ArabWheels 10th Anniversary (2002-2012)

Welcome to ArabWheels 10th Anniversary!

In this edition, you can surf the 20 special pages where we have focused on two things. First, we cover the magazine’s greatest achievements over the years and remember the people who passed through this famous motoring mag. Then we show you all of our covers over the last decade, along with a statistic from our Facebook page that answers the question: When did you start reading ArabWheels magazine?

We dedicate another section to automaker executives who give us their testimonials on the 10^th Anniversary. We also choose the Top 10 Cars we have driven throughout the 10 years. And we conclude our feature with a personal look at the actual team behind ArabWheels.

I sincerely hope you enjoy our tribute to this fantastic first decade!

Issam Eid

Editor in Chief

Happy Holidays 2012!

Santa Just Passed...Santa Only is Faster!

Happy Holidays 2012 from ArabWheels Team :) 

"Instinctively Driven..."

The Most Expensive Car Crash Ever? Eight Ferraris in Supercar Pile-Up

It could be the most expensive car crash ever. This was the scene after 14 luxury cars - including eight Ferraris - were involved in a pricey pile-up in western Japan. A Lamborghini and two Mercedes were also involved in the smash.

The damage caused to many of the vehicles was thought to be so severe that they will have to be scrapped. Ten drivers were reportedly taken to hospital after the incident but no-one was seriously hurt. The accident is understood to have happened after one of the Ferrari drivers lost control on a wet road.

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk

Test Drive: Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, We Drive the Ragging Bull!

“Roma Capitale e Lamborghini” is where the innovative Aventador LP700-4 was launched. I can admit that what I saw and drove in Italy wasn’t just a car but a raging bull full of impending energy dying to be thrown out. That impending energy was thrown out at the finest track in Rome, “Autodromo di Vallelunga”.

Test Drive: Porsche Driving School, For Drivers who Relish a Challenge

Leipzig, a city located in East Germany near the Polish border, well-known in the 17th century for its learning and culture in areas such as music, astronomy and optics, was ranked 35th in the world out of 256 cities for cultural, economic and social innovation. But the purpose of our trip was for the Porsche Sport Driving School. The question remains: Why in Leipzig? The answer is quite straight: It is the city where the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera are produced, and most recently, is where the Cajun project was confirmed.

Drag Race: Chevrolet Camaro, Vehicle of Choice for the Yas Drag Racing Academy

During a gala dinner we attended courtesy of GM at the F1 Yas Marina circuit in March. It was announced that the Chevrolet Camaro SS would serve as the official training car for the Drag Racing Academy. Six Camaro SS were recruited in which future drag racers will hone their skills in preparation for racing in the regional big leagues.

The next day, we were briefed before getting into the sizzling battle of dragging the 400hp 6.2L V8 Chevy Camaro down the Yas Island quarter mile. We were also given the oportunity to  ride with Rod Fuller in his 1200hp 3-seat dragster that can hit 100 kph in about 1 second.

Test Drive: Cadillac CTS-V Challenge, Yas Island Meets True Velocity…

We at ArabWheels and more specifically our Editor, Ronald, has already argued the absolute, daring beauty of the Cadillac CTS Coupe. I will admit that it is one of the most gorgeous designs to come out of General Motors for some time, and with no doubt one of the best looking vehicles. General Motors once again proved its capability of launching first-class designs, and what can happen when you let the designers do their thing…

Test Drive: Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, The Chevy of the Decade Drops its Top

Finally we announce the arrival of and drive the Camaro convertible! I recently had the opportunity to drive the muscle car on the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, driving both engines: the 3.6 L V6 powered with 312hp and the 6.2 L V8 powered with 426hp. Here is the catch from our drive of this beast, keeping in mind that the Camaro has beaten the Mustang in its sales for the first time since 1985.

Test Drive: Peugeot 508, The Lion's New Strategy

It’s the roaring French Lion again in Spain and more specifically, the South, in a region called Alicante. We are talking about the latest Peugeot 508 that was launched at the 2010 Paris Motorshow. It is neither a 407 nor 607; it is the car that all French lovers of Peugeot’s brand have been waiting for. An innovative design with a complete new interior, style and ergonomics, the new 508 has all of what Peugeot has to offer.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from ArabWheels Blog Team!

ArabWheels Blog Team would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas, and to those of you that don't celebrate this time of year, Happy Holidays! 

10 Jours a la Francaise chez Renault

Street Shot: Rare Dodge Viper Caught on Jal el Dib Highway - Lebanon

It's no surprise to see supercars in Lebanon especially with Saudi, Emirates, or Qatar plate number and sometimes if we get the chance we could see some with Lebanese plate number. But in case of American supercars it's rare to catch one! Folks enjoy :)

Auto Strike Show Hosted by Issam Eid Live!

Your status starting Friday 9th of July could be transformed to listeners as ArabWheels will go On-The-Air with a new fledging radio show named AutoStrike on Radio Strike 97.4 & 97.7 FM. Starting at 10:10am, you can listen to 20 minutes of automotive related information, competition and tips. Hosted by ArabWheels’ Co-Editor Issam Eid, the show will cover the latest happening in the automotive world, including major international and local motorsports. AutoStrike will also include features that cover driving in Lebanon, road safety and a call in session where the host and his attending guest will answer your questions on the air over the phone. The show will conclude with the driving song of the week, a great way to kick off the weekend.Tune in to AutoStrike each Friday at 10:10 am on Radio Strike 97.4 & 97.7 FM to enjoy the sound of ArabWheels, finally a soundtrack to accompany the words…

Test Drive: 2011 Jaguar XJ, The Definitive Jag

Jaguar had recently launched its latest full size sedan throughout the world, but until recently not many had laid their hands and experienced the reborn XJ. For that, Jaguar initiated one of its most thorough Press events since the launch of the game changing XK in 2005, and took us, along with the rest of the world’s automotive media, to test drive of the new Jaguar XJ on the scenic roads that surround Paris, France.

When Jaguar, the car, comes to our mind the first image that flashes through our imagination is that of a Jaguar, the cat, leaping forward in chase of its prey. The current XJ might not have a mission as a sprinter, but as a car designed to carry statesmen and executives with all the legroom they wish for, it’s the closest you get to the real thing…

When it debuted in the late 60’s, the XJ was seen as a break with the past, and the 2011 XJ is even more so. It provides the best luxury and sporting equilibrium in a segment shared with the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Lexus LS 460.

Test Drive: Bentley Mulsanne, Smells Like Cash Money

"It takes 400 hours to build just one Mulsanne; the interior alone requires over 170 hours."

There is no true way to pay homage to past Bentleys. When the design and engineering teams were given the task to execute the new car, the brief was simple: design and build the most supreme of Bentleys, a car that W.H O Bentley himself would be proud of and a car that represents the peak of British luxury motoring. The Mulsanne is the convergence of the most dramatically and intricately designed Bentley ever, where no compromise was the real incentive.

ArabWheels Official Media Partner for Abu Dhabi International Motorshow 2010

We are very pleased to inform you that ArabWheels Automotive Magazine has signed a partnership with Abu Dhabi International Motorshow 2010 as Official Media Partner which will be held from 7-11 December 2010.

Follow the link below:
http://www.admotorshow.com/media-center/media-partners.aspx

The Day of the JEEP: Chrysler releases photos and Video of All New Grand Cherokee

Today, and after many rumored delays, Chrysler has published photos and a video of their latest creation, the 2011 Grand Cherokee.

This latest version of the father of the luxury road going SUV had been initially developed when Daimler and Chrysler were still in bed together and is loosely based on the same platform that underpins the Mercedes Benz ML-Class. more after the jump

Babes of the 2010 Lebanon Motor Show

Check out the ladies that spiced up the press day of the 2010 Lebanese Motor Show in Beirut. Hit the pictures and enjoy!!

Lebanon Motor Show 2010: Traffic Buzz in Beirut!

After 6 years of absence, Lebanon Motorshow 2010 was held again under the patronage of the President of the Lebanese Republic General Michel Sleiman at Biel from 8-18 April 2010 and organized by Promofair. Automotive firms are recommending special offers for the public to buy their latest models with payments facilities such as 5 years guarantee or 100,000 Km, no down payment, 0% interest and free registration.

Banks, car accessories, and magazines are available too. ArabWheels magazine was present to witness the opening.

VIDEO: Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Launch Drive in Seville

Few things in life make you feel truly alive, and a great few of them don't have a place on these pages, but the ones that we care for are those times spent behind the wheel of a thoroughbred sports car designed and built to shake you to the core and let the little boy in even the most grown man emerge.

Lamborghini is one of those companies that is in the business of making people feel good, and one of the few that pulls it off without the need of actually driving the cars. Video after the Jump


ArabWheels was invited recently to Seville, Spain, in order to sample what the factory at Santa Agatha Bolognese had been churning our as of late, and at about 70Kg less, and 10 horses up with respect to the already fearsome Gallardo LP-560-4, the Superleggera, Italian for Super Light is guaranteed to offer its lucky owners the most Bang for their Buck...and on the upside the Superleggera looks as good as ever, and possibly better than what Maranello is doing these days...

Enjoy the Video, and don't forget to comment.