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BMW sales hit record levels
BMW achieved its highest sales ever in the GCC countries with a 14% increase in 2007 over 2006, reported Gulf Times. Similar growth was reflected in overall Middle East sales with a 6% increase, reaching a record figure of 15,150 BMW and Mini units across the region. The top growth markets in the GCC, following Abu Dhabi, were Qatar and Kuwait with 25% and 24% year-on-year increases respectively.
Sunday, January 27 - 2008 at 08:11 |

BMW sponsors Qatar Masters
BMW is supplying fleet of X5s and 7 Series for Commercialbank Qatar Masters 2008 Golf championship. As the official car, BMW has made available 25 chauffeur driven X5s and a fleet of BMW 7 Series cars for shuttling players and important guests.
Qatar: Saturday, January 26 - 2008 at 16:13 |

Audi opens new showroom in Qatar
Audi, opened its new showroom on Hamad Bin Suhaim Street in Qatar, reported Gulf News. Audi’s official partner in Qatar, Saad Buzwair Automotive (SBA), made a significant investment in building the new showroom. The showroom offers exhibition space, customer parking and a lounge area for customers. The showroom opening also marked the arrival of the Audi R8, which has won numerous awards in recent months, including ‘Car of the Year’ awarded by Autocar Middle East.
Qatar: Thursday, January 24 - 2008 at 11:34 |

GM LAAM sales up by 19%
General Motors Latin America, Africa and Middle East (GM LAAM) region set an all-time CYTD record in 2007, selling 1,235,913 vehicles, up 200,600 units over 2006. GM's volume increase of 19.4 percent for the year outpaced the industry growth rate for the region. In addition, LAAM's annual market share increased to 17.2 per cent for the year, representing its highest annual share. GM LAAM sold an all-time quarterly record 341,000 units in the fourth quarter of 2007 to propel the growth. This constitutes an 18 percent increase year-over-year.
Middle East: Wednesday, January 23 - 2008 at 10:35 |

Dubai first to test GM's green cars
Dubai will be first in the Middle East to test General Motors Corp.'s 'green' cars, as the United Arab Emirates seeks to cast off its reputation as the world's biggest polluter, reported Bloomberg. Mary Beth Stanek, director of environment, energy and safety policy at General Motors said that ten hybrid cars to be tested by Dubai police and taxis next month.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, January 23 - 2008 at 10:23

Saudi to lift ban on women drivers
Saudi Arabi plans to lift its ban on female drivers by the end of this year, reported the UK's Daily Telegraph. The paper cited an unnamed source who said a decree will be issued by the end of this year, removing the ban that has been in place since the formation of the state in 1932.
Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, January 22 - 2008 at 07:47

Rolls Royce sales up 40%
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that sales in the Middle East increased by more than 40% in 2007, compared to 2006. The UAE remains the strongest market in the region with an increase of about 70%. Abu Dhabi and Dubai rank in the top five among all cities worldwide in Rolls-Royce sales, along with Beverly Hills, London, and Tokyo.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 22 - 2008 at 07:35

$711,000 for Abu Dhabi for number plate
An Abu Dhabi businessman paid Dhs2.61m ($711,000) for car number plate '11111' in an auction conducted by Abu Dhabi Police and Emirates Auction, reported Gulf News. Emirati Salem Buharoon, who owns Golden Class Rent a Car in Abu Dhabi, won the sought after number after fierce competition among three bidders.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 21 - 2008 at 07:35