04 Oct 2025. Chery UAE boss Zaher Sabbagh tells Damien the plan to expand the Chinese car giant in the emirates. Plus, all the car news you missed this week. 

04 Oct 2025. Chery UAE boss Zaher Sabbagh tells Damien the plan to expand the Chinese car giant in the emirates.&nbsp;Plus, all the car news you missed this week.&nbsp;

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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Chery's Zaher Sabbagh on the rise of Chinese cars in the UAE 

What's the appeal of classic cars, in a world where the newest and fastest are considered the best? 

Damien breaks it down with our first ever classic car roundtable:  

Marion Englert from the organising team of 1000 Miglia

Gaurav Dhar, the man behind the Numero Uno Collection 

Assyl Yacine, the founder of Speedbird Cars 

What's the appeal of classic cars, in a world where the newest and fastest are considered the best?&nbsp;
Damien breaks it down with our first ever classic car roundtable: &nbsp;
Marion Englert from the organising team of 1000 Miglia
Gaurav Dhar, the man behind the Numero Uno Collection&nbsp;
Assyl Yacine, the founder of Speedbird Cars&nbsp;

Damien's Classic Car Roundtable 

Damien test drives the Mustang Mac-E down under with Saudi journalist Jameel Azher.

Plus, Naz prices your car while bashing dunes in Liwa with Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi.

Damien test drives the Mustang Mac-E down under with Saudi journalist Jameel Azher.
Plus, Naz prices your car while bashing dunes in Liwa with Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi.

The verdict on the Mustang Mach-E

22 Nov 2025. Damien and Naz get a first look at this year's display at Icons of Porsche and speak to some of the personalities behind the cars.

22 Nov 2025. Damien and Naz get a first look at this year's display at Icons of Porsche and speak to some of the personalities behind the cars.

Chery's Zaher Sabbagh on the rise of Chinese cars in the UAE

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