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Mercedes sales up 20% in region
Mercedes-Benz Middle East & Levant sold 1,568 vehicles in August 2008, a 20% rise over the same period a year earlier, according to a press release. This figure continues the excellent performance by the brand this year with half year figures over 10,000 for the first time ever, the German luxury car manufacturer reported. Deliveries of the mid-range C-Class were up over 30% from 375 to 490 while the E-Class continued to maintain its leading status in its segement with deliveries up over 55% from 253 to 393.
Middle East: Sunday, September 14 - 2008 at 09:23 |

Luxury cars set up office in Dafz
According to the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (Dafza), seven international automobile brands have set up shop within the free zone in recent months. Ferrari Middle East and Africa, Maserati Middle East, Porsche Middle East FZE, Spyker Automobielen, Audi Volkswagen Middle East, Isuzu Motors and MAN Middle East now have office locations in Dafz.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 13 - 2008 at 11:35

Audi Abu Dhabi posts 40% growth
Audi Abu Dhabi, represented by Ali & Sons Co L.L.C Motors Division, has recorded a sales growth of 40% for the first half of 2008, said a press release on Wednesday. The main contributing factors for growth were fleet sales, as well as the newly introduced Audi A4 and A5.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 11 - 2008 at 12:50 |

Mercedes sales climb in UAE
The UAE has maintained its status as Mercedes-Benz's largest market in the region with 112 more vehicles delivered in August compared with the same period last year, according to a press statement. Saudi Arabia continued to grow with deliveries up over 19% in August. Mercedes-Benz sales in the Middle East and Levant increased 20% from 1,303 vehicles in August 2007 to 1,568 vehicles last month.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 11 - 2008 at 08:27 |

Audi ME appoints new GM for sales
Audi Middle East has appointed Anders Brocknaes as the new general manager for sales, the company has announced. Bricknaes joined Audi Middle East as Senior Product & Price Manager in 2006.
Middle East: Wednesday, September 10 - 2008 at 09:24 |

Renault launches 'Customer First' initiative
Renault GCC has launched its first comprehensive customer care programme, 'Customer First', across the region. Customers wishing to purchase a Renault car will now receive 11 complimentary pre and post-sales services. Apart from the standard initial 1000km free service inspection and 24/7 roadside assistance, other services include a 100km test drive invitation with the option of an accompanying sales executive to answer questions and 3-years or 100,000km worldwide car warranty increased from the former 60,000km.
Middle East: Tuesday, September 09 - 2008 at 09:19 |

Chinese car 'Peri' debuts in KSA
Chinese family car the'Peri' has launched at the Al-Rassam Auto showroom in Riyadh. The sedan is being introduced simultaneously in Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh, looking into the growing demand for small family cars. Around 5,000 Chinese cars were sold in Saudi Arabia last year.
Saudi Arabia: Monday, September 08 - 2008 at 09:56

Aston Martin eyes bigger ME sales
British car maker Aston Martin is hoping for bigger sales in emerging markets, with the Middle East as key target, to offset current weakness in the UK and United States market, Reuters has reported. Aston Martin is looking for a bigger market share in the Middle East as it has recently launched a partnership with Denmark's Bang & Olufsen, which has put its luxury stereos into new models. The firm sells around 300 cars a year in the region.
Middle East: Sunday, September 07 - 2008 at 09:51 |