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First BMW Alpina in Qatar
Alfardan Automobiles has announced the arrival of BMW Alpina B7, the first ever BMW Alpina to be on sale in Qatar. The BMW Alpina B7 is the flagship of the BMW Alpina range, and boasts an attractive aerodynamic exterior complemented with the characteristic blue-trimmed instruments, officials told a press launch.
Jordan Police, Chevy 4x4s
The Jordan Police has taken delivery of 220 new Chevrolet TrailBlazers. Delivery of the remaining 40 4x4s will take place in early 2005. General Manager of AutoTECH Chevrolet in Jordan Sana Jaser said that the power, performance, reliability and unbeatable capabilities of these trucks were some of the key attributes that drove this deal.
Kia Cerato, pay next year
UAE Kia distributor Al Majid Motors is allowing buyers of the 1.6 and 2-litre Cerato to delay installment payments until next year. This entry level saloon starts at Dhs32,900 and comes with 24-hour road assistance. There is also no down payment and 48 months to pay subject to bank approval.
Free Chevy oil filter change
General Motors distributor Al Yousuf Motors is offering a free lube oil fliter change and check up on Chevrolet models between October 16-31. Any repairs required during the check-up will be carried out with GM parts and at special discounted Ramadan rates on labour and parts.
KSA bans car window tinting
Saudi Arabia has banned the tinting of car windows and given drivers a year to clear their windows, except for the rear passenger seat which can have only 70 per cent tinting, reported the SPA agency. The move is designed to prevent militants escaping detection on the Kingdom's roads.
Nissan, Gulf sales jump 23pc
Nissan has reported a 23 per cent jump in GCC sales in September. The company has expanded its product line-up considerably over the past year with the launch of the Altima 2.5-litre and 3.5-litre models and the latest 2005 edition of the Patrol 4x4.
Ford Mondeo pulls 16pc ahead
Ford sold 16 per cent more flagship Mondeo saloons in the first nine months of 2004 than in the same months last year. Regional MD Jim Benintende said space has always been a major selling point on the Mondeo which has generous legroom for the back seats.
CLS-Class, Beirut debut
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class made its Middle East debut in Beirut last week, and will be in the region's showrooms by mid-November. The CLS 350 is powered by a newly developed V6 with 272 bhp while the CLS 500 is fitted with an eight-cylinder unit with 306 bhp. Both engines have the new seven-speed automatic transmission, 7G-TRONIC as standard.
Nissan weight loss price cuts
UAE Nissan distributor Arabian Automobiles is offering up to Dhs12,000 off the price of any Nissan car or 4x4 to buyers who shed weight during the Holy Month of Ramadan. This deal is available only to individual and not corporate customers.
Cadillac, Ramadan hotel offer
Buy a new Cadillac from Liberty Automobiles of the UAE this Ramadan and you will get a free weekend stay at the Royal Mirage Hotel in Dubai. There is also a 50 per cent now and 50 per cent after two years payment option. Plus three years or 100,000km of free service and maintenance, and a warranty for the same period.
Dodge Durango, free DVD
This Ramadan UAE dealer Trading Enterprises is offering a free Alpine DVD player with seven-inch overhead monitor and cordless headphone to buyers of the Dodge Durango. The 5.7-litre, V8 Hemi engined Durango already comes with a six-CD changer and eight speakers as standard.
Volvo's all-new S40
UAE distributor Trading Enterprises has launched the all-new entry level Volvo S40 with prices from Dhs89,900. This ultra-safety conscious saloon is fitted with a unique Intelligent Driver Information System and has recently achieved prominence in rally sport events.
Bad driving causes traffic jams
Bad driving is the real reason for traffic congestion in Dubai, Director-General of the Dubai Municipality Qasim Sultan told Gulf News. He said traffic moving slowly was a problem in all the major cities of the world but there is a culture of bad driving. And he called for tougher tests and improvements in driver training.
BMW launches its 1-Series
BMW launched its 1-Series, a smart entry-level BMW for the young professional with no compromise on style, performance and technology. Priced from Dhs85-95,000 in the UAE, MD Guenther Seemann said the 1-Series has rear-wheel drive like all BMWs and the innovative iDrive technology is also an option. The new 1-Series is a true BMW, he added.
UAE post offices, fine payments
UAE traffic fines can now be paid at any post office in the country after the signing of an agreement with Emirates Post yesterday. There will be no extra charge from the municipalities for this new service to offenders.
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