Day: December 25, 2013

In 2011, Kia revealed a concept of what will be one of its most successful electrical cars. Taking its name from the Korean word “Ne-mo”, (pronounced “Neh-mo”, meaning “square shape”), the Naimo electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV) was conceived by Kia”s international design team in Seoul, and is characterised principally by its simple lines and …

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You all know the special edition BMW 760Li V12 M Bi-Turbo which is conceptualized and produced exclusivity for the Middle East market and which is the is the first 7 Series model to be released under the M badge. The 760Li is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 Twin-Turbo charged engine that produces 544hp, 750 Nm …

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An amazing exhibition organized by The Audi aimed at commemorating a century of the Audi brand. In this exhibition, entitled “From Horch to Audi”, The Forum illustrates the history of this manufacturer, and how it gained a new name. Historic cars have been collected together from all over Europe, and displayed for audience from March …

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4. July 4, 1998   Virgina’s I-81 is known as a treacherous road that has seen more than its share of accidents. But nothing compares to the horrific accident on July 4th. Kevin Chittum, his fiancée, Whitney Rogers, his 13 year old sister, 11 year old niece, and two of his niece’s friends piled into …

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I suffer from dystychiphobia, the fear of accidents. It’s pretty intense. FIve years ago, while staying in Arizona one Spring, I witnessed a horrifying accident that to this day keeps me up at night. Still, I can’t help reading and being slightly obsessed with accident reports. Here are six recent-ish ones that are pretty awful. …

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Speeding will cost you 200 dhs (this might have gone up to 500 dhs by the time you read this) per flash from the camera – fines are payable all together when you renew your car registration annually. This can be unpleasant as one mother discovered a few years ago after having gone too fast …

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Sales soar as hot new 911s takes centre stage at Dubai international gala   Porsche, which featured two regional premieres at the Dubai International Motor Show yesterday, is basking in stunning sales figures – 38 per cent increase on the first three quarters of last year – and the best seems yet to come.   …

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Car parks belonging to hotels, shopping centers, supermarkets etc are almost always free. And often full. There are occasionally some that require payment eg Carrefour Shindagha (but you get a refund from Carrefour) and the Al Khaleej Centre in Bur Dubai. Sandy areas that look deserted and convenient for parking your car in, can be …

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The most popular cars for women might be considered girly cars by some but they are also some of the most practical and fuel efficient cars on the market today. Stereotypes may say that women are less informed about cars than men but sales statistics show that women tend to purchase automobiles more with their …

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When it comes time for an Automaker to officially name a new car model, often times they draw on notable nouns such as a person (Ferrari Enzo after its founder Enzo Ferrari), place (Ferrari 550 Maranello after the location their headquarters in Maranello, Italy) or thing (Lamborghini Diablo after a ferocious Italian bull named ‘Diablo’). …

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