2003
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Oman plans a road tax
Oman is set to introduce a road tax on vehicles in the sultanate in its 2003 budget, reported AFP. The USD7.70 to USD20.50 annual tax will be weighted according to the vehicle type. Oman faces a mounting budget deficit due to falling oil production.
Lexus mania hits DSF
Lexus mega raffle tickets are already selling like hot cakes at petrol stations and shopping malls ahead of the Dubai Shopping Festival, said the organisers. The first draw to win one of the 128 Lexus cars available during the 32-day event will take place on January 15, the first day of the DSF. Raffle tickets cost Dhs200 with a maximum sale of 5,000 per draw.
New limited edition Nissan Maxima
The New Year sees the launch of the new limited edition version of Nissan's popular Maxima saloon. Competitively priced at USD16,500, this model features a roll up blind on the rear window, door mirror cover with corner lamp, rear combination lamp finisher and other refinements. Arabian Automobiles is the distributor in the northern emirates.
Free safari with Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai's Dubai distributor Juma Al Majid Group is promoting the USD17,000 Santa Fe 4x4 with a free desert safari package from Trailblazer. The Santa Fe is excellent value for money and has a 24-valve, six-cylinder, 2.7-litre engine.
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