By the mid of the 21st century,our planet will be screeching under the strain of nine billion people. Already, the number of cars zooming around has exceeded one billion, which means one in seven of us have a car. However, by 2050 there will be nearly three billion cars clogging up our roads, which means …
Dubai: It was a crash of epic proportions. The UAE’s automotive sector had to confront the double whammy of an immediate shrunken buyer base and a massive unsold inventory as the Lehman crisis took full hold in 2009. And that after recording its best year ever with 325,000 units sold the year earlier, with nothing …
From the most expensive Rolls Royce to the fastest thing on wheels, the Dubai International Motor Show 2013 has it all A car is a car, right? But one visit to the Dubai International Motor Show 2013 is ensured to make you see these beasts in a whole new light. The region’s largest motoring event …
This Porsche is the new 911 Carrera 4S. It’s the largest sports car the German masterbuilder has ever created though Julia is still having to sit in the back with her knees in her armpits and the boot is a joke. But up front I am as comfortable as a chubby banker in his favorite …
Being distinctive among the others of tallest buildings and the best hotels in the world, and as of next year, Dubai might even have one of the fastest cars in the world. The Devel Sixteen, unveiled by Defining Extreme Vehicles Car Industry at the Dubai International Motor Show last month, had the entire motoring industry …
Dubai// These types of pick-ups have much more capabilities than just weather all sorts of terrain. More than that, they have become lifestyle choices of their owners much in the manner of a high-performance sportscar or a super-luxury prestige model. And the new-age ‘lifestyle pick-ups’ — all of the leading models from the Big Three …
In spite of the popularity and the prevalence of taxis in UAE, there is a growing demand for chauffeur-driven cars, as more people increasingly look for better customer service as well as reliability. According to Careem, a UAE-based company currently serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh, the chauffeur-driven car market in the country is …
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ABU DHABI // Road accidents are the leading cause of brain injuries, which are putting a strain on medical resources. Doctors have called for more centers with specialist neurosurgical units because quick and effective treatment can reduce the risk of long-term brain damage after a head injury. They have also urged cyclists and motorcyclists to …
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ABU DHABI | A study of car crashes at the Institute of Public Health of UAE University in Al Ain has found that 98 per cent of passengers were not wearing a seat belt – and not a single child restraint was used in any of the vehicles. The research, looked at crashes that killed …
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Close to four in 10 residents think it is okay for children to travel on drivers’ laps – and a quarter are satisfied for them to travel with their heads out of a car sun roof, a survey reveals. Only 15 per cent of passengers always wear seat belts when travelling in the back seat, …
Roughly 40 percent of UAE residents accept Riding with Children on Their Laps Read More »
