2013 Volkswagen Polo Sedan released in UAE and Middle East
Volkswagen has announced the launch of the 2013 Volkswagen Polo sedan in the Middle East. It will be available in two trims – S and SE.
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Dubai Police starts white point system to reward motorists
Dubai Police have apparently launched a “white points” system in order to encourage motorists to follow traffic rules and regulations, and promote safe driving.
News round-up: Ducati, Goodyear, Harley-Davidson and Gillette
Ducati opened their latest showroom in the UAE, Goodyear donated items to blue-collar workers for the summer, and Gillette is running a car design contest in the GCC.
Some UAE tyre dealers selling old tyres as new
Be careful before you spend your money on new tyres. UAE authorities have accused several tyre dealers of making easy money by defrauding customers into buying old tyres as new. Many of them are even replacing new tyre “frames” with older ones that may have been imported more than a year ago.
Speed radar in UAE set on fire
A newly-installed Ras Al Khaimah speed radar was set on fire last Wednesday during the early hours of the day.
Dubai Police consider impounding vehicles ‘at home’
A high ranking official at the Dubai Police said they could start impounding vehicles by just confiscating number plates instead of dropping them off at the impound lots.
Car crash ignites petrol station in Dubai
A fire broke out at an ENOC petrol station yesterday on Emirates Road, when a car lost control and crashed into one of the vehicles already fuelling at the station.
Dubai Police and Al Futtaim FastFit launch tyre safety campaign
Dubai Police, in collaboration with Al Futtaim FastFit, have launched a tyre safety campaign called ‘Summer Without Accidents’ which aims to educate the public on the importance of maintaining their tyres, especially now as temperatures soar above 40 degrees.
The road ahead to get silent
It seems that road traffic has increased sound pollution in some noticeable proportion and engineers are working to reduce tyre noise by altering the design and constituents of pavements.
RTA Dubai announces classic vehicle licensing
The Dubai Road and Transport Authority, in a collaboration with the Automobile & Touring Club have organised the licensing of classic cars in the UAE. The new system allows classic vehicle owners to have vehicles that are 30 years and older to be tested and registered.
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