2012 made sure that this is going to be a great year to be on and off the road. The last year brought with it quite a few stunners and surprises. The once in a decade rebirth of the Range Rover was perhaps the biggest of them all, but the …
2013: Beyond the bend
This used to be my 2013 New Year editorial page. Just the perfect place to stow away my secret (ah, the conveniences of online time travel!). My brand new BMW Touring Bike. People, it always works when it is something you really desire; something you would love to keep as a constant reminder …
Go from gamer to real life racing driver
The Nissan PlayStation® 2012 GT Academy 2012 Gaming Qualification Goes Live! As the clock ticks midnight on the Big Ben, just as Cinderella’s chariot turns back into good old pumpkins comes your chance to turn from a part-time gamer to a full-fledged racer. The virtual-to-reality racing competition is open to …
Win a VIP entry to Abu Dhabi Race with Infiniti
Infiniti has today announced an exclusive ‘Unlock the Race’ competition offering winners the chance to be VIP guests of Infiniti in the Red Bull Racing suite at the Abu Dhabi race. For motor sport enthusiasts who endeavour to set the fastest lap time on Red Bull Racing’s ‘Playseat’ simulator, the …
Hey, it’s our first birthday!
DriveMates! Today, it is one year since drivemeonline.com was officially introduced to a community that has a lot of fun being serious about cars. Perhaps it is more appropriate to count the progress of an automotive journal in terms of the miles covered rather than the length of time: That …
Environment Day Tips: Save fuel. Save the Earth.
The day that went by was celebrated as Environment Day. Drivers can make a difference in making this event meaningful and relevant across the year. Well, hybrid cars are of course yet to pick up in the Middle East but you could be among the first to lead a revolution. …
February: The Compact Month
The shortest month of the year is the perfect time to turn to the compacts. Widely known as Superminis, these are often small cars only in size – and sometimes the price. They come heavy and big in options and space more often than not! DriveME brings you a selection …
Toyota FJ Cruiser free for the Ultimate UAE Explorer
Off-roaders in the UAE, this is your chance to win the ultimate adventure experience. If you wish to enter the search, you must be over 21 years of age and hold a valid UAE residents visa. To apply, visit www.uaeforfree.com Al-Futtaim Motors Toyota has teamed up with UAE Explorer to …
Driving into 2012!
2012 is here and by the looks of it, it’s going to be exciting. All-new entrants, new avatars, timeless classics still worth dreaming about, and plenty of practical wheels… the line up on DriveME looks pretty inviting… Stay buckled up, DriveMates! May 2012 be an enjoyable drive for all of …
Compacts, Crossovers and Cabriolets: So, what car is it anyway?
It seems long ago – the seventies or eighties to be precise – when it was easy to name a car by its category. All cars were either a saloon or a station wagon, or as the Grease generation would readily point out, a convertible. In the following two decades …
