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Mercedes to unveil sportier roadster
Mercedes-Benz plans to launch the new-generation of the world's most successful premium roadster, the SL-Class in the Middle East in April, the company has announced. The roadster features a new design that emphasizes sportiness and effortless driving. The new SL range will offer two six-cylinder models starting with the new entry-level SL 280 (231 hp) and the SL 350 as well as the SL 500 with a V8 engine and the top-of-the-range SL 600 with a V12 powerplant.
Tuesday, February 05 - 2008 at 07:42

Honda sales up by 32% in Qatar
Doha Marketing Services Company (Domasco), Honda’s official distributor in Qatar, has achieved 32% growth in car sales and 29% in motorcycles in 2007, reported Gulf Times. This growth has been attributed to the buoyant market in Qatar as well as an increase in market share for Honda in both the segments, the company said. Sales of Honda Power Products went up by 19% in 2007 mainly due to strong generator segment, he said, adding Domasco Leasing also found new customers because of Honda’s technology and reliability and backed up its customer service.
Qatar: Monday, February 04 - 2008 at 08:59 |

Dubai and Aston Martin are US bankers dream
Bad bets on subprime mortgages might have blown mansion-sized holes in the balance sheets of some big banks, but bankers are not scaling back their plans for splurging this bonus season, reported Reuters. Lavish vacations in Dubai, a $265,000 sports car and $20,000 bottles of Scotch whisky top their wish list in the magazine's annual reader survey.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 03 - 2008 at 08:57

BMW Alpina up by 23% in GCC
BMW Alpina automobiles announced a 23% sales growth in the GCC in 2007. Leading the growth has been the BMW Alpina B6, ahead of last year’s leader the BMW Alpina B7. BMW Alpina business has sold over 1,500 units worldwide in 2007.
Middle East: Saturday, February 02 - 2008 at 09:44 |

VW sales climb in Mideast in 2007
The Volkswagen Group delivered over 9000 vehicles to customers throughout the Middle East in 2007, a double digit sales increase compared to 2006. The Touareg was the most popular Volkswagen car in the region, representing 28% of the car maker's total sales for 2007, followed by the Passat which contributed to 27% of total sales and then the Jetta which accounted for 23%.
Thursday, January 31 - 2008 at 07:46

CAAC to inspect Japanese used cars from Dubai
In a strategic move to ensure safety, Dubai-based Cars Auto Appraisal Centre (CAAC) has been appointed by Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC) to inspect all types of used Japanese right hand drive vehicles from Dubai before they are exported to the Republic of Kenya. CAAC, a part of ETA Star Group, will start offering the new service from February 1, 2008.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 30 - 2008 at 09:26

Gargash leads in Mercedes sales
Gargash Enterprises, general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has announced that it sold over 5,400 new and used passenger cars in 2007, representing the highest number of vehicles sold by any Mercedes-Benz distributor in the Middle East. The dealer said its sales increased by 10% overall in 2007, and achieved 18% growth in commercial vehicles and more than 20% in after sales.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 29 - 2008 at 08:11

Corolla price up by 5.9%
Toyota raised the US base price of its Corolla, the world's best-selling small car, by 5.9 per cent after a redesign that includes new engines and chassis and a bigger interior, reported Gulf News. The Standard model of the 2009 Corolla will have a starting price of $15,250.
Monday, January 28 - 2008 at 08:05 |