When it comes to motoring in the UAE, Dubai is one of the most popular places where people love their cars. If you travel anywhere in this wonderful city you will see a wide variety of colourful and expensive cars that people get from A to B in. Of course, this love for fast cars and driving can sometimes lead to road traffic accidents. The latest transport news in UAE has shown this to be true by revealing the most dangerous roads to drive on in the city.

Recent figures paint a picture

The Dubai Traffic Police have just released their figures from the first 6 months of 2018 and they make interesting reading. As well as showing the most dangerous Dubai roads, they also illustrate why Dubai drivers need to take extra care. In total, 1250 accidents were recorded with 884 injuries and 76 deaths. Although these are roughly the same as last year, Dubai authorities still want people to take more care when behind the wheel.

What are the most dangerous roads for Dubai drivers?

The report from the Dubai Traffic Police outlined the below as the ones to watch out for:

– Emirates Road with 14 fatalities and 30 traffic accidents
– Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road with 8 deaths and 72 recorded accidents
– Shaikh Zayed Road counted 8 fatal accidents and 69 major collisions
– Dubai-Al Ain Road witnessed just 4 deaths and 26 accidents
– Al Khail Road had only 3 deaths and 34 serious accidents

If you regularly drive down any of the above, then please take extra caution!

Keep Dubai safe

Although there is no need for alarm as a Dubai driver, these figures do show why any car buyers in the city need to exercise caution on the road. It is not always as simple as paying a fine for any traffic violations or dangerous driving you may engage in. Poor driving standards can have often fatal consequences and these latest statistics show just how common this can be. If you stick to the speed limit, leave a safe distance between cars and always adhere to the rules of the Dubai roads, you will be fine.

As we’ve mentioned in other blog entries, Tesla is the most well-known and innovative manufacturer of electric vehicles. However, other car companies are rapidly catching up. For example, drivers who appreciate timeless, understated luxury and beautiful vehicular designs may prefer a Porsche electric car to a Tesla vehicle. Porsche recently unveiled a ‘concept car’ that redefines what electric vehicles can do. The vehicle is known as the Mission E Cross Turismo and it’s sure to impress motorists throughout the UAE.

The car’s most noticeable feature is the way it combines form and function. The Mission E Cross Turismo has a sleek aesthetic and looks a lot like a sports car, making it a natural fit for the aspirational lifestyles of many UAE drivers. However, it also has the same off-road capabilities as an SUV, making it ideally suited to the Emirates’ varied terrain.

However, to understand why the latest Porsche is so impressive, you need to look at its engine. The powertrain provides 592bhp of horsepower, which would be impressive for a fuel-driven car. For an electric vehicle, it’s actually astonishing. The engine also boasts a range of over 500km, meaning that the Mission e Cross Turismo can tackle truly epic journeys without needing to recharge.

If the vehicle does run out of power, it can be recharged in less than 15 minutes, thanks to its 800-volt charging technology.

Sadly, the Mission E Cross Turismo won’t be available to ordinary drivers in its current form for several years. As a concept car, its purpose is to prove the viability of new EV technology and show that it can be incorporated into real-world vehicles. However, there’s no need to be too disappointed. The vehicle will serve as a blueprint for Porsche’s next publicly available electric car, which should appear in showrooms by 2021. In other words, drivers will be able to get their hands on a commercial version of the Cross Turismo eventually.

Of course, if you want to get used to driving a Porsche before its next electric car appears on the market, you might like to invest in one of their other cars today. Here at Simply Car Buyers, we can help you raise the funds by buying your old car. You can sell any car to us, so visit our homepage and find out how much we’ll pay for your old car today.

Next year, in 2019, Mercedes Benz will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its most well-known SUV, the G-Class. The Mercedes G-Class isn’t the fastest or most beautiful car ever designed, but it is one of the most popular SUVs ever sold. Since it was first released in 1979, motorists have flocked to the G-Class in ever-increasing numbers.

In 2017, more G-Classes were sold than during any previous year. The car has been reinvented and reimagined numerous times, but it’s always retained certain core features. Specifically, the G-Class is renowned for its uncompromising, rugged aesthetic and its ability to handle almost any type of terrain. In order to celebrate 40 years of successful G-Class production, Mercedes intend to release a new model that makes significant changes to the much-loved vehicle. But is the new G-Class an improvement on its predecessors, or a let-down?

The 2019 G-Class certainly handles better than earlier models. Although it won’t be available to buy until next year, the vehicle has been test-driven and reviewed already. Previous G-Class SUVs were notably hard to steer and didn’t respond reliably to driver-input. Simply turning the wheel often required a surprising level of physical strength! In contrast, the 2019 iteration handles as smoothly and easily as Mercedes’ more conventional vehicles. Manufacturers often have to sacrifice a vehicle’s off-road capabilities to give it an easier-to-use steering system. However, in this case, Mercedes have redesigned the vehicle’s front suspension system and overall frame so that the lighter, friendlier steering system doesn’t interfere with its ability to cope with difficult terrain. The 2019 G-class even has a few modern conveniences, such as parking assist technology.

The new model does have a few minor drawbacks compared to its predecessors. It’s slightly lighter, which makes it more vulnerable to collision-based damage. What’s more, while it looks similar to many older models, it can’t quite recapture their classic, quirky charm.

The G-Class has always been very popular in the UAE, because it offers luxury and prestige but can also handle the often-challenging terrain of the nation’s deserts. Despite its minor shortcomings, the 2019 G-Class should delight both fans of Mercedes and fans of luxury SUVs. If you’re based in the UAE and want to purchase one, why not sell your current car to raise the funds you need? Here at Simply Car Buyers, we buy any car. Get in touch with us today to sell yours.