This week on Motor Mania, Damien Reid takes us to the 20th Dubai 24-Hour race at the Dubai Autodrome. He catches up with Saudi-born Yousef Taher, the only Arab Team Manager in the 70-car field, who led HRT Performance to a Class victory. Alex Renner of AR Motors shares his experience fulfilling a dream by racing with HRT and finishing 4th in class. Plus, live from the grid, Dubai Autodrome boss Faisal Al Sahlawi kicks off the action!

This week on Motor Mania, Damien Reid takes us to the 20th Dubai 24-Hour race at the Dubai Autodrome. He catches up with Saudi-born Yousef Taher, the only Arab Team Manager in the 70-car field, who led HRT Performance to a Class victory. Alex Renner of AR Motors shares his experience fulfilling a dream by racing with HRT and finishing 4th in class. Plus, live from the grid, Dubai Autodrome boss Faisal Al Sahlawi kicks off the action!

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 interviews industry leaders, providing unparalleled insights straight from the source.

Connect with us by texting 4001 or messaging us on WhatsApp at 04 871 55 00. We'd love to hear your unique car stories, learn about your involvement in automotive communities, or address any car-related questions with our panel of experts.

Don't miss Motor Mania, airing every Saturday at 10 am on Dubai Eye 103.8. Set your reminders and join the ultimate car enthusiast's destination.

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 interviews industry leaders, providing unparalleled insights straight from the source. Connect with us by texting 4001 or messaging us on WhatsApp at 04 871 55 00. We'd love to hear your unique car stories, learn about your involvement in automotive communities, or address any car-related questions with our panel of experts. Don't miss Motor Mania, airing every Saturday at 10 am on Dubai Eye 103.8. Set your reminders and join the ultimate car enthusiast's destination.

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Who doesn’t like free car advice? On the Motor Mania, host and motoring journalist Damien Reid gives you plenty of that and more.

Damien road tests prototype cars, visits leading car makers' plants and hosts automotive bosses in the studio so you can get all your car updates straight from the source.

Get in touch with us on 4001 via SMS or on Whatsapp on 04 871 55 00 if you have a cool car story, part of an automotive community or need car advice from any of our experts. 

Tune in to Motor Mania every Saturday from 10am on Dubai Eye 103.8.

Who doesn’t like free car advice? On the Motor Mania, host and motoring journalist Damien Reid gives you plenty of that and more.
Damien road tests prototype cars, visits leading car makers' plants and hosts automotive bosses in the studio so you can get all your car updates straight from the source.
Get in touch with us on 4001 via SMS or on Whatsapp on 04 871 55 00 if you have a cool car story, part of an automotive community or need car advice from any of our experts. 
Tune in to Motor Mania every Saturday from 10am on Dubai Eye 103.8.

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All the action from the Dubai 24-Hour Race at the Dubai Autodrome

Damien and Naz share their car predictions and resolutions for 2026, and Auto Data's Sebastian Fuchs share some data on used cars for 2026. 

And finally, we tell you all about the DSF Auto Season, and where to look for flash sales. 

Damien and Naz share their car predictions and resolutions for 2026, and Auto Data's Sebastian Fuchs share some data on used cars for 2026.&nbsp;
And finally, we tell you all about the DSF Auto Season, and where to look for flash sales.&nbsp;

2026 Car Predictions: Will Chinese cars win? 

Is it worth buying a new car in 2026? Damien and Naz give you impartial car advice. 

 

Is it worth buying a new car in 2026? Damien and Naz give you impartial car advice.&nbsp;
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New Year, New Car? 

27 Dec 2025. Damien, Naz and automotive journalist Alp Sarper bring us the best and worst car news stories this year, and tell us what they're excited about in 2026.

27 Dec 2025. Damien, Naz and automotive journalist Alp Sarper bring us the best and worst car news stories this year, and tell us what they're excited about in 2026.

All the action from the Dubai 24-Hour Race at the Dubai Autodrome

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