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Nissan Urvan sees regional growth
The demand for the light commercial vehicle, the Nissan Urvan across the GCC market has exceeded last year's figures by up to 60%. For the period of April to August 2008, Nissan Urvan sales in the UAE have increased by 16% and in Qatar by 60%. Nissan's light commercial vehicle range includes the Urvan passenger microbus, the Urvan vans, the Civilian buses and the single and double-cab Pickup.
Honda Civic gets makeover
The Honda Civic is to receive a face lift for its 2009 edition. New features will include a USB Audio Interface and MP3/WMA compatability.
Honda opens Salalah showroom
Honda has announced the opening of its showroom and workshop in Salalah, Oman. The 2009 Honda Civic has also arrived in the country and is available in all its showrooms.
Infiniti G35 wins 'Best Value' award
The Infiniti G35 luxury sedan has been selected as the 'Best Value for Money Luxury Model' for 2008 by Automobile Magazine, a monthly Pan Arab automotive publication. Abhijeet Pandit, General Manager of Infiniti Business Unit in the Middle East, said the G35 Sedan is now the carmaker's largest selling sedan in the region with sales expected this year to be around 2500 units.
High-powered Mini arrives in ME
The Mini John Cooper Works has arrived in the Middle East. The two ex-factory model variants, Mini John Cooper Works and the Mini John Cooper Works Clubman, promise a new dimension of driver focused performance as the most powerful line up in the Mini model range. The Mini John Cooper Works accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds, and the Mini John Cooper Works Clubman completes the same exercise a mere 0.3 seconds later. Both models enjoy a top speed of 238 km/h.
New Rolls-Roys coupe on sale in Saudi Arabia
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the latest addition to the Phantom family, the new Phantom Coupé, for the first time in the Saudi-Arabia, at the Rolls-Royce showroom in Jeddah. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' Regional Director for the Middle East, Peter Schoppmann, said Saudi Arabia is among the top 10 markets in the world for Rolls Royce cars. Demand for the new coupe in the kingdom has been very strong so far, he added.
Ford unveils Sync
Ford has unveiled its Sync in car system, produced in partnership with Microsoft. The system will come as standard on all 2009 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models and allows voice-activated interface between bluetooth devices, gps and the car.
New Carrera available in Dubai
The new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 is now available in Dubai. More powerful, fuel-efficient flat-six engines with direct fuel injection are among the highlights of the new series for both the rear-wheel and all-wheel drive variants. Moreover, power is accompanied with a greener solution, with the new levels of improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.
Nissan in JV to boost car sales in ME
Nissan Motor Co and Al Dahana have established a joint venture company - Nissan Gulf - to enhance Nissan's marketing and sales strategy in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain, with the aim of selling 160,000 vehicles a year by 2012. The four markets together are expected to account for more than 40% of Nissan's sales in the region by 2012, according to a statement.
911 Carrera hits Dubai roads
Porsche Middle East has launched the latest range of Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 in Dubai. The range has flat-six engines with direct fuel injection for both the rear-wheel and all-wheel drive variants, while power is accompanied with a greener solution, with the new levels of improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.
Audi sales up 34.6% in September
Audi AG has reported that September sales for the GCC and Levant were up 34.6% over same period last year. Overall, the brand increased its worldwide sales figures in September by 12.3% to 95,137 vehicles (2007: 84,716). From January through September, Audi sold some 762,280 units - an increase of 2.9% (2007: 741,106).
New president for GM Middle East
General Motor has appointment Michael Devereux as President of General Motors Middle East, with effect from November 1. He replaces Terry Johnsson, who has been appointed to a senior GM position in China.
Limited edition Jaguar XJ on sale
Jaguar has announced the arrival of the new XJ Portfolio, a limited edition of the XJ flagship model. With only 363 units produced worldwide, 10 XJ Portfolio models have been allocated to the Middle East. The XJ Portfolio comes with unique styling cues and technical additions, and is available with Jaguar's highly acclaimed 4.2-litre supercharged V8 engine, according to a press statement.
Nissan signs Dhs10bn deal
Nissan has signed a Dhs10bn agreement with Al Danah to create a join venture, Nissan Gulf. Nissan Gulf will concentrate on expanding the brand's sales and overseeing the GCC marketing strategy. The group will oversee operations in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain, with the aim of selling 160,000 vehicles a year by 2012.
Ford brings Flex to GCC
Ford has introduced its new seven-seater model, the 2009 Flex, to GCC markets, a few months after its US debut. The company has also reported an increase in Middle East profits with sales of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars up 45% on 2007.
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