For some people, turning 50 can be a traumatic experience, but Porsche’s legendary 911 shows no sign of slowing down. That effortless, visceral, forward rush, underscored by the engine’s distinctive rorty note, is as close to an automotive high as you can get. It’s the reason Porsche drivers often seem to be grinning it’s not …
Dubai// These types of pick-ups have much more capabilities than just weather all sorts of terrain. More than that, they have become lifestyle choices of their owners much in the manner of a high-performance sportscar or a super-luxury prestige model. And the new-age ‘lifestyle pick-ups’ — all of the leading models from the Big Three …
In spite of the popularity and the prevalence of taxis in UAE, there is a growing demand for chauffeur-driven cars, as more people increasingly look for better customer service as well as reliability. According to Careem, a UAE-based company currently serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh, the chauffeur-driven car market in the country is …
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ABU DHABI // Road accidents are the leading cause of brain injuries, which are putting a strain on medical resources. Doctors have called for more centers with specialist neurosurgical units because quick and effective treatment can reduce the risk of long-term brain damage after a head injury. They have also urged cyclists and motorcyclists to …
Seventy Percent of Head Injuries at One UAE Hospital Read More »
ABU DHABI | A study of car crashes at the Institute of Public Health of UAE University in Al Ain has found that 98 per cent of passengers were not wearing a seat belt – and not a single child restraint was used in any of the vehicles. The research, looked at crashes that killed …
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Close to four in 10 residents think it is okay for children to travel on drivers’ laps – and a quarter are satisfied for them to travel with their heads out of a car sun roof, a survey reveals. Only 15 per cent of passengers always wear seat belts when travelling in the back seat, …
Roughly 40 percent of UAE residents accept Riding with Children on Their Laps Read More »
DUBAI | Experts of road safety have called for compulsory child car seats and seat belts, and federal traffic laws, to reduce road accidents. At the Gulf Traffic Conference, speakers declared that improving any regulation of heavy vehicles, a code for road users and the driver attitudes are also crucial for reducing fatal crashes. Simon …
If you like to spoil your car, and you have your car paint in excellent condition, here are a few tips on how you can sustain a high-gloss shine that can dazzle anyone looking at the car. Use proper car shampoo to wash the car thoroughly Choose hand washing is essential. You could also choose …
If you thought the debut of the BMW M5 was going to be the biggest event this year, then you seem to have not heard about the BMW B5 BiTurbo. While initially released over a year ago, recently, in the start of the second week of December, the BMW B5 BiTurbo was seen while it …
Alpina B5 BiTurbo – performance, elegantly styled Read More »
French car manufacturers PSA Peugeot Citroen has recently announced that they will be conducting studies on the assembly lines of their Mulhouse plant in eastern France and their Poissy plant on the outskirts of Paris. The results will be in by the end of the next quarter, after which they will decide whether or not …
PSA Peugeot Citroen mulls over closing some assembly lines ! Read More »
