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Al Habtoor brings in new Bentley style
Al Habtoor is bringing the 2009 Continental Flying Spur in new styling to the UAE. The brand has evolved with a new bright chrome radiator grille, now more vertical, and has a more pronounced square edge, accentuating the distinctive Bentley profile.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 06 - 2008 at 12:01 |

Corvette named 'Muscle Car of the Year'
The Chevrolet Corvette has been named Middle East Car magazine's '2008 Muscle Car of the Year' for the second consecutive year. The Corvette is currently available in three different models - Coupe, Convertible and the top of the line Z06, which is equipped with a 7.0 LS7 V8 engine, producing 505 hp at 6300 rpm and allowing it to acelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, according to a press statement.
Middle East: Thursday, September 04 - 2008 at 08:54 |

All-new Hummer H3T to go on sale
The all-new 2009 Hummer H3T is set to go on sale in the Middle East this November following an extensive testing and validation process designed to prove its stamina in various areas of on and off-road performance. The car-maker is performing a round of severe hot weather testing in the region to examine all engineering, design, and build-quality aspects of the vehicle to make sure the H3T is ready for the Middle East market, according to a statement.
Middle East: Wednesday, September 03 - 2008 at 08:52 |

New Suzuki SX4 on sale
Suzuki Motor Corporation has launched its SX4 mid-sized sedan in the Middle East. The sedan is available in a 1.6 or 2.0 liter engine, and automatic or five-speed manual transmission versions. The vehicle includes various safety features suited for the Middle East's varied road conditions, such as front disc brakes with an anti-lock brake system integrating electronic brake-force distribution, passive safety equipment highlighted by a reinforced body with front and rear crush zones designed to help absorb impact energy, and standard front dual airbags for driver and front passengers.
Middle East: Tuesday, September 02 - 2008 at 08:50 |

Jetta GLi arrives in Middle East
Volkswagen Middle East is bringing in to the Middle East market the Jetta GLI, powered by 200 hp/ 4 cylinder engine. The Jetta GLI is available with a six-speed automatic DSG transmission which utilises direct shift gear changes through manual and automatic settings, where drivers have an option to shift from automatic to manual with a flick of a shift paddle on the steering wheel. There is no clutch pedal as shifting is accomplished with dual clutches that take turns moving the next gear - up or down.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 01 - 2008 at 11:20

82% own 1-5 year-old cars in UAE
Only about 10% of car owners will be affected when the new rule on old cars that has to be taken out of UAE roads take effect in January 2009. An RTA official told Gulf News that some 82% in the UAE are between one and five years old, and only 10% are ten years older. Registering or renewing licences of vehicles older than 20 years will be banned in 2009, according to a recent Federal law as the number of registered vehicles in Dubai reached 853,827 in 2007.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, August 31 - 2008 at 12:54

Alfardan offers BMW finance plan
Qatar's exclusive BMW importer, Alfardan Automobiles has partnered with the Commercialbank, Qatar (CBQ) to offer a special Islamic finance programme for BMW customers. The finance scheme offers customers a 1.99% profit rate on select BMW 1-, 3-, 5-, 6- and 7-Series, BMW X3 and BMW Z4 models. The scheme is offered through the bank's 'Al Safa' Islamic banking division.
Qatar: Sunday, August 31 - 2008 at 10:10

Towell opens new Mazda showroom
Towell Auto Centre has launched a new Mazda showroom in Oman at the new auto hub in Athaiba. Towell official said the showroom was designed with a splash of striking color combinations, aimed at creating a fresher look in car showrooms.
Oman: Saturday, August 30 - 2008 at 11:04