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Groupon UAE offers 55% discount on Monaco F1 GP package

Groupon UAE offers 55% discount on Monaco F1 GP package


If you follow Dubai’s online group-buying websites, you might know that Groupon, the original company that started it all in the United States, has also set up shop here recently. Groupon alerted us to their first offering for auto enthusiasts, which is a massively-discounted package for the Monaco F1 Grand Prix. Details are listed below.

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3rd DriveArabia Meet: Photo coverage

3rd DriveArabia Meet: Photo coverage


What was supposed to simply be a quick mini-meet in celebration of being the first one to review the 2011 Dodge Charger SE turned out to be better than expected, as six people turned up at the Dubai Outlet Mall location. Advertised only on our Facebook fan-page and our MyRide forums, it was to be an event for our top fans, as everyone was treated to a Burger King/KFC dinner, sponsored by us, and everyone got a chance to take the Charger for a spin around the block with no strings attached, an unannounced bonus for showing up.

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Peugeot UAE dealer Swaidan Trading wins award

Swaidan Trading Co. LLC., the exclusive distributor for Peugeot Cars and light commercial vehicles in Dubai & the Northern Emirates, announced today that it had won the Peugeot 2010 Parts & Accessories International Trophy for international markets. Swaidan Trading Co. LLC. was declared the winner of the 2010 challenge, which was held for authorised Peugeot dealers from across the globe.

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Rolls-Royce opens redone Dubai showroom with art show

Rolls-Royce opens redone Dubai showroom with art show


The “Spirit of Ecstasy” lady, found on the bonnet of every Rolls-Royce, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To mark “her” centenary anniversary, Rolls-Royce Motors Cars has created a special set of just 100 vehicles — the Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Collection. In addition, every vehicle produced during 2011 will feature a unique Spirit of Ecstasy with an engraved commemorative inscription. This coincided with the opening of the redone Rolls-Royce showroom in Dubai.

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So we got a 2011 Dodge Charger SE V6

So we got a 2011 Dodge Charger SE V6


The Dodge Charger, one of the last American rear-wheel-drive sedan nameplates left in existence, has gone under the surgeon’s knife and come out the other side with few changes. Or so it seems. What you see here is a 2011 Dodge Charger SE, the one with the new 292 hp 3.6-litre V6. We’re possibly the first ones in the UAE, and possibly the GCC, to review one on local roads. And we are absolutely blown away by this car. Compared to the old one, this new model is from a different planet altogether.

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2011 Middle East Motor Tuning Show: photo coverage

2011 Middle East Motor Tuning Show: photo coverage


The second edition of the Middle East Motor Tuning show is in full swing at the Sharjah Expo Centre. Running from the 12th of May to the 14th, it is a short event showcasing various locally-based tuners from Dubai and Sharjah, such as Al Ghandi, Liberty Motorsports and West Coast Customs, as well as showcasing a variety of classic cars. Also on display are various cars modified with ridiculous sound systems for the audio contest. And te show marks the first public display of the Korean Spirra supercar. Tickets cost Dhs 25, so it is advisable you go at night to catch the Arab version of drifting.

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