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It’s March and that brings the start of the F1 season, a little less rain and also spring.

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We’ve been busy as always bringing you all the highlights of the month so you don’t need to get your tyres wet. One of my personal highlights was the launch of an exclusive YAMAHA Motorcycle Showroom in Bahrain from the AJM Kooheji Group.

At the BIC all eyes are on The Home of Motorsport in BAHRAIN as it gears up for the biggest and best ever 2017 Formula 1 Gulf Air Grand Prix. Euro Motors welcomes the all new BMW 5 Series Sedan. Ebrahim K. Kanoo holds an awesome LEXUS F and F SPORT Experience Event @ BIC. Of course we were at the new range launch of the stunning new PORSCHE PANAMERA. Check out those beauties. There was a new NISSAN on the block the all-new crossover KICKS……..

GAZ were incredibly proud to be the media sponsor of the car show on the Bahrain Bay organised by American Eagles in association with the Japanese Car Club. I sat down for an amazing chat with Shaikh Mohammed Bin Salman AlKhalifa who talked knowledgeably about everything motor related. He is of course the boss of MSK Racing. Bahrain Motorcycle Club has concluded its Cruising Section trip to Kuwait.

We interviewed Mr BAREER JASSIM Brand Manager of Tasheelat Automotive Bahrain.

We took the scarily rapid DODGE CHARGER RT and the slightly less so NISSAN PATHFINDER out for a test drive. We take a very long look at the PAGANI HUAYRA ROADSTER it is seriously a work of art. In MOTORSPORT we look at the Middle East Drift Championship Round 1 – Qatar Racing Club. Jari Matti Latvala won his 4th Rally Sweden last Sunday as Toyota celebrated victory just 2 years into its comeback after 17 years in the wilderness. E Kanoo Racing’s Mohammed and White rewrite record books at the BIC Drag Strip. Cullen cruises to victory in the second race at the Yas Marina Circuit in Round 4 of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East. We look at a man’s labour of love in BIKE and a CHICANO Style Hog. And the usual suspects of GAZMAN GAZ TECH INSTAGAZ and SAFETY. See you next month...

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ajm kooheji group launch exclusive yamaha motorcycle showroom in bahrain

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Bike showrooms are busy helping riders young and old find the right bike. With many models and options, selecting a new bike can seem complicated. Finding the right bike can mean the difference between a fun riding experience or an experience that you do not enjoy. AJM Kooheji Group in association with Yamaha has launched the all new Motorcycle showroom in Ma’ameer. The showroom will not only help you select a bike but partner for your life. The showroom will display all the latest models of Yamaha.

We at AJM Kooheji felt that buying a bike is not a commodity purchase, but an experience!! Hence we decided to provide a comprehensive experience rather than just a product purchase.

Got the motorbike? Now you need the look! Whatever your biking need is, we have a solution for you. We believe that buying the right motorcycle gear should be easy, full and hassle free, so we also keep in mind your taste for accessories for your favorite bike, and have on display the choicest motorcycle trousers, jackets, safety clothing and other accessories, including: helmets, boots, riding pants, knee pads, chest & back protector, shinguards and much more.

Speaking at the launch. Mr. Mohammed Kooheji, Director AJM Kooheji Group had the following to say, “we are delighted to open such a modern and classy showroom

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of Yamaha motorcycles in Bahrain.

The brand Yamaha has always been synonymous with biking and with the new range of bikes and more facilities for our riders. we have taken a few steps further to enhance the biking experience.

The latest range of motorcycles that include the R1M, Yamaha Bolt, MT09, MT10, Super Tenere are all on display. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and provide you with the bike you want at the price you are happy with.

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Enjoy the best of racing and entertainment at 2017 F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, is getting all geared up to host this year’s biggest and most awaited event: the 2017 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

Taking place from April 14 to 16 in Sakhir, the Bahrain Grand Prix will mark the third of 20 rounds on the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. It will be the first night race of the season, and the fourth year in a row that the world’s fastest singleseaters will be shining in the Sakhir desert under BIC’s brilliant floodlighting system.

As part of the exciting lead-up to the threeday spectacle, BIC announced today exciting details on the race weekend in a Press conference held the BIC premises in Sakhir.

Speaking at the event were BIC Commercial Director Sherif Al Mahdy and Gulf Air Director of Sales and Marketing Yahya Bu Ali. Al Mahdy commented: “Following the tremendous success of the Bahrain Grand Prix the past few years, we at BIC are inspired to once again deliver one of the best packages combining motorsport and entertainment on the Formula 1 World Championship. “There are just 50 days

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from tomorrow until our biggest weekend of the year, but we can already feel the excitement and anticipation for what’s to come.

“We have had an excellent response to our Early Bird discount and tickets continue to sell fast. We therefore encourage race fans to act quickly, in order to secure their spot at Bahrain’s biggest weekend of the year.

Flipperachi, the song is entitled “3eshha Weyana”, and it was performed live, much to the delight of all those in attendance.

“We are also pleased to announce that, with our partners @Bahrain, international fans will be able to book discounted packages of flights, hotels and tickets through a huge network of travel agents across the world.

“We’ve built a close cooperation with BIC, working hand in hand to promote Bahrain around the world, in our role as the Kingdom’s national carrier. This is an exciting time for Gulf Air and for all of Bahrain and we are delighted to once again welcome visitors to Bahrain to attend the 2017 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.”

“We look forward to welcoming you all to ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’ for a most wonderful and memorable experience.” Al Mahdy revealed that the slogan for this year’s race is “See it! Feel it! Live it!”, and added that BIC’s marketing campaign is getting all geared up to go nation-wide.

Also as part of the conference, BIC released the official song of this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix – a first for the Kingdom’s race.

Produced by Outlaw Productions and performed by hip hop duo Daffy and

Bu Ali commented: “We are honoured to have been the Title Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix ever since it made history as the first Formula 1 Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East in 2004.

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EURO MOTORS RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE AT ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS REGIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY

motor cars and a Certificate of Excellence for an outstanding achievement in brand management. In addition to these, Fatima Hussain was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Best Sales Admin and Nicolas Capiral received a Certificate of Excellence for Best Technician - all which helped to contribute towards the Euro Motor’s ongoing success.

Commenting on the success of the dealership after the conference, Paul Yates, General Manager of Euro Motors said: “We are honored to achieve such strong recognition amongst our regional colleagues. These awards are a result of our ongoing dedication and strive for excellence in all aspects of the ultraluxury marque in the Kingdom.”

Euro Motors, the sole authorized dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been recognized for its stellar performance in 2016 by winning five awards at the annual Rolls-Royce Regional Dealer Awards for Middle East and Africa, held recently in Dubai, UAE.

Mr. Salah Al Sayed, Brand Manager for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Euro Motors, has achieved an award for Best Sales Performance vs Target, awarded for highest overachievement, an award for Best Provenance Growth Performance, for sales of pre-owned Rolls-Royce

“This regional recognition is testament to Euro Motors’ commitment to delivering phenomenal results across all verticals of its Rolls-Royce Motor Cars business.

Euro Motors has had a strong start to 2017 so far and look forward to another successful, promising year ahead,” he added.

48 YEARS OF RANGE ROVER: PEERLESS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING INNOVATION THROUGH EVERY GENERATION

• Animation celebrates Range Rover’s enduring design and innovation over almost five decades • Trip through the generations begins with 1969 Velar prototype and concludes with 2017 Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic • Range Rover has introduced numerous first-to-market technologies, including electronic traction control and automatic electronic air suspension • Range Rover is the original luxury SUV, epitomizing the best of British design

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Two minutes is not long, but it’s enough time for Land Rover to celebrate a motoring icon. The Range Rover has pioneered design, refinement and engineering innovation since 1970 and Land Rover has showcased the evolution of its luxury SUV through four generations with a unique animation lasting only 120 seconds.

The specially commissioned visual has been created to mark key dates in the history of the legendary SUV, as production of the original two-door model ended 23 years ago this month (January) and SVAutobiography Dynamic

goes on sale around the world.

The detailed animation shows how today’s Range Rover retains many of the design hallmarks established by the 1970 Classic and culminates with the latest derivative, SVAutobiography Dynamic.

Range Rover has evolved into the world’s most elegant and sophisticated SUV, achieving more than one million sales (1.7 million to date) along the way. Trademark features including its ‘floating’ roof, distinctive clamshell bonnet, continuous belt line and practical split tailgate all pay homage to the groundbreaking original.

Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover Celebrates Second Year Anniversary of Land Rover Experience Centre Jaguar Land Rover along with its exclusive importer and distributor in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Euro Motors, celebrated the 2nd year anniversary of the Land Rover Experience Centre Bahrain, by holding a spectacular two day event at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir.

The celebratory event, which was held on the 17th and 18th of February 2017, for VIPs, media representatives, guests as well as customers, included an experience on the Land Rover Experience course. The semi-final of Jaguar’s Art of Performance Tour was also held for the very first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where Jaguar fans were thrilled to experience a ride of a lifetime at the Jaguar Dynamic Drive event. During the two-day event, Land Rover Experience Centre Bahrain delivered over 170 driver experiences that were thoroughly enjoyed by all the participants. Taking it a step further, the Centre also conducted a number of activities that catered to all age groups, including a one of a kind Land Rover Experience children track.

Land Rover Rolls Out New Bahrain Discovery Sport #WeekendAdventure Episode As part of the #MYLAND (Ardhi in Arabic) creative communications platform, Land Rover Middle East and North Africa has just revealed the latest episode of their Discovery Sport #WeekendAdventure series. The seventh installment follows a group of friends, one amongst which was Ahmed Sharif, as they travel through Bahrain in the Discovery Sport for an exciting weekend adventure to Nurana Island. Using Land Rover’s MYLAND Ardhi mobile app, the trio makes a stop at the Bahrain International Circuit, a 35 minute drive from Manama, where they take part in the adrenaline pumping Land Rover Experience at the Land Rover Experience Centre.

Ahmed Sharif is a young web comedian from Bahrain with more than 1.6 million followers on Instagram. He gained his esteemed audience through the posting of short humorous skits about family, relationships and a variety of miscellaneous subjects. The digital influencer also recently made Land Rover Experience the location for his latest comedy skit which is set to be released in the near future.

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BMW at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, BMW will be presenting current highlights from its range of models as well as the latest advances in the field of sustainable mobility with all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The newgeneration BMW 5 Series Touring will make its world debut at this 87th edition of the renowned motor show held at the Palexpo convention centre. Also set to be unveiled to the public for the first time in Geneva is the new BMW 4 Series, fresh from a round of design, chassis, interior ambience and equipment enhancements.

Another exclusive version of the groundbreaking BMW i8 plug-in-hybrid sports car will also be celebrating its world premiere, as visitors to the Geneva show (which runs from 9 – 19 March 2017) are introduced to the BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Black Edition.

The new BMW M760Li xDrive.

With the new BMW M760Li xDrive, the freshly launched new BMW 7 Series is gaining a prestigious flagship model.

Headlined by its exceptional refinement and supreme power delivery at all times, the 12-cylinder petrol engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology under the bonnet reinforces the new car’s range-topping status. The boldly dynamic driving characteristics of the BMW M760Li xDrive combine with superior ride comfort to make a compelling statement and set a new benchmark in the luxury sedan segment.

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Peugeot 5008 Its name hasn’t changed, but everything else has. The new Peugeot 5008 breaks new ground as a large seven-seater SUV in the C segment. As a new contender in this growing consumer market, it boasts many strengths. The all-new Peugeot 5008 SUV includes the latest version of the outstanding Peugeot i-Cockpit®, Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2), and a plethora of high-tech features that enhance comfort and safety. Behind the elegant, dynamic design lies a superbly practical vehicle.

With seven seats, the all-new Peugeot 5008 is the first SUV to offer modularity on par with that of the best people-carriers.

A range of powerful, efficient engines and designs - including sporty GT Line and GT versions - is available for the new Peugeot 5008 SUV, to be unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in September before its launch in spring 2017.

The future looks bright for large C-segment seven-seater SUVs The segment has changed a lot since 2009, when the first-generation Peugeot 5008 was released, and since then a great number of SUVs have entered the market in nearly all segments. This new kind of vehicle is an exceptional match for the expectations of today’s customers. It has taken but a few years for the SUV profile to become the third best-selling in Europe - with all segments combined - surpassed only by B- and C-segment saloons.

The SUV is truly a modern automobile, offering users the attractive combination of status, sophisticated technology, impressive practicality and driving emotions. It puts drivers at centre stage and answers their urge to go new places and experience new things.

Nissan Conducts on-road Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Europe • On-road demonstrations in London

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• Part of Nissan’s multi-continent development program • Autonomous Drive a key pillar in Nissan Intelligent Mobility strategy As part of its commitment to creating a zero-emission, zero-fatality future for mobility, Nissan today showed to the media its real-world testing of next generation autonomous drive prototype vehicles taking place in the east of London.

This is the first time that Nissan has demonstrated its latest autonomous drive technology on public roads in Europe. Nissan has already conducted public-road testing in Japan and the United States to pursue easy-to-use autonomous drive technology in real life situations. Participants in the passenger and rear seats were given the opportunity to experience the technology, which consists of millimeter wave radar, laser scanners, cameras, high-speed computer chips, and a specialized HMI (Human Machine Interface), just to name a few. All of this helps allow the vehicle to operate in an autonomous manner

on both highway and city/urban roads including runabouts once the destination points are entered into the navigation system.

“Innovation and ingenuity is at the heart of the Nissan brand and its people,” said Takao Asami, senior vice president,

Research and Advanced Engineering at Nissan. “This test of Nissan’s forthcoming autonomous drive technology in the demanding conditions of London streets underlines our commitment to delivering Nissan Intelligent Mobility to our customers.”

Nissan Rewards its Top Employees at Annual Regional Skills Contest customer’s expectations, but one that promotes loyalty to the Nissan brand.”

Nissan Middle East honored its top sales and service employees from across the region at its annual Regional Skills Contest event held yesterday at IMG World in Dubai. The award ceremony comes as part of Nissan’s ongoing strategy to be the leader in providing the best customer service in the region and see over 2,500 Nissan employees participating The Japanese auto maker invests heavily in customer care and focuses on providing the highest standards of sales and after-sales service.

During the ceremony, Samir Cherfan explained how customer service lies at the very heart of Nissan operations.

“Here in the Middle East, just as in all of Nissan’s global markets, we focus on delivering the highest levels of customer service, giving customers an experience that goes beyond their expectations.

In practice, this involves a major commitment to training Nissan staff and making sure that every aspect of our service is monitored and benchmarked.

This helps to ensure that we provide an experience that is not only at par with our

The Nissan Regional Skills Contest, now in its 20th year, rewards employees that have shown exemplary performance over the course of the year. The Regional Skills Contest comprises four competitions for technicians, service advisors, sales and parts, with the objective of realizing their capabilities and advancing their skills.

The awards span every aspect of the business - from knowledge of Nissan genuine parts to service advice to sales acumen to technical expertise. Samir Cherfan was highly appreciative of the contest participants: “I have been greatly impressed and hugely encouraged by the skills and the commitment I have seen from the competition participants.

At Nissan, we invest in our own people in order to create a highly skilled and motivated workforce, capable of delivering a superlative experience for our customers. Based on what I have seen this year, I know we are making great progress towards our goal of providing the best customer experience in the automotive industry. I congratulate the category winners and pay tribute to all the participants for their excellence and efforts.”

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Ebrahim K. Kanoo holds a Lexus F and F Sport Experience Event

Ebrahim K. Kanoo, sole distributor of Lexus vehicles in the Kingdom of Bahrain, held an experience event for the Lexus F and Lexus F Sport owners, giving them the unique opportunity to drive their vehicles on the track at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The event, which took place On Saturday January 21st from 4pm to 9pm, allowed car owners to experience the true capabilities of the F & F Sport models by testing the power, handling, and responsiveness of their vehicles at their maximum levels.

Senior Manager of Lexus Marketing, Ayman Shehadeh, welcomed the guests and said: “since the introduction of the F and F Sport models, Lexus has succeeded in setting a new standard in high performance vehicles. These models are an unprecedented feat of performance engineering that has been forged from the asphalt up, and developed to satisfy the most demanding driving enthusiasts. The “F” stands for Fuji Speedway, where Lexus conducts much of its high-speed development.

It also stands for fun, as defined by Lexus’s three key elements: response,

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a continuous-acceleration feeling, and a sound that excites”.

He continued: “We are delighted to see that the event was so well received and definitely will be holding more thrilling Lexus events in the near future.”

Senior management of Ebrahim K. Kanoo, including Lexus Brand Manager, Isa Kanoo, and Toyota and Lexus Operations Manager, Khalid Kanoo, were also present at the event.

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New Porsche Panamera range launched in Bahrain

A sports car and luxury saloon in one, the new Panamera launch phase has officially begun. Porsche Centre Bahrain, Behbehani Brothers w.l.l, marked the introduction of the new generation by unveiling two all-wheel drive versions: the Panamera 4S and Turbo to attendees at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay. In its second generation, the Panamera has been redeveloped down to every last detail. Modifications to the engine, transmission, chassis and overall design concept, make it a performance icon in the luxury class. The new model further extends the boundaries between an ambitious sports car and a comfortable cruising car with technical highlights such as rear axle steering, electromechanical roll stabilisation and a three-chamber air suspension.

Meanwhile, inside a completely new display and control concept greets the driver and passengers upon entry. In many areas, touch-sensitive surfaces replace classic hard keys, and highresolution displays merge into the interior. The digitalisation of the Porsche interior, which began with the 918 Spyder, is now available in the Stuttgartbased manufacturer’s four-door saloon.

Speaking at the launch event Colin Sattar, Brand Manager of Porsche Centre Bahrain, Behbehani Brothers w.l.l said: “In the new Panamera, our customers and enthusiasts will experience a

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fundamentally redesigned car with new turbo engines, sharper exterior design, intuitive interior features and innovative technologies. All models launched here today are more powerful than previous versions, whilst also significantly improving fuel economy and reducing emissions. As a result, this four-door

saloon is a unique offering and an embodiment of comfort, performance, luxury presented in the most beautiful form. The enhancements applied to the new Panamera make it a true segment leader, one that I am sure will be well received here in Bahrain.�

Nissan launches its all-new crossover ‘Kicks’ across the Middle East

Nissan has launched the all-new Nissan Kicks compact crossover in the Middle East, its latest addition to the crossover segment.

The all-new Nissan Kicks was first rolled out in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the 2016 Summer Olympics held there, and is poised to add a whole new dimension to the compact end of the crossover field in more than 80 countries.

Samir Cherfan, Managing Director of Nissan Middle said: “The all-new Nissan Kicks was developed with the modern urban commuter in mind, with the aim of delivering the most innovative, stylish and functional crossover in its class.

These commuters will appreciate the car’s ability to deal with the rough and tumble of the urban jungle courtesy of its advanced chassis control technology.

They will also love the ease of parking thanks to the Around View Monitor and the amazing functionality of the 7-inch color touchscreen. From the cosseting interior to the bold styling to the advanced technology, everywhere you look on the car there is evidence to back up our belief that Kicks will be a big hit with young people all over our region.”

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The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross all-new compact SUV coupe Other distinguishing features are its design that motivates the driver to get out and go, connectivity that inspires new fun adventures, and all-wheel control technology which delivers an enjoyable, reassuring feel that elevates the driving experience.

Characteristic Dynamic Design The distinctly sharp and dynamic Mitsubishi SUV coupe form is distinguished by: its wedge profile with distinctive beltline and strong character line; a forward raked rear window; the sharply cut off rear gate and short overhang; and beefy fenders projecting the image of a powerful athlete.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is to debut the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross compact SUV to the world at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a globally strategic model that will be shipped first to Europe in the fall of 2017, and then rolled out in Japan, North America, Australia and other regions.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross all-new compact SUV coupe will join MMC’s global lineup of crossover SUVs: the ASX compact SUV and the Outlander and Outlander PHEV mid-size SUVs. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a fusion of sharp coupe looks and dynamic SUV mobility with signature Mitsubishi styling and performance.

Ferrari has selected the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show Superfast is the new benchmark in the mid-front-engined sports car segment, achieving maximum power output at 8,500 rpm, which translates to a specific power output of 123 cv/l. Figures that no other front-engined production car has ever even come near to delivering and which ensure the kind of thrilling topend performance that is the exclusive characteristic of Ferrari’s noble V12 heritage.

The engine’s power is underscored by a full, rich exhaust sound that exploits the acoustic clout delivered by its increased displacement.

Ferrari has selected the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show for the world premiere of the new 12-cylinder berlinetta, the Ferrari 812 Superfast, the most powerful and fastest Ferrari in the marque’s history.

This new car not only introduces a plethora of innovative features but is also particularly significant as the V12 series marked the official start of the glorious Prancing Horse story in 1947, 70 years ago this year.

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a new era in Ferrari 12-cylinder history, in doing so building on the invaluable legacies of the F12berlinetta and F12tdf.

It is aimed at clients demanding the most powerful and exclusive Ferrari in the range: an uncompromising sports car that will deliver exhilarating driving both on road and track yet also be comfortable enough to allow its owners enjoy it as an all-round experience.

Engine Powered by a new 6.5-litre V12 engine that unleashes 800 cv, the Ferrari 812

Lexus is increasing its focus on motorsport in 2017 with the Lexus RC F GT3 Lexus is increasing its focus on motorsport in 2017 with the Lexus RC F GT3, aiming to strengthen the performance image of its brand with a growing audience of race enthusiasts worldwide. The all-new car, now homologated by the sport’s governing body, the FIA, will participate in racing championships in USA and Japan, as well as a number of selected European races. In the USA, Lexus has supplied two Lexus RC F GT3 to the 3GT Racing team, to compete in the GTD class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Series. In Japan, two cars are contesting the GT300 class of the Super GT Series with the LM corsa team.

In Europe, Farnbacher Racing and Emil Frey Racing, the two teams which competed in VLN Endurance series with RC F GT3 prototype vehicles last year, will continue their development work this season, aiming to compete at higher levels in GT3 racing in Europe in the future. On this basis, they will compete in European races in 2017, including selected events in the International GT Open series. In 2016, Lexus became the first Asian carmaker to win a VLN Endurance Championship race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with a RC F GT3 prototype claiming overall victory at the VLN9 race on 8 October.

Lexus also achieved outstanding results last year with the RC F GT500, another racing car derived from the RC F. The 2016 RC F GT500 dominated the Super GT series in Japan last year, with Team SARD and drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Kohei Hirate respectively claiming the team and drivers’ championship titles in

the GT500 category.

SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 5.4 L V8 Power: 373+ kW (500+ hp) Transmission: 6-sd sequential racing box

INTRODUCING RANGE ROVER VELAR

The luxury SUV was created in 1970 when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover. Almost half a century later that spirit of innovation continues with the introduction of the fourth member of the Range Rover family, to be unveiled on 1 March 2017.

Elegant simplicity, a visually reductive approach and pioneering consumer technology are the hallmarks of the new Range Rover Velar.

Land Rover Chief Design Officer, Gerry McGovern, said: “We call the Velar the avant garde Range Rover. It brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the brand. The Range Rover Velar changes everything.”

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NanoFlowcell Quant 48Volt Concept

NanoFlowcell Holdings will present its latest advances in flow cell research at 2017 Geneva International Motor Show.

Wrapped in the extravagant bodywork of an electric sports car that is utterly unique in the automotive industry, the nanoFlowcell Quant 48Volt, the company is showcasing the state-of-the-art in modern flow cell research. nanoFlowcell Holdings has succeeded in developing the first ever controllable flow cell that enables a standalone design for lowvoltage electric drives without the need for heavy and expensive supercapacitors.

And the 2+2-seater has no lack of power at its disposal - the 560 kW all-wheel drive delivers top speeds of up to 300 km/h. However, nanoFlowcellÂŽ 48Volt

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is not just about powerful performance, but is also currently the lightest, safest, most environmentally compatible and most economical drive system available anywhere for electric vehicles.

What makes the nanoFlowcell Quant 48Volt so special is the radical new design of its flow cell drive. The previous model, the Quant FE, achieved its exceptionally sporty performance figures with a 700 V high-voltage drive system, whereby the Quant 48Volt runs entirely on low-voltage technology.

To compete in acceleration and power output with vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, conventional electric vehicles need electric drive

systems with a battery voltage of 400 V and more. In fact, the automotive industry is currently contemplating increasing the voltage in electric vehicles to 800 V in future. The Quant 48Volt with nanoFlowcellÂŽ low-voltage drive is forward-looking electric mobility. The flow cell energy of the nanoFlowcell is not harmful either to health or the environment. In a low-voltage sports car like the Quant 48Volt, nanoFlowcellÂŽ 48Volt technology demonstrates powerful performance and thus draws attention to what is currently the lightest, safest, most environmentally compatible and economical drive system there is for electric vehicles.

Bentley Bentayga Mulliner

6.0-litre, W12 engine, the Bentayga Mulliner combines efficiency and refinement with ultra-luxurious levels of power and torque. With 608 PS (600 bhp) and 900 Nm (663 lb. ft.) delivering a 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds) and a top speed of 187 mph (301 km/h), the Bentayga is the world’s fastest SUV. Produced in very limited numbers due to the highly complex, handcrafted nature of the Bentayga Mulliner’s luxurious interior features, this new flagship model will be available to order in Spring 2017.

Bentley Motors announced the introduction of the Bentley Bentayga Mulliner: the ultimate luxury SUV. Bentley’s in-house personal commissioning division, Mulliner, has applied its exquisite craftsmanship to the multi-award-winning Bentayga, creating a new flagship model and setting new

standards in automotive luxury.

New interior and exterior features including optional Duo Tone paintwork, unique 22” wheels, Mulliner Bottle Cooler and a new veneer concept complement the Bentayga’s sculptural, modern design.

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Bentley’s

class-leading

A special one-off example of the Bentley Bentayga Mulliner will be on the Bentley stand in Geneva next week, featuring a unique inlay to the front fascia depicting the stunning Monte Rosa mountain range in exquisite hand-crafted marquetry.

An Extraordinary Mulliner Exterior The Bentley Bentayga Mulliner is the most exquisitely appointed luxury SUV ever created, and will appeal to owners searching for the pinnacle of go-anywhere motoring, with the finest performance and comfort.

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NEWS

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2018

Romeo Stelvio SUV is no exception, delivering impeccable handling, worthy of a real sports car, proven by balanced weight distribution, a direct steering ratio and state-of-the-art suspension, as well as the lavish use of ultra-lightweight, hitech materials including the carbon fibre drive shaft and the introduction of a new generation of aluminium engines.

What’s more, thanks to the sophisticated Q4 all-wheel drive, Alfa Romeo Stelvio customers can rely on excellent roadholding even on low-grip terrains. On request, the SUV can also be equipped with the mechanical self-locking rear differential. Taking the wheel of Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the prelude to a thrilling The first Alfa Romeo SUV is born, delivering a thrilling driving experience, outstanding performance and sporty style. For the first time in more than a century of history, these distinctive features of the genuine “Alfa spirit” have now come together in a sport utility vehicle. Its name is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and it aims to rewrite the rules in the medium-sized premium SUV segment.

Exciting handling Alfa Romeo cars have always incorporated the combination of lightness and efficiency essential for agility and good handling on any type of road and in all weather conditions. The new Alfa

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driving experience that makes travelling irresistible, regardless of destination.

Perfect weight distribution One of the primary objectives of the design of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV was to achieve maximum driving pleasure.

One of the factors that contributed to this achievement was definitely the perfect weight distribution between the two axles - a distinctive feature of the Alfa Romeo construction tradition - which required special management of the weights and materials involved, achieved both by adjusting the car’s layout and by placing the heaviest units in the most central position possible.

Peugeot Instinct Concept

Peugeot Instinct Concept was designed with a single watchword in mind: freedom.

Freedom to choose your driving mode, freedom of movement, interconnected freedom. The concept fulfils its user’s desires and requirements.

Peugeot Instinct Concept is Peugeot’s take on the self-driving experience and encapsulates the brand’s enduring commitment to driving pleasure.

Self-driving cars are the next automotive revolution. Every manufacturer will be offering this technology. The difference will lie in how they go about it.

For the first time ever, a car comes with a functional on-board I.o.T platform, the SAMSUNG ARTIKTM Cloud connecting the car with the user’s cloud.

Peugeot Instinct Concept operates in total harmony with the full range of connected devices to create a brandnew approach to mobility. The vehicle integrates the data that the user wants to share with it from their smartphone, smartwatch or home automation systems.

Peugeot Instinct Concept offers four ways of getting around: two active driving modes (Drive Boost or Drive Relax) and two self-driving modes (Autonomous Sharp or Autonomous Soft).

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NEWS

Euro Motors welcomes the all-new BMW 5 Series Sedan

Continually catering for the discerning customers in Bahrain, Euro Motors, the official BMW Group importer in Bahrain, welcomed the eagerly anticipated BMW 5 Series in its showroom this week.

The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan cuts a sporty, elegant and stylish figure with further enhanced dynamics and an unbeatable line-up of assistance systems. It also offers an unmatched degree of connectivity and a new innovative operating system to give drivers in Bahrain a redefined experience behind the wheel of the much-loved luxury sedan.

The All-New Genesis G80 - Now in The Kingdom of Bahrain First Motors, the exclusive distributor of Genesis vehicles in the Kingdom of Bahrain, proudly announces that the AllNew Genesis G80 is now available for purchase to excite motoring enthusiasts who desire the ultimate driving experience.

The Genesis G80 is the second model introduced from the Genesis brand, after the Genesis G90, and it embodies the Genesis brand values and philosophy to its core, resulting in a car that seamlessly connects mobility, design, and technology with people to improve their lives.

To complement the irresistible nature of the Genesis G80, the premium dealer extends to prospective owners a variety of beneficial offers that are offered with the marquee vehicle.

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NEWS

the bahrain bay carshow

organized by american eagles club & japanese car club bahrain The Bahrain bay, the other day was gathered by hundreds of auto-fans for a car show organized by American Eagles in association with Japanese car club. The special event, held at the bay was open to public, and huge fan followers of both classic and modified cars flocked into. “We really believe that the support of public encourages us to do better in the coming year. We were graced by the visit of HE Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Capital Governor, who shared his interest in a positive note”, said Khayam.

Since its inception, the car club – American Eagles were proficient in orchestrating auto gatherings, and has catered finest examples to other clubs. The show witnessed around 250 cars, which included vintage cars to most-modern modified cars of this age.

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REVIEW

Pagani Huayra Roadster

The objective is always to outdo oneself.

Pure beauty in all shapes and surfaces - this is the philosophy behind Horacio Pagani’s latest creation. From this foundation is built a masterpiece with a perfect balance of attention to detail and technological advancement. The combination of Art and Science: a founding principle and cornerstone to the philosophy of Pagani Automobili. This creed comes from the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, who pursued perfection in form and function at every stage of the process, down to the most minute component of the design. All Pagani creations are born from this relentless chase of beauty and passion. The Pagani Huayra Roadster represents an unbridled artistic showcase, featuring the most dynamic technology; this is Horacio Pagani’s openair tribute to the gods of wind.

First presented to the public in Geneva in 2011, the Pagani Huayra Coupe marked a new era of hypercars. The Huayra Coupe became the gold standard, raising the bar for lightweight build and innovative performance-based technology.

This formidable combination earned the Huayra Coupe the most accolades in the automobile

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industry, second only to the Zonda.

The Huayra BC was a natural evolution, raw power packaged into a 1,218 kg highperformance automobile, and, at 1.8 G, capable of the highest lateral acceleration ever seen on a car with road tires. Valuable experience and knowledge gained from relentless testing on the road and the most difficult circuits of the world, enabled Pagani Automobili to build a solid technical

premise from which to base all Research and Development. This foundation and expertise was crucial in the development of the technical solutions applied to the Pagani Huayra Roadster.

The Pagani Huayra Roadster project began in 2010, with the ostensibly simple idea of a Huayra Coupe with a removable roof and conventional doors, as was developed for the Zonda Roadster in 2003. In 2013, the design

was scrapped and everything restarted from the beginning of the design process. Each Pagani creation has a life of its own, every detail must have its own harmony in line with the spirit and soul of the machine car. The Pagani Huayra Roadster became a project independent of its predecessor, a machine car with its own soul.

Huayra Roadster design: the Zonda Cinque Roadster.

The overall shape is smooth and immediate, where each line has a beginning and a definite end. Every last detail has been revised- every contour made more defined, every curve redrawn multiple times to arrive together in a cohesive, liquid form.

From the very beginning, the Pagani Huayra Roadster door design followed in the tradition of the Mercedes-Benz models of the 1950’s, specifically the gullwing doors of the 300-SL, and its Roadster variant featuring conventional doors. In the end, the design closely follows in the tradition of Pagani - the vehicle best represented in the

From the more aggressive and pronounced mouth of the car, framed by wider wheel arches, from the shape of the roll bars to the upgraded interior- every single element of the car has been scrutinized and redesigned.

Every detail considered and developed with its own unique design language, in direct symmetry with aerodynamic requirements.

The bonnet has a fundamental function: an elegant vitrine containing both the technology and the art of the engine. By natural evolution, its design took on a life of its own, becoming a space with its own stylistic identity, itself worthy of being exhibited in an art gallery.

Unlike most modern supercars, the Pagani Huayra Roadster is almost fully exposed, with nearly every mechanical part visible, every last piece proud to be revealed.

Staying true to the Pagani philosophy of respecting every last detail in the design, every piece of the car given consideration and attention. Even the smallest screw is designed to be both beautiful and functional.

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FEATURE

Where Racing Lives

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msk racing team

Always prepared and makes sure that the riders are fully equipped with all the equipment they need to ensure a safe ride.

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FEATURE Last week I had a very enjoyable chat with Shaikh Mohammed Bin Salman Alkhalifa, is of course in charge of MSK Racing. I drove straight in and asked him about the challenge of setting up such an ambitious project. He told me that he was never really into Drag Racing but he loved Superbikes and enjoyed racing them. He then had an idea about setting up a team as all his friends shared his passion. He also wanted an end to all the street races he had seen and make sure that racing could be fun but also safe under the correct rules and regulations and take more precautions on an FIA certified race track. He had some meetings and decided

to sponsor them fully. He wanted to put his friend’s skills and expertise to practice and start more than just a racing team but also a friendship community. At first they had 12 members and now they have doubled in numbers to 24. He continued telling me about the fact that MSK Racing is part of MSK Performance group who own a service hub and other services as well. They also have a team called Super Adventure Riders that comes under the MSK Racing umbrella and they travel around the world every year on our adventure motorbikes and help children, the poor, refugees and elderly people. It is a humanitarian thing he told me. I think he is

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such a legend for doing something so kind.

Shaikh Mohammed is a real inspiration.

He is very proud of his achievements and so he should be. He said that MSK Racing is the first official motorcycle race club registered with the BMF. It is very different to other groups though as it is first and foremost a racing team. They have a Drag Race team, a Superbike Team, an Adventure Team and a Top Speed World Record Team. MSK Racing hold 2 World Records, the first is for the fastest Stock Drag Bike and the World’s Fastest Top Speed Bike at 800m.

I wanted to know more about what happens off track; Shaikh Mohammed was more than

willing to let me into a few secrets, says the key to MSK Racing being such a success is in their preparation. They have all the tools, tyres, wheels, clutches and everything else in stock just in case they need something it is there already. They are as we speak building 3 extremely powerful motorbikes. They will be joining the street and superstreet category for next season’s drag race. They are also building a custom 600cc motorbike to join the next season’s super stock competition.

I asked Shaikh Mohammed, what he looked for in a rider for his excellent machines. He told me that his favourite type of driver was one that shows up on time, listens to what we tell him, understands the importance of team work and helps other drivers improve on their weaknesses. He also stressed the importance of safety on his team. He is always prepared and makes sure that the riders are fully equipped with all the equipment they need to ensure a safe ride.

I asked him about some of his earlier memories and he talked about in 2009 he took his first bike to the track because he wanted to push himself and become on the same level as the top professional riders.

He always considered himself a good rider but he knew he could be even better. He won 3rd position in the UAE Superbike Championship that was held at Dubai Autodrome in February 2017 and that was his first ever paddock pass. He is not content with this and now he has a taste of success he wants more and he knows he needs to keep pushing and practicing to achieve his ultimate goals.

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BMC Kuwait trip

assistance provided by the King Fahad Causeway Authority which facilitated the crossing over of the causeway in both directions.

BMC would also like to thank the sponsors of the trip especially MSK Racing and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Isa and Mr Ahmed Hamandan of UCA and GAZ Magazine.

BMC is looking forward to more regional and international participation and urges the local companies to sponsor its activities which focus on spreading a safe riding awareness among riders and all road users.

Bahrain Motorcycle Club has concluded its Cruising Section trip to Kuwait which took place on the first week of February last month. BMC participation was to join their brothers the riders of Kuwait to celebrate Kuwait’s National Day and Liberation Day. BMC riders rode their bikes from Bahrain through King Fahad causeway into Saudi and arrived in Kuwait to join the festivities which included bikes parades and visits to cultural and heritage sites.

This was BMC’s twelfth trip to Kuwait and was a great success thanks to all the cooperation the club received from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Youths and Sport as well as the

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INTERVIEW

The Leadership Challenge

INTERVIEW WITH MR. BAREER JASSIM , BRAND MANAGER OF TASHEELAT AUTOMOTIVE, BAHRAIN Q. Could you please brief about you, and your professional experience in this field?

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I have been appointed to take the initiative and lead the project of Tas’heelat Automotive Company as its Brand Manager after having four years’ experience in sales administration and more than eight years’ experience in engineering. In addition, I have attended many training courses in management, automotive sales, and aftersales services in many international institutions which enabled me to conduct many market studies to know the regional and international automotive market.

Being Head of Logistic and Special Orders at National Motor Company along with my Bachelor certificate in electrical engineering and the previously mentioned experiences has provided me with the proper skills to manage the brand of GAC Motor as its Brand Manager.

Q. What are the primary responsibilities as a Brand manager, and how do you tackle your hurdles with your experience in this field?

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One of the primary roles of a brand manager is ensure the success of brand in the Market. To ensure that the

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overall plan is executed and to develop and direct marketing efforts towards increasing the value and enhancing the performance of this brand. A Brand Manager must focus on developing the brand’s image and position compared to its competitors.

The Brand Manager is responsible for more than executing marketing campaigns; he or she is also in charge of managing and developing customer satisfaction plans in order to drive market growth. Strong analytical skills, business savvy and the ability to multitask are all essential.

Q. Who is GAC Motors and Tas’heelat Automotive company? Could you please tell us something about them?

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GAC MOTOR has been established in 2008 at China with a commitment to produce and sell internationally-advanced cars, engines, spare parts and auto accessories, as well as research and development of automobile engineering technologies.

The GAC Motor brand has achieved remarkable sustained growth. GAC Motor has also earned the rare distinction of China’s only five-star safety family car in C-NCAP crash test.

In J.D. POWER Asia Pacific 2014 China

IQS, GAC Motor topped Chinese auto brands for the second consecutive year.

GAC Motor is capable of fully rivaling joint venture and imported brands in terms of product quality and technology.

Looking into the future, GAC Motor will continuously make great efforts in branding, marketing, after-sales services and quality building and strive to fulfill the targets of producing and selling out 500,000 cars in 2017, and 1 million cars by 2020 as well as creating the most valuable and powerful brand worldwide.

Tas’heelat Automotive Company (TAC), a subsidiary of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, the exclusive distributor and authorized dealer of GAC motor brand in the Kingdom of Bahrain. GAC Group’s main business covers design, manufacturing and sales of vehicles, motorcycle, spare parts, as well as logistics, finance, insurance and related services. In 2014, GAC Group’s annual production capacity reached 1.22 million, annual sales volume reached 1.17 million, and turnover was more than 32.7 billion dollars.

The company is committed to the sales of internationally-advanced cars, engines, spare parts and auto accessories. The GAC brand MOTOR has achieved remarkable sustained growth.

GAC MOTOR has also earned the rare distinction of China’s only five-star safety car family in C-NCAP crash test.

Looking into the future, GAC MOTOR will continuously make great efforts in branding, marketing, after-sales services and quality building and strive to fulfill the targets: to produce and sell out 500,000 cars in 2017, and 1 million cars by 2020, thus to create the most valuable and powerful brand worldwide.

Q. What is the positioning of GAC motors in Bahrain market compared to the competitors?

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Currently, GAC Motor is gaining more popularity in the Kingdom of Bahrain market where all its models are unique and have modern and elegant design accompanied with unique performance that gives the drivers of the vehicles maximum comfort and satisfaction. In fact, GAC Motor has been capable of reaching a wide range of customers in the Kingdom of Bahrain since its launch in October 2015 where it has been able to compete with car dealers that has been operating in the country for long time. TAC has been able to launch three new vehicles in the market with a plan to introduce more models in the near future. It should also be noted that last year GAC Motor was the first Chinese brand in Bahrain market that was able to compete with other automotive companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain where it has attracted many customers who owned different cars from reputed brands which indicates that the brand and its vehicles are visible in the market and can compete positively with other brands.

Q. Please share with us the strategy of

Tas’heelat Automotive Company, when it comes to customer satisfaction?

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The strategy of TAC is based on customer satisfaction and includes two main pillars. The first pillar is the quality of the product where the vehicles are characterized with high reliability and being equipped with the highest international safety systems that gives the vehicle the highest safety rating compared to its Japanese competitors.

The second pillar is the group of values that GAC Motor depends upon in its manufacturing as it is based on innovation, creativity, comfort, modern design, and reliability on roads.

a newly launched vehicle at TAC can be measured by the number of visitors to the showroom to ask about the vehicle, the number of phone calls from customers that ask about this specific vehicle, the responses of the community to the different campaigns for the new vehicle.

Q. What are the factors that decide

your target audience and do you have any systematic plan to sustain them as customers?

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At the meantime, our plan is to reach as wide audience as possible in the Kingdom of Bahrain to inform them about the GAC Motor brand. Anybody can have a GAC vehicle because its features and different models are suitable for different age groups and satisfies different tastes and preferences.

However, retaining customers and sustaining them will be done through providing the highest level of customer services to ensure their maximum satisfaction through our distinguished team, provide the community with best promotions and offers for post purchase services that will ensure best service and increase their satisfaction and retention.

Q. As a Brand Manager, what skills and ability have you gained with your experience in this field?

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Being a Brand Manager has provided me with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the current and future products and vehicles of GAC Motor. This has also resulted in increasing the ability to think creatively and innovatively and increased the ability of professional judgement and discretion that stemmed from the experience in the field. Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges in the and increased the familiarity with the latest trends, technologies and methodologies in the automotive sector. Moreover, being a Brand Manager has helped in dealing with pressure at work and managing team work more effectively

and efficiently which is one of the most important factors for the success of the company.

Q. What is a typical work day like for you?

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A typical day at work will be to enter the doors of the company with the determination of leading the team towards achieving the goals of the company and going from one success to another as a team. Once you plant the team work seed into the team members, everything will go in harmony with the strategy of the company and your typical day at work will be a day of challenges, achievements, and fun.

Q. How do you balance your personal

life and your professional life as a head of this reputed brand?

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When you think of personal and professional life as separate mediums, it will be easy to balance between the two.

Having a team at work that appreciates and respects personal life and on the other hand, having supportive and understanding family when it comes to professional life will make it easier and better to balance between the two.

This is what I have gained, a family at work who supports and respects the personal life that I have and a family that supports and respects the professional life and encourages me to achieve success in it and that is what creates the balance between the professional and personal life although they interact at some points.

Q. Last but not the least, a final word to our readers?

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I encourage all of your readers to come and visit our showroom at AlEkr area to experience the durability in productions and brilliance in performance of GAC Motor and enjoy one of unforgettable experiences or to call our showroom on 17734008 to ask about any of our vehicles.

Today, with our experience as a subsidiary of Bahrain commercial Facilities company, we are working in accordance with a well-structured strategy and a specific insight to satisfy the needs of our customers through providing new vehicles at reasonable prices that matches the design and features of our vehicles by building cooperation with different sub-dealers to provide the vehicles to all customers throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Q. According to you, what are the various ways to measure the effectiveness for a newly launched product?

A.

Measuring the effectiveness of

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TEST DRIVE

never stand still dodge charger rt

Photography: Moh’d Alkhaja - BIC

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TEST DRIVE

Is there a more iconic car than the Dodge Charger? It has epitomised cool for the last 50 years. From Steve McQueen in Bullitt through to the Fast and Furious franchise and that crazy Dodge Charger R/T Toretto drives out of the plane the Charger is at home in the movies as much as Brad Pitt.

I was lucky enough to take the beast out for a spin although it was more the car took me for a ride.

First thing to note about the Charger is the variety basically you are like the car designer as you can basically have it any style and any colour possible. For example the SRT Hellcat, very aptly named, is the fastest, quickest and most powerful sedan ever made. It has a supercharged 6.2litre engine. The top speed is 328km/ph, can drive ¼ mile in 11 seconds flat. All that and it has 707 horsepower. Unfortunately I was driving the RT which felt powerful enough for me. The R/T has a 5.7 litre V8 engine with 370 horsepower.

On the outside it looks like a typical Charger.

You can add lots of different trims like the Daytona and Scat Pack until you find the one that’s right for you. Just looking at the car you know it’s going to be a fast ride. It definitely tips it hat to the original Charger.

Inside it’s not as luxurious as other sedans

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but then I don’t think people buy a Charger for the interiors. They buy one because they know it is going to be fun and a little wild. It is not a typical family car but then there is nothing typical about this car. It is very spacious especially in the front and then that just adds to the thrill of driving this car.

One of my favourite non-performance improvements is the tech. It now has an 8.4” Uconnect touchscreen which is very responsive and the HD graphics are really strong.

Now the most important thing. What is it like to drive? It is an amazing ride. There are lots of cars that have better this and that but this car is a real car. It doesn’t need any fancy gimmicks. It is a car that is cool. It is a car that is fun and most importantly if you love your muscle cars, if you love the sound of an engine roaring away contentedly then this my friend is the car for you. It is not a car that blends into the scenery this is a car that takes all the attention. I read a review of this car and some stuffy fool gave it a 3 star rating moaning about how you can’t see much out of the rear windscreen……. What are you missing? All you are going to see are other cars rapidly disappearing a bit of dust because this car is so fast and powerful that will be all you see. This car is a monster, a wild untamed beast. I love it.

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TEST DRIVE

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Nissan Pathfinder 2017

Quick Look Model

Pathfinder SV

Engine

3.5-liter V6 engine

Max Power

284 hp @ 6400

Max Torque

259-lb-ft @ 4800

Transmission

XTRONIC CVT

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TEST DRIVE

I’ve always been a fan of the Nissan Pathfinder. It always feels a bit more drivable than the Patrol and always has enough tech and gadgetry to keep me happy. I was looking forward to taking it out for a ride and also to see what was new.

Sometimes when vehicles get a makeover I find it hard to see anything new or different.

A little bit of tweaking here and there and that is it. You cannot accuse of Nissan of this with the 2017 version of the Pathfinder.

It has been changed a lot. I guess Nissan had to as the crossover market is not just crowded it is jam-packed full of quality vehicles. Nissan not content with maintaining its position have gone all out. One thing that hasn’t changed much is the exterior. It is still the same shape and model with a few alterations here and there. That’s probably the only thing that has stayed pretty much the same everywhere else there has been big changes and upgrades.

One of the most significant changes is under the bonnet. The new engine is a 3.5 litre V6. It pumps out 284 horsepower and it feels very good and has definite controlled aggression on the roads. That’s a whole new 24 horsepower on the last incarnation of the Pathfinder. It still has the continuously variable transmission or CVT as the only gearbox available even if you go for the all-wheel drivetrain as opposed to the front

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wheel drive version. Fuel economy has been improved for those of you not wanting to spend too much on petrol. One of the other big changes is in the towing capacity. The Pathfinder can now tow a whopping great 6000 pounds.

Inside the first thing I noticed was a bigger touchscreen. It is now 8 inches and is very easily navigable and responsive. The higher up you go on the range the more impressive the sound and it has a spectacular Bose audio system inside it on the top end models.

It has all the usual suspects an impeccable safety level and driver assist for those senior moments we sometimes have on the roads.

The third row is easy to get to but it is a bit cramped in there.

I found it an enjoyable ride. It felt a bit lighter and a lot more responsive than its predecessor. The Nissan Pathfinder manged to go from 0-100 kph in 7.4 seconds which isn’t bad. I don’t think many people will buy the Pathfinder as an off roader but it can go off road but it isn’t the tallest so be careful going over anything too bumpy.

Nissan have tried to produce something unique but the problem is the market is crowded, what it has produced is a crossover that is a good all-rounder. It is a highly enjoyable ride and I loved every minute of it.

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MOTORSPORT

Middle East Drift Championship Round 1 -Qatar Racing Club

For the first time the 2017 Middle East Drift Championship round 1 kicked off at the Qatar racing Club, in Doha, Qatar. An all new custom layout was designed in collaboration with the host club the QRC to test the very best drivers from across the region.

MEDC brought together the best drivers from across the region to create a fresh line up of events with an an unpredictable night of driving and skill keeping the crowds cheering all the way to the end of the event.

The top 16 best drivers came from all over the region and guest stars from Europe included Eastern European Champion Dmitriy Illyuk and Latvian Champion Kristaps Bluss.

Qualification was full of dramatic surprises with many mechanical and driver error’s being eliminated from the Top 16. Falah Al Jarba was the first victim with his FJR Racing Chevrolet Camaro colliding with the wall and rolling with a heavy impact, luckily due to the new safety rules he was perfectly fine.

Formula D star Kristaps Bluss would have trouble setting up his MK Racing BMW E46 and in both run’s spin out. There was a big

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tension felt by drivers in the air as they all drove on the line with more speed and aggression to match the International judges criteria required in qualifying. The best run of the day was clinched by Mohammad Alkhaiat in his MK Racing BMW 2 series from Qatar in his crazy 800hp BMW who took P1 showing great speed and pin point precision driving getting all the clipping points. The only driver to do so in all of qualifying. Putting down the power and right lines was Abu Dhabi driver Khalifa bin Sultan Al Nayhan took P2 in his

Lunatics by Nature X Monster Energy Nissan S14 V8 again showing great control.

Seasoned veteran Ahmad Daham with his Red Bull Nissan S13 was keen to make a point but struggle with his line to come in at P3. He was closely followed by the Monster Energy Army of Dany Neville from Lebanon in 4th and Ukrainian Monster Dmitriy Illyuk driver in 5th.

With some great battles lined up for the finals it was anyone’s game to play for. 2016 Kuwait Drift Champion Mesyar Abushaibah

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would battle top Jordanian Driver Ahmad Daham in the great 8. A super close battle between both drivers and with two small mistakes from Daham in his chase run would be enough to end his day.

2016 Qatar Drift Champion Ali Makhseed would lose to rising star Mohamad Alkhaiat , with the MK racing driver showing great speed and consistency. Monster Energy team mates Dany Neville and Dmitriy Illyuk would duke it out but Dmitriy would make a huge mistake colliding with his team mate and ending his day.

Khalifa bin Sultan Al Nayhan was showing great form with good speed and consistent lines and would send local driver Jaseem Al Suwaidhi packing in the great 8 with two very strong lead and chase runs.

The final 4 was set with some titanic battles between with Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and UAE all being represented in a true Middle East Battle. First up was Lunatics by Nature x Monster Energy Khalifa bin Sultan Al Nayhan against Kuwait Driver Mesyar Abushaibah. Mesyar showed great speed and actually caught Khalifa off guard gaining a slight advantage. After a great lead run by Al Nayhan it was too much of an advantage to over turn sending Mesyar into the finals.

In the other semi final on Form Mohamad Alkhaiat was having the drive of his life. He would show huge speed and commitment and with a mistake from Dany was enough to send him into the final 3rd place battle between Lunatics by Natures team mates would be very close again but Al Nayhan would take the win gifting him his very first podium of his rookie year a great debut for the young Abu Dhabi driver with a huge future.

The Final was set , Kuwait Drift Champion Mesyar Abushaibah Vs Rising Qatari driver Mohamad Alkhaiat . With both vehicles between 800-1000 hp it truly show how these purpose built Drift Machines(Most Powerful saloon cars) have shown how far Professional drifting has come in the region.

biggest drifting competition in the Middle East boosted our confidence even more!

We were confident on what the car can do and can assure you there’s more to come from the S14 and our team. Even more thanks goes to the best drift organizers I’ve witnessed being the MEDC/Drift All-star team. We wouldn’t have this car, met these people, won these events without them.

They truly have introduced drifting not as a hobby, but as a professional motor sport to the Middle East.

To combine with a great opening event to the season the Live coverage of both Qualifying and the elimination battles where broadcasted live across Arab GT (Biggest Automotive publisher in the region) Top 10 news publisher. Viewership reached 2.2 Million fans across the region with 400,000 viewers tuning into the Live broadcast.

Engagement was huge with over 43,000 fans liking sharing posting and commenting on the event online. A great demography of

18-30 followed the event showing this is the millennial motorsport in the Middle East.

Mousub Shashaa – Co Founder Arab GT added ‘This was a huge success for the Arab GT Team. We had huge reach/View’s this weekend and look forward to developing the live show , building viewership and growing this to as a mainstream motorsport across the region’ MEDC Round 1- Qatar Racing Club 1. Mesyar Abushaibah Kuwait Drift Line Racing 2. Mohamad Alkhaiat Qatar MK Racing Team 3. HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Sultan Al Nayhan UAE Lunatic by Nature

Alkhaiat would lay down a great lead run but Mesyar would follow him with great proximity. On the return leg Mesyar would put down a great run but a big straighten from Alkhaiat would be enough to give Mesyar the win.

Mesyar Abudhaibah – Added later on the podium. ‘ I would to thank Driftline Team and Sideways Shop for building me a fantastic car that could compete against the best car builders in Europe and Asia. The win in the

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MOTORSPORT

World champions Mercedes reveal new 2017 car The first pictures of the new Mercedes W08 for 2017 have been revealed.

The new Mercedes has run for the first time today at Silverstone ahead of its formal launch later today. “It felt incredible,” said Lewis Hamilton after driving the car for the first time.

“Yesterday was the first time seeing the car come together, it’s the most detailed piece of machinery I’ve seen so far in Formula One.”

The car’s livery is slightly changed from last year as it incorporates Mercedes’ new EQ branding. “It’s a new brand from Mercedes-Benz which is going to be implemented in all plug-in hybrid cars on the road,” explained executive director Toto Wolff. “It stands for electric intelligence.”

Mercedes head into the 2017 season looking to extend their run of three consecutive constructors and drivers championship titles. However over the winter they have had to come to terms with the loss of reigning world champion Nico Rosberg and top technical chief Paddy Lowe.

“The car feels almost identical to last year’s car in terms of the ergonomics,” said Hamilton after his shakedown run.

“But you’ve just got this bigger, more powerful beast around you.”

Hamilton’s new team mate Valtteri Bottas will drive the car for the first time later today.

“What I really like is how clean it looks but at the same time there’s a massive amount of detail in all of the areas,” said Bottas. “The rear end, around the bargeboards, the front wing, all these details, all the development that has been done, how far everything has been taken with this car.”

“It looks cool and I can’t wait to drive it.”

Force India reveal their 2017 car at Silverstone he said. “Well, good luck to him. He might have to eat his words. It’s not the amount of arms you have, it’s the quality of your weaponry.” Technical director Andrew Green said the wholesale changes in Formula One’s regulations for 2017 “require a change in mentality.”

“It took a bit of time to adjust at first, but we are there now and I am confident we know where to look and where the performance is coming from with this car.”

Green predicted a rapid rate development under the new rules:

The first pictures of the new Force India VJM10 for 2017 have been revealed.

The team revealed their latest racer at Silverstone. Force India heads into the 2017 season following their most successful campaign to date last season when they finished fourth overall. Team co-owner Vijay Mallya would not be drawn on whether they will increase

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their tally of two podiums from last year. But he was quick to refute Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul’s claim that non-manufacturer teams could find themselves out-gunned under F1’s new regulations. “I read an article this morning that Cyril Abiteboul of Renault said that poor teams such as Force India were going to suffer in this arms race,”

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“The development slope is incredibly steep and we are going to see significant updates to the cars at regular intervals, right from the start. It’s going to be big updates and I don’t think development will start to taper off any time soon.”

The VJM10 has several striking differences between it and the cars launched so far. The tip of the nose is split and there is a discernible step where it meets the chassis.

McLaren reveal new car and orange livery generation power unit, the RA617H, which has been thoroughly revised by the company’s team of talented engineers.”

The car’s livery marks a departure from the black designs used for the past two seasons and a return to McLaren’s heritage orange colouring. McLaren’s executive director Zak Brown explained this was in response to demands from the team’s supporters. “We went through a variety of designs and ultimately it was in response to fans,” he said. “We’ve had so much outreach from the fans, ‘we want to have some orange’.” McLaren has gone four seasons without winning a race and Brown stopped short of saying this will be the car that ends their drought.

The first pictures of the new McLaren MCL32 for 2017 have been revealed. The team unveiled their car for the first time at the McLaren Thought Leadership Centre in Woking. McLaren say their new racer “follows in the evolutionary footsteps of its two immediate predecessors, MP4-30

and MP4-31, but it has been overhauled in every area as the design team has looked to capitalise on a series of new aerodynamic regulations introduced for 2017.” They describe the MCL32 as “an extremely elegant but aggressive-looking race car, fitted with Honda’s latest-

“We’re going to get there,” he said.

“This team’s highly frustrated that we’re not winning races. We’ve got a new package and with these things it takes a little bit of time.” “2015 was obviously a very difficult year, ’16 wasn’t a great year by McLaren standards but it was forward progress. And I think that’s what we want to see in 2016 is that forward progress and once we get there we’ll be pretty hard to knock back down.”

Red Bull reveal their “prettiest” F1 car for 2017 The first pictures of the new Red Bull RB13 for 2017 have been revealed.

A video of the car released by the team on the day before testing is due to begin revealed little of the RB13’s details.

However the car’s nose, which appears to incorporate a vent, immediately drew attention.

Team principal Christian Horner described the RB13 as “one of the prettiest cars we’ve designed and made.” “The geometry of the car under these new regulations, the proportions looks right,” he said. “It looks mean, it looks fast.” “It’s that old adage ‘if it looks right, it tends to go alright’. And this car for sure looks right.” Chief technical officer Adrian Newey agreed the new regulations for 2017 are a change for the better.

“There’s a feeling, which I do agree with that since we went to narrow-track cars back in 1998 the cars always looked a bit out-of-proportion,” he said. “Quite a narrow car, reasonably wide tyres, and very long cars, increasingly.” “So the proportions look strange. By going back to a wider track with a wider tyres, proportionally they should look better.”

The RB13 will have its first run when

testing begins at the Circuit de Catalunya tomorrow. “It always an anxious moment before the car runs for the first time, for it to drive out of the garage down the pit lane,” said Horner.

“The first thing you want to see is it comes back at the end of the lap. But it’s an exciting moment to see the car break cover.”

After winning two races last year and finishing second in the world

championship the team has set it sights on competing with Mercedes in 2017.

“Mercedes for sure they’re the triple world champions, they’re the team to beat,” said Horner. “They set the bar pretty high but that’s what we’re aspiring to.”

“The driver line-up we have is fantastic, we’ve had great stability in the team, and we’re excited about the year ahead.”

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EMOTIONAL WIN FOR LATVALA JARI-MATTI LATVALA WON HIS FOURTH RALLY SWEDEN ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON AS TOYOTA CELEBRATED VICTORY JUST TWO RALLIES INTO ITS COMEBACK FOLLOWING A 17-YEAR ABSENCE FROM THE FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP.

Dani Sordo was the top Hyundai finisher in fourth following Neuville’s accident.

The Spaniard finished 39.7sec ahead of Craig Breen, who struggled to perfect his Citroën C3’s set-up but banked good points from a solid debut in the car.

Elfyn Evans was sixth in another Fiesta, despite losing nearly a minute with an engine misfire in today’s opening stage.

The Welshman made repairs and the car was restored to full health for the final two tests.

Hayden Paddon was just 4.6sec behind in a Hyundai i20 Coupe, with Stéphane Lefebvre, WRC 2 winner Pontus Tidemand and Teemu Suninen completing the leaderboard.

Neuville eventually finished 13th after restarting today, just behind Kris Meeke whose disappointing weekend culminated with a penultimate stage spin.

It was the Finn’s 17th career victory, but one of his most emotional. He faced a season on the sidelines after his Volkswagen team withdrew from the sport at the end of last season, before finally joining the Japanese manufacturer in a late deal.

Latvala began the final leg with a slender 3.8sec lead over Ott Tänak after longtime leader Thierry Neuville crashed last night. He won all three snow and ice-covered speed tests in his Yaris World Rally Car to extend the margin to 29.2sec.

He claimed maximum bonus points from the Power Stage and, after finishing second in the season-opening Rallye Monte-Carlo, holds a four-point lead in the drivers’ standings.

It is the first time any driver other than four-time champion Sébastien Ogier has led the championship since February 2014. “It’s amazing. A new team, a new car, our second rally and we’re winning.

I have no words to describe it, I’m so emotional. We’re at a good level but now we go forward and it gets more difficult. Mexico is next up and I’m really motivated for the championship,” he said.

Tänak, driving a Ford Fiesta, had the upper hand on Latvala yesterday when

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he closed in. The Estonian was unhappy with his car’s handling today and after conceding seven seconds in the opening special stage, he settled for second, matching his career-best result.

Team-mate Ogier was also in the victory fight but a spin in the first corner of the opening test ended his hopes and he finished 30.3sec behind Tänak.

Marc Marquez dislocates shoulder in Honda MotoGP test crash MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez briefly dislocated his shoulder in a crash during Honda’s private test day at Jerez on Saturday. try to get fully on top of concerns over its new engine following the two official pre-season tests run so far.

Though Marquez has been a frontrunner on the timesheets, he has insisting he is not yet comfortable with how the bike is behaving and that the engine is not working in harmony with the electronics.

Pedrosa declared that Honda was “satisfied” with what it accomplished at Jerez.

The final official pre-season test takes place at Losail on March 10-12.

A Honda statement said the accident caused minimal disruption to the testing programme.

Marquez was quickly passed fit to ride again after a check in the Spanish Grand Prix venue’s medical centre, although he did not return to the track.

“I crashed in the afternoon and dislocated my shoulder, but luckily it was nothing serious,” said Marquez.

“We did most of the work we had planned, which is good.

“Now I’ll have some rest back at home and get ready for the next test in Qatar.”

Both Marquez and factory team-mate Dani Pedrosa were running at the test, which was reduced from the planned two days to one due to rain on Friday.

Honda scheduled the running, taken from its allocation of five private test days, to

MotoGP riders concerned by decision over Qatar Grand Prix rain

Several MotoGP riders have expressed concern at the possibility of the Qatar Grand Prix night race taking place in the rain. don’t see it as being that simple, as you

already suffer a lot from reflections even when you are riding a street bike in those conditions. “I don’t see it as something positive, but we will not know for sure until we try it.” KTM rider Pol Espargaro could not understand how the decision had been reached without consulting the 2017 field. “At the end it will be a matter of consensus among the riders, so I don’t even know why riders were not asked the question,” he said. “Once we are there we will talk about this during Friday’s commission meeting.”

MotoGP’s sole floodlit event has always run in dry conditions so far, with the 2009 race postponed to a Monday after freak rain hit the Losail track on the planned Sunday. But earlier this month the track was artificially soaked in order for Dorna and FIM Safety Commission

representatives Loris Capirossi and Franco Uncini to test conditions. They concluded that the wet asphalt did not reflect the artificial light so it would be safe to hold a wet race - a decision that has not gone down well with current riders. Aspar’s Alvaro Bautista said: “I

Roman Forcada, chief engineer to Maverick Vinales at the works Yamaha team, doubted Uncini and Capirossi’s test could have provided enough information.

“So far, only Uncini and Capirossi tried it, with a little rain or just wetting the track, which is not the same, basically because of the difference in temperature,” he argued.

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a test of acceleration

E Kanoo Racing’s Mohammed and White rewrite record books at BIC drag strip

E Kanoo Racing set a pair of new World Records to headline an exciting fourth and penultimate round of the 2016/2017 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship-Arabian Pro Series, held over the weekend at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir.

Bahraini superstar Khaled Mohammed registered a new world’s best in the Super Street V8 category, while American drag racing icon Gary White matched his teammate’s accomplishment with his own in the Outlaw 6-Cylinder class.

Both drivers set their new World Records en route to claiming fantastic victories in their respective categories.

Another driver who exce1lled in the meeting was the legendary Steve Jackson of Bahrain1Racing. Popularly known as “Stevie Fast”, Jackson clinched his own fine triumph – second in a row and third of the season – in the highly competitive Pro Mod class.

The round attracted scores of drag racers from all over the world. They battled it out for points, pride and bragging rights along BIC’s world-class quarter-mile drag strip, which is a member of the National Hot Rod Association Worldwide Network.

Also taking place at BIC over the weekend was two nights of exhibition runs by the UK-

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based Jet Funny Car. It was a spectacular show on the strip, and the Jet Funny Car will be returning for a similar performance this coming weekend in the season’s fifth and final run.

In the Super Street V8 category, Mohammed made a brilliant pass of 3.984 seconds in the final against Kuwaiti Abdulla Al Shati at a speed of 322.58kph. While setting a new World Record, it was also the first-ever time for a car in this category to dip into the three second-mark.

Al Shati could only manage a time of 4.272s

at 275.45kph as he settled for second place.

Meanwhile, White enjoyed his own recordbreaking success in E Kanoo Racing’s stock chassis GT86 in the Outlaw 6-Cylinder. White ran a quick 6.494s at 355.49kph, and it was done on a 29.5/10.5 tyre with no wheelie bar.

White defeated a valiant Yousif Al Zayani, who finished second in the class with a run of 7.039s in the final at 324.53kph.

In the Pro Mod category, Bahrain1Racing’s Jackson claimed a narrow win over

teammate Khaled Al Belooshi of the UAE. Driving a 1969 Chevy Camaro, Jackson clocked a winning time of 3.687 seconds at 323.34kph. He pipped Al Belooshi, who completed the quarter-mile run in 3.694s at 326.49kph.

Jackson also shined in the previous round of the championship, winning the same class while setting a new World record at the time.

Salah Salahuddin was another big winner on the evening. The veteran Bahraini racer claimed the Street V8 category with a pass of 7.726s at 291.64kph in the final, defeating Kuwaiti Mohamed Sulyman who had marks of 7.602s at 286.56kph. In the Outlaw 10.5 category, Khaled Sayef was victorious. The Bahraini took first place in 4.957s, leaving Nabeel Al Isa behind him.

Elsewhere amongst the cars classes, Mohammed Al Jalahmag won the Street 4 and 6 category against Hani Hashim in the final; Mohamed Mubarak won the

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Outlaw Front-Wheel-Drive after beating Jasim Qamber; Hamed Al Murbati beat Sayed Yahya Sharf to win the Super Street 6-Cylinder; Nasser Ashattii beat Jaber Almagrabi to win the Competition 4.5; Hussain Hassan won against Sayed Hussain in the Index 8.5; Mohammed Jawad beat Ali Abdulla Mohammed in the Index 9.5; and Suliman Dawood overcame Suliman Fadel by a hundredth of a second to win the Index 10.5 class.

Amongst the bikes, Meshal Al Saber beat Nawaf Aldossary in the Pro Bike category, Mesfer al Mesfer defeated Bader Bin Eidan in the Super Street Bike; Mohammed Al Baddah overcame Ahmed Al Hamidan to win the Street Bike; and Waleed Albadeen defeated Ali Bahram to win the Index Bike 9.50 category.

The championship now heads into the season’s final round this week at BIC. Action

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begins on Tuesday and Wednesday with Test and Tune, to be followed by Qualifying on Thursday and Race Day on Friday.

There will be an end-of-season awards presentation on Saturday night at BIC. To find out more about E K Kanoo Drag and Drift Night, sponsored by E K Kanoo, visit the circuit’s official website, www.bahraingp. com or call the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000.

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INTERVIEW

Race for a Cause

INTERVIEW WITH MARTYNA EWA AL-QASSAB - first-ever lady driver to finish on the podium in the history of the Bahrain International Circuit 2,000cc Challenge.

Martyna Ewa Al-Qassab, aka Um Talal.

Originally from Poland married to Bahrain Ramzi Al-Qassab and proud Mother of 2 boys, Talal (4 years old) & little bother Essa (1 year old).

Passionate about sports, travel, gliding & competing. A graduate in Sports Management and MBA-er at Manchester Business School. Ex-Poland TaekwonDo Team Member representative Poland at an International level. Previously worked for BIC at Bahrain International Karting Circuit.

Q. As a lady racing driver, how would you describe your experience has been in the BIC 2,000cc Challenge?

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Currently am standing 5th position in the total of 17 drivers for the Championship and the last race I made it onto the Podium winning 3rd place, the first female to do so in Bahrain 10 years 2000cc Championship J So am extremely pleased with that accomplishment.

But 3rd place is just a step in the right

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direction not the end result…I have my eyes focused on 2 steps ahead.

Q. How would you rate the level of competition?

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There are new racers, like myself and a full range of different drivers ranging from highly experienced drivers that have been competing at the top end over many years, to drivers totally new to the sport. The drivers are from different regions across the GCC and residents from different nationalities so it makes each race eager to see who on the grid and where you need to aim to finish the race.

As it is a Driver’s Championship, it does not mean the fastest car and driver will end up in the top ranking at the end of the Championship 8 races season, it’s about consistency, strategy and finishing each race, and yes of course during it in the fastest possible way.

Q. How do you think the 2,000cc

Challenge Championship helps open up new doors for young drivers in the Kingdom?

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It’s a great series that can only open up new doors for young drivers, but also drivers of all ages. It is for all that are interested into trying their hand at motor racing and the accessibility is amazing, from the team at Bahrain Motorsport Federation and CRC’s support to obtain an official race licenses to get you on the track ready, can ensure you a place on the grid based on your goals to make it happen.

Q. What pushed you to be a race driver?

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Passion to challenge myself while raising awareness for the important Think Pink Cause. Also the fact that in my home of Bahrain all this is made possible through the accessibly, support and encouragement of such sporting culture that is welcoming for all, male or female, is a unique opportunity that inspired me to take up this new challenge.

Q. What are your ultimate goals in your motorsport career?

Q. Is there anything specific you would have done differently?

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To challenge myself and my competitors to take me as far and as FAST as I can to raise awareness and support the Think Pink campaign racing under the ‘Think Pink Racing’ and of course to also to encourage more females to get behind the wheel and win.

My long term future goal is to race in as many championships as well as race series to reach the podium by developing my driving and racing skills…. Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge ME as first female driver J

Waiting on the grid for the lights before launching off into the horizon!

Yes, my first ever race I managed to do a false start, therefore importance to keep cool calm and collective in critical. But again with the supportive atmosphere from all my fellow drivers encouraging me that they have all done the same at some point of their racing career, which if not true then that are all just gentlemen.

Think Pink campaign as we know is helping the fight against Breast Cancer and important for me to raise the awareness of early detection through

regular checkup. As we all now the impact of Breast Cancer is so challenging to the individual, but also their family and wider circle of friends. Our goal to encourage regular checkups for our loved ones, as the benefits of Early Detection can save lives. That’s why I am Racing to Support Think Pink.

The 2000 Championship race days at BIC are filled with excitement, great entertainment and superb racing. A fantastic day out for friends and family, so I encourage you all to head down and for a great day at the BIC. Please say hello when you come down and meet our Clio Think Pink Race Car. Following us on Instagram @teammarte.

Q. How does participating in the 2,000cc Challenge help you to achieve the goal?

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The support from fellow drivers and all the crew at BIC for me as a female driver has been outstanding and very much encouraging. The tips and advice from the great BIC instructors and other drivers in the safe professional racing environment overlooked by the CRC is incredibly rewarding and despite it being a competition it also strangely feels like a team effort. A fun and friendly atmosphere that am positive to say most probably only exist in Bahrain at a racing series which is what makes it all very enjoyable. Even when mistakes are made the first thing you hear is, ‘don’t worry we have all done that ‘and the second thing is advise on how to correct it to avoid next time round.

Q. What is the one thing you like to do before getting behind the wheel for a race?

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Get focused remind myself of the goal and stick to the race strategy

Q. Tell us how you got into racing and what you like most about being a car racer?

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I got into racing through my husbandMy passion for competition combined with the newly discovered interested in motor sports, through my husband Ramzi and his encouragement led us to both start to be competing in this years 2000cc Championship series.

It is a wonderful way of us spending time together and a great hobby that with the BIC at our doorstep in Bahrain is something we are very fortunate to be a part of. My husband coordinates all the technical side of it, along with the support friends and Coco’s Car Care Garage and we look at the new ways of improving not only of the time, but technique and racing strategies.

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Mattar and Almuammari race to fine victories in karting sprints at BIKC

Mohammed Mattar and Rashid Almuammari were the big winners in their respective series, held as part of the Bahrain Karting Sprint Championship (BKSC) at Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) in Sakhir.

Mattar was the overall victor in round four of the Bahrain Rotax Mojo Max Challenge (BRMMC) while Almuammari claimed first place in round six of the Bahrain SWS Sprint Championship (SSWS).

Both the BRMMC and SSWS are a part of the BKSC. All the action was held along BIKC’s 1.414-kilometre Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK) Track.

In the BRMMC, Mattar claimed first place after completing their 15-lap Final in a total time of 14 minutes 42.337 seconds.

Mattar did well to overcome a hard challenge from his closest competitors, who included Hussain Hassan who took the win in the PreFinal.

Khaled Alsaei was not far behind Mattar in second place 2.648 seconds behind, while Hassan had to settle for third place 5.173s back. Aside from the overall classification, all three drivers were also ranked as the top three in the Max category.

Youngster Talal Beshara was the winner in the Junior Max class. He finished in 14:54.625. Alexander Bekkers was a distant runner-up 28.581s, while Luca Santiago came third 32.876s back.

Anthony Genoccio was also a winner in the round, claiming the first place trophy in the Max Masters class.

Following the BRMMC’s fourth round, Mattar improved to 121 points on the Max championship standings, while Hassan remained within striking distance with 117 markers. Alsaei was ranked third with 94 points.

Santiago leads the Junior Max with 73 points,

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while Genoccio paces the Max Masters with 90 points.

Meanwhile, Almuammari claimed a hardearned win in the SSWS Final, also held over 15 laps.

Almuammari claimed the chequered flag in 18:18.260. He saw off a tough fight from Adam Salem and Abdulla Buhindi, both of whom joined him on the podium. Salem finished just 4.122s back and Buhindi was 4.342s adrift.

Abubaker Ali, Bader Mubarak and Khalid Alwazzan rounded out the top six from the 17 competing drivers.

Mohammed Jalal was the Pre-Final winner, but dropped all the way to a disappointing

13th.

Buhindi continued to top the championship standings after the sixth round with 171 points.

Almuammari used his win to close the gap to the top, improving to 159 markers in second place, while Ahmed Ebrahim trailed in third on 122 points.

The next meeting of the BKSC, featuring round five of the BRMMC and round seven of the SSWS, will be held on March 24. It will be the penultimate event of the season.

For more information on the BKSC or events at BIKC, visit www.bahrain-karting.com or call +973-1745-1745.

FIA Confirms Nissan’s Adel Abdulla As 2016 FIA T2 World Champion

Nissan’s Adel Abdulla has won his FIA appeal and has belatedly been crowned the 2016 FIA T2 World Champion.

Running with support from Nissan Middle East, Nissan Qatar and the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), the Qatari produced several stunning performances in last year’s FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies and finished second in the unofficial points’ standings behind Saudi Arabia’s Yasir Saeidan.

off-road championship.

“I would like to thank the FIA for confirming me as the 2016 FIA T2 World Champion and a special thanks to Nissan Middle East, Saleh Al-Hamad Al-Mana Co. and the QMMF for their support,” said Adel Hussein.

“I am very happy and am now looking forward to 2017 and a calendar that features an extra two events, where I hope to defend

my title. I expect the competition to be even stronger this year. The timing of the decision was particularly poignant for me with the new season set to start in Russia at the end of February.

“I am the number one ranked T2 driver in the world and it is the perfect start to what I know will be another challenging year.”

But Adel Hussein’s TOK Sport team protested the legality of his main rival’s car at the Rally of Morocco in October and the protest was upheld at a recent FIA Court of Appeal. This meant Saeidan lost the points he scored at the event and Adel Hussein was declared the FIA T2 World Champion, with Nissan’s rugged Patrol on top of the championship for the second successive year , after Denis Berezovskiy’s victory in 2015.

In his first full season of cross-country competition, Adel Hussein claimed wins in Portugal, Abu Dhabi and Spain during a successful campaign in the world’s toughest

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Cullen cruises to victory in second race at Yas Marina Circuit in Round 4 of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East

After a high-octane Race 2 of Round 4 at the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, Irishman Ryan Cullen secured his fifth win of the championship in sensational style.

Starting second on the grid, alongside guest driver and Race 1 winner Charlie Eastwood, Cullen’s scorching start allowed him to enter turn one side-byside with Eastwood, holding his nerve to come out of the bend race leader. UK driver Tom Oliphant jumped his fellow Porsche Carrera Cup driver Eastwood

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on lap one too, before Dylan Pereira in fourth also gave it a shot. Pereira and Eastwood wrestled for third, resulting in a small collision yet a costly drivethrough time penalty for Eastwood and Pereira dropping to last on the grid. That left Qatari resident Charlie Frijns to take third on the podium.

Saudi Arabia’s Bandar Alesayi qualified in sixth, posting significantly quicker times than in qualifying for Race 1. The good form for Alesayi continued seeing him get off to a strong start in Race 2.

Managing to avoid trouble in the opening turn, Alesayi climbed a position early on and continued to put the pressure on the drivers at the front of the pack.

As well as trying to close the gap to the front, Alesayi also had to concentrate on some spectacular defending, keeping rival category driver Al Faisal Al Zubair firmly behind him. Alesayi continued to push hard, finishing the race in fourth position, a rewarding improvement on his seventh place finish in Race 1. This see’s Alesayi sit in sixth place overall and

second in the silver category standings going into Round 5 in Bahrain. Speaking after the race, Alesayi said: “It was a good result for me, I was doing well and felt comfortable in my position early on.

I made one mistake and, unfortunately, Charlie Frijns took advantage and overtook me. I had to defend well against Al Faisal and overall I am happy with the result. Charlie and I have a mutual respect for each other and this showed during the race today, with a good clean competition throughout.”

Fresh from the podium, race champion Cullen said: “It was a good race with a great start, resulting in me taking the lead.

I could see a collision between Charlie Eastwood and Dylan Pereira behind me.

I then noticed the drive-through penalty for Charlie, so as I saw him coming, I did not put up too much of a fight. “I’ve been starting great this season - that has always been my strength. From fifth on the grid yesterday to finish second and now second to win today, it all feels great. Very happy with where I am in this championship and everything I’ve taken from it so far.”

Leaders Cullen and Oliphant experienced a relatively clear track as they separated themselves from the rest of the grid lapon-lap. Oliphant had an outstanding race, after a disappointing fifth in Race 1.

The UK driver showed fight in qualifying to secure a second row start, which he took advantage off in lap one to take second.

Championship standings after Round 4 (8 of 12 races) – Season 8

Name

Country Category

Points

1st

Ryan Cullen

IRE

Gold

188

2nd

Charlie Frijns

NED

Gold

165

3rd

Tom Oliphant

GBR

Gold

152

4th

Al Faisal Al Zubair

OMN

Silver

5th

Dylan Pereira

Gold

129

6th

Bandar Alesayi KSA

Silver

125

LUX

131

GCC Rookie Championship standings after Race 4 (8 of 12 races) – Season 8

Name

Country Category

Points

1st

Al Faisal Al Zubair

OMN

Silver

131

2nd

Isa S. Al Khalifa BAH

Bronze 82

3rd

Isa A. Al Khalifa BAH

Silver

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4th

Mohammad Al Saud

KSA

Bronze 36

Saudi driver Alesayi had an interesting race, moving up from his sixth place start to finish fourth overall due to faults

by Pereira and Eastwood. He kept his head to finish comfortably on top of the silver category and clocked the quickest lap in his class. Behind him fellow Silver Category drivers Al Zubair and Triller had their own race, fighting it out lap-on-lap for fifth. Outstanding young Omani Al Zubair, held his own on the track and met the chequered flag in fifth for a second place podium spot.

Season 8 of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East continues back at Bahrain International Circuit on March 3rd and 4th 2017.

The championship represents the most professional series of its kind in the region and offers a proven pathway to worldclass international motorsport. Season 8 features an international grid of 16 drivers representing 12 different nationalities covering every level of competition from professionals, amateurs and rookie drivers. International drivers hail from Ireland, Norway, Germany, Luxemberg, Sweden and Turkey with the best local drivers representing the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

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BIKE

Chicano style

Photography: Moh’d Alkhaja - Arad Fort

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BIKE

I met up with Khalil Ashkanai. Khalil is 43 year old and he has been working for the last 16 years in ALBA as a Senior Technical Operator. His hobbies are muscle cars and also vintage bikes.

I asked him about his current bike and he told me that at the moment he is riding a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King Classic.

He has modified the whole bike into a Chicano style. The first change he made was changing the front wheel from 16� to 21� diamond spokes and stretched the front fender to the ground and then changed the fork and the fork boots and then installed a beach handle bar. He then changed the Rocker head into a Panhead classic style and also changed the original primary to an open belt and changed all the non-chrome

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parts of the whole engine into chrome. He wasn’t happy with the front wheel being the only diamond shape so he ordered a custom floorboard with diamond cuts and made a new custom made fibre saddle bags with matching diamond cut latches to match the front wheel. Finally he decided to change the original seat into a solo seat and added a custom SAMSON fishtail exhaust and headers. The missing piece of the jigsaw was when he ordered a custom air hydraulic suspension kit with a centre stand.

I asked him more about his passion for bikes and he told me that it is because it is an amazing sport that makes him feel free and gives him the ability to lose his mind just by looking at bikes. It is like he is in another world. He thinks of his bike as a member of the family.

We then had a chat about his favourite bikes and he said he would love to get a Harley Davidson 1998 Springer Anniversary edition. His favourite modern bike is the latest KTM Super Duke. He thinks the Knuckle Dragger by Azzkikr Custom Cycles is the best bike ever made.

I asked him if he had any pearls of wisdom he would like to share with Gaz readers; he said that we should all respect bikers on the road and that bikers should stay safe and respect the rules of the road. Wise words indeed.

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SAFETY

Car Safety Features Safety remains a top concern for new-car shoppers, and fortunately, today’s modern cars offer more occupant protection and accident avoidance technologies than the typical model being traded in. But not all cars are equal; there are clearly those models that perform better in our dynamic tests, as well as crash tests conducted by the government and insurance industry. Test results on our car model pages reveal the differences, though there is more to safety.

New technologies offer potential benefits, such as blind-spot detection and forwardcollision warning systems. But ultimately, the driver is a critical factor, especially among teens and older drivers.

The most important thing you can do to protect your life is to buckle your seatbelt.

Safety belts save lives on their own and many of the more advanced safety features, such as forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking can help you avoid accidents.

Don’t overlook safety features when comparing different models. Antilock brakes and electronic stability control, for instance, are very desirable. Although now standard on new cars, these features are well worth seeking out if you’re buying an older car.

Airbags

Front airbags have been standard on all new cars since 1998 and light trucks since 1999. Most vehicles had them even before then. Crash sensors connected to an onboard computer detect a frontal collision and trigger the bags. The bags inflate in a few milliseconds—the blink of an eye—then immediately start deflating.

While airbags have saved thousands of lives, they also have the potential to cause injury or even death to children or to occupants who aren’t using a seatbelt. Children under 12 should be seated in the rear in an appropriate restraint system and rear-facing child seats should never be installed in front seats equipped with airbags.

Antilock brakes (ABS)

Before antilock brakes came along, it was all too easy to lock up the wheels (stop them from turning) during hard braking.

Sliding the front tires makes it impossible to steer, particularly on slippery surfaces.

ABS prevents this from happening by using sensors at each wheel and a computer that maximizes braking action at each individual wheel to prevent lock-up. ABS allows the driver to retain steering control while braking, so that the car can be maneuvered around an obstacle, if necessary. Some drivers, unaccustomed to ABS actuation, may be alarmed as the pulsing sensation conveyed through the brake pedal and chattering at

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the wheels when used. Not to worry. This is the system rapidly applying the brakes to provide maximum power and control. The trick is to push hard on the pedal and let the system do its job.

Traction control

This electronically controlled system limits wheel spin during acceleration so that the drive wheels have maximum traction. It’s particularly useful when starting off in wet or icy conditions, and/or launching with a highhorsepower engine. Some traction-control systems operate only at low speeds, while others work at all speeds.

Most traction-control systems use the car’s antilock brake system to momentarily brake a spinning wheel. This routes power to the opposite drive wheel. Some systems also may throttle back the engine, and upshift the transmission, to prevent wheel spin.

Electronic stability control

Electronic stability control (ESC) takes traction control a step further. This system helps keep the vehicle on its intended

path during a turn, to avoid sliding or skidding. It uses a computer linked to a series of sensors—detecting wheel speed, steering angle, sideways motion, and yaw (rotation). If the car drifts outside the driver’s intended path, the stability-control system momentarily brakes one or more wheels and, depending on the system, reduces engine power to pull the car back on course.

Safety-belt features

While the seatbelt is arguably the single most important piece of safety equipment, enhanced features help seatbelts do their job more effectively.

Seatbelt pretensioners instantly retract the belts to take up slack during a frontal impact. This also helps position occupants properly to take full advantage of a deploying air bag. Force limiters, a companion feature to pretensioners, manage the force that the shoulder belt builds up on the occupant’s chest. After the pretensioners tighten it, force limiters let the belt play back out a little to reduce the force.

gazman Internet Connected Cars Chevrolet announced this week that they are to offer mobile data plans to its customers as data usage in cars has rocketed recently. As someone that likes to stream music in my car I am wholeheartedly in favour of this move but is it a bit excessive. Do we really need another bill for our internet usage?

Gazman is weighing up the pros and cons.

I remember once driving around Spain in a hire car one year and at the airport the rental guy was like do you want WiFi in your car. I looked at my kids and thought about how horrible the drive from Barcelona to Madrid was going to be with two bored kids and of course I took up his offer and for about 20bds I had internet in my car and if I could remember to charge it up I could take it to the beautiful beaches of Benidorm and have my own beach rave. It was a win win situation. The kids watched

lots of crap on YouTube. I didn’t listen to Spanish radio and my wife uploaded lots of photos to Instagram to make her friends envious.

As our lives become so internet obsessed and our cars become hives of connectivity then it was only a matter of time before car manufacturers started to offer ways of making money out of this situation. Chevrolet will offer customers with new cars the 4G LTE Unlimited Data Plan for $20 (7.5bds) a month. It will now be possible to use 7 devices at once inside your car. Likewise Ford has signed a deal with Vodafone, Zain in Bahrain, to fit cars with 4G modems which can have 10 devices connected at once. It will be a lot easier than having to mess around with Bluetooth.

Chevrolet says that its drivers between them used more than 4.2 million gigs of data in 2016. That’s 4.2 petabytes

for those IT geeks. That is an increase of over 200% year on year. That’s 17.5 million hours of video streamed to their various devices. No wonder we all want driverless cars. There are around 4 million 4G enabled cars in America and I am sure that it is only a matter of time before this is offered to us here in Bahrain.

I suppose the only mildly negative thing I can say about that is it would be nice to have a few areas of your life where you can’t be reached by work or where the kids aren’t sitting with their heads in some form of technology but it is all just further evidence of how technology is playing a more significant part in our motoring life and how our cars are becoming more and more a technological hotspot. We had the phenomenon of working from home now it is going to be working from our cars.

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GAZTECH

Self-driving Cars Although self-driving cars may seem far off, GM has already done its own testing and some people believe that you’ll see some sort of self-driving car in showrooms in the next decade.

The idea of a self-driving car isn’t a new idea. Many TV shows and movies have had the idea and there are already cars on the road that can park themselves. But a truly self-driving car means exactly that, one that can drive itself, and they’re probably closer to being a reality than you might think.

In California and Nevada, Google engineers have already tested self-driving cars on more than 200,000 miles (321,869 kilometers) of public highways and roads. Google’s cars not only record images of the road, but their computerized maps view road signs, find alternative routes and see traffic lights before they’re even visible to a person. By using lasers, radars and cameras, the cars can analyze and process information about their surroundings faster than a human can.

If self-driving cars do make it to mass production, we might have a little more time on our hands. Americans spend an average of 100 hours sitting in traffic every year. Cars that drive themselves would most likely have the option to engage in platooning, where multiple cars drive very close to each and act as one unit. Some people believe platooning would decrease highway accidents because the cars would be communicating and reacting to each other simultaneously, without the on-going distractions that drivers face.

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In some of Google’s tests, the cars learned the details of a road by driving on it several times, and when it was time to drive itself, it was able to identify when there were pedestrians crossing and stopped to let them pass by. Self-driving cars could make transportation safer for all of us by eliminating the cause of 95 percent of today’s accidents: human error.

Go on to the next page to learn how we may be viewing all of our car’s data in the near future. By now, we’ve all seen pictures of self-driving cars, like Google’s fleet of Priuses with freaky rigs on their roofs, or completely driverless cars, like Google’s latest cute little guy, which doesn’t even have traditional controls for humans to use.

Think about this: We may someday have to explain to our grandkids what a steering wheel was. Probably at the same time we’re explaining to them why we clung to our old gasoline burning engines for so long — and that’s the reason these poor kids have never been outside the dome we all live under.

But enough doom and gloom! Now is the time to get in on the ground floor of selfdriving cars with a wish list of things we’d like to see engineers and designers include in these cars before they’re fully formed.

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