Sub Zero. Dubai, UAE. First Time For Everything
LifestyleSunday, March 24th, 2013We check in with Sub Zero in Dubai’s Al Quoz industrial region to find out how the region’s biggest performance workshop came to be. And what plans they have in the...
BRABUS Middle East. Dubai, UAE. Never Say Never
LifestyleThursday, February 21st, 2013Let’s make something clear from the outset: BRABUS is a manufacturer. It’s tempting, given the heritage the brand has developed since its establishment in 1977, to see BRABUS as a carbon...
Mebar Auto. Dubai, UAE. Dakar Proven
LifestyleTuesday, February 12th, 2013crankandpiston gets the low-down on the Dakar Rally, competing in the Cross Country Rally World Cup, why horsepower on the sands is nothing without the proper suspension, and why a Nissan...
Living Classics. Dubai, UAE. The Ultimate Hobby...
LifestyleWednesday, February 6th, 2013crankandpiston heads to Living Classics in the Al Quoz region of Dubai, UAE, to discuss classic cars, restoring classic cars, ‘the right attitude’, and why Segways are doing their bit to...
Select Nano. Dubai, UAE. All In The Details
LifestyleWednesday, August 29th, 2012Anybody who has met Frederik Faidhi will know that he likes to talk. And I know he won’t mind me saying this. Take, for example, my phone conversation with the man...
Forged Performance. Alpha Logic. All In A Day&#...
RoadWednesday, June 27th, 2012Not too long ago crankandpiston was grabbing a quick chat with the guys at Alpha Logic, discussing this, waxing lyrical on that and trying very hard not to trip over –...
Porsche Cayman S. ORZ Performance. Bedding In
RoadSunday, June 24th, 2012Any of you lucky devils who happen to own a Porsche Cayman S will already be all too aware of its performance capabilities. If we take a quick peek at the...
Alpha Logic. Dubai, UAE. 1000hp Is Just The Beg...
RoadFriday, June 8th, 2012Looking at these pictures, it’s fair to assume that this particular tuning company was Nissan GTR exclusive. And actually, you’d be wrong. Granted a lot of Alpha Logic’s recent work has...
Panda Performance. Dubai. Tuning Japanese
RoadMonday, June 4th, 2012Nestled in a warehouse in Dubai‘s Al Quoz district, Panda Performance was born out of a passion. Well, a passion and a hobby. Owner Moosa Swaidan trained as a civil engineer...
Performance Motor Spares. Dubai, UAE. Time In T...
RoadWednesday, May 30th, 2012It only took a couple of phone calls before crankandpiston wangled an invite to Performance Motor Spares in the Al Quoz area of Dubai for a nose around and some practice with...
Chrome and Carbon. Dubai, UAE. Step-By-Step
RoadTuesday, March 13th, 2012‘Personality’ is a big part of being a petrolhead. Yes, speed, style and – let’s be honest – a bit of extravagance is always good. But above all else, a car...
FibraFoil. A Quick Visit. The Surgery
LifestyleMonday, August 23rd, 2010There’s an old saying I used to get (verbally) beaten into me as a kid: ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’. Now having spent a lot of time in Europe and having...
