Dubai Police and Sharjah Police will reward safer drivers in a unique road safety campaign with the support of Porsche Centre Dubai. According to the Traffic Coordination Department at the Ministry of Interior, traffic accidents registered in the UAE have decreased by 10.7 percent over the first eight months of …
On our 3rd birthday, we get our 3 ‘RS’ right and that’s just a beginning
I’ve been to many birthday parties that have turned into nothing short of carnivals, with one item bold in the whole agenda – barhopping. But a couple of months ago, as drivemeonline.com celebrated its 3rd birthday, we (our photographer, fellow riders and me) were treated to something even more fun …
Sixth Bugatti legend unveiled in California completes the series
They are siblings, all born within the span of a year. And they are bound to go their separate ways and discover their fortunes, just as the three little pigs. Only, in this case there are six, and each of them portends a fortune for their owners. Deemed to be …
Riding rather than reviewing: A great wet excuse
Once in a few months comes a time when your reviewer develops a fond liking towards foggy odometers that have clocked many thousand miles, rattling bumpers that hold onto the chassis on rusted bolts, and a residual smell of charred exhaust spillovers; rather than those luxury cabins filled with the …
ROLL ON SAFETY: KEEP THE TYRES RIGHT
Correct tyre condition is crucial for vehicle safety. Here, Bridgestone Middle East and Africa FZE shares a few tips to alert you to the dangers of improperly maintained tyres in the height of summer, especially because this is the month of Ramadan. • The region’s severe climate, the dusty and …
Tips to cope with the summer
From the various tips I received this summer, I have collated some to remind you of things to be done or not to be done, in order to make this season pleasant or rather less unpleasant! These were sent in by BMW Middle East for their customers but are applicable …
Creepy car tech showcased by Jaguar Land Rover
The future was on show at JLR’s Whiteley event this week where much more than their four-cylinder engines were showcased. It was the future itself of cabin gadgetry and driving aids, and the sloth it all suggests seems to be a shade too scary! The other day in a meeting, …
When driving an Aston Martin, remember to dress like Bond.
Stepping out of my bed on a Saturday morning, going for a short drive, I didn’t bother to pull over anything more than what was absolutely essential to pass off without being fined for an inappropriate presence in public. And that’s the morning I chose to park the Aston Martin …
Celebrating 0-100 and beyond
As we complete 100 test drives, I am delighted to tell you about the seven super-special cars coming up to celebrate the occasion. It’s also a good time to share the raison d’être of an automotive site created for those serious about impressive cars and intuitive writing. The first hundred …
Ambassador of a bygone era
As I stole lessons in driving, like any other teenager in India who had a car parked in his garage, I did it in a Fiat Premier Padmini. A more refined, smoother and more importantly manageable ride than the ubiquitous Ambassador in those days. My big bro, my mother’s sister’s …
