About Us

The Founder and the Team

NEWIMAGE SA, owner of the DRIVEXPLORE® brand, was founded by the Portuguese racing driver Ricardo Leal dos Santos.

He distinguished himself several times in numerous off-road races and championships, including 10 participations in the Dakar Rally.

The launch of this project follows the success of dozens of exclusive all-terrain expeditions, organized and led by himself, in destinations such as Brazil, Dubai, and Morocco.

To form the team, several individuals with extensive experience in off-road competition, as well as in organizing premium expeditions, were chosen.

About DRIVEXPLORE

Exclusive all-terrain expeditions

Exclusive off-road expeditions where clients drive the latest generation off-road vehicles themselves, in a complete all-inclusive program: stays in the best hotels, experiences of the best gastronomic, wine, leisure and cultural activities of each region.

Team

Ricardo Leal Dos Santos

CEO
Bachelor's Degree in Management

20 years of experience in Business Management 15 years of experience as a TT racing driver 4 years developing the NewImage project

Carlos Eiras

CFO
Bachelor's Degree in Management

20 years of experience in Financial Management 10 years of experience in Business Development 4 years developing the NewImage project

RUI SILVA

FLEET MANAGER
Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5 years of experience as a TT Co-pilot, 4 years developing the NewImage project

ANA ABRANCHES

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
Bachelor's degree in Communication

15 years of experience in Communication and Marketing 4 years developing the NewImage project

JOÃO LUZ

EXPEDITION DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor's Degree in Design

15 years of experience in the organization and security of motorsports events and races 20 years of experience as a semi-professional co-driver

Our values

Exclusive expeditions

Newimage prides itself on exclusivity and differentiation, offering unique off-road experiences at both national and international levels.

By exploring all the facets and aspects of the places it traverses, it allows for a multi-sensory immersion of the participants in each region.

Always respecting nature and actively working towards its preservation, it honors the premise of boosting small local businesses and trades.

50+ Vehicles

and equipment

You Drive

Off-road driving

3 to 21 days

duration

Unique Experiences.

Gastronomic, Wine-related, Cultural, Leisure and Wellness

Premium Accommodation

Reference hotel units

Racing Cars

For Expeditions with Competitive Experience

Ecosustainability

Initiatives

Newimage was born from a deep connection with Nature, a desire to explore natural heritage without distorting it, to enter truly living landscapes while preserving the habitat.

Ecological Footprint

NEWIMAGE has invested in the latest version of all-terrain vehicles with the smallest possible ecological footprint, focusing on hybrids with low fuel consumption for the activity and promoting the use of biofuels.

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND MONITORING

Alongside in-house training in good ecological practices and sustainability, the DRIVEXPLORE team operates not only with active respect for the environment in its work, but also goes further, acting as true agents for the preservation of natural resources.

CARBON NEUTRALITY

NEWIMAGE SA invests in companies certified in the area of ​​carbon neutrality, contributing extensively to maintenance and reforestation at the national level.

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