Motor Mania Podcast

Regional Product Manager Jarrar Mohammad joins Damien to talk about the Chinese brand's offroad models, and how it fits within the Chery brand. Plus, Naz joins Damien to do a round up of the latest new in the world of automotive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz answered all your calls and gave you advice on whether to fix or flip your cars - including a 27-year-old Merc from Japan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From EV meet-ups to motorsport action, there’s plenty to get drivers talking. Sebastian Fuchs introduces “Spark Sundays”, bringing EV owners together for a free battery check and a chat, while Bert Grogor joins us to talk motorsport events and what fans can look forward to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flying Tesla? Damien and Naz aren’t convinced. We discuss reports of Tesla’s latest reveal and whether the reality can live up to the hype. But some listeners remain firmly in Tesla’s corner, sharing why they’re still fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when your other half absolutely hates the family car? One Motor Mania listener wants out of his Tesla Model S — but what should replace it? Damien Reid and Naz Chaudhry tackle his dilemma, price up listeners’ cars and answer a packed hour of real-world motoring questions. Plus, we hear from Motor Mania regulars on why Fix It or Flip It has become their Saturday morning g...

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 he...

Al Futtaim Electric Mobility boss Lucas Bellieud tells us what it takes to "electrify" the UAE's roads.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imran calls in to Motor Mania before he attemps to sell his Jetour T2 luxury.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new L4 is here. We're checking out this brand new compact SUV, and what Lepas stands for as a brand with Oscar Rivoli, CEO of Al Ghurair Motors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motor Mania fans follow Damien and Naz all the way to the Lepas showroom to check out the brand new L4, the newest compact SUV to hit the UAE market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz learn about the launch of the Nissan Tekton in India, and the future of the Japanese car brand as we recover from uncertainty, with Thierry Sabbagh, Divisional Vice President and President, Middle East, KSA, CIS and India – Nissan and Infiniti. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz are say the buzz in the city is back, as the roads fill up with cars once again.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspect Motors founder Adam Najdi tells Damien and Naz about the different issues his team faces when inspecting used cars: rolled-back mileage, accident repairs and other dodgy details.  Plus, we have a roundup of all the car news in the past week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt wants a valuation for his white Durango, and Naz and Damien are spot on with the resale value.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President of Lucid Motors Middle East, Faisal Sultan joins us live in the studio to talk about the luxury EV brand and its plans to start mass production of its luxury cars and SUVs in the Middle East sooner than you think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We uncover the world of imported salvage vehicles, accident write-offs and the checks every buyer before handing off their money.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which is the better buy: Jetour T2 or Tank 300? Also, is your high-mileage Toyota Corolla still worth keeping? Plus, what's the smartest first car for a young driver?   All of that and more car valuations on Motor Mania.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien and Naz broadcast live from Parklane Motors, where they chat with car sales and insurance experts about everything they need to know about buying a pre-owned car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Ghurair's Head of Mobility Oscar Rivoli tells us all about the new EV SUV from Dongfeng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim wants to get rid of his Chevrolet Captiva and thinks he's not getting much. Naz's valuation was a pleasant surprise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien reconnects with John Bowe to learn about his mental health struggles, and how he copes on and off the track. Plus: Is your car spying on you? Karl Gown, Co-Founder of cybersecurity firm FrontierZero, tells us the different ways our cars can access our data, and how hackers can easily get into connected cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debbie calls in to seek advice on whether it was time to replace her car, because she spent so much money on replacing her chassis. Naz and Damo shake their heads - that's not a thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is divided about the release of Ferrari's first electric car - even the former Ferrari boss had strong words to say about it.  But as Last Lap Middle East's Bert Grogor puts it, the Italian luxury sports carmaker is targeting a new market with this one.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew is one of the many callers who want more fuel efficient cars - as they do the daily Dubai-Abu Dhabi commute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 May 2026. Jacques Brent, MD of Al Futaim Toyota and Lexus, talks to Damien and Naz about Toyota and Lexus' best-selling models, and how supply chain issues affect what's on offer in the showroom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.