Motoring and Test Drive

Driving to safety
Competitive attitudes contribute to bad driving and the high road death toll in the Middle East, according to Adam Kechil, Director of Training, Belhasa Driving Centre. Kechil says good driving lessons are critical for making roads safer, and a probationary license system would also make a significant difference.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 26 - 2005 at 20:55

M-Class dazzles ME
The second-generation M-Class leads the luxury SUV segment with a number of world firsts, including its seven speed 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox. With powerful new engines and the AIRMATIC air suspension system, the M-Class is also a proven off-road performer, with functions such as a downhill driving aid, start-off assist and an off-road ABS system.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 27 - 2005 at 14:47

Interview: Dr Helmut Panke, BMW
BMW sales continue to be strong in the Middle East, despite the continuing weak dollar. Dr Helmut Panke, Chairman, BMW, says the company also has its eye on several emerging markets, including Iraq and Iran.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 08 - 2005 at 17:49

Test Drive: Touareg
In the first of AME Info's new video series Test Drive, in association with AutoEmirates, we take VW's Touareg for a spin in the sand dunes. First seen at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, the Touareg is VW's maiden entry in the lucrative luxury SUV segment.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 11 - 2005 at 12:10

Bahrain gears up for F1
The famous glued-down sand is gone from the 2005 Bahrain Grand Prix, replaced by tarmac painted in desert colours. The change is one of several improvements made to the circuit. Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain International Circuit, says Turn Four has been made to flow better, with an entirely new layout planned for 2006.
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Bahrain: Monday, February 28 - 2005 at 09:33

A1 races to help
Interest is growing in the new A1 Grand Prix, with more than a dozen countries buying team franchises. The UAE's car recently put in a public appearance at the Dubai Autodrome, to raise money for the tsunami victims.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 31 - 2005 at 08:59

Bahrain in the fast lane
Growing regional interest in motor sport has raised speculation that other states, such as Qatar and Bahrain, may compete with Bahrain to host Formula One. But Martin Whitaker, General Manager of the Bahrain International Circuit, says he's confident the race will stay in Manama. Organisers of the first Bahrain Grand Prix say the 2005 race will be an even greater success.
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Bahrain: Thursday, October 14 - 2004 at 09:13

Peugeot flying machines
Peugeot unveiled its new 407 to the Middle East with a dramatic helicopter entry over the Abu Dhabi seafront. The 407 has already enjoyed high sales in Europe, and Peugeot hopes to repeat this in the GCC. Jeremy Wetherhill, Divisional Manager, looks at the company's strategy.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 30 - 2004 at 10:42