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Mercedes-Benz, Ramadan donations
UAE Mercedes-Benz distributor Gargash Enterprises is making a donation to the Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre for every car sold during Ramadan. Prices range from USD26,000 for a C-Class Coupe up to USD65,000 for the S350-Class. For more details visit, www.gargash.mercedes-benz.com.
Bentley to open in Jeddah
Bentley Motors plans to open a big showroom in Jeddah and has just opened in Qatar, reported Gulf News. Regional Director Ian Gorsuch said Kuwait will also have a showroom in 12 to 18 months and there should be one in Oman soon. Bentleys sell for USD190,000 to USD245,000.
Skoda, UAE sales up 30pc
UAE Skoda distributor Autostar Trading has reported a 30 per cent rise in sales this year, and is set to open a new multi-million dollar showroom in Sharjah. All new Skodas bought before the end of November come with free servicing for three years or 60,000km.
New Lexus boasts GPS, Bluetooth
The new LS430 and LX470 Lexus saloons feature the latest in navigational systems, the Global Positioning System, Bluetooth technology and a rear-view TV camera. GPS is a satellite based positioning system, originally developed by the US military, and means that you always know where you are and can not get lost.
Land Rover Discovery offer
For the Holy Month of Ramadan Al Tayer Motors is offering a special deal on the 2004 Land Rover Discovery. There is free registration, one year of free insurance, a three-year or 60,000km service contract, and a three-year or 100,000km warranty.
Suzuki revs up promotions
UAE Suzuki dealer Al Rostamani is offering Awwal Savings Certificates and raffle coupons on five models during Ramadan. There is also one year of free insurance on the 2003 Liana and a 100,000km or three-year extended warranty on all models. Showrooms open from 8am to 2pm and 8pm to 10.30pm for the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Nissan to recall 2.56m cars
Nissan is to recall 2.56m cars from across the globe to correct an engine defect. It includes some 25 models made beween April 1998 and May 2003, including Subaru Leon and Mazda Familia, mad by Nissan for Subaru and Mazda. The defect can possibly halt the engine while driving. No accidents have yet been reported.
Car offers galore in Ramadan
Car buyers have a lot to choose from this Ramadan with meBank offering to give the month off on due instalment, while Al Masaood and HSBC offer 4.3 per cent insurance and 1.85 per cent first year murabaha on Nissan 4WDs. Al Habtoor is offering to arrange 3.5 per cent interest on its Mitsubishi range, while DIB has an offer of 3.85 per cent and special insurance rates from Aman.
Tasjeel opens facility in Jafz
To cater to Dubai's growing resident and commercial community in and around Jebel Ali, Tasjeel has opened a light and heavy vehicle testing and registration station at the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The facility is located near Gate 5, the entrance to which is a turnoff from Exit 18 on Sheikh Zayed Road.
NBAD offers Beetle Cabriolet
National Bank of Abu Dhabi is offering customers using its online services, the chance to win a Volkswagon Beetle Cabriolet. The promotion runs from October 25 to the end of the year. The raffle draw will take place in late December. The Volkswagon is on show outside of the bank's One NBAD Tower in Abu Dhabi.
Jaguar claims 20pc sales rise
Jaguar claimed a 20 per cent sales rise in 11 Mideast markets in the first nine months. It said Jordan saw the fastest increase. The biggest markets in number of cars sold were Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. It did not give unit figures. The UK brand sold a record 15,613 cars worldwide in September.
New Ferrari showroom in Bahrain
Bahrain's Euro Motors has signed a contract with Key Construction for a new Ferrari and Maserati showroom in Sitra. It will be an extension of the existing Euro Motors showroom. The design was by Mazen Al Umran Consulting. Work has begun and is due for completion in the first quarter of 2004.
Chrysler, Dodge warranty extended
Trading Enterprses is offering a new 7-year/110,000kms powertrain warranty on Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. During Ramadan, the dealer is offering special instalment rates on purchase of Chrysler and Dodge cars starting from about USD72 a week to USD127 a week on six models.
Islamic car finance from HSBC
HSBC is offering Sharia-compliant vehicle finance through its subidiary Middle East Finance. Mefco has teamed up with HSBC Amanah to offer Amanah Vehicle Finance based on murabaha concept. The product has been approved by HSBC Sharia Supervisory Committee which includes three eminent Islamic scholars.
New Toyota showroom in Abu Dhabi
Al Futaim Motors, distributor of Toyota and Lexus cars in the UAE, has opened a new showroom in the capital Abu Dhabi. The bigger showroom is on Airport Road and offers better facilities and enhanced services. During Ramadan, the facility will open from 9am-2pm and 8.30pm-1.30pm.
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