Tag: cars

Next EU Parliament must crack down on lobbying from ecologically-toxic industries

With policymakers in Brussels steadily eroding the EU Green Deal ahead of next month’s European elections, governments, NGOs and scientists have joined forces to counter this short-sighted political point-scoring.

Sustainable rubber and latex production

America and the world sees a rubber shortage. A new plan to grow it in America, sustainably.

10 Tips to Stay Safe on the Road

Arab Drifting, Saudi Drifting, or Middle East drifting, known in Arab countries as Tafheet (تفحيط), or Hajwalah (هجولة), is an illegal street racing–like phenomenon believed to have started in the late 1970s that involves trying to "drift" cars. In the process, racers often drive dangerously close to traffic, barriers, and spectators watching from the roadsides without any protection.

Gas Guzzlers Gone Green: 5 Insider Tips for Making Your Vehicle More Eco-Friendly

Old cars are sent to Africa to be upcycled there. But should old gas guzzlers be given life in other countries with less environmental law?

BMW makes sustainable aluminium with Dubai’s Sun

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced that the BMW Group is the first customer for EGA’s CelestiAL aluminium, made with the power of the desert sun.

Clunker cars are choking Africa

Re-using and finding new homes for second hand bikes is one thing, but when it comes to old cars, it's another. America, Japan and Europe are shipping non-road worthy cars to Africa where they are creating an enormous amount of air pollution, greenhouse gases and dangers for those driving them. 

Camels are #1 killers in world’s most fatal place to drive

Saudi Arabia is a dangerous place to drive. It's the world's most dangerous, according to recent media reports. Drifting,...

This video will scare you into driving slower

Unlike medication, there are no warning ads that come with your car. The highest road accident fatalities in the...

Saudis Show “Love” Using Car Art Bumper Stickers, With a Twist

Hand-holding, smooches and inter-gender chitchat between strangers are prohibited in Saudi Arabia, as are all public demonstrations of amor. ...

Israeli Fuel Company Tries Out Gasoline – Green Methanol Fuel Mixture

A woman fills up car in Haifa with methanol and gasoline fuel mixture.  More bang for her buck? Photo:...

Why white colored cars are a better investment

It keeps the blazing heat back, and white is the best car color for holding value, according to the...

A Gold Porsche 997 GT2 – The Latest in Ungreen Super Luxury

High performance and gold plated to boot: a Porsche 997 GT2 on sale in Dubai. Photo: GT Spirit.com We've  written...