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by Marouf Hussain

The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG has been modified both inside and outside by tuner company MANSORY. The G55 AMG, popular among in this region, has gone for a complete carbon-fibre makeover. Only seven will be available. It is called the MANSORY G-Couture.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

Discovery Exhibition Organizers announced the launch of AutomodEx 2010 during a press conference today. The event will be held at the Dubai Autodrome from March 9 to 12, 2010 and aims to become UAE’s flagship high performance tuning exhibition. It combines “the elements of an exotic car and bike show, a radio controlled race tournament [...]
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

The Dubai Police is fitting video cameras in almost all their marked patrol cars, to keep track of accident scenes as well as their own officers. Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Police is stepping up their campaign on tailgaters, using rental luxury cars and other vehicles.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

For a “turbo-charged, auto-crushing, rubber-burning and heart-thumping” spectacle, head to the Dubai Festival City and watch as two monster trucks go head-to-head at the first Monster Trucks Dubai event from January 28 to February 28.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

For the first time ever, DriveArabia.com enthusiasts will be meeting up this weekend to show off their cars, talk about cars, and hang around cars.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

The 2009 Media & Marketing Show is on at the Dubai World Trade Centre from the 3rd to the 5th of November. It will run from from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily at Zabeel Hall, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai, UAE.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

The official Dubai Metro guide is now online. It gives an overview of the RTA’s train system that will become an integral part of the city’s public transport system.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

Here is one controversial story that has been largely buried by the automotive press. According to an article at ThisIsMoney.co.uk, the UK’s most reliable new car is the European-spec Honda Accord, while the stylish Audi A5 is most likely to break down, according to the 2009 Which? car survey.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

Though overshadowed by Felipe Massa’s serious freak accident in qualifying that almost saw him killed by flying debris, the 2009 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix went ahead as scheduled. Lewis Hamilton brought McLaren their first victory of the season after a surprise result in Hungary on Sunday afternoon, his dominant success also marking Martin Whitmarsh’s first [...]
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
Sometimes death can strike in the most unexpected ways. This unfortunate accident in a Formula 2 race led to the death of 18-year-old driver Henry Surtees, after the tyre from an earlier crash hit him on the head, rendering him unconscious with his foot on the accelerator. He died in hospital. His father, John Surtees, [...]
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

The all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG, based on the redesigned E-Class sedan, will go on sale in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the rest of the GCC in September this year, starting at Dhs 430,000. The GCC and other Middle East countries will be one of the first regions worldwide to get the [...]
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

After overcoming everyone from disgruntled dealers to pissed-off pensioners, the sale of Chrysler to Fiat is finally complete after 42 days. Fiat now owns most of Chrysler’s assets and will receive US$ 6.6 billion in “exit financing” from the U.S. government.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

The Saudi Customs Department has officially started implementing a government decision banning the import of used cars older than five years into the Kingdom.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

The Romanian highway patrol is currently testing Seat Leon Cupra hatchbacks for use as police cars in the Eastern European country.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

American automaker General Motors has filed for bankruptcy. As analysts have known for months finally got confirmed, the largest car manufacturer in the world filed for “Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection” on June 1, 2009 in a New York court, declaring US$ 82 billion in assets and US$ 172 billion in debts. However, General Motors Middle [...]
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority is introducing a driving simulator for learner drivers. Apparently it is the first of its kind in the UAE, if not the GCC, and will be an additional learning tool alongside actual training on the road.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

For years, sub-compact cars have been shunned by snooty people who chose to drive a big car, citing concerns over safety. While their reasons probably have more to do with image than safety, the Insurance institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an independent American agency that crash-tests hundreds of cars every year, say that the snooty [...]
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

The respected American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has launched a new roof strength rating system to help consumers pick vehicles that will help protect them in rollover crashes. Twelve small SUVs were the first to be put to the test. Only 4 earn the top rating of good. The Subaru Forester and even [...]
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

A year-old club in the UAE called Emarat 4×4, in association with the Dubai Offroad Club, regularly arrange off-road trips for members, and last month they organised a “ladies drive” for women who wanted to try dune-bashing.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

An outfit called OffRoad-Zone, based in the Al Quoz area of Dubai known for off-road modification services, is now offering a new set of activities for 4×4 owners, allowing people to safely try out different types of off-road driving situations.
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