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, Chief Engineer at Ford Middle East, joins Damien Reid and Naz Chaudhry to reveal what goes into hot-weather testing, what engineers are looking for when temperatures soar, and how lessons learned in the Middle East help Ford prepare its cars for extreme conditions around the world.

A UAE summer is a brutal test for any car &mdash; and that makes the region an important testing ground for vehicles destined for some of the hottest places on Earth. Ziyad Dallalah, Chief Engineer at Ford Middle East, joins Damien Reid and Naz Chaudhry to reveal what goes into hot-weather testing, what engineers are looking for when temperatures soar, and how lessons learned in the Middle East help Ford prepare its cars for extreme conditions around the world.

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.

Motor Mania Podcast

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.