle up as Motor Mania revs up your weekends.
Broadcast journalist Ray Addison parks his Kia Picanto and rides shotgun in supercars, trucks and everything in between, with the city’s most interesting personalities behind the wheel. The two-hour programme airs every other Saturday from 10am.
The President of Lucid Motors Middle East, Faisal Sultan joins us live in the studio to talk about the luxury EV brand and its plans to start mass production of its luxury cars and SUVs in the Middle East sooner than you think.
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We uncover the world of imported salvage vehicles, accident write-offs and the checks every buyer before handing off their money.
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Which is the better buy: Jetour T2 or Tank 300?
Also, is your high-mileage Toyota Corolla still worth keeping?
Plus, what's the smartest first car for a young driver?
All of that and more car valuations on Motor Mania.
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Damien and Naz broadcast live from Parklane Motors, where they chat with car sales and insurance experts about everything they need to know about buying a pre-owned car.
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Al Ghurair's Head of Mobility Oscar Rivoli tells us all about the new EV SUV from Dongfeng.
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Jim wants to get rid of his Chevrolet Captiva and thinks he's not getting much.
Naz's valuation was a pleasant surprise.
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Damien reconnects with John Bowe to learn about his mental health struggles, and how he copes on and off the track.
Plus: Is your car spying on you? Karl Gown, Co-Founder of cybersecurity firm FrontierZero, tells us the different ways our cars can access our data, and how hackers can easily get into connected cars.
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Debbie calls in to seek advice on whether it was time to replace her car, because she spent so much money on replacing her chassis.
Naz and Damo shake their heads - that's not a thing.
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The world is divided about the release of Ferrari's first electric car - even the former Ferrari boss had strong words to say about it.
But as Last Lap Middle East's Bert Grogor puts it, the Italian luxury sports carmaker is targeting a new market with this one.
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Andrew is one of the many callers who want more fuel efficient cars - as they do the daily Dubai-Abu Dhabi commute.
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16 May 2026. Jacques Brent, MD of Al Futaim Toyota and Lexus, talks to Damien and Naz about Toyota and Lexus' best-selling models, and how supply chain issues affect what's on offer in the showroom.
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16 May 2026. Our Gen Z social media manager Kevin hates his mom car, so we're suggesting a few options that make him look cooler behind the wheel.
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Ian Lewis, founder of Drive EV, says there's more to consider when buying an EV beside range and price.
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Caller Naser wants to know if he's getting a good deal with a secondhand Tesla he's eyeing.
Here's what Damien and Naz think.
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A new public service announcement by the RTA and Dubai Police caught our attention. It encourages motorists to "drive like your mother is watching". Plus, Gareth Burnett-Jones of Desert Forge tells us why overlanding is something every family in the UAE should try.
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Vivian calls in to get her new Porsche Panamera priced - and wants to go back to the Cayenne, which has a better resale value and more space in the back.
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Nick Wilding of Classic Automotive Relocation Services (CARS) gives us an update on everything we need to know about getting our cars in and out of the Emirates at the moment.
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Damien and Naz answer all your car questions, including one about a pink Mercedes' resale value.
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21 Mar 2026. Damien and Naz run through the latest in the car world, from talk of a new Porsche supercar to Dubai Police seizing cars over illegal mods and loud exhausts to Ferrari and Maserati temporarily suspended deliveries in the Middle East due to regional conflict. Plus, could you soon be buying your next car from an electronics store? Finally, Syeda Aisha Atif, one of the UAE’s few female mechanics, on her journey and why she wants more women in the industry.
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21 Mar 2026. Damien and Naz tackle your car conundrums! Should you disclose a minor accident upfront when selling? And why do similar used cars online come with wildly different price tags? They break down what really matters when it comes to resale.
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Ride Skipper lets people hire drivers to drive their cars. Founder Lauren Hamilton says they’re safely bringing home UAE residents from neighbouring countries.
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Naz weighs in on the current situation, and how it affects offers during Ramadan, which is traditionally one of the busiest times in UAE’s car industry.
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With an increasing population, Dubai's roads are seeing more congestion.
The government is investing billions in road infrastructure, but what should change in terms of our driving habits?
Damien and Naz were joined by traffic research expert and Owner of Road Hero Academy Dr. Mustafa Aldah, and Domenico De Francesco, Co-founder of Guardian AI, an app that rewards good drivers.
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Gary is in the market for an EV and torn between the G700, Tesla Y and the Jetour T2.
What do Damien and Naz recommend?
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24 Jan 2026. Damien catches Max Verstappen at the launch of the Red Bull Formula 1 team in Detroit, where the Motor Show was dominated by Ford and other all-American OG carmakers.
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24 Jan 2026. Naz and Damien reflect on newer cars and ask - have they sacrificed character for convenience?
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Damien and Naz share their car predictions and resolutions for 2026, and Auto Data's Sebastian Fuchs share some data on used cars for 2026.
And finally, we tell you all about the DSF Auto Season, and where to look for flash sales.
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Is it worth buying a new car in 2026? Damien and Naz give you impartial car advice.
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27 Dec 2025. Damien, Naz and automotive journalist Alp Sarper bring us the best and worst car news stories this year, and tell us what they're excited about in 2026.
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27 Dec 2025. Listener Ziad texts in to ask how to register his Fiat Barchetta 2001.
Plus, valuations for a USA-specs Jeep Wrangler, and valuations for a Mazda CX9, an Audi A3 and more.
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27 Dec 2025. BYD's upmarket SUV brand Denza is soon to launch in the UAE, and Damien gets to test drive the D5, with BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li riding shotgun to tell him more.
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What's the appeal of classic cars, in a world where the newest and fastest are considered the best?
Damien breaks it down with our first ever classic car roundtable:
Marion Englert from the organising team of 1000 Miglia
Gaurav Dhar, the man behind the Numero Uno Collection
Assyl Yacine, the founder of Speedbird Cars
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Damien test drives the Mustang Mac-E down under with Saudi journalist Jameel Azher.
Plus, Naz prices your car while bashing dunes in Liwa with Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi.
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22 Nov 2025. Damien and Naz get a first look at this year's display at Icons of Porsche and speak to some of the personalities behind the cars.
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15 Nov 2025. Damo flies all the way to Australia to test drive the new all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, with the Performance model soon to be available exclusively to Middle East motorists.
Plus, Naz gets to check out gorgeous classic cars at the inaugural Royal Bahrain Concourse, even bumping into automotive celebrities.
Finally, Damo chats to Cihan Sel, the creator of a special motorbike called Eleven, a passion project now brought to life on Dubai's roads.
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15 Nov 2025. An avid Motor Mania caller wants advise on whether he should go for the Landcruiser Adventure, or get an Everest Sport instead.
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01 Nov 2025. Damien finds out all about the first ever Bahrain Concours. Vice Chairman Amir Al Khan tells us what we can expect.
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01 Nov 2025. Caller and BMW owner Fatima says she's been asked to replace her car's battery again - is she getting ripped off?
If you have a car conundrum, tune in to Motor Mania every Saturday from 10am. Damien and Naz will be happy to answer them on air.
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18 Oct 2025. Damien and Naz weigh on on whether a listener's Volvo purchase was worth what he paid.
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18 Oct 2025. Caucasus Regional Manager George Makaridze tells us how his company brings American cars in the UAE, and some red flags to look out for when buying a car from overseas.
Plus, car servicing basics with David Thorne, general manager of iServiceanycar.
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04 Oct 2025. Chery UAE boss Zaher Sabbagh tells Damien the plan to expand the Chinese car giant in the emirates. Plus, all the car news you missed this week.
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20 Sep 2025. A survey by S&P Global Mobility shows that brand loyalty is declining with only 51% of car buyers sticking with the same brand so far this year.
Damien and Naz discuss what's pushing motorists to switch to other car brands.
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06 Sep 2025. Damien & Naz talk about the next big leap in EV charging - going wireless! We've also dive into Cadillac’s electrification plans, its entry into Formula 1 with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, plus a review of the all-new Cadillac Lyriq EV. Special guest in the studio: Omar Elkhishin, Managing Director, Cadillac International Operations & Middle East.
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23 Aug 2025. Damien and Naz tell you which supercar you can't buy, no matter how much cash you have, because it's sold out for the next decade.
Plus. Damien reviews the new Lexus LC500, and chats with avid biker Victor King, who's bringing the bikers' community together through his newly founded group.
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09 Aug 2025. Damien Reid sits down with Raj Johal, General Manager of Business Development & Marketing at Honda Motor Company for Africa and the Middle East, to talk about Honda’s unmatched legacy in cars, bikes, planes and more. We look at the surge of Chinese car brands in the UAE, reveal which EV just smashed the Lucid’s world record range, and Damien shares his full review of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI.
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26 Jul 2025. Damien Reid and Naz Chaudry unpack the week’s car news - from cruise control crash claims to a 1,200km EV. Plus, Damien reviews Toyota’s hybrid Land Cruiser and Lexus LX700h. And Alan Boyter returns with his Dubai Ducati, chasing a land speed world record.
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Damien and Naz take the all new record-breaking Porsche GT Turbo out for a spin. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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Damien checks out Nio's battery swapping station, plus:
Naz and Damo review the all-new Tesla Model Y
And Jacques Brent, MD of Toyota and Lexus, fills us in on the companies' plans to
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Damien and Naz are flooded with questions about insurance for electric and Chinese vehicles.
Is it more expensive? What can bring the premiums down?
And a new platform launches promising to make buying and selling cars headache-free.
Brothers Max and Charlie Lovett tell us more about Carabia
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Roberto Colucci, the Director of EVs at AW Rostamani Group, tells us about Zeekr's competitive edge, and what you need to do to look after your electric vehicle amidst soaring temperatures.
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Al Ghurair Motors CEO Oscar Rivoli tells Damien all about Exeed's range of saloons and SUVs, and the technological capabilities of Chinese cars and how Donald Trump's tariffs affect the carmaker.
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Damien catches up with Jack Uppal, the President and Managing Director of General Motors Middle East and Africa.
They talk EV chargers, the Chinese market and his latest ride, the yet to be released Corvette ZR1.
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Barthes shares his expert insight on the state of EVs, the secondhand car market and more.
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After producer Zeena shared her fender bender story on air, she got official advice from our coolest caller yet - Major Salem Al Amimi from the Dubai Police General Traffic Directorate.
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Damien and Naz meet the force behind Arabian Gazelles — the first all-female supercar club, Hanan Sobati. She talks about taking the lead with something truly groundbreaking, the first-ever Arabian Gazelles Rally. Plus, behind the wheel of the Porsche Macan Turbo. Yep, it's an EV!
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Damien and Naz on the latest UAE traffic laws, plus a game-changing EV solution—battery swapping! NIO’s UAE boss, Roberto Lopes Da Silva, joins us in the studio.
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Ramzi Atat heads up the public relations and marketing team at Lotus in the region.
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Damien and Naz answer all your automotive questions, from cars' fuel efficiency to what to replace an over-repaired Jeep with.
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Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Adel Quttainah tells Damien and Naz how he built his luxury car collection, which includes a gorgeous AMG One.
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BYD's Hassan Nergiz tells Damien and Naz about BYD's latest model the SEALION 7, and why he's optimistic about the future on Chinese EVs.
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Damien and Naz head down to the Mercedes Benz Offroad Experience Centre at D3 - think steep slopes, 70cm deep water and a 40 per cent incline climb.
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Naz and Damien break down what buyers can expect from car dealers during Ramadan.
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This week on Motor Mania, Damien Reid takes us to the 20th Dubai 24-Hour race at the Dubai Autodrome. He catches up with Saudi-born Yousef Taher, the only Arab Team Manager in the 70-car field, who led HRT Performance to a Class victory. Alex Renner of AR Motors shares his experience fulfilling a dream by racing with HRT and finishing 4th in class. Plus, live from the grid, Dubai Autodrome boss Faisal Al Sahlawi kicks off the action!
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Damien and Naz have a first look at the SUV models that Chinese carmaker Soueast debuted in the UAE.
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Damien and Naz broadcast live from the first ever DSF Auto Season and speak to the who's who of the car community in Dubai. They also get a visit from a few Motor Mania fans!
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We're getting to know BAIC, a Chinese carmaker that has stakes in major Western car brands.
Gareth Burnett-Jones, Group MD of Marwan AlShaali Group, tells us why it's a force to be reckoned with.
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Damien and Naz weigh in on Jaguar's new, bold look.
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Damien and Naz are live from Icons of Porsche in Dubai an annual celebration of cars, art and culture.
They catch up with Porsche enthusiasts from all over the world, and check out special Porsche models at the venue.
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Certified Dubai petrolhead and editor at large of Economy Middle East Alp Sarper discusses all things cars with Damien.
How many cars are on Dubai's roads during the day?
What's the one classic car you'd love to own?
Why will Chinese EV maker X-Peng now make hybrids?
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Sultan Khalifa is this season's Toyota Gazoo Racing champ, the fifth fastest globally in the FIA Motorsport games qualifiers and the fastest Emirati in sim racing.
He tells Imthishan and Naz why he got into motorsports.
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Shayan Rahimi tells us how he helped to grow one of the biggest supercar clubs in the emirates.
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28 Sept 2024. Traffic safety expert Dr. Mostafa Aldah has a few ideas on how to solve road issues
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14 Sep 2024. Will fans of the Patrol rush to get the latest model? Imthishan and Damien weigh in. Plus, the gents share their Goodwood Revival experience. We also had Motor Hub founder Shadi Aslan in the studio, telling us about a new track championship for supercar clubs in the UAE.
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31 Aug 2024. Craig Stevens, CEO of Dubicars, tells us what used car models are worth snapping up as Dubai gears up for cooler weather.
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17 Aug 2024. Ahad Baig started modifying the headlights of older Nissan Patrol models during the pandemic. Now, he runs a successful business making custom headlights, and has even caught the attention of the defense industry.
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03 Aug 2024. Dubai resident Neville Darukhanawalla who works in the automotive industry, ran a magazine in his native India, and most notably, travelled across the Sahara on a scooter back in the 80s. It was a long, adventurous and quite fulfilling journey, and he tells his story, and offer some advice to anyone who is thinking of doing something similar.
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20 Jul 2024. Cindy Jamila Faber has been offroad driving across the deserts of the GCC. Listen to her adventures and advice on how to get started.
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06 Jul 2024. EVS owner Saeed Al Junaibi tells us how to look after your electric vehicle in Dubai.
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22 Jun 2024. We're giving you tips on how to protect your car from the extreme summer heat, whether you're staying in Dubai or going on holiday and leaving your car parked.
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08 Jun 2024. Chinese cars come with attractive add-ons to incentivise motorists to try them. The Jetour T2 comes with a one-million-kilometre warranty.
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25 May 2024. Kia unveils its EV3 range, and despite the dip in interest in electric vehicles, the Korean carmarker's boss promises their latest lineup is worth checking out.
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11 May 2024. Damien and the boys have had a first look at the Tesla Cybertruck. Will you be queueing up to get one?
They've also been checking out the Lamborghini Urus SE, the luxury hybrid SUV that's currently hot in the region.
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27 Apr 2024. Damien and Naz answer your questions about repairs and insurance, in the wake of the heavy rains and floods in Dubai.
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27 Apr 2024. Faisal Sahlawi, General Manager of the Dubai Autodrome, and Mohamed Sahlawi, Co-Founder of Flat 12 Cafe and Events, talk about their love for cars and why they've turned their passion into a thriving business.
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13 Apr 2024. Alan Boyter, founder of Vendetta UAE, has set a new challenge for himself: to set a land speed record in the historic Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah later this year - on a bike that he's built.
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30 Mar 2024. Damien checks out the luxurious new Exeed VX, and was told "don't look around while driving"? BUT why?
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16 Mar 2024. Jacques Brent, managing director of Al Futtaim Toyota and Lexus, tells Damien and Imthishan that there are a few car promotions during the Holy Month.
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02 Mar 2024. We learn about some of the retail trend sin used cars from Nicolas Ariza Bagoud, General Manager of Kavak in the GCC.
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Damien and Imthishan catch up with the Chairman of the Custom Show Emirates Jamal bin Lahej.
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03 Feb 2024. The convenience of driving a car is increasingly becoming about access and not ownership, according to Swapp COO Uzair Moosa.
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20 Jan 2024. Damien travels to northern Italy to test drive the Maserati Ghibli 334, the last V8 engine car by the Italian carmaker. He also takes the new GranTurismo out for a spin in the snow. The new model comes in two completely identical verions, but you'll be surprised by how different they are underneath.
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06 Jan 2024. Imthishan does a road trip to the Kingdom and has a few tips for anyone who wants to take the same route.
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23 Dec 2023. Chris Milbourne of dubizzle tells us about the most popular cars sold on the platform in 2023.
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09 Dec 2023. Damien takes us to the 1000 Miglia where he shares a car with a very special and very well-known driver from Italy.
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25 Nov 2023. Damien and the boys take the show on the road and head down to Icons of Porsche at the Dubai Design District, where visitors can see some of the coolest Porsche models and meet some of the biggest enthusiasts of the German sports car maker.
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11 Nov 2023. With a couple of weeks to go before the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, we discuss all things motorsport with Brett "Crusher" Murray, founder of Speedcafe, the world's biggest independent motorsport website.
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28 Oct 2023. The new Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato a limited edition car that you can have fun with in the sand dunes. How do we feel about offroad supercars?
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14 Oct 2023. Damien, Naz and Imthishan are busy taking new cars out for a spin.
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Dr. Thomas McCarthy of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League says motorsport has always been a testbed for new automotive technology, and driverless vehicles are no exception.
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16 Sep 2023. Chris Milbourne of dubizzle tells us how to find the right car club for you.
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09 Sep 2023. Damien hosts EV experts in the studio to talk about UAE motorists' options for electric vehicles.
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02 Sep 2023. Porsche is embarking on an ambitious project of clean fuel production in Chile. Do we see a future in which combustion engine cars are being powered with clean fuels?
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26 Aug 2023. Damien broadcasts live from the freshly inaugurated Exeed showroom in Dubai, where Motor Mania fans gather eagerly for a hands-on experience with the carmaker's latest SUVs. Petrolheads Naz Chaudry, Imthishan Giado, and Chris Milbourne from dubizzle also share their impressions of the innovative Exeed vehicles.
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12 Aug 2023. The boys of Motor Mania chat about the ultimate summer road trip!
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15 July 2023. If you're thinking about getting a Chinese made car, Chris Milbourne of dubizzle gave us the lowdown on relatively new cars. Plus, Damien shared his thoughts about the Jetour car which his been driving now. Spokesperson from Elite Cars, the distributor for Jetour in the UAE, Elie Nehme joined us live as well. And it's our favorite car valuation with Naz Chaudry for Fix it or Flip it!
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01 July 2023. The Toyota Crown is back in the UAE after disappearing for years. Damien Reid has been speaking to Jacques Brent, Managing Director at Al-Futtaim. We also find out what Imthishan Giado and Noel Ebdon has been driving. Plus, we continue our Italian luxury car series - all from Damiens' trip to Emilia Romagna, where the greatest Italian car brands were born. And it's our favorite car valuation with Naz Chaudry for Fix it or Flip it!
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17 Jun 2023. Chris Milbourne of dubizzle gives tips on how to stay safe when buying or selling a car online.
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03 Jun 2023. Damien, Imthishan and Noel learn all about the Toyota Motorsport Academy from Jacques Brent, Managing Director at Al-Futtaim Toyota & Lexus and Branden Hanckock, Winner and Al-Futtaim Toyota Gazoo Racing Off-Road Ambassador for 2023.
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20 May 2023. Chris Milbourne tells Damien, Imthishan and Noel how to put together a car advertisement on dubizzle.
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06 May 2023. Kevin Chalhoub of EV Lab says EV batteries are lasting longer, potentially putting range anxiety - which stop people from owning EVs - a thing of the past.
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22 April 2023. 18-year-old Yashish Manohar started sim racing during the pandemic and is now one a pro race driver. Damien finds out how he made the transition. He also discusses how motorsports is being promoted in schools as a way to learn about STEM with Ryan Trutch, CEO of Pole Position.
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15 April 2023. Chris Milbourne of dubizzle says imports are very popular on the platform, despite the risks and warnings attached to them.
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Damien gives his take on the new electric car from Audi before it hit the roads of the UAE
And as always, we answer your queries whether you need to fix or flip your vehicle.
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18 March 2023. As Jaguar Land Rover releases the new Defender, Damien and the gang catch up with regional boss Bruce Robertson to find out when we can get our hands on the new mode.
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04 March 2023. Team Motor Mania are live from The Media One Hotel where custom car festival Offset is in full swing! Damo and the gang get to meet their listeners and price cars on the spot.
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18 February 2023. Hong Qi launches in the UAE to compete with high-end car models
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04 February 2023. Tom finds out all about the Honda Civic Type R and other new cars on the market.
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21 January 2023. 17-year-old Dhruv has developed an app that will locate a quality garage near you.
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Damien gets behind the wheels of the Gen 3 Nissan Leaf and the brand new Nissan Ariya, and chats to the car markers' bosses as they unveiled their Formula E programme at an exclusive event in Spain.
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24 December 2022. Noel and Imthishan share their bets and worst cars of 2022. Plus Damien checks out the all new Praga Bohema and catches up with boss Mark Harisson and Ben Collins a.k.a. The Stig.
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10 December 2022. Damien and Noel drive three classic cars and bump into celebrities and motorsport veterans at the Mille Miglia, dubbed "the most beautiful race in the world", which recently descended on the emirates.
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26 November 2022: Damien catches up with nine-time F1 winner Mark Webber about his love of Porsches, the current state of motorsport and life after professional racing.
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12 November 2022: Damien checks out the Prodrive Dakar Rally-winning car that's set to hit the streets.
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29 October, 2022. Damien puts Imthishan and Noel's car knowledge to the test!
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15 October 2022: Damien and the boys discuss the cars of the future from Gitex, and look ahead to the most beautiful race on earth, the Mille Miglia, which is coming to the UAE soon.
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01 October 2022: Damien, Imthishan and Noel chat with Tom Segers of XQuarry, who shares a few offroading basics.
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17 September 2022. Cadillac boss Kristian Aquilina tells Damien and Noel all about the Cadillac Lyric.
Is it something you would drive?
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03 September 2022. Damien checks out a new showroom in Dubai that tracks customers' facial expressions and predicts which cars they'd be interested in.
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20 August 2022. Tom's daughter is turning 18 and is keen to drive! Should she learn to drive a manual, or an automatic? He asks Imthishan and Noel.
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05 August 2022. Damien flies all the way to Detroit to check out General Motors' factory and test drive cars that are yet to hit the UAE market, including the Hummer EV.
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23 July 2022. Damien talks all things EV with Kevin Chalhoub of EV Lab, catches up on all F1 updates with Phil Anson and prices your car with Matthew Davidson on Fix it or Flip It.
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09 July 2022. The EU wants all cars to have speed limiters by 2024.
Is this something we need here? Damien discusses this and more with Imthishan and Noel.
They also meet Clement Piard. who drove his Golf GTI from Dubai to France.
And Imad Hammad, founder of Carswitch, prices all your cars and gives sensible car advice.
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Damien gets behind the wheel of the Maserati MC20. Would you choose it over the Ferrari?
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11 June 2022. Fares Al Mazrooei is the founder and managing director of Volt.ae, and was a consultant for Tesla when it entered the UAE market. He chats with Damien, Imthishan and Noel about Teslas, e-scooters, and the UAE's EV infrastructure.
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28 May 2022. Which EVs will require less charging? Damien finds out from Fuse founder Salman Hussain
Imthishan and Noel test drive the latest cars to hit the UAE's roads
And Matthew Davidson gives unbiased car advice on Fix it or Flip It
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21 May 2022. Damien explores the best road trips around the world with Matthew, Imthishan and Noel
He's also been looking into the sale of illegal imported electric vehicles with Volkswagen Middle East's Managing Director Victor Dalmau.
And carmaker Lotus reveals its ambitious plans for the coming years. Damien catches up with its global CEO Matt Windle.
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30 April 2022. Damien discuss the pros and cons of buying an abandoned car at a public auction with Imthishan Giado and Noel Ebdon.
Plus, Fire prevention expert Gary Sherrington Boyd tells Damien why so many cars catch Fire
And Carswitch founder Imad Hammad prices your car during Fix It or Flip It.
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02 April 2022. Trucks get a bad rap during the Holy Month of Ramadan and in some places they are banned from the roads during certain periods.
He speaks to a truck driver trainer and a female truck driver to find out all about how truck drivers are trained, and what motorists can do to a collision with heavy-duty vehicles.
He also catches up with fellow petrolheads Imthishan Giado and Noel Ebdon to talk about rising fuel prices, and the new cars they've been driving.
Fix it or Flip It: Car guru Matthew Davidson prices an old BMW previously owned by late football legend Diego Maradona, and give advise on selling a decade-old Peugeot.
And finally, Damien stumbles upon a 1-million-Euro lxuury SUV made in Italy, after the first of only ten units was snapped up by a Dubai buyer.
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19 March 2022. 1 out of 5 people in a car crash is too shocked to call emergency services. Damien looks into the psychological impact of car accidents with driving psychologist Britta Lange and OnStar's Shireen Harris.
He also gives us an update on all things Formula 1 as a new season kicks off.
Thierry Dabbagh of Nissan Middle East tells us all about the new Pathfinder.
And Matthew Davidson is in his element at he tells us to either fix or flip our wheels.
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05 March 2022. We put the question to Vilhelm Hedberg who is the founder of car rental platform ekar. The company has just launched a P2P platform that is dubbed as the Airbnb of cars.
Plus, Salman Hussain of Fuse tells us how he managed to convert an old Volkwagen Beetle into an electric car.
How will motorists react to driverless vehicles? Traffic psychologist Britta Lang tell us.
And do we Fix it or Flip It? Matthew Davidson, head of pricing at Algodriven, gives us essential car advice.
Damien also catches up with Noel on the latest car news.
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19 February 2022. Damien is back and he catches up with fellow motoring journalist Noel Ebdon as he rides a Ducatti around the emirates for 1000 Miglia.
Plus, car guru Matthew Davidson tells us all about his newly delivered Tesla Y, and why an electric vehicle can save him some cash.
Offroading 101: Saif Khan, founder of Offroaders.ae gives us the basics of driving around in the desert.
And Carswitch's Vlad Mozharov gives us a few tips on buying and selling a car.
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05 February 2022. Tom Urquhart is in charge while Damo is away, and catches up with Red Bull racer Sam Sunderland, who says standing on top of the Burj Khalifa is one of the scariest things he's ever done.
Fix it or Flip It: Matthew Davidson provides valuable car advice and valuations on the spot.
Car news round up: Motoring journalists Imthishan Giado and Noel Ebdon weigh in whether F1 is right to make vaccines mandatory, among a numner of automotive stories shaking up the motoring world.
How green are electric vehicles? Tom puts the question to Karl Feilder of Neutral Fuels, who says that while it's important to find out where the energy used to make EV batteries comes from, these cars are still greener than their combustion engine counterparts by a mile.
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22 January 2022. Tom goes behind the wheel as Damien takes a well deserved break. He talks to robotics expert Danilo Caporale who is part of the team that developed a driverless race car that completed in Las Vegas. Danilo tells Tom there is so much to be excited about racing cars without drivers.
Fix it of Flip It: Car expert Matthew Davidson tells you how much your car is worth and whether you should buy a new one.
Tomb of so catches up with motoring journalists Noel Ebdon and Imthishan Giado to find out what their driving and what's making headlines in the motoring world.
And Kevin Chalhoub of EV Lab shares his top electric vehicle pics that are not Tesla.
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11 December 2021... and looks back at the best cars of 2021 with Imthishan Giado. Fix it or Flip It: Matthew Davidson offers no nonsense advice on whether to sell or keep your car, and has some suggestions on what you should be buying too
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27 November 2021. That's the question Damien put to Imthishan Giado of Motoring Middle East, on the back of news that 23 drivers were rewarded in Ajman for not committing road offences for a year. They also chat about the cars they've been driving, including the new Ford Ranger and the McLaren GT.
Fix it or Flip It: Valuation guru Matthew Davidson tells Damien about the new Tesla Model Y, and answers all your questions about your car, including one about pricing a special edition Corvette, handed over to listener Kim from her brother.
Damien gets to drive around in the new Ineos Grenadier and chat to regional boss Guy Pearson.
And motoring journo Noel Ebdon shares tips on restoring a vehicle, including how to set a budget for it.
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13 November 2021. Damien wants a coffee maker in his car! How about you? He also talks about the latest car news with Imthishan Giado of Motoring Middle East. Fix It or Flip It: Matthew Davidson puts a price on your vehicle and recommends models for you (and your wife).Damien also catches up with the first female Emirati race driver on the international circuit, Amna Al Qubaisi. And ekar's CEO Vilhelm Hedberg weighs in on the global car shortage and its effect on rental vehicle rates in the UAE.
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30 October 2021. Damien gets to test drive two Bugatti Chirons with a collective value of nearly AED28 million. He also gets to ride shot gun in one of them as Andy Wallace, multiple LeMans winner for Jaguar and triple Daytona 24-hour winner, gets behind the wheel. Fix it or Flip It: Looks like a Ford car club are listening in, and Matthew nearly breaks his record for Speed Quote. Damien and Imthishan discuss the latest cars on the market, including the new Range Rover. And Nissan's Abdulilah Wazni talks about the carmaker's involvement in Expo 2020.
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16 October 2021. Damien test drives the new Ford Bronco and wants to know what old car you'd like to see on the road again Matthew Davidson gives on-the-spot valuations and car advice on Fit it or Flip it Damien finds out how Dubai Autodrome is reviving the Dubai Grand Prix in 1981.
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02 October 2021. Damien Reid gets your thoughts on comments made by the chairman of the Federal Traffic Council that the age for getting a driver's license should be lowered from 18 to 17. He also chats with 18-year-old Mateo, who thinks we should be teaching children how to drive at an early age. Matthew Davidson answers all your car questions and gives on-the-spot valuations. Damien and Imthishan Giado swap notes on their top three James Bond cars, as well as weigh in on the latest car models on the market. And he tell us all about the Emira, the last petrol-powered car produced by Lotus before it goes all-electric.
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18 August 2021. Back-to-school traffic frustrates us all. Will changing the start time of classes ease congestion on the roads in the morning? Ray gets the thoughts of motoring journo Damien Reid.
Plus, car guru Matthew Davidson tells you what your car is worth and what car you should buy next. He also meets Saudi rally driver Mashael Al Obaidan.And finally, Faisal Al Sherawi of the Dubai Autodrome Racing Academy tells Ray why they're training drivers as young as 7.
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14 August 2021. Ray gets the thoughts of our car experts, on the back of a new study about COVID-19 transmission in vehicles. Fix It or Flip It: Car guru Matthew Davidson has set a new Speed Quote record and we're celebrating!
Motoring journalist Damien Reid tells Ray about car technology that will prevent kids from being left in hot cars.
And beware of these car insurance scams, according to Ambareen Musa of Souq Al Mal.
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17 July 2021. Ray puts the question to car expert Matthew Davidson and motoring journalist Damien Reid. He also finds out how classic cars are turned into EVs by UK-based Richard Morgan, founder of Electric Classic Cars
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03 July 2021. A flying car called AirCar has been test flown between two Slovakian cities and Morgan Stanley says the flying vehicle market could be worth $1.5 trillion by 2040. Ray asks Matthew and Damien if it was something they thought would "take off". Talking window tints with Sonny Bains of Expat Motors, and a special number plate in the UK is expected to fetch a huge sum from a UAE buyer, and car historian Mohamad Luqman tells Ray why.
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19 Jun 2021: Ray gets the thoughts of car expert Matthew Davidson and motoring journalists Damien Reid and Imthishan Giado. He also puts the question to 16-year-old Dubai student Malaika Malik, who interned in a car showroom as a salesperson.
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05 June, 2021. A majority of you said yes, and car expert Matthew Davidson offered a solution: commercial licenses and more structure training for the riders. Motoring journo Damien Reid tells Ray about the most expensive car in the world, made by Rolls Royce. Phil Clarke weighs in on the issue of road safety and delivery riders. And Gaurav Sharm of Open Bonnet gives tips on how not to get ripped off when you take your car in for a service.
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That’s the question Ray asked you, and our guests had interesting opinions. Fix it or Flip It: Matthew Davidson tells you how NOT to get scammed when selling your car. Car news roundup: Damien Reid reveals Rolls Royce is opening an apiary in Dubai, and Ray has so many questions. Top SUV Picks: Sonny Bains of Expat Motors shares his list of top SUVs worth buying. W Motors CEO Ralph Debbas tells Ray all about the Lykan Hypersport stunt car used in Fast and Furious 7, which fetched over $500,000 in an NFT auction.
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That's the question Ray put to you and our experts. Plus:
Fix It or Flip It: Car expert Matthew Davidson tells you how much your car is worth and gives advise on what you should buy next.
Motoring journalist Damien Reid tells Ray about the first Arab female NASCAR driver.
A study in the US says a fifth of EV owners go back to petrol-powered cars. Salman Hussain of EV Lab tells us why.
And finally, Emirati Huda Al Matroushi breaks gender stereotypes with her car repair business in Sharjah.
She even got a very special phone call.
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Ray asks whether e-scooters belong on the road or on the pavement. Technical road safety expert Phil Clarke shares his thoughts on the issue. Plus: Fix It or Flip It: Car guru Matthew Davidson tells us what we should know before buying a used car. Damien talks us through the biggest car stories of the week, including surprising Q1 sales.
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Ray talks "petrolhead prejudice"! Plus:
Fix it or Flip It: Car guru Matthew Davidson gives on-the-spot valuations and gives advice on whether you can sell your car if you have an outstanding loan. Motoring journalist Damien Reid weighs in on Volkswagen's April Fool prank and gives us all the latest car news. And Ray checks out a 1967 Corvette Stingray, owned by car enthusiast Kevin Patrick. Apparently it was NASA astronauts' car of choice.
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Ray gets the thoughts of Damien and Imthissan on whether having generous speed limit buffers make us better drivers. Plus, Fix it or Flip It: Ray juggles the phone lines as motorists call in to get a live valuation of their vehicles and get on-the-spot advice about their car conundrums. We check out the brand new Lotus Evija: an all-electric, two seater beauty that’s touring the region.
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Ray asks motoring experts if people became better drivers during the pandemic. What do you think? Plus: Car guru Matthew Davidson tells you how much your car is worth and gives tips on selling. Ray also discusses the biggest car news stories with Imthissan Giado, managing partner at Motoring ME. And he meets Faisal Hussain, the brains behind Freedom Overland, a company that creates adventures vehicles.
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20.Feb 2021: Ray and Damien tell us what Ford and Jaguar's big EV announcements mean for UAE motorists. Plus: Mazin El Khattib, CEO of Nostalgia Classic Cars tells Ray about his collection and how you can get started too. And the phone lines are busy once again as Matthew Davidson, dubizzle's head of motoring, gives instant car valuation and sound advise you won't get anywhere else.
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06 Feb 2021: That's the big question Ray has been asking our experts. Plus: Car valuation guru from dubizzle Matthew Davidson tells you what your car is worth. Damien Reid brings us all the car news this week live from Australia. Maissa Whaby, a marshall at Abu Dhabi 4x4 share some offroading advice for beginners. And motoring journalist Shereen Shabnam tells Ray that women are definitely in the driver's seat when purchasing a vehicle for the household.
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23 Jan 2021: David Hasselhoff is selling KITT, the famous talking car from the hit TV show The Knightrider. At the time of airing, the highest bidder wants to pay $450,000 for it. We ask our experts Matthew Davidson and Damien Reid to weigh in. Plus, Fix it or Flip It and all you need to know about the car world. We've also been finding out whether people are more willing to rent than own a car during these uncertain times. Nicholas Watson, managing director of UDrive crunches the numbers.
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09 Jan 2021: Motoring journo Damien Reid says Hyundai and Apple are developing a car. Would you buy it? Plus, Matthew Davidson is back with FIX IT OF FLIP IT, and Ray is challenging him with the very first edition of Speed Quote. And finally, Pirelli boss Mario Isola talks to Ray about the recently held Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, volunteering as an ambulance worker in his native Italy, and contracting COVID19 during a busy race season.
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02 Jan 2021: Fix it or Flip It: Are more people buying cars at the start of the year? Matthew Davidson, head of motoring at dubizzle says it's the perfect time to buy and sell. Car news with Damien Reid: What's new in 2021?Damien tells Ray about what we can expect from the car world this year, plus a list of quality cars you can buy for AED10,000 or less. All Good Under the Hood: Supercars Majlis Ray finds out all about the popular supercar club. E-Motorsports: From the race track to the TV screen Ray infiltrates the world of e-racing and finds out why this e-sport is attracting young men.
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12 Dec 2020: Motoring journo Damien Reid tells us everything we need to know about the car world this week.
Fix it or Flip It: How much will Ben get for his Pajero? Motorists queue up on the phone lines to get through to Matthew Davidson, head of motor at dubizzle, who gives sound valuation advice.
Ray finally gets to put his most pressing questions to John Cleese. Find out what the Fawlty Towers star has to say!
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28 Nov 2020: Ray wants to know about the first car you bought when you arrived in the UAE, plus: A slight uptick in the car market and more news with motoring journalist Damien Reid. Should you fix it or flip it? Matthew Davidson, head of motor at dubizzle tells you how much your car is worth. Some expert advice to keep in mind before buying a used car from Gavin Hill of RMA Motors. And car enthusiast James Thomas test drives the all the 2021 Toyota GR Supra. Will he give up his old BMW and Aston Martin to own one?
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14 Nov 2020: Ray hops into Dubai Police's fastest supercar, the Mercedes AMG GT, and chats with 1st Lieutenant Khaled, who gives him the lowdown on their growing supercar fleet. Plus: Motoring journo and all-around car expert Damien Reid tells him everything he needs to know about the motoring world. He gets driven around in a Rolls Royce Wraith by Arabian Gazelle Ghada Sawalmah, who happens to be the granddaughter of the first woman to drive a car in Dubai. Our phone lines couldn't handle the amount of requests for car valuations on Fix It or Flip It with Matthew Davidson.
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31 Oct 2020: On the back of news that Richard Hammond had had to sell his Ferrari to make rent, Ray wants to find out if you would do something similar. Plus, Fix It ot Flip it with Matthew Davidson, All Good Under the Hood with classic car owner Tom, your favourite tunes to drive to and more.
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