Tag: car
F1 zooms through the Yas Mall
The Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi enters the final lap of preparations ahead of the November opening. Carlos Sainz Jr., an international racing driver, went for a special property inspection… in his Formula 1 car.
RTA holds awareness campaign about dangers of paints leaking from transporters
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has kick started a law-enforcement awareness campaign in cooperation with the Dubai Police targeting paint transport companies and truck drivers in a bid to heighten their awareness about the damage caused by leakage of paints on roads, besides highlighting offences against offending motorists and companies.
Driverless cars
Nissan last year announced an “ambitious goal” of having an affordable autonomous car ready by 2020. Others who see that as overly ambitious think you’re more likely to see them in serious production a few years after that — say, 2025 or 2030.
Indiana sinkhole swallows car carrying 4 people
A sinkhole swallowed a car on a street in southwestern Indiana, forcing the driver and his three passengers to climb to safety.
James Bond gets a new ride – the new Aston Martin...
The iconic British performance luxury car marque, now in its 101st year, is introducing a bold addition to its legendary V8 Vantage range as well as striking special editions of the timeless DB9.
Motorists ditch cars in favour of Dubai Metro
A new survey has revealed that 20 per cent of Dubai Metro users have cars but would rather take the Metro for their daily commute. The survey, carried out by an independent consultant for the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), revealed some interesting facts.
Dubai Ruler inaugurates first phase of Mohammed bin Rashid City mega-project
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai has inaugurated District One of the Dh30 billion Mohammed bin Rashid City.
One in eight UAE drivers slapped with black points in 2013
More than half a million drivers in the UAE were given black points for traffic offences last year, statistics from the Ministry of Interior’s traffic coordination department show.
Illegal car lift: Dh5,000 fine; Dh10,000 if caught second time
Car lifts, unregistered taxis, or carpooling against payment: these seem like the perfect solutions in the face of a young public transportation system. But they are not perfect – these services are illegal, and can land you with hefty fines and even a jail term.
Slow down, there is no need to hurry
The concerned authorities should enforce more controls at zebra crossings. As public transport in Dubai grows and Dubai Metro construction moves towards its finishing stages, it is time to give this matter priority. How would people be encouraged to use the Metro or the bus instead of a car, when getting to the respective stations has become so dangerous?
