Sep
21
2026
Why I trust the car wash guys with my car more than valets
Handing over your car keys to the friendly neighbourhood car wash guy or the valet at a five-star hotel or bustling go-to eatery should be simple. But years of experience have left me far more comfortable at a car wash than at a valet stand
This might sound strange, but I trust the guys at a car wash with my car more than I trust most valets. Why? A good car wash handles dozens, sometimes hundreds, of vehicles every day. Hatchbacks, SUVs, pick-up trucks, manuals, automatics, hybrids and EVs all pass through the same relatively small wo…
Aug
13
2026
10 ways to save fuel while driving
From smoother acceleration and smarter A/C use to correct tyre pressures and better journey planning, these practical habits can help reduce fuel consumption without sacrificing comfort.
Fuel prices may change from month to month, but motorists can cut running costs by changing how they drive and maintain their vehicles. The US Department of Energy estimates that better driving and maintenance habits can improve the average driver’s fuel economy by around 10 per cent. Some may remem…
Aug
12
2026
5 Chinese alternatives to the VW Golf GTI & Skoda Octavia RS
From the all-wheel-drive Lynk & Co 03+ to the sleek MG 7, these Chinese petrol-powered sedans combine bold styling, turbocharged performance and greater practicality for UAE buyers. We’ve even included a bonus dark horse.
The original Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 was a pioneer when it arrived in the 1970s, proving that a practical family hatchback could also be genuinely entertaining while making performance more accessible. The 2026 GTI continues that formula with 265 hp, 370 Nm and a claimed 0–100 km/h time of 5.9 secon…
Aug
10
2026
Cars and Stars: Why Automakers Look to the Skies
How celestial names like Subaru, Celica, Eclipse and Galaxie shape automotive identity
From Subaru’s six-star emblem to models such as the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Hyundai Staria and Ford Galaxie, the automotive world has long drawn inspiration from the skies above. Have you ever noticed the star-inspired badge on a Subaru, or wondered why so many cars carry names linked to space, stars an…
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