When I got to the parking lot after the Christmas Carol the night was a thick curtain but the gleaming neon in the parking lot of the hotel shone on the expensive cars that were closely parked there. Something else was equally obvious. My test car for the night, the …
Nissan unleashes three off road Safari editions for hardcore fans
Nissan has launched three new editions of the famed Safari, better known to aficionados as the Y61. Aptly named Falcon, Gazelle and Gazelle X, they are any off-roading enthusiast’s dream and are just what the mod-mad Safari fan ordered, and best of all, they come with a 5-year warranty. The …
Refuel anywhere, with CAFU!
Now you can remove refueling from your task list. CAFU is a new App that doesn’t need you to wait in line at the gas station so that you can set aside that time for what actually needs you – like a weekend family board game! It also makes sure …
Aston Martin celebrates Zagato 100 with a 29 million duo
This inseparable duo, though belonging in spirit to different eras, will only come home together. They are created to celebrate the centenary of Zagato in 2019. The DBZ Centenary Collection consists of DB4 GT Zagato Continuation and DBS GT Zagato, whose production is limited to 19 pairs and will cost …
Parts for art sake: Workshop waste to museum piece!
From this weekend to the next, Al Tayer Motors on Sheikh Zayed Road will wear the garb of an art museum, showcasing artifacts that were born in the unlikeliest places utilizing the unlikeliest of raw material. These impressive art pieces are the handiwork of workshop technicians at Al Tayer Motors …
007 star makes a comeback
It has starred in as many Bond movies as Sean Connery and Roger Moore – seven. It is as irresistible as 007 himself or even more for some. It gets gals with panache, just like 007. It is the only star that can make a comeback without caring a rat’s …
6 new cars that can get to 100 in under 3 sec
Monterey Car Week is a favourite among supercars to provide a glimpse of their future intent – near or far – and for timeless classics to turn on the spotlight once again. The 2018 edition was held last week and as usual ended with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. I …
What does driving mean to women?
A week since women were welcomed to the driving seat in Saudi Arabia, a look at the change it brings and how automotive brands are marking the occasion. It’s already a week since women started driving in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia –it will soon be as everyday as dropping …
Eid Mubarak and winners alert!
Eid Mubarak to all my DriveMates. Hope you are enjoying your holidays. Thank you everyone for participating in our Ramadan Contest for the Armor All goodybag. I’m breaking the suspense on the four winners. Picking the winners was fun – watch the vdo! AHAMMED RIYAZ RAKESH VP ABDUL NAVAS ALTAS …
On our new Car Care section, win a car care kit!
Hello everyone, I am putting together this brand new page, which will talk about how to give your car the best care possible. The aim is to give you a better idea of the needs of car care and the cost of ownership. I’m also trying my best to compile …
