Motoring Middle East Podcast

Podcast Cartalk Dubai Eye 1 Jan 2017

Can we get coffee in our cars?
Ford Edge reviewed - Titanium and Sport.
Do blind spot sensors plot against us?!
Ford Figo review.
Challenger owners wants to know if he should touch the traction control button.
Should you be messing with the systems?
GMC Sierra to go off-road in?
Petrolhead woman wants to know what car to get next.
Is CRV a good choice for Dubai-Abu Dhabi commute?
Kia Stinger - nice name. ...

Just Shahzad in with James tonight. Lots of questions and messages this week.

Trying to cure James of Corvettitis!
Don't use your phones on the go.
Taking a different tack with the Pious Prius this week.
More electric cars on the way.
What to do about attending to paint issues with a Lexus?
Can you get a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am here, asks a Knight Rider fan.
Any alternative to a Honda Accord Coupe?
How is a Single Cab truck off-road?
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What is 'augmented traffic'?
The latest generation Toyota Prius - just how good is this?
V8s are so last week.
Honda Civic Turbo discontinued?
What should you get for a family, if you already have a VW Golf?
Buying a Ford Edge.
Mazda 6, Honda Accord or Chevy Malibu?
How about Subaru Forester.
Jaguar F-Pace - what do we think?
Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona... are MPVs coming back?
Renault Koleos and Talisman.
Hyundai Elantra - drive it int...

Imthishan got a new car - A brand new Ram. The death of the Automatic transmission. Trying to find a stereo for a DeLorean. How can an Corvette look any different with electric motors? 2015 Lincoln something - even the owner doesn't know. Merc C63, Audi S4 or BMW M3? Best hot hatch - VW Golf GTI Clubsport? What's the new Honda CR-V like? Base on Civic with confusing engines. Active notice control developed by Lotus on an Es...

Driving the GMC Acadia in the US - the new family SUV you need to look at, as it goes more stylish and urban.

Chevrolet Malibu is a great looking new car diving into the Camry/Altima/Sonata segment. You want believe the price though.
The key to sales is high content, low prices, but integrity of build - the Americans seem to get this.

New Land Rover Discovery launched at Paris Motor Show - something not quite right about it?

Infiniti Q...

Reviews of the Ford Ranger and Ford F-150. Mercedes E-Class - and all the tech. Ford Edge or Volvo XC60 Polestar? Is there a five-seat convertible on the new car market - no really is there? The answer could be rather a surprise. Shahzad's first ever Chinese car test - the Changan CS75. And what about the all-new Dodge Neon - going up against Corolla and Tiida. And what is it really? What is a Mercedes SLC? And why make up rule...

Podcast Cartalk Dubai Eye 5 Sept 2016

Star Trek - what?! Okay, not minding being caught in traffic - because you're in a Rolls-Royce Dawn. Does it get any better?
Nissan Patrol V6. Small vs big engines? Is the end near for V8s?

What about the Jaguar SUV - the F-Pace. We call a man who might know. What about the Maserati Levante or an Jag F-Type coupe? Huh?

Fuel economy - it's not the car or the engine, it's how YOU drive!

Cr...

And we start off with Adam West and Burt Ward for some reason - Turbines to Speed, Atomic Batteries to Power. Imthishan doesn't make it to the radio studio - why? We get him on the radio to find out. And it's the firth birthday of Motoring Middle East - born out of the ashes of Car Middle East magazine. In fact MME has outlived the magazine. MME is a multi-media digital automotive outlet, but it's also always been about...

First go in the new Mercedes E-Class with tech briefing with semi-autonomous modes and self-parking that's even self-doubting! Coolest rear lights on a Durango? Following cars around because you like it's back end! Mercedes S-Class stereo - the magnificent Burmeister. Aren't drivers aids just making us lazy drivers? Cars that will off-road by themselves (Land Rovers) and those will do the perfect lap by themselves (Niss...

The boys from Motoring Middle East are back live on air with James Piecowye on CarTalk on Dubai Eye Radio after the summer break. Much craziness ensues!

Catch up on what they've been doing. But first James' summer rentals - the Kia Optima, Ford Fusion and Volkswagen Golf. Hear how he got on. Not the time to sell a used car, trading in might be a better option. Does the Ford Fusion grille make it look like an Aston Martin?

Ran...

Podcast from our Radio Show - CarTalk - on Dubai Eye 103.8FM from 27 June 2016 with Dr James Piecowye.

The Nissan Maxima - striking innit? Chevrolet's for sale on Souq.com? Ramadan Special Editions. Little-known Subaru? WRX, Focus ST or Toyota 86? But you won't believe what gives the most horsepower for the money? What car doesn't have electric windows anymore? Ram truck is big value. Classic Land Cruiser available in fi...

Jeep Renegade review by James Piecowye. We review the Jaguar F-Type SVR. What car for a European road trip holiday - Ford Galaxy? We enjoy dates from Nissan - live on air. Off-road beginning wants to know about car and what club to join. Someone got an American import Nissan Maxima - will parts be an issue? Shahzad commits a radio sin - he didn't silence his phone! Don't off-road in Ramadan will fasting - especially if you&...

We're driving Dr Igor's car! Chrysler 300C SRT - it's our long-termer, follow on #MMELongTermer #MME300CSRT . From Charger Hellcat to 300C SRT. What's it got to do with Who Framed Roger Rabbit? CarTalk Special Edition car - we should do it! Drooling over the Jeep Renegade. Imthishan attended Camp Jeep in Spain. Caller wants to know if he should buy a used Range Rover. Used Mercedes - ML or GL? Audi S6 owner wants an...

We review the Hellcat live - from the Hellcat itself! Listen to the supercharger whine and the engine! The Bugatti Veyron of ordinary cars. Great deals on these and other cars right now. Remote starter rocks! This is a no compromise supercar. Testing the high spec cars, because that's what we're offered. Fixing door dings. Chrysler 300C SRT - also rocks! Porsche 911 4S - manual or auto? Ford Mustang Shelby GT350. Larry or L...

Ramadan deals on cars! Shahzad's epic trip to Jordan retracing the steps of Lawrence of Arabia from Dead Sea through Wadi Rum and into Aqaba - hijacking a train on the way. Also driving the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrefoglio on track. Plus sampling the brilliant new BMW M2. Should you buy a used BMW 7 Series. The Cadillac CT6 has presence. Mercedes C200 the entry level Merc of the moment. Where to go from a Touareg? Missing a phone...

Shahzad's out retracing the Lawrence of Arabia route in Jordan and is staging a mock hijacking of a train even as Imthishan is live on the radio! Kicking off with love for the FJ Cruiser which is about to be killed. But why is it going out of production? Lots of special offers coming up for Ramadan. Offers on used cars too! Someone stole Shahzad's truck! Ah. Why no around view on these behemoths? Amazing fuel economy though...

How to test all the trucks at the same time - or not. Meanwhile Shahzad is still driving the Sierra, but also drove the all-new Cadillac CT6 flagship. Jaguar F-Pace looks similar to a Mitsubishi?! Nissan has bought Mitsubishi - so we created the Pajerol! Ian the Skoda Guy is back. Why the Escalade is inspired by the Burj Khalifa - or not. Nissan Xterra or Toyota FJ Cruiser? Or why not the Jeep Wrangler? What about the Great Wall - ...

Automechanika 2016 in Dubai, fake and original parts. Tesla electric cars. Nissan Navara pick up spotted on Dubai roads. Toyota Fortuner - is it good value? Toyota Prius - surprisingly satisfying if you want a hybrid. Is it a good time to buy a car? Yeah and Ramadan offers on the way. Nissan Sunny - meh. A/C fan making a lot of noise - well it is getting hotter! The right steering wheel for a Wrangler? Toyota 86 - when to sell. Upg...