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AME Info, Dubai Motor Show
AME Info is to be the official news provider for the Dubai Motor Show from December 11-15, and will be updating the event's website. The Motor Show will be held in the Dubai World Trade Centre complex and is the largest industry event in the Middle East.
S-Type, pay 50pc cash
UAE distributors Al Tayer Motors and Jaguar Abu Dhbai are running an offer that allows you to own a Jaguar S-Type for two years with just a 50 per cent cash payment, or payment by 24 monthly instalments through RakBank. This offer is valid for a limited period.
European car prices up 10-15pc
European car prices are up by 10-15 per cent since the summer due to the collapse of the US dollar and the consequent increased cost of imported cars priced in euros. Japanese marques have also become more expensive. Dealers said they could not hold price levels any longer.
New Opel Optra unveiled
Al Yousuf Motors has announced the arrival of the entry level Chevrolet Optra, Chevrolet's latest 2004 model, to its showrooms in the UAE. The Optra boasts a revolutionary noise-reduction system designed to reduce engine noise and vibration on rough roads. Engine options are a 1.6 or 1.8-litre, 16-valve DOHC inline 4-cylinder power unit.
Award-winning Nissan Maxima
Voted World's Best VQ Engine in the USA for nine years in a row, the 3-litre, 227 bhp, V6 Nissan Maxima boasts a quieter and even more spacious cabin in its latest edition. For more details about the new 2004 Maxima in the UAE visit, www.arabianautomobiles.com.
Mitsubishi Lancer, USD13 a day
The UAE's Diamondlease car rental company is offering the 2004 edition Mitsubishi Lancer with power options for USD13 per day on rentals of more than 45 days duration. The car is replaced every one year or 30,000km. Better long term rates are available.
AD, used car sale crackdown
The Abu Dhabi Municipality is cracking down on illegal used car sales where owners leave a for sale sticker on their parked cars, reported Gulf News. Officials said cars which violate the rules will be towed away during the Eid holiday. At least 20 cars have been impounded in the past six weeks.
Police prepare for holiday rush
Dubai Police have added extra patrols to cope with the expected Eid holiday rush, and have urged motorists to be on their best behavoir for the holiday period. Last Eid the department attended more than 1,000 road accidents. A spokesman reminded drivers of the virtues of patience and being courteous as well as observing the rules of the road.
GM targets 100,000 Mideast sales
General Motors General Manager Paul R. Johnson told Gulf News the US auto giant intends to double regional sales from 50,000 to 100,000 in the next five years. He said that is why GM has expanded its product range into the entry level. GM is already growing by 15-20 per cent a year, he added.
Bosch warns on road safety
Bosch General Manager Jacek Siwinski says that vehicle owners in the Middle East should realize the importance of advanced vehicle safety devices such as the Bosch Electronic Stability Program. ESP can enhance passive safety restraints like air bags and seat belts and reacts when a vehicle starts to skid and counteracts the movement, thus significantly increasing driving safety.
Rover 75, triple value offer
Abu Dhabi Rover distributor Al Otaiba is offering a three year, 100,000km warranty, three years or 75,000km of free maintenance and three years of road service with the USD20,000 Rover 75. This top value luxury car already features V6 engine, sunroof, ABS, power seats, leather upholstery, six air bags and aluminium wheels.
Ramadan promotions end soon
The many Ramadan promotions on offer in the car showrooms of the Middle East will end next week with the traditional Eid Al Fitr holiday. Offers range from 3.85 per cent finance from Dubai Islamic Bank to 1.99 per cent finance on new BMWs in the UAE.
Land Rover, 150,000km warranty
Every Land Rover turbo diesel Discovery 4x4 sold during Ramadan by Abu Dhabi distributor Al Otaiba comes with a seven-year or 150,000km warranty. There is also IATC roadside assistance for three years with the Land Rover Discovery Td5. Visit www.landrover.com for more information.
New Jaguar XJ, 5-year warranty
UAE Jaguar distributors Al Tayer Motors and Jaguar Abu Dhabi are offering a five-year unlimited mileage warranty on the all-new XJ as well as 24-hour roadside assistance from Jaguar Total Care. The styling of the XJ is reminiscent of the old XJ6 of the early 1970s.
Saudi woman driver saves a life
A Saudi woman saved a life when she broke the law to drive seven people wounded in the November 8 suicide bombing to a hospital, reported AFP. Saba Abu Lisan was stopped by the authorities but then escorted to the hospital in view of the circumstances, and a pregnant woman's life was saved. Under Saudi law women are not allowed to drive.
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