Category: Automotive

There was a horrific accident on the Gulf Road today. The car was completely crushed and the car was lying upside down. I hope the driver made it.

I can never get enough of these videos. [YouTube]

I’ve seen a lot of accidents on the Gulf Road but I think this morning was the first time in which I saw two cars actually end up on the Gulf Road median. Luckily none of the cars hit a lamppost but I still believe that the Gulf Road would be much safer if they installed collapsible lampposts (Video below).

The New BMW Z4, originally uploaded by mr.alsultan.

Didn’t know the new Z4 was out in Kuwait already but turns out it is and is being displayed at the Avenues.

Update: There are only two new Z4’s in Kuwait, a 2.5 liter champaign colored one thats selling for around KD16,000 and a 3.0 liter red one pictures above selling for around KD17,000. There is also a 3.5 liter version on the way and that will be selling for around KD20,000.

Looks like they were caught filming for the new season with a Lamborghini SV, Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes SLR 722 and a McLaren F1. [YouTube]

Thanks Yo_ghurt!

I need to get a high speed video camera! I am going to ask the guys if I could be in the next video maybe with the Wrangler taking a few jumps or something. [YouTube]

Although a bit late (like 6 months late!) Marzouq just uploaded a video him and his friend put together of Gulf Run 4. Gulf Run 5 is going to be held this November and I am not missing it this time around. [Link]

Looks like the Renault F1 team has been having fun in Dubai. First Ben Sulayem crashes their F1 car at the Dubai Autodrome and then they took it for a spin inside Ski Dubai at the Mall of Emirates. [YouTube]

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I’ve had my Wrangler for 4 years now exactly and I’ve noticed an interesting trend with my dealership after they merged with Al Mulla who are renowned for their terrible service centers.

– An oil and filter change originally used to cost me KD8. I would pop into the quick service center and come out 30 minutes later. It was still called Behbehani Motor Company here.

– An oil and filter change later became KD12. I would pop into the quick service center and come out an hour later. This is after Behbehani Motor Company and Al Mulla merged.

– An oil and filter change now costs me KD16. I now pop into the quick service center and come out two and a half hours later.

There is a Lamborghini Diablo for sale on Q8Car for only KD14,500. I think that’s not a bad deal although I am not too fond of the color. [Link]

On Friday April 10th the Jeep Club in Kuwait will have an off-road mud festival. Here are some details:

– Location: Subiyah Hights.
– Gathering: 1pm behind Sultan Center, Salmiya.
– Events: Mud Bogging, Mud Drag Racing, Speed Test

For more details please contact the phone numbers below.
All 4X4 vehicles are welcomed.

Jeep Club Kuwait Pictures
Jeep Club Kuwait Videos
[email protected]
Tel: 99504315 and 66533100

One of my favorite Le Mans cars, the Aston Martin DBR9 is on display at the Avenues. I am not sure if its the actual race car or a replica but either way its one great looking car.

That must have been a pretty strange sight. [YouTube]

Asking price? A ridiculous KD20,000! You could probably buy two from eBay for that price and ship them to Kuwait (ok maybe not two but still) or just wait until the local dealer gets them and sells them for around KD11,000. [Link]

A reader of the blog called Pete took this picture of what looks like a new radar camera here in Kuwait. I’ve never see one these before so not really sure what it is. Here is the original link to this shot [Link]