When you just fold the rear seats flat the estate version of the new Mazda 6, 1,664 liters of cargo volume can be filled through a large tailgate opening. That’s a lot of room although it still falls short of crossovers like the CX-5 and Toyota RAV4. If you have 2,000 liters of stuff then …
Do you remember the time that you settled on that four-wheeled purchase sitting outside your house, apartment or office.Perhaps you spent weeks or months searching for the right car, scouring the classifieds, spending inordinate amounts of time scanning through Dubizzle or visiting dealerships in your particular emirate. And, when you finally made the decision, I’m …
In the attractive world of the UAE, Ferraris and Lamborghinis fit in perfectly next to the shiny skyscrapers and pioneering shopping malls. Even the increasingly popular classic cars are usually the elite of the past, with old Rolls-Royces and Mercedes the leading choices for those who want to be seen in something with a bit …
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DUBAI// More than 1,000 schoolchildren are due to get a taste of the high octane world of Formula One in the run up to next week’s Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. F1 has been launched in Schools program in the build-up to the race on November 3 at Yas Marina Circuit. The …
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This November, it has to be said, will be a stunningly busy month for car companies. Because, quite apart from the activities in Dubai, it will also see two more international shows: Los Angeles and Tokyo. Normally, we can’t expect absolutely everyone to turn up here, so what are we gearing ourselves up for? For …
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The first McLaren P1, a Dh5.1 million supercar that can go from 0 to 100kph in only 2.8 seconds, will be handed over to its owner in Dubai at the end of the week. So if you see it on the road be sure to take a photo, as it is one of only 375 …
DUBAI // More than 500 vintage vehicles, luxury cars and motorbikes took to the road for a parade today. Proud owners displayed their flashy wheels as they took part in the first Dubai Grand Parade, while numerous car enthusiasts gathered along the 45-kilometre route to watch the vehicles roll by. This event took more than …
DUBAI // Museums are generally equivalent and are in part and pacel with historical artifacts – but Ali Al Showaihipins his hope to change this stereotypical view of them. He plans to set up a museum of cars that are covered in coins introduced from all over the world. “I plan to make a museum …
All the yearlong, Emiratis are proud of their cars, but on one special day their wheels have to be in a different condition. Three locals of UAE have made a decisionto cover a Range Rover with coins – a small fortune to show how fortunate they feel about belonging to this country – for the …
For nearly the time I’ve been here, I’ve been driving on the roads, going through many hundreds of kilometers up and down the wonderful coast. The experience has been more foreign than I ever thought possible and it’s nothing to do with Australia’s unique topography, its staggeringly beautiful and diverse nature or even the fact …
