Motor Mania Podcast
Automotive
Motoring journalist and host Damien Reid provides expert car advice and so much more.
Fix It or Flip It: Join entrepreneur Naz Chaudry as he evaluates your car's worth on the spot and offers impartial guidance on all things automotive.
Car News Roundup: Damien teams up with fellow journos Imthishan Giado and Noel Ebdon in the Dubai Eye studio, delivering comprehensive reviews on the latest cars, discussing crucial road safety topics, and sharing exclusive tips and tricks even your go-to mechanic won't divulge.
Exclusive Content: Experience Damien's first-hand accounts as he test-drives prototype vehicles, explores top automakers' production facilities, and interviews industry leaders, providing unparalleled insights straight from the source.
Connect with us by texting 4001 or messaging us on WhatsApp at 04 871 55 00. We'd love to hear your unique car stories, learn about your involvement in automotive communities, or address any car-related questions with our panel of experts.
Don't miss Motor Mania, airing every Saturday at 10 am on Dubai Eye 103.8. Set your reminders and join the ultimate car enthusiast's destination.
Location:
United States
Description:
Motoring journalist and host Damien Reid provides expert car advice and so much more. Fix It or Flip It: Join entrepreneur Naz Chaudry as he evaluates your car's worth on the spot and offers impartial guidance on all things automotive. Car News Roundup: Damien teams up with fellow journos Imthishan Giado and Noel Ebdon in the Dubai Eye studio, delivering comprehensive reviews on the latest cars, discussing crucial road safety topics, and sharing exclusive tips and tricks even your go-to mechanic won't divulge. Exclusive Content: Experience Damien's first-hand accounts as he test-drives prototype vehicles, explores top automakers' production facilities, and interviews industry leaders, providing unparalleled insights straight from the source. Connect with us by texting 4001 or messaging us on WhatsApp at 04 871 55 00. We'd love to hear your unique car stories, learn about your involvement in automotive communities, or address any car-related questions with our panel of experts. Don't miss Motor Mania, airing every Saturday at 10 am on Dubai Eye 103.8. Set your reminders and join the ultimate car enthusiast's destination.
Language:
English
Episodes
High-end EVs: our take on the Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini Urus SE .
5/11/2024
11 May 2024. Damien and the boys have had a first look at the Tesla Cybertruck. Will you be queueing up to get one?
They've also been checking out the Lamborghini Urus SE, the luxury hybrid SUV that's currently hot in the region.
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Duration:00:44:05
Was your car damaged from the floods?
4/27/2024
27 Apr 2024. Damien and Naz answer your questions about repairs and insurance, in the wake of the heavy rains and floods in Dubai.
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Duration:00:42:28
The Emirati brothers steering Dubai's car community forward.
4/27/2024
27 Apr 2024. Faisal Sahlawi, General Manager of the Dubai Autodrome, and Mohamed Sahlawi, Co-Founder of Flat 12 Cafe and Events, talk about their love for cars and why they've turned their passion into a thriving business.
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Duration:00:39:00
UAE expat builds own motorbike, to attempt land speed world record in Bonneville.
4/13/2024
13 Apr 2024. Alan Boyter, founder of Vendetta UAE, has set a new challenge for himself: to set a land speed record in the historic Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah later this year - on a bike that he's built.
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Duration:00:40:41
How far are we going with 'driver assistance'?
3/30/2024
30 Mar 2024. Damien checks out the luxurious new Exeed VX, and was told "don't look around while driving"? BUT why?
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Duration:00:41:17
Car deals during Ramadan in the UAE.
3/16/2024
16 Mar 2024. Jacques Brent, managing director of Al Futtaim Toyota and Lexus, tells Damien and Imthishan that there are a few car promotions during the Holy Month.
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Duration:00:38:12
The state of the UAE's used car market with Kavak.
3/2/2024
02 Mar 2024. We learn about some of the retail trend sin used cars from Nicolas Ariza Bagoud, General Manager of Kavak in the GCC.
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Duration:00:40:23
All about custom cars
2/17/2024
Damien and Imthishan catch up with the Chairman of the Custom Show Emirates Jamal bin Lahej.
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Duration:00:33:38
Do we need to own cars in the future?
2/3/2024
03 Feb 2024. The convenience of driving a car is increasingly becoming about access and not ownership, according to Swapp COO Uzair Moosa.
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Duration:00:37:54
Damien's Maserati Snow Showdown.
1/20/2024
20 Jan 2024. Damien travels to northern Italy to test drive the Maserati Ghibli 334, the last V8 engine car by the Italian carmaker. He also takes the new GranTurismo out for a spin in the snow. The new model comes in two completely identical verions, but you'll be surprised by how different they are underneath.
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Duration:00:42:03
The long road to... Saudi Arabia
1/8/2024
06 Jan 2024. Imthishan does a road trip to the Kingdom and has a few tips for anyone who wants to take the same route.
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Duration:00:34:35
The most popular car of 2023.
12/23/2023
23 Dec 2023. Chris Milbourne of dubizzle tells us about the most popular cars sold on the platform in 2023.
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Duration:00:32:23
"The Most Beautiful Race in the World"
12/9/2023
09 Dec 2023. Damien takes us to the 1000 Miglia where he shares a car with a very special and very well-known driver from Italy.
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Duration:00:39:48
Motor Mania live from Icons of Porsche!
11/25/2023
25 Nov 2023. Damien and the boys take the show on the road and head down to Icons of Porsche at the Dubai Design District, where visitors can see some of the coolest Porsche models and meet some of the biggest enthusiasts of the German sports car maker.
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Duration:01:01:47
Talking F1 and all things motorsport with Brett "Crush" Murray.
11/11/2023
11 Nov 2023. With a couple of weeks to go before the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, we discuss all things motorsport with Brett "Crusher" Murray, founder of Speedcafe, the world's biggest independent motorsport website.
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Duration:00:44:45
Lamborghini's Huracan Sterrato: an offroad supercar
10/28/2023
28 Oct 2023. The new Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato a limited edition car that you can have fun with in the sand dunes. How do we feel about offroad supercars?
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Duration:00:40:22
The new Ford Everest, Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 and Toyota Crown.
10/14/2023
14 Oct 2023. Damien, Naz and Imthishan are busy taking new cars out for a spin.
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Duration:00:41:00
Driverless racing can be a testbed for road safety
9/30/2023
Dr. Thomas McCarthy of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League says motorsport has always been a testbed for new automotive technology, and driverless vehicles are no exception.
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Duration:00:41:09
Car clubs in the UAE.
9/16/2023
16 Sep 2023. Chris Milbourne of dubizzle tells us how to find the right car club for you.
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Duration:00:38:45
Switching to an EV? Listen to this.
9/9/2023
09 Sep 2023. Damien hosts EV experts in the studio to talk about UAE motorists' options for electric vehicles.
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Duration:00:39:26