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Review: Nissan Patrol - King of the Desert
The Nissan Patrol is synonymous with off road driving and has held the 'King of the Desert' crown for many years. Phil Blizzard takes the latest, and very different, Patrol for a drive across the dunes on the outskirts of Dubai.
Review: Mercedes Benz C350 CGI with sports package
The classy Mercedes Benz C350 CGI is a powerful and luxurious coupe with a 3.5 litre V6 engine which can deliver 306 hp and accelerate from zero to 100 Kmp in just 6 secs. In this review Phil Blizzard starts with a sedate drive around the tree lined roads of Jumeirah Islands before hitting the open road of the desert for a more sporty ride.
Concept Land Rover Defender arrives in the Middle East
The Land Rover Defender has a heritage stretching back to 1948 and over that period of time has seen very little change in its physical appearance. The concept Defender has been designed to retain the emotional connections of the original and to take this vehicle into the future, as Oliver Le Grice, Chief Designer, Land Rover explains to Phil Blizzard.
Aston Martin racing line-up at Dubai Motor Show
The new Aston Martin V12 Zagato is the star of the marque's display at the Dubai International Motor, where Phil Blizzard spoke with Andy Gawthorpe, Global Sales Director about the sales performance and the line-up of models at the show.
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Jaguar reveal C-X75 concept supercar at Dubai Motor Show
Alister Whelan, Chief Designer, C-X75 & Jaguar Sports Cars talks to Phil Blizzard about the design process and the key elements of the concept supercar on display at the Dubai International Motorshow.
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Toyota in UAE celebrate strong half year growth and Ramadan
A 16% growth in UAE sales for Toyota in the first half of 2011, compared with 2010, and dynamic Ramadan promotions spearhead their return to full production. Simon Frith, MD, Al-Futtaim Motors talks to Phil Blizzard on how these results have been achieved following the effects of the devastating tsunami which hit Japan in March 2011.
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Hot weather motoring tips with GM
Executive Motoring with Phil Blizzard looks at a 'state of the art' vehicle workshop with James Liddle, Director - Aftersales, Al Ghandi Autos, whilst Mohmmed al Ghandi offers tips on how you should prepare your car before leaving it idle during a long vacation and also on the efficient running of cars during these high summer temperatures.
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Camaro Convertible star of the new GM showroom in Dubai
Executive Motoring takes a look at the brand new Camaro Convertible, along with several collectors' cars, lined up to display the strong heritage of the GM brand. Phil Blizzard talks to Graham Turner, CEO, Al Ghandi Auto about market conditions in the region for the automotive market and the new models coming on stream.
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Mercedes-Benz all electric E-Cell
The Mercedes-Benz B Class E-CELL is based on the regular five door A Class, but instead of a petrol engine it has an ultra quiet electric power plant. Phil Blizzard takes the all electric car, which is powerful enough to produce an acceleration of zero to 60kmh in 5.5 seconds, for a drive around Abu Dhabi.
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Superbus to travel on UAE roads
Unveiled at the 59th International Association of Public Transport in Dubai, the Superbus, a high-speed, luxurious and gigantic electric powered automobile which runs at 250kph is now catching the public eye. In this report, Phil Blizzard looks into its innovative features and its potential to be part of the UAE's urban transport landscape.
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Black Knight high performance drive with Lexus IS-F
The Lexus IS-F is a high performance car aimed at the racing enthusiast and one which has been tested on major race circuits around the world. While the BBC's Top Gear motoring programme had the mysterious Stig, we have the equally mysterious Black Knight joining Phil Blizzard for this review.
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Smart electric car from Daimler
The Smart For Two electric car from Daimler can be charged-up using a domestic power supply and on a full charge will allow users to travel up to 135km in an urban environment. Phil Blizzard is surprised by the drive as he takes the Smart car for an outing on the roads around the National Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi.
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Lotus looks at Middle East for sales of new supercar
Claudio Berro, Director of Motorsports, Lotus talks to Phil Blizzard about the business of selling limited edition, high performance cars and what customers who buy into the $1 million Exos Experience by Lotus will receive.
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Abu Dhabi launch for Lotus Exos T125 $1million car
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi was the venue for the global launch of the Lotus Exos experience, a $1m package whose centerpiece is the F1 styled Lotus Exos T125 racing car. At the launch Phil Blizzard spoke with former F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell about this very limited edition, just 25 cars will be produced, and what the select group of owners can expect.
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Daimler drives into the future with hybrid and electric cars
Daimler AG have various drive solutions in their aim for a sustainable future. Phil Blizzard, at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi talks to Jochen Eck, Senior Manager, Electric Vehicle Testing, Daimler AG about their developments in the passenger car sector.
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