The Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic which will be available in the UAE as of Q3, 2010, is previewed by Phil Blizzard. Powered by a 103 cubic inch twin cam engine which delivers 101 lb/ft of torque at 3,500 RPM, the trike is a touring bike for those wanting extra stability.
What are the key design elements in creating a new luxury car, where does the inspiration come from and how is the creative aspect combined with the engineering requirements? Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar talks to Phil Blizzard.
Phil Blizzard takes a look at the latest hybrid technology being used by German car manufacturer BMW and their range of cars which will offer a greener, more carbon friendly alternative.
Green and sustainable motoring is the driving ambition of Mercedes Benz with a range of hybrids and electric vehicles. In Abu Dhabi Phil Blizzard spoke with Prof. Dr Herbert Kohler, Chief Environmental Officer, Daimler about the route they are taking, their Blue Concept and the possibility of attaining a 600km range on electric power.
F1 star Nico Rosberg talks to Phil Blizzard about his drive with Mercedes GP Formula One, Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit and the newly launched Mercedes Benz AMG SLS. The interview was recorded prior to the announcement that fellow German Michael Schumacher was coming out of retirement and would be driving alongside Nico Rosberg.
Dr Joachim Schmidt, Executive VP, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz reflects on the present market situation, amid the economic slowdown, and also talks to Phil Blizzard about the significance of its relationship with Abu Dhabi and its plans for the AMG SLS in the region.
A hybrid supercar, along with its designer Russ Wickes, President & CEO, Kepler Motors were present at the Dubai Motor Show. Phil Blizzard spoke to the World Speed Record holder, for both land and water, about his passion for speed and more importantly the Kepler Motion and its global debut in Dubai.
While the industry is down about 20%, Ford claims it is outperforming the market in the region. So as the motoring industry comes to the end of a tough year, Hussein Murad, Director Marketing & Sales at Ford Middle East looks at sales in the region and how it believes the market will perform in 2010. Speaking at the Dubai International Motor Show, he also outlines Ford's sales expectations for the new Taurus, which launches early 2010.
Middle East Rally star and FIA Vice President for Sport Mohammed bin Sulayem talks to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Motor Show on how the rapid development of motor sport in the region impacts on the commercial aspects of the motor industry.
The 10th edition of the Dubai International Motor Show opened with a number of regional and global launches, supercars and concept cars, luxury cars and several limited editions. AMEinfo.com reports with an A to Z overview, making a flying start with the Alfa Romeo Spider and after numerous pitstops arrives at Z to look at the Zenvo supercar.
The all new Jaguar XJ, which is expected to arrive in the Middle East at the end of Q1 2010, is previewed in this exclusive video feature by AMEinfo.com. In it, Phil Blizzard talks to Robin Colgan, MD, Jaguar Land Rover Middle East about the car as it is seen at the Desert Palm Resort, Dubai whilst in the region for hot weather testing.
Alex Grose, Scuderia 250 Supercar Club, talks to Phil Blizzard about this new organisation which allows fans of supercars and luxury motors to drive a range of superb vehicles, without the financial commitment of ownership.
Phil Blizzard talks to Robin Colgan, MD, Jaguar Land Rover, ME & Africa, about product development and evolution of their luxury brands and when new models like the new XJ executive saloon from Jaguar and the 5 litre LR4 will be available in the region. Environmental aspects and hybrid vehicles are also discussed.
A hi-tech answer to growing parking problems, automated parking has opened in Dubai. Phil Blizzard drives his car into this 'state of the art' robotic car park which forms a key feature at the new Ibn Battuta Gate multi-use development.
A convoy of Ford Mustangs roared across Dubai and upto the Dubai Autodrome for the reveal of the much anticipated new versions of America's favourite 'muscle' car. Phil Blizzard, alongside a line up of the 2010 models, spoke with Theodore Benson, Marketing & Communications Manager, Ford Middle East about the new model line up and the importance to Ford of the Mustang brand, now in its 45th year.
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Experts say the persistence of a thriving grey market for business jets in the Middle East remains the biggest hurdle to the growth of the sector in the region.
The 13th Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation (MESOT) was inaugurated by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher...
The Emirate of Kuwait is situated a the head of the Persian Gulf, and is bordered to the South by the Al Hasa desert region of Saudi Arabia, and Iraq which has a narrow exit to the port of Umm Qasr before the territory of Iran.