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 

With an increasing population, Dubai's roads are seeing more congestion.
The government is investing billions in road infrastructure, but what should change in terms of our driving habits? 

Damien and Naz were joined by traffic research expert and Owner of Road Hero Academy Dr. Mustafa Aldah, and Domenico De Francesco, Co-founder of Guardian AI, an app that rewards good drivers.

With an increasing population, Dubai's roads are seeing more congestion. The government is investing billions in road infrastructure, but what should change in terms of our driving habits?&nbsp;
Damien and Naz were joined by traffic research expert and Owner of Road Hero Academy Dr. Mustafa Aldah, and Domenico De Francesco, Co-founder of Guardian AI, an app that rewards good drivers.

The new driving normal in Dubai

Gary is in the market for an EV and torn between the G700, Tesla Y and the Jetour T2.
What do Damien and Naz recommend? 

Gary is in the market for an EV and torn between the G700, Tesla Y and the Jetour T2. What do Damien and Naz recommend?&nbsp;

Best EV for an Abu Dhabi commuter

24 Jan 2026. Damien catches Max Verstappen at the launch of the Red Bull Formula 1 team in Detroit, where the Motor Show was dominated by Ford and other all-American OG carmakers.

24 Jan 2026. Damien catches Max Verstappen at the launch of the Red Bull Formula 1 team in Detroit, where the Motor Show was dominated by Ford and other all-American OG carmakers.

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

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