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Motor Mania Podcast

Dubai Eye 103.8

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

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43:27

2026 Car Predictions: Will Chinese cars win?

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2026/01/10

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:05

New Year, New Car?

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2026/01/10

Is it worth buying a new car in 2026? Damien and Naz give you impartial car advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

23:35

Motor Mania Roundtable: The best and worst of the car...

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/12/27

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

44:09

Fix it or Flip it: How to register a classic car

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/12/27

27 Dec 2025.Listener Ziad texts in to ask how to register his Fiat Barchetta 2001. Plus, valuations for a USA-specs Jeep Wrangler, and valuations for a Mazda CX9, an Audi A3 and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

17:10

Driving around the desert in the new Denza B5 with...

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/12/27

27 Dec 2025.BYD's upmarket SUV brand Denza is soon to launch in the UAE, and Damien gets to test drive the D5, with BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li riding shotgun to tell him more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

27:40

Damien's Classic Car Roundtable

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/12/13

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 CarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

54:48

The verdict on the Mustang Mach-E

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/12/13

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

47:48

Icons of Porsche: The stories behind the cars

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/11/22

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:54

The all new Ford Mustang Mach-E: coming soon to the UAE

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/11/15

15 Nov 2025. Damo flies all the way to Australia to test drive the new all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, with the Performance model soon to be available exclusively to Middle East motorists. Plus, Naz gets to check out gorgeous classic cars at the inaugural Royal Bahrain Concourse, even bumping into automotive celebrities. Finally, Damo chats to Cihan Sel, the creator of a special motorbike called Eleven, a passion project now brought to life on Dubai's roads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

en-US

39:32

Fix it or Flip it: Landcruiser Adventure V Everest...

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/11/15

15 Nov 2025. An avid Motor Mania caller wants advise on whether he should go for the Landcruiser Adventure, or get an Everest Sport instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

41:05

One for classic car enthusiasts: the inaugural...

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/11/01

01 Nov 2025. Damien finds out all about the first ever Bahrain Concours.Vice Chairman Amir Al Khan tells us what we can expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:43

Fix it or Flip it: How often should we change car...

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/11/01

01 Nov 2025. Caller and BMW owner Fatima says she's been asked to replace her car's battery again - is she getting ripped off? If you have a car conundrum, tune in to Motor Mania every Saturday from 10am. Damien and Naz will be happy to answer them on air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

42:52

Fix it or Flip It: Was my Volvo purchase worth it?

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/10/18

Damien and Naz weigh on on whether a listener's Volvo purchase was worth what he paid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:34

How cars get imported from the US

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/10/18

Caucasus Regional Manager George Makaridze tells us how his company brings American cars in the UAE, and some red flags to look out for when buying a car from overseas. Plus, car servicing basics with David Thorne, general manager of iServiceanycar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

41:24

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

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/10/04

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:34

Is car brand loyalty dead?

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/09/20

20 Sep 2025. A survey by S&P Global Mobility shows that brand loyalty is declining with only 51% of car buyers sticking with the same brand so far this year. Damien and Naz discuss what's pushing motorists to switch to other car brands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

41:37

EV Charging Without Cords

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/09/06

06 Sep 2025. Damien & Naz talk about the next big leap in EV charging - going wireless! We've also dive into Cadillac’s electrification plans, its entry into Formula 1 with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, plus a review of the all-new Cadillac Lyriq EV. Special guest in the studio: Omar Elkhishin, Managing Director, Cadillac International Operations & Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

40:06

Which supercar is sold out for the next nine years?

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/08/23

23 Aug 2025. Damien and Naz tell you which supercar you can't buy, no matter how much cash you have, because it's sold out for the next decade. Plus. Damien reviews the new Lexus LC500, and chats with avid biker Victor King, who's bringing the bikers' community together through his newly founded group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

42:37

Honda boss on EVs, hybrids, smart tech!

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/08/09

09 Aug 2025. Damien Reid sits down with Raj Johal, General Manager of Business Development & Marketing at Honda Motor Company for Africa and the Middle East, to talk about Honda’s unmatched legacy in cars, bikes, planes and more. We look at the surge of Chinese car brands in the UAE, reveal which EV just smashed the Lucid’s world record range, and Damien shares his full review of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

54:30

Cruise control or driver error?

Motor Mania Podcast ·

2025/07/26

26 Jul 2025. Damien Reid and Naz Chaudry unpack the week’s car news - from cruise control crash claims to a 1,200km EV. Plus, Damien reviews Toyota’s hybrid Land Cruiser and Lexus LX700h. And Alan Boyter returns with his Dubai Ducati, chasing a land speed world record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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