Motor Mania Podcast

Barthes shares his expert insight on the state of EVs, the secondhand car market and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After producer Zeena shared her fender bender story on air, she got official advice from our coolest caller yet - Major Salem Al Amimi from the Dubai Police General Traffic Directorate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz meet the force behind Arabian Gazelles — the first all-female supercar club, Hanan Sobati. She talks about taking the lead with something truly groundbreaking, the first-ever Arabian Gazelles Rally. Plus, behind the wheel of the Porsche Macan Turbo. Yep, it's an EV!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz on the latest UAE traffic laws, plus a game-changing EV solution—battery swapping! NIO’s UAE boss, Roberto Lopes Da Silva, joins us in the studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ramzi Atat heads up the public relations and marketing team at Lotus in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz answer all your automotive questions, from cars' fuel efficiency to what to replace an over-repaired Jeep with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Adel Quttainah tells Damien and Naz how he built his luxury car collection, which includes a gorgeous AMG One.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BYD's Hassan Nergiz tells Damien and Naz about BYD's latest model the SEALION 7, and why he's optimistic about the future on Chinese EVs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz head down to the Mercedes Benz Offroad Experience Centre at D3 - think steep slopes, 70cm deep water and a 40 per cent incline climb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naz and Damien break down what buyers can expect from car dealers during Ramadan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Motor Mania, Damien Reid takes us to the 20th Dubai 24-Hour race at the Dubai Autodrome. He catches up with Saudi-born Yousef Taher, the only Arab Team Manager in the 70-car field, who led HRT Performance to a Class victory. Alex Renner of AR Motors shares his experience fulfilling a dream by racing with HRT and finishing 4th in class. Plus, live from the grid, Dubai Autodrome boss Faisal Al Sahlawi kicks off the action!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz have a first look at the SUV models that Chinese carmaker Soueast debuted in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz broadcast live from the first ever DSF Auto Season and speak to the who's who of the car community in Dubai. They also get a visit from a few Motor Mania fans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're getting to know BAIC, a Chinese carmaker that has stakes in major Western car brands. Gareth Burnett-Jones, Group MD of Marwan AlShaali Group, tells us why it's a force to be reckoned with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz weigh in on Jaguar's new, bold look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz are live from Icons of Porsche in Dubai an annual celebration of cars, art and culture.  They catch up with Porsche enthusiasts from all over the world, and check out special Porsche models at the venue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Certified Dubai petrolhead and editor at large of Economy Middle East Alp Sarper discusses all things cars with Damien. How many cars are on Dubai's roads during the day?  What's the one classic car you'd love to own?  Why will Chinese EV maker X-Peng now make hybrids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sultan Khalifa is this season's Toyota Gazoo Racing champ, the fifth fastest globally in the FIA Motorsport games qualifiers and the fastest Emirati in sim racing.  He tells Imthishan and Naz why he got into motorsports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shayan Rahimi tells us how he helped to grow one of the biggest supercar clubs in the emirates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Sept 2024. Traffic safety expert Dr. Mostafa Aldah has a few ideas on how to solve road issuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Sep 2024. Will fans of the Patrol rush to get the latest model? Imthishan and Damien weigh in. Plus, the gents share their Goodwood Revival experience. We also had Motor Hub founder Shadi Aslan in the studio, telling us about a new track championship for supercar clubs in the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Aug 2024. Craig Stevens, CEO of Dubicars, tells us what used car models are worth snapping up as Dubai gears up for cooler weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Aug 2024. Ahad Baig started modifying the headlights of older Nissan Patrol models during the pandemic. Now, he runs a successful business making custom headlights, and has even caught the attention of the defense industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03 Aug 2024. Dubai resident Neville Darukhanawalla who works in the automotive industry, ran a magazine in his native India, and most notably, travelled across the Sahara on a scooter back in the 80s. It was a long, adventurous and quite fulfilling journey, and he tells his story, and offer some advice to anyone who is thinking of doing something similar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jul 2024. Cindy Jamila Faber has been offroad driving across the deserts of the GCC. Listen to her adventures and advice on how to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06 Jul 2024. EVS owner Saeed Al Junaibi tells us how to look after your electric vehicle in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Jun 2024. We're giving you tips on how to protect your car from the extreme summer heat, whether you're staying in Dubai or going on holiday and leaving your car parked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08 Jun 2024. Chinese cars come with attractive add-ons to incentivise motorists to try them. The Jetour T2 comes with a one-million-kilometre warranty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 May 2024. Kia unveils its EV3 range, and despite the dip in interest in electric vehicles, the Korean carmarker's boss promises their latest lineup is worth checking out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Apr 2024. Damien and Naz answer your questions about repairs and insurance, in the wake of the heavy rains and floods in Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Mar 2024. Damien checks out the luxurious new Exeed VX, and was told "don't look around while driving"? BUT why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Damien and Imthishan catch up with the Chairman of the Custom Show Emirates Jamal bin Lahej.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03 Feb 2024. The convenience of driving a car is increasingly becoming about access and not ownership, according to Swapp COO Uzair Moosa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Dec 2023. Chris Milbourne of dubizzle tells us about the most popular cars sold on the platform in 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.