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Thursday, June 21, 2018

CarTalk June 18, 2018

Well, for 6 years the guys from MotoringME.com have been coming to the studio and talking cars.

What we have here is the final podcast on DubaiEye1038.com.

The show will go on and the podcasts will continue! We will keep loading content here so keep coming back!

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The notes.

  1. Autocrats tell us more
  2. One the best things about the first episode of
  3. The Autocrats show on Fox Network, was me getting
  4. to drive this gorgeous, rare and valuable classic 1969 Maserati Ghibli
  5. 2019 Suzuki Jimny WOW, that could be my next
  6. vehicle, may have seen one on the road today with cool led deadlamps
  7. BMW X1 series
  8. Benz A class
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Sunday, June 17, 2018

CarTalk June 11, 2018


There is something special about a CarTalk program when you have an industry leader in the house and this week we had Salman Sultan from Jaguar Land Rover joining us to talk cars.

Lots of fun laughs and some very candid conversation.

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Here are the show notes.
Motoring Middle East
Shzahd and Imptishan and Salman Sultan PR and social media manager Jaguar Land Rover MENA
What do you think of the new flagship SUV from Audi, the Q8? It's set to launch here in the region Autumn this year.
On June 24, 2018, the UAE’s first-ever car manufacturer, Jannarelly, will become the first emirates-based enterprise to take part in the USA’s second oldest motorsport event, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in Colorado, which this year celebrates its 102nd anniversary.
FROM THE RELEASE
In a truly home-grown endeavour, a specially developed version of Jannarelly’s Design-1 sportscar will feature as the honoured ‘Official Safety Car’ (OSC); designed, developed and operated by a team co-created with fellow Dubai-based automotive pioneer, PureDrive Automotive, and supported by Pirelli.
This is the Kahn Design Vengeance Green Superhero. A coach-built coupe based on the Aston Martin DB9. The bodywork is heavily re-sculpted and even the wheels are different front and rear. The car is said to be inspired by Astons of the 1980s and 90s. Would you have this in your collection?
Updated events page - let us know what we've missed and we'll add it in!
Reboot transformers, is cool!
Peugot 5008 looks cool
NEWIsh XJ, what a nice looking boot!
Need this lego!
Do we care?
http://www.motortrend.com/cars/mazda/mazda6/2018/2018-mazda6-signature-25t-first-test-review/
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Thursday, June 07, 2018

CarTalk June 4, 2018


Well what a show this was, we are down to our last 3 Cartalk broadcasts as Nightline is going off the air for good on June 10th.

This week the guys from MotoringME.com brought along Raj from Honda and we had a good long talk about innovation and the way the auto industry is developing ideas.

It would seem that Kuwait is the place to be for some of the coolest cars from Honda!

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A little look at some of the notes.

Shzahd and Imptishan and Raj
Lincoln mkx 10w40 at oli change place book 10w30 cap 5w30
Ramadan Road `safety!
Reboot transformers, is cool!
Camry Hybrid
Honda Guy, Honda NSX!
NEWIsh XJ, what a nice looking boot!
Need this lego!
Do we care?

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/mazda/mazda6/2018/2018-mazda6-signature-25t-first-test-review/
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Sunday, June 03, 2018

CarTalk May 28, 2018


The week on Nightline kicks off with a gentle yet interesting conversation about the cars we love, dislike and wish we were driving!

MotoringME.com the long-term car guys come to the studio and wow us.

This week was a lot of fun and Ian the Skoda guy has set us up with Skoda.


-dodge viper is back!
-Seeing hybrid Hyundais on the delivery trucks
Ramadan update?
FORD Mustang GT500 2019 is live!
Ford's monster Mustang, the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, has been partly revealed by an official image showing off the top of the sports car. And man, does it look mean. The huge vent looks to be almost half the length of the hood, with a whole series of slats to channel hot air out of the engine bay. The vent is also slightly wider than the racing stripes that run the full length of the car. It's also mounted in what looks like quite a tall hood cowl.


Peugeot 508 is looking the part!
Peugeot Design Director Gilles Vidal, 45, has been crafting the look and feel of the French brand's cars for nearly a decade. His latest creation is the new 508, which he calls a "two-and-a-half-box" fastback. He explained what that means and shared insights on some of the car's key interior features during a chat with Automotive News Europe Correspondent Peter Sigal.
Nice interview!
Describe Peugeot's new design language, as seen in the 3008, 5008 and new 508.
We want to create exciting looking cars with strong personality, but still manage to keep them obvious in terms of visual decoding. We think that when you look at the car from 100 meters, the shape should be super obvious and super simple. When you get closer, say 10 meters, then you start to see more details and gain a second level of understanding. Then you get even closer and you see all the high-tech details in the lights, for example.
Subaru Ascent
The Ascent, set to land in Subaru stores in late June, is the largest model the automaker has ever designed. It is expected to have a sales volume of around 60,000 units per year in the U.S.
When it came to the Ascent's exterior design, Yasunori Kumagai, Ascent project general manager, said that a clear focus for the new nameplate was "to have a sense of scale and presence to exceed the Outback."
The crossover can seat seven or eight occupants, depending on the trim. The base trim comes with a second-row bench seat, while Premium and Limited trims offer optional captain's chairs. The range-topping Touring comes only with captain's chairs.
Software recall fiat crysler





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Saturday, May 26, 2018

CarTalk May 21, 2018


MotoringME.com joins the show every week to talk about what is hot and what is not.

This week James was cruising in the new Ford Expedition and it was some great ride!



More talk than you can shake a stick at this is the best automotive show in the Middle East.






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Here are the notes.

Latest test
Ford Expedition! Nice
Royal electric Jag!

 

2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo First Drive Review | Can't spell funky without fun

Hyundai looks to rattle the Civic Si and VW GTI

Elon Musk did it not the others are going to build the TESLA Rival!
Daimler will invest 500 million euros ($589 million) in Hambach, France, to start producing a small electric Mercedes-Benz, the first of more than 10 EVs it plans by 2022 to go up against U.S. rival Tesla and its Model 3.
Hambach is where all-electric cars for the Smart brand are produced. "The Smart plant in Hambach will become a part of our global compact car production network with the lead plant in Rastatt, Germany," Mercedes-Benz production chief Markus Schaefer said in a statement on Friday.
Mercedes is adapting its vehicle underpinnings so that it can mass produce electric variants on the same production line as equivalent volume models with gasoline, hybrid or diesel engines, allowing the German carmaker to scale up production quickly if demand spikes, a spokesman for Daimler said.
Mercedes currently makes its compact A-class, B-class and GLA models at plants in Rastatt, Germany, Kecskemét, Hungary, Beijing and in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and made 620,000 compact vehicles last year.


Mid engine vette sound


BMW Group has become the first international auto maker to secure an autonomous driving road test license in China.
94 Motor Trend by Kelly Pleskot  / 2d // keep unread  // hide
BMW CEO Harald Krüger confirmed at the company’s Annual General Meeting this week when we will see the next-generation X5. As we suspected, the midsize SUV will debut later this year.
Although Krüger didn’t give a specific launch date, we knew the model was coming soon based on prototypes we’ve seen. From past spy shots, we expect the new BMW X5 will feature a larger double kidney grille as well as updated headlights and taillights. Inside the cabin, expect a new arrangement of the center stack and a shorter gear stalk. We also spotted a prototype for the X5 M with quad-tip tailpipes, although this model will likely arrive after the standard X5.

BMW has been updating many models in its X lineup. It just released the X2 and the new X3, and the second-generation X4 is on its way this summer. Toward the end of the year, the new X7 will enter production. In all, BMW says to expect 20 new or revised models to be released this year.

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Friday, May 18, 2018

CarTalk May 14, 2018


I love the time of the week I get to spend talking about cars on Nightline, the flagship late night show on DubaiEye.

www.motoringme.com is the site you want to head to to get the pulse of what is going on in the world of automobiles in the UAE. @motoringme_ is the hashtag you want to dial in.

So, this week we had a grand old chat.

And we started talking about the Toyota RUSH!

The link to the podcast!




Of course there are many interesting questions in the show, below is what we set out to talk about.

Toyota Rush


BMW 530e to have a charging pad, cool!


Chevrolet Malibu Turbo Sport 2.0-thoughts
Yaris is looking great!
A MANUAL V8 GTS Cayenne
DB11 AMR becomes flagship model of DB11 range
Power up by 30bhp to 630bhp for V12, top speed increased to 208mph, 0-62mph drops to 3.7sec
Even sharper handling and new exhaust tune brings out V12’s character
Exterior highlights forged alloys, carbon fibre and gloss black detailing
Interior makes extensive use of Alcantara and dark chrome, plus AMR embossing and embroidery
DB11 AMR becomes flagship model of DB11 range
Power up by 30bhp to 630bhp for V12, top speed increased to 208mph, 0-62mph drops to 3.7sec
Even sharper handling and new exhaust tune brings out V12’s character
Exterior highlights forged alloys, carbon fibre and gloss black detailing
Interior makes extensive use of Alcantara and dark chrome, plus AMR embossing and embroidery


In the Mercedes-AMG GT line, most body styles feature three or more levels of sportiness. The coupe is available in GT, GT S, GT C and GT R, and the sedan is available in 53 GT, 63 GT, and 63 GT S. But the roadster has been left out with just GT and GT C variants. That changes this year with the new GT S Roadster, which splits the difference quite evenly between the two drop-top sports cars.

Actually, in regards to horsepower, the GT S Roadster's almost perfectly in the middle. Its twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 makes 515 horsepower, which is 46 more than the GT, and 35 less than the GT C. Torque is much closer to the GT C, though, at 494 pound-feet. That's just 8 shy of the higher-end sibling. Power still goes through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission to the rear wheels. In the 0-60 mph sprint, Mercedes claims a time of 3.7 seconds, just one tenth off of the GT C.
Please can we have Acura here!
Popular f 150 plant fire!
http://www.motortrend.com/news/rolls-royce-cullinan-first-look-review/

We have reached peak SUV. Behold the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the most expensive and most lavishly appointed off-road-capable vehicle ever built. That’s right. The Cullinan is no louche boulevardier: Press the button on the center console labeled Off-Road, and the big Rolls will lift its skirts and ready itself for rough tracks, gravel, wet grass, mud, snow, sand, and water up to 21 inches deep. But it will also do 155 mph on the autobahn. And all the time those inside will be riding in the lap of luxury.


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Saturday, May 12, 2018

CarTalk April 30 and May 7, 2018


A little fun and a little debate makes a great CarTalk show!

MotoringME.com joins the program weekly to talk about what is new, old, hot and not.




Here are the notes.

Ferarir potofino
Malibu
Accord


The Prias is looking dated
LOved the video of the AMC Pacer, any here
Not sure why we don’t see vehicles doing this now????
Fiat 500X Blue Sky Edition
The FIAT brand announced the new 2018 Fiat 500X Blue Sky Edition, further extending customization options for the Italian-designed, fun-to-drive crossover.
Available on Fiat 500X Pop models with the nine-speed automatic transmission, the Blue Sky Edition further accentuates the ability for FIAT customers to show off their style and personality, while tackling all weather conditions and terrain.
FCA North America Passenger Car Brands Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT head Steve Beahm said: "With all-wheel-drive confidence, best-in-class torque and room for five, the Fiat 500X is fun to drive and wrapped in iconic Italian design.
"The new Blue Sky Edition offers yet another unique customization option for our Fiat 500X customers."
2018 Fiat 500X Blue Sky Edition
The 2018 Fiat 500X Blue Sky Edition includes exterior features such as automatic headlamps, fog lamps and 17-inch aluminum wheels – on front-wheel-drive models. In addition, premium touches include satin chrome mirror caps, door handles, body-side moldings, fog-lamp bezels, front and rear badges, tail lamp bezels and liftgate handle.
The interior features a blue-toned environment with unique blue-patterned cloth seats, blue instrument panel and a dual-pane powered sunroof.
The 2018 Fiat 500X Blue Sky Edition is available with four exterior paint colors: Bianco Gelato (White Clear Coat), Blue Sky Metallic, Nero Cinema (Black Clear Coat) and Grigio Graphite (Graphite Grey).
The Blue Sky Edition package is available for $1,495 on front-wheel-drive models and $1,195 on all-wheel-drive models, which start at $19,995 and $23,890 U.S. MSRP, respectively, excluding destination.
The Fiat 500X Blue Sky Edition will be arriving in FIAT studios this spring.


Maybach, looking cool again!


Last JK rolling off the line!
The ultimate Beetle?-looks like a Beetle of yester year
Will we get the 2017 corolla hatchback?
https://www.carscoops.com/2018/04/teslas-autopilot-chief-leaves-intel/
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Friday, April 13, 2018

CarTalk April 9, 2018

You can never be so sure what is going to happen when Shazahd is in the studio from www.motoringme.com.

We are talking cars for the hour and there was a lot to talk about.

Toyota and the CVT gearbox took up a few minutes of the talk.

And there was a nice chat about which full sized SUV really does the trick.

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Here are the show talking notes.
Corolla
Red Convertible Mustang

-mini countryman Cooper s

2018 Toyota Camry Grande Sport

Hyundai Creta

Acura why not here and the roadster looks cool!

New York Auto Show


Udrive is launching their Pay-per-minute car rental service in Sharjah. It’s a convenient and cheap way of driving when you pay only when you drive (more details – attached).
Please let me know if it’s of interest for you to meet with Hasib Khan (founder) for a chat about commuting/travelling and opportunities around it.. I’ve attached his bio
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Please find attached the latest news from Udrive, a dedicated pay-per-minute car rental service that today announced the launch of its services to residents and visitors of Sharjah.
Highlights:
  • Developed as a smartphone app-based service, Udrive offers affordable rental car services across Dubai and now Sharjah.
  • The new service will initially provide 100 vehicles, as part of its plan to offer the smartest and innovative transport modes in the emirate.
  • Udrive cars can be booked and reserved for via a dedicated app, offering the most convenient car rental option in both emirates. This keyless access and the ability to park for free across the key areas of the city, where permitted, as well as free petrol, means drivers can go anywhere and at any time.
  • Members only pay for the time they drive. No security deposits, minimum rental time or expensive border crossing fees. After 4 hours customers  will drive 20 hours, the remaining day, for free, including 150 km free mileage.
  • With more than 20,000 registered customers, Udrive currently records 600 trips per day with the over 100,000 trips recorded in 2017.
Tel: 800-udrive (837483)

Web: udrive.ae
App: App Store, Google Play

Fast Facts: Connect – It only takes a few minutes to register and receive
credentials, then two minutes to download the app and book a
car
Cost – 50 Fils per minute plus VAT. Fuel, Public Parking and
Insurance are included. After 4 hours of driving, customers can
drive the remaining 20 hours of the day for free, including 150
km free mileage. (daily price of 120 AED plus VAT). That does
not include Salik or Fines.
Insurance – this is all included in the price
Distance – unlimited
Fuel – Udrive cars take regular petrol, and it’s free, we’ll reward
you with a 20-minute drive if you fill up the tank. RFID
technology means you can fill and go at any ENOC or EPPCO
petrol station
Parking – each car is equipped with a parking card of the
Sharjah Municipality, this provides free parking across the city
Diagnostics – Udrive constantly tracks the cars and gets
feedback from the onboard computer – if you break down,
they’ll replace it for you.
Fleet – Udrive operates a wide fleet of cars including Toyota
Yaris, Peugeot 208, Nissan Tiida, Nissan Sunny, Ford
EcoSport, Ford Figo, Chevrolet

  • Hasib Khan, CEO and Founder of Udrive
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