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Jenson Button ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Ahead of the final F1 race of the season the defending world champion Jenson Button talks about the Yas Marina Circuit, the highlights of the season and the year ahead. Phil Blizzard spoke to the racing star who starts with his views before the start of the 2010 racing calendar.
Superyachts sail into Yas Marina for F1 Grand Prix
Phil Blizzard, onboard a luxury yacht with Cedric Le Rest, Manager, Yas Marina & Yacht Club previews the racing weekend from a rather unusual view of the race track and the superyachts moored up ready for the F1 action.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi set for public opening
The world's first Ferrari World is ready to open its doors and visitors will be greeted by the roar of the powerful F1 engines, the adrenaline rush of the white knuckle rides and a step back into the world of Ferrari success on the F1. As the doors to the biggest indoor theme park Phil Blizzard spoke with Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World about the visitor experience.
Yas Marina Abu Dhabi ready for F1 action on and off the track
The 2010 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the star event on the UAE sporting calendar. At the race track Phil Blizzard talked to Peter Rae, Communications Director, Yas Marina Circuit, about the racing weekend and the action on and off the track.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi drives the F1 passion
The much anticipated look inside the world's first Ferrari based theme with a tour of some of the key attractions. Phil Blizzard reports on Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world's largest indoor theme park, which symbolize's the passion of Ferrari and F1 racing.
Ferrari World all set to open
Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, with the fastest roller coaster ride in the world is all set to opens on October 27th. Phil Blizzard talks to Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World about the development of the theme park, the visitor experience and variety of attractions, as well as the admission structure.
Formula Rossa set to launch at Ferrari World
The largest and fastest roller coaster experience in the world, with speeds of up to 240kph will soon open at Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi. In this world exclusive preview, Phil Blizzard gets ready for Formula Rossa, the ultimate white knuckle ride, encouraged along by Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World.
VW launch new Touareg in Middle East
The second generation VW Touareg has been launched in the Middle East, offering a raft of new features as Phil Blizzard discovered in the desert close to Ras al Khaimah. After the drive he spoke with Hans-Heiner Tuting, Executive Director Sales CIS, ME & Africa, Volkswagen AG about the lighter, longer and enhanced new era Touareg.
New Mission Impossible film with Tom Cruise to be shot in Dubai
The news that Tom Cruise and his co-stars will be filming a large segment of Mission Impossible 4 is generating a lot of excitement amongst not only stargazers but also those eyeing business opportunities. Phil Blizzard in his latest assignment reports on the business potential and talks to hospitality expert Russell Sharpe, MD, Messe Associates.
Land Rover Global MD on the new Range Rover and 40 years heritage
Global MD, Land Rover Executive Phil Popham talks about their new compact Range Rover Evoque, the development of this premiere luxury brand and the 40th anniversary of the Range Rover 4x4 in this report from Phil Blizzard.
Infiniti QX launched in Dubai
The second generation Infiniti QX launched in Dubai is previewed by Phil Blizzard who talks to Antoine Barthes, GM, Infiniti Business Unit. This large luxury SUV is being described as a completely new car, 'from the wheels up' and its innovative onboard technology offers many features for safer driving. They also talk about the rebound in the luxury automobile market across the GCC.
Jaquar XKR runs at The Meydan, Dubai
The 2010 Jaquar XKR 2010 is a second generation model with enhancements like the new V8 engine, offering impressive sprinting prowess.In this test drive at The Meydan, Dubai, Phil Blizzard experienced the Jaguar XKR, which is a grand tourer first introduced in 1996 as a replacement for the famous XJS.
Audi 2020 strategy plan from a Middle East perspective
Jeff Mannering, MD, Audi Middle East, talks Phil Blizzard about market conditions in this region and how they predicted sales in the economic slowdown. He also reveals what lies ahead in terms of new models from this premier brand and their 2020 strategy plan,
Mazda enters UAE sub-compact car segment
The award winning Mazda 2 sub-compact car has been launched in the UAE, marking the Japanese auto maker's entry into this market segment. In a region know for its large SUV's and 4x4's Phil Blizzard asked M P Mahmood, GM, Galadari Automotive Group, who would be attracted to the sub-compact car.
First compact car from Range Rover the Evoque
The Evoque will be the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient car from Range Rover. The highly anticipated all new compact Range Rover is previewed in this report from Phil Blizzard. The Evoque remains true to the spirit of the original LRX concept car first revealed in Detroit in 2008.
