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Phantom Mirage designed exclusively for ME
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced a new bespoke model of Phantom, specifically designed for the Middle East. Phantom Mirage is inspired by the pure white Arabian horse that was the Champion Arabic Stallion in the USA in 1934. The car is available in a choice of Arctic White or Diamond Black paintwork.
Middle East: Wednesday, September 24 - 2008 at 09:47 |

NCR offers car rentals by the hour
National Car Rental in the UAE has expanded its product portfolio to include vehicle use for shorter durations instead of the market standard of a minimum 24-hour hire period. The 'Day Use Rate' scheme allows customers to use their vehicle of choice from one to 10 hours. NCR's UAE fleet currently stands at more than 4,000 vehicles and it plans to open many more outlets at strategic locations in Dubai, as well as in other emirates across the country by 2009.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 23 - 2008 at 07:39 |

Al Tayer Motors marks 25th year
UAE automobile dealership Al Tayer Motors, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has reported that it has achieved 100-fold growth since its inception. The company, which represents leading American and European automotive brands in the UAE, commenced operations with the signing of its first dealership agreement with Land Rover and Rover in 1983. Al Tayer is planning major network expansion with many more showrooms, body shops and after-sales centres in various locations including Mussaffah in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah over the next two years, in addition to its existing facilities, according to a press statement.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 22 - 2008 at 09:18

Liberty wins Chevy deal in Sharjah
Liberty Automobiles Company has won the deal to supply 500 Chevrolet Epica cars to Advantage Taxi LLC, a Sharjah-based taxi operator franchised by Sharjah Transport Corporation. Advantage Taxi, a major unit of the transport division of Al Yousuf Group, will be adding the brand-new Chevrolet Epica vehicles to its fleet between November 2008 and January 2009, as well as replace the ones already in its fleet.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 20 - 2008 at 10:35

New Spyker based on LeMans racing car
Spyker is putting a new car into production that is inspired by its GT2 Le Mans racing car. Only 24 units of the the C8 Laviolette LM85 will be built. The car, which will feature V8 power and orange paint, will be displayed at the 2008 Jeddah Motor Show.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, September 18 - 2008 at 11:01 |

Suzuki sales up 40% in Lebanon
Suzuki Motors Corp has announced that it has achieved a 40% increase in sales in Lebanon during the first half of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Suzuki has credited the impressive sales performance to its successful market expansion strategy and the recently expanded model line-up. Of Suzuki's new line of vehicles, the SX4 has achieved the biggest jump in sales, according to a press statement.
Lebanon: Wednesday, September 17 - 2008 at 08:33 |

GM sales up 37% in UAE
General Motors recorded a 37% increase in sales in the UAE in the first half of 2008 compared to the same period last year, selling a total of 11,972 units of its various brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Hummer and Saab, reported Gulf News. In the region it recorded its best-ever sales of 71,452 units, up 7% on the same period last year.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 16 - 2008 at 07:58 |

Chevrolet Traverse to go on sale in ME
Chevrolet has announced that the all-new Traverse is set to hit Middle East showrooms this December. The Traverse is a crossover that offers people-hauling and cargo-carrying capabilities typically found in larger SUVs - all delivered with better-than-expected fuel efficiency, according to a press statement. The Traverse's interior can be configured for seven or eight adults, including two front bucket seats, a 60/40-split second-row bench (three passengers) or two second-row captain's chairs (two passengers) and a 60/40-split third-row bench seat.
Middle East: Monday, September 15 - 2008 at 10:37 |