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Honda Pilot 2009 on sale in Saudi
The all-new Honda Pilot, the Grand Comfort Cruiser, is now on sale in Saudi Arabia. The mid-size SUV offers a unique blend of fuel efficiency, room for eight passengers, and SUV functionality.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, August 28 - 2008 at 08:53

Special offer for Jaguar buyers
Al Mahmoudia Vehicle Trading Company, the official agent for Jaguar cars in Jordan, is offering five years free scheduled maintenance on all Jaguar models bought during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The free scheduled maintenance includes a comprehensive inspection of all aspects of the car, from changing engine oils, coolants and fuel filters, to inspecting spark plugs, brake pads and tires for pressure and wear.
Jordan: Wednesday, August 27 - 2008 at 08:53

Gulf investors eye Hummer brand
General Motors says two separate investors from the Gulf have shown interest in buying its Hummer brand, reported Reuters. GM Middle East managing director Terry Johnsson said the carmaker is readying sales documents for its Hummer brand, but added that it was not a 'foregone conclusion' it would be sold.
Middle East: Tuesday, August 26 - 2008 at 14:15

'Peony' Rolls-Royce on offer in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Motors, the sole dealership of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, is offering an exclusive Bespoke Phantom, called Peony, which has been specifically designed for UAE customers. It features a two-tone exterior of Pearl Blue with a contrasting Moonstone Pearl Blue and Seashell interior. The Peony leaf motif, in traditional Oriental blue and yellow, is used throughout the vehicle, featuring as an exterior logo along with interior wood trim inlay and oriental art door capping.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 26 - 2008 at 08:48 |

Abu Dhabi Motors 56% up in H1
Abu Dhabi's exclusive distributor of BMW, MINI and Rolls- Royce has posted a record sales for the first half of the year with 1,432 units sold between January and June 2008. The sales were 56% higher than the same period in 2007, and the highest growth rate in the GCC for BMW Group. Top three selling models were BMW X5, followed by the BMW 5 Series and the BMW 7 Series.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, August 25 - 2008 at 09:58 |

Bespoke Renault launches in KSA
Zahid Tractors, distributor of Renault cars in Saudi Arabia has launched a bespoke model of Renault sedan tailored specifically for their market. This new Renault sedan uses VQ engine - a 2.3 liter V6 that delivers a smooth 170HP at 6,000 rpm. The configuration is a development of the alliance between Renault and Nissan. The model will be available in Zahid Renault showrooms by end of August.
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, August 24 - 2008 at 09:49 |

New Tiida to launch in ME soon
Nissan announced the new 2009 version of Tiida compact car will reach Middle East showrooms this summer. The 2009 Nissan Tiida is being offered to the Middle East buyers in two distinctive body styles - a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan - each is available in 1.6L and 1.8L models.
Middle East: Saturday, August 23 - 2008 at 11:26 |

Gulf sales boost car makers
Sales of luxury automobiles in the Middle East are helping to boost the bottom lines of carmakers who are seeing sales struggle in the US and Eurpope, reported The National. Lexus UAE reported a 50% increase in year-on-year sales for the first half of this year, while Lexus sales in the US were down by 15% for the same period. Abu Dhabi Motors, whose brands include BMW and Rolls-Royce, reported a 36% sales growth last year, as well as the third-highest sales volume of any Rolls-Royce dealer in the world. Sunil Oommen, the assistant sales and marketing manager for Honda in Dubai, said car sales are being boosted in the Gulf by the sheer number of people who are coming into the region.
Middle East: Thursday, August 21 - 2008 at 09:02