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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dubai may ban smoking while driving
Dubai may become the first city in the Middle East to ban smoking while driving, reported Khaleej Times. A road safety strategy for the emirate, which is being prepared by a Sweden-based consultancy company, is likely to be implemented next year. The strategy would focus on several traffic safety issues, including smoking while driving, said Hussain Mohammed Al Banna, director of Traffic Department at the Roads and Transport Authority. However, he declined to comment on the kind of penalty, if any, to be imposed on violators.
Parents urged not to buy sports cars for sons
A Dubai police chief says parents need to stop buying their sons powerful sport cars and paying their traffic fines as these indulgences are encouraging 'nonchalant and dangerous' driving attitudes among young men, reported The National. In the first half of this year, 433 road accidents in the emirate, resulting in 65 deaths, were blamed on drivers aged from 18 to 28.
Benz sales 91% up in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Motor Company has posted a record-high sales performance of 222 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in June 2008. The sales at EMC Marina Mall Showroom witnessed a 91% hike and the highest Mercedes-Benz sales performance in 2008, and the highest ever reached by EMC. C-Class and S-Class vehicles achieved the highest sales.
Mazda launches Oman promotions
Towell Auto Centre has announced its Mazda Ramadan campaign, offering a three month installment waiver exclusively on Mazda3 for individual customers. Mazda customers can also look forward to a weekly raffle draw spanning across four weeks.
Suzuki SX4 sedan enters KSA
Suzuki Saudia is launching the Suzuki SX4 sedan in the Saudi market. The sedan has been customized for Gulf road requirements offering safety features, internal space and the engine capacity, with 1.6 or 2.0 liters. The vehicle is lauded by Suzuki as a primary contributor to the company's record-breaking 2007 closing.
Kia July sales up 24%
Kia Motors has announced that global sales for July grew by 24.1% on the same period last year. Total sales across all vehicle categories equalled 122,230 units. Global sales have grown by 16.9% in the first seven months of 2008.
Bespoke Rolls Royce lands in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Motors (ADM) has taken possession of a bespoke Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, featuring gold metallic exteriors with a stainless steel bonnet, teak decking and twin coachlines. It also features a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy and has the Rolls Royce logo stitched into all headrests. ADM is highlighting the company's bespoke programme, which allows clients to customise their cars.
New Lamborghinis in Bahrain show
Al Ghassan Motors, importer of Lamborghini in Saudi Arabia has announced the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 and Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 will make its debut in the GCC at the Bahrain International Motor Show in October. BIMS will run from the 4 to the 7 October 2008 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre.
Gargash steady on Benz sales
Gargash Enterprises announced its sales of Mercedes-Benz in Dubai, Sharjah & Northern Emirates have recorded a 22% increase for the first half of 2008. The company has delivered a total of 3232 new and used vehicles compared to 2644 in the first half of 2007.
Audi to expand in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian Marketing and Agencies Company, agents for Audi cars in Saudi Arabia is planning to open an integrated complex for Audi cars in Al Khobar city. The complex will be inaugurated in November 2009 and will house the regional headquarters of the company, a large showroom for new car models and a 6,000-sqm Audi Service Centre.
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