Outside temperature check in my car read 49 degrees today. Justin Bieber scowled at his “beliebers” from the warped CD cover I had left behind in the cabin. The parking card to my neighbourhood parking lot seemed unlikely to work its magic anymore. Chances are, this heat wouldn’t spare my …
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 …
Top News this week
Engine of the year: Ferrari V8 Ferrari’s 4.5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine has won Best Performance Engine for the second time in the prestigious International Engine of the Year Awards, leaving behind several forced induction engines. Ferrari’s thoroughbred dry-sump, flat-crank, 90-degree V8 also took the accolade in the above 4-litre category …
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. …
Luxury gets a boost in the UAE/Middle East
Several new models from top luxury manufacturers BMW, Audi and Lexus got introduced in the region, over the past few weeks. The choice is made richer by their presence. 2013 Lexus RX launched with F-Sport package and Lexus Hybrid Drive Lexus RX, one of the most popular luxury crossover SUVs in the UAE …
New Passat marks a milestone in environment-friendly production
Thinking Blue, Volkswagen en route to reducing environmental impact of production by 25 per cent by 2018. Volkswagen’s Think Blue initiative has been setting people – at least some of them – thinking in our part of the world, where few think twice before driving an extra mile or digging …
Auto China 2012: Top picks
When we were young students of literature, we were encouraged to read from the masters of story-telling the world over. Even to write like them. The hope was that some day, the writing would evolve into what could be called original and perhaps even masterly. I guess the same holds …
Swaidan adds reliability to used cars
Dubai: If you have a car to sell or insist on buying a car with credentials and well-checked whereabouts, there is a new address to check out. Swaidan Motors, a quality used cars operation has been launched by Swaidan Trading Co. LLC, part of the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group. …
Beijing Auto Show: A peek into China
As the Beijing Auto Show 2012 opens doors to the trade and the public, here is a look at market insights gathered from reports of the show that will conclude on the 2nd of May. Many new models throng the market and several concepts are being unveiled at Auto China, …
Added protection for Al Futtaim customers
Al-Futtaim has launched a handy automotive insurance product for new and pre-owned vehicles that will assure customers of three hassle-free years. Protect+ is a package of four very useful benefits for owners of Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Volvo and Automall, the pre-owned vehicles division of Al-Futtaim. Protect+ …
