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Motor Mania Podcast

by Dubai Eye 103.8 · 100 episodes

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Motoring journalist and host Damien Reid provides expert car advice and so much more. Fix It or Flip It: Join entrepreneur Naz Chaudry as he evaluates your car's worth on the spot and offers impartial guidance on all things automotive. Car News Roundup: Damien teams up with fellow journos Imthishan Giado and Noel Ebdon in the Dubai Eye studio, delivering comprehensive reviews on the latest cars, discussing crucial road safety topics, and sharing exclusive tips and tricks even your go-to mechanic won't divulge. Exclusive Content: Experience Damien's first-hand accounts as he test-drives prototype vehicles, explores top automakers' production facilities, and...

Latest episodes

  1. Spark Sundays and Motorsport Weekends

    From EV meet-ups to motorsport action, there’s plenty to get drivers talking. Sebastian Fuchs introduces “Spark Sundays”, bringing EV owners together for a free battery check and a…

    42 min
  2. Tesla's flying car news got Naz and Damo talking

    A flying Tesla? Damien and Naz aren’t convinced. We discuss reports of Tesla’s latest reveal and whether the reality can live up to the hype. But some listeners remain firmly in Te…

    45 min
  3. Fix it or Flip it: "My Wife Hates Our Tesla Model S!”

    What do you do when your other half absolutely hates the family car? One Motor Mania listener wants out of his Tesla Model S — but what should replace it? Damien Reid and Naz Chaud…

    41 min
  4. Inside Ford’s Extreme Heat Testing

    A UAE summer is a brutal test for any car — and that makes the region an important testing ground for vehicles destined for some of the hottest places on Earth. Ziyad Dallalah, Chi…

    40 min
  5. Al Futtaim Electric Mobility's Lucas Bellieud in the hot seat

    Al Futtaim Electric Mobility boss Lucas Bellieud tells us what it takes to "electrify" the UAE's roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  6. Al Futtaim Electric Mobility's Lucas Bellieud in the hot seat

    Al Futtaim Electric Mobility boss Lucas Bellieud tells us what it takes to "electrify" the UAE's roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  7. Fix it or Flip it: "I want to sell my Jetour T2"

    Imran calls in to Motor Mania before he attemps to sell his Jetour T2 luxury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  8. Motor Mania at the Lepas showroom

    The new L4 is here. We're checking out this brand new compact SUV, and what Lepas stands for as a brand with Oscar Rivoli, CEO of Al Ghurair Motors.See omnystudio.com/listener for…

    33 min
  9. The compact SUV for you and your family

    Motor Mania fans follow Damien and Naz all the way to the Lepas showroom to check out the brand new L4, the newest compact SUV to hit the UAE market. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

    32 min
  10. Thierry Sabbagh on the future of Nissan

    Damien and Naz learn about the launch of the Nissan Tekton in India, and the future of the Japanese car brand as we recover from uncertainty, with Thierry Sabbagh, Divisional Vice…

    43 min
  11. Back-to-school traffic is back, and we're happy

    Damien and Naz are say the buzz in the city is back, as the roads fill up with cars once again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  12. Used car buyers want thorough inspections to avoid getting scammed

    Inspect Motors founder Adam Najdi tells Damien and Naz about the different issues his team faces when inspecting used cars: rolled-back mileage, accident repairs and other dodgy de…

    42 min
  13. Oil expert Matt Stanley: I want to sell my Durango

    Matt wants a valuation for his white Durango, and Naz and Damien are spot on with the resale value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  14. Lucid Motors : The Middle East's first homegrown luxury car

    The President of Lucid Motors Middle East, Faisal Sultan joins us live in the studio to talk about the luxury EV brand and its plans to start mass production of its luxury cars and…

    37 min
  15. Could your car be a write-off?

    We uncover the world of imported salvage vehicles, accident write-offs and the checks every buyer before handing off their money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

    35 min
  16. Fix It or Flip It: Smart buys and high-mileage heroes

    Which is the better buy: Jetour T2 or Tank 300? Also, is your high-mileage Toyota Corolla still worth keeping? Plus, what's the smartest first car for a young driver? All of that a…

    32 min
  17. Live from Parklane Motors: Car buying 101

    Damien and Naz broadcast live from Parklane Motors, where they chat with car sales and insurance experts about everything they need to know about buying a pre-owned car.See omnystu…

    37 min
  18. There's a new heavy-duty offroader in town: MHERO

    Al Ghurair's Head of Mobility Oscar Rivoli tells us all about the new EV SUV from Dongfeng.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  19. Fix it or Flip It: Captiva owner gets better than expected valuation

    Jim wants to get rid of his Chevrolet Captiva and thinks he's not getting much. Naz's valuation was a pleasant surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
  20. Aussie racing champ John Bowe opens up about his mental health struggles

    Damien reconnects with John Bowe to learn about his mental health struggles, and how he copes on and off the track. Plus: Is your car spying on you? Karl Gown, Co-Founder of cybers…

    38 min
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