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Cadillac Escalade Platinum to go on sale in ME
The new ultra-luxury Platinum Edition of the Cadillac Escalad is set to go on sale in the Middle East in December. The Escalade Platinum will be one of the most technically advanced SUVs with the addition of segment-first LED headlamps, offering greater lighting with reduced energy, and the world's fastest-acting suspension - Cadillac's Magnetic Ride Control, which gives more precise body motion control.
Infinity EX35 wins 'Best Compact SUV' award
Infiniti's EX35 crossover vehicle received the 'Best Compact SUV' award by CAR Middle East magazine. The EX35 was recognized as being the outstanding product launched into its segment this year.
Mercedes-Benz GLK arrives in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Motor Company has unveiled the new Mercedes Benz GLK SUV in the emirate. The GLK comes in two models, the 280 and the 350, and two separate equipment packages.
Car plate auction garners Dhs23.5m
At an auction organised by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), total proceeds exceeded Dhs23.5m. The number plate E 30 fetched Dhs4m while there was also fierce competition for the number plate F 100, pushing the price of this to Dhs2.3m.
EMC unveils new Mercedes-Benz S 600 Pullman Guard
Emirates Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz general distributors of Daimler Middle East and Levant in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and the flagship company of Al Fahim Group, has launched the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Pullman Guard, a new luxury limousine designed to serve government leaders, captains of industry and royalty in the capital of UAE. The car owes its remarkably spacious interior to its 4315-millimeter wheelbase and an overall length of 6356 millimeters. It features a 12-cylinder biturbo engine and has been tested and certified as a vehicle with the highest protection status.
Al Tayer unveils new Maserati
Dubai-based dealership Al Tayer Motors have launched the new range of Maserati Quattroporte luxury models. The models, the Quattroporte 4.2-litre, eight-cylinder engine and the Quattroporte S 4.7-litre, eight cylinder engine, will be available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Dubai welcomes green cars
Dubai roads have welcomed the first completely electric cars. The fleet is registered to the SS Lootah Group and follows on from the introduction of hybrid cars earlier in the year.
Abu Dhabi to showcase Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet will be displaying its new Malibu model at the Abu Dhabi Motor Show to be held in December. The car has won 30 industry awards this year, including Car of the Year at the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards held in Detroit. The car will be available in three models the LS, LT and the top-of-the-range LTZ in the Middle East.
Land Rover goes green
Land Rover has launched a CO2 offset initiative in the Gulf and Levant which will offset the first 72,000km of customer use on all Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover LR3, Land Rover LR2 and Defender vehicles sold in the Gulf and Levant from October 1. After the 72,000 km mark customers can opt to continue to offset their mileage.
New Toyota showroom opens in Oman
The Saud Bahwan Group has opened a new Toyota facility in Mabela in Oman. The ultra-modern showroom is designed to display Toyota and Daihatsu vehicles and is complemented by a parts outlet and service facility with customer lounges. Toyota's new 3S facility offers sales, parts and service under one roof and has already become one of the Mabela's landmarks.
Hyundai unveils luxury line in UAE
Hyundai has launched in the UAE its Genesis luxury sedan recently in an event at Madinat Jumeirah. Genesis is an investment of approximately $600m and is the culmination of four years research and development. Hyundai Genesis is branded as using Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5-series and Lexus GS as engineering benchmarks.
Mercedes Benz GLK launched in Dubai
Gargash Enterprises, distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Dubai, Sharjah & Northern Emirates, recently launched the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLK in an exclusive unveiling ceremony at the Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai. The new GLK was revealed in a large-scale inflatable dome, or 'launch arena', offering guests the opportunity to experience the GLK on a custom-made driving track. This is a new launch concept in the Middle East, and will take the form of a road show, moving around the region, according to a press statement.
Euro Motors launches promotion for BMW 3 Series
Euro Motors, the exclusive importer of BMW Group automobiles in Bahrain, has launched a special offer on the world's top selling premium car, the BMW 3 Series Saloon. From now until the end of November all purchases of 2007 and 2008 certified pre-owned 3 Series models will receive a minimum of 12-months comprehensive service warranty package with BMW Service Inclusive Repair (BSI) and complimentary first year insurance.
BMW X6 sales beat expectations
Sales of the new BMW X6 in the Middle East since its launch in March 2008 has exceeded supply in a number of key markets, the carmaker has reported. So far this year, the company has sold 1,259 units of the X6 across the region, already nearly selling out its full year's production allocation, said Phil Horton, Managing Director of BMW Group Middle East. BMW Group Middle East is confident of even stronger sales in the fourth quarter following the recent arrival of the X6 xDrive50i engine variant. The new model features a more powerful 4.4-litre V8 twin turbo engine with a maximum output of 407 hp. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in just 5.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250km.
Re-vamped Mercedes M-Class launched
Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has recently released the new-generation M-Class in Doha. The car has a front-end re-designed bumper, re-contoured headlamps and a dominant radiator. The new interior look includes high-grade material, a two-tone colour scheme and a new four-spoke multifunction steering wheel.
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