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Porsche Panamera goes on sale in Saudi
The new Porsche Panamera has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Panamera has the looks of a coupé with four-seater space, fitting alongside the 911, Cayenne, Boxster and Cayman ranges as Porsche's fourth nameplate. It is available for delivery in three versions—the S, the 4S and the top-of-the-range Turbo.
Renault GCC offers buy-back incentive
Renault GCC has launched a new vehicle buy-back programme which aims to reassure potential car buyers of the positive market value of Renault cars. The French car manufacturer will guarantee customers 50% buy-back on the initial cost of their car after three years, with no obligation to purchase another Renault vehicle. The new campaign will run until December 31, 2009 and will be applicable on purchases of new Koleos and Safrane models in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
All-new Mazda SUV CX-7 on sale in Saudi
The all-new Mazda SUV CX-7 has been launched in Saudi Arabia by Haji Hussein Alireza & Co., the Saudi Gazette has reported. Mazda's new sport crossover SUV features advancements in fuel economy, riding comfort, quietness, and interior quality, the company said. The all-new CX-7 is equipped with an MZR 2.5 liter inline four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine, producing maximum torque of 217Nm/3,500rpm and maximum output of 120kW/6,000rpm.
New Mercedes S-Class model on sale in Dubai
The new 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been launched in Dubai by Gargash Enterprises, the Mercedes-Benz authorized agent in the emirate. Some of the innovative features of the new S-Class include attention assist-drowsiness detection system, adaptive high beam assist and night view assist with special pedestrian detection. It also incorporates the 'splitview technology', which enables the driver and front seat passenger to view different content on the same screen simultaneously. While the driver is using the map-based navigation system, the co-driver can watch a movie on DVD.
Audi launches extended warranty for Middle East
Audi Middle East has launched 'Audi Warranty plus', the company's two extended warranty packages for the GCC and Levant. Customers can opt for a one-year or two-year extension of their Audi factory warranty, starting from $540 and $1,000 respectively. The service is available from authorized Audi dealerships for all new Audi vehicles as well as vehicles with a remaining factory warranty of at least six months, the company said in a statement.
Mazda UAE predicts high growth for 2010
UAE Mazda dealership Galadari Automobiles has said that the last two quarters have been encouraging and that it now believes sales growth will hit 20% in 2010. The UAE car market has suffered this year, due to the economic downturn, but Galadari said predicted growth was due to signs of improvement in the economy combined with the impending launch of the crossover SUV, the CX-7.
Ferrari sells 500 cars in Middle East
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has reported a 35% increase in sales of its cars in the UAE this year and 30% more cars in the Middle East, compared to the previous year, Gulf News has reported. Edwin Fenech, general manager for Ferrari Middle East and Africa has said the company has sold 500 Ferrari cars in the Middle East this year, 150 of which were sold in the UAE.
Dubai Volvo extends promo offers
Dubai-based Al Futtaim Trading Enterprises, distributor of Volvo cars in the UAE, has bundled three offers into a special promotion package called 5-5-5. The special offer provides Volvo customers with 5 years warranty, 5 years service contract and 5 years road side assistance free of charge. The offer includes the full range of Volvo models including the C30, C70, S40, S60, S80, XC90 and the new XC60, and is valid until the end of 2009.
Suzuki Swift 2010 unveiled in Jeddah
Suzuki Saudia, the kingdom's exclusive distributor of Suzuki vehicles, said it unveiled the new Suzuki Swift 2010 at the Jeddah Motor Show 2009. The new Swift includes features such as auto A/C, keyless start engine system and Alcantara seats. Swift's limited edition features chromed front grills, door mirrors built-in turn signal lamps electrically adjustable and folding, in addition to the smart key.
New Subarus launched in Kuwait
The all-new models of the Subaru Legacy 2010 and Subaru Outback 2010 have been launched in Kuwait by Mohammed Saleh and Reda Yousef Bahbehani Co. The new 2010 Subaru Outback delivers enhanced performance, comfort and economy with the introduction of all new chassis and the new Subaru Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission). The Legacy line for 2010 will offer two level of performance; the Legacy 2.5i powered by a revised 167-horsepower 2.5 liter fou-Ücylinder Boxer engine, and the 2.5GT-S model which makes a leap in performance for 2010.
Korean car exports to Mideast surge
The Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association has reported a surge in car exports to the Middle East, the JoongAng Daily has reported. Korean carmakers exported 46,034 units to the Middle East last month, up 83.8% from a year earlier. In the July-September period, auto exports to the region had jumped 38% year-on-year to 106,132 units, KAMA said.
Mitsubishi Qatar promotion to continue
Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC) has announced the extension of its special promotion on Mitsubishi vehicles, which had begun in Ramadan. In partnership with Doha Bank, QAC is offering lifetime warranty on various models of Mitsubishi vehicles and assisting customers with consultancy on easy financial solutions.
Qatar's Alfardan offers finance on BMW range
Alfardan Automobiles has announced a new financing package for all BMW range, The Peninsula has reported. Customers buying new vehicles will benefit from a three-year unlimited warranty package, in addition to a three-year or 60,000km BMW Service Inclusive package, which covers all service and maintenance work plus wear and tear repairs.
Nissan moots shipping US-made cars to MidEast
Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of Nissan Motor Co. has said that the US dollar's weakness against the Japanese yen may lead the carmaker to replace shipments of Japan-made cars to 'dollar countries' such as in the Middle East with cars manufactured in the United States, Reuters has reported. 'We are seriously considering shipping to [the Middle East and other dollar countries] from the United States,' he said.
G-Power X5 Typhoon on sale in UAE
Abu Dhabi Motors, the exclusive distributor of G-Power cars in the Middle East, has announced the arrival of the G-Power X5 Typhoon to the UAE. Based on the BMW X5, G-Power has increased the engine's output to 450bhp with 550Nm of torque, while the 4.8L V8 engine is coupled with a 6-speed automatic gearbox to reach a maximum speed of more than 260 km/h. Abu Dhabi Motors is now taking orders for G-Power cars and is ready to arrange a test drive for interested customers, Arno Husselmann, General Manager of Abu Dhabi Motors said.
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