Motor Mania Podcast

01 Nov 2025. Caller and BMW owner Fatima says she's been asked to replace her car's battery again - is she getting ripped off?

If you have a car conundrum, tune in to Motor Mania every Saturday from 10am. Damien and Naz will be happy to answer them on air. 

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18 Oct 2025. Damien and Naz weigh on on whether a listener's Volvo purchase was worth what he paid.

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18 Oct 2025. Caucasus Regional Manager George Makaridze tells us how his company brings American cars in the UAE, and some red flags to look out for when buying a car from overseas. 

Plus, car servicing basics with David Thorne, general manager of iServiceanycar. 

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04 Oct 2025. Chery UAE boss Zaher Sabbagh tells Damien the plan to expand the Chinese car giant in the emirates. Plus, all the car news you missed this week. 

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20 Sep 2025. A survey by S&P Global Mobility shows that brand loyalty is declining with only 51% of car buyers sticking with the same brand so far this year.

Damien and Naz discuss what's pushing motorists to switch to other car brands. 

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06 Sep 2025. Damien & Naz talk about the next big leap in EV charging - going wireless! We've also dive into Cadillac’s electrification plans, its entry into Formula 1 with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, plus a review of the all-new Cadillac Lyriq EV. Special guest in the studio: Omar Elkhishin, Managing Director, Cadillac International Operations & Middle East.

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23 Aug 2025. Damien and Naz tell you which supercar you can't buy, no matter how much cash you have, because it's sold out for the next decade.

Plus. Damien reviews the new Lexus LC500, and chats with avid biker Victor King, who's bringing the bikers' community together through his newly founded group. 

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09 Aug 2025. Damien Reid sits down with Raj Johal, General Manager of Business Development & Marketing at Honda Motor Company for Africa and the Middle East, to talk about Honda’s unmatched legacy in cars, bikes, planes and more. We look at the surge of Chinese car brands in the UAE, reveal which EV just smashed the Lucid’s world record range, and Damien shares his full review of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI.

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26 Jul 2025. Damien Reid and Naz Chaudry unpack the week’s car news - from cruise control crash claims to a 1,200km EV. Plus, Damien reviews Toyota’s hybrid Land Cruiser and Lexus LX700h. And Alan Boyter returns with his Dubai Ducati, chasing a land speed world record.

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Damien and Naz take the all new record-breaking Porsche GT Turbo out for a spin. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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