Marouf Hussain Chowdhury, Author at DriveArabia

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class safety features demonstration

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. November 28, 2016.

The all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class made its debut in the GCC, with the German manufacturer calling it their most intelligent car yet. While we have yet to get proper wheel-time with it, Mercedes-Benz is keen to point out that their ‘smart car’ has a whole host of new active safety features. We got chaperoned around at an event to experience some of the safety features which are part of the optional Driving Assistance Packing available in the 2017 E-Class.

UAE petrol prices for November 2016 announced

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. November 5, 2016.

General News

The UAE’s Ministry of Energy has announced the new prices for petrol that will be valid for the month of November.

Hero MotoCorp and Al Futtaim partner up to sell motorcycles in UAE & GCC

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. October 10, 2016.

Asian Car News

Indian motorcylcle company Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has appointed Al-Futtaim as its distributor for the GCC region.

2017 Nissan Patrol ‘Gannas’ Edition unveiled in UAE

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. October 9, 2016.

Asian Car News

Al Masaood Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of Nissan vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, announced the launch of the UAE-exclusive Nissan Patrol ‘Gannas’ edition.

UAE petrol prices for October 2016 announced

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. September 29, 2016.

General News

The UAE’s Ministry of Energy has announced the new prices for petrol that will be valid for the month of October.

Starz Play Arabia to broadcast Top Gear in MENA

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. September 26, 2016.

General News

Starz Play, the on-demand video streaming service available in 19 countries across the MENA region, announced that it has entered into a partnership with BBC Worldwide. As part of this agreement, Starz Play has acquired the exclusive regional rights to broadcast the latest season of Top Gear.

2016 VW Golf GTI Clubsport now with manual option in GCC

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. September 21, 2016.

European Car News

Following the arrival of the 40th anniversary Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport in April this year, the Middle East now gets the Clubsport with a 6-speed manual transmission option.

First drive: 2017 Genesis G90 in the UAE

by Marouf Hussain Chowdhury. September 14, 2016.

After Hyundai officially announced last year that they will make Genesis a separate luxury brand, the G90 takes its place as the Korean manufacturer’s flagship sedan. Assigned with the tough task of taking on the established premium German carmakers, the G90 has to deliver on the necessary components of a luxury car, which for the most part it does.