Motoring and Test Drive

Motor Show: Ford
Ford unveiled its legendary GT for the first time in the Middle East, in time for the Dubai Motor Show. Jim Benintende, Managing Director for Ford Middle East, says Ford is expecting a record year in 2004, predicting sales of more than 30,000 cars.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 14 - 2003 at 08:48

Motor Show: Porsche
Porsche has enjoyed record years, with last year the best in the company's history. Two feature models are on display at the Dubai Motor Show, including the top of the line Carrera GT, and the third verision of the Cayenne. Hans Riedel, Porsche's Executive VP for Sales & Marketing, anticipates the most dynamic growth will be in the SUV sector.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, December 13 - 2003 at 12:22

Motor Show: Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz is also introducing the CL65 AMG to the Middle East, the fastest four-seater coupe in the market. Steffen Baumann, Sales & Marketing Director for Mercedes Benz, predicts a tough year ahead in 2004, with increasing competition in the SUV market.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, December 11 - 2003 at 20:29

Carrera GT races into Dubai
Porsche's latest model, the Carrera GT, made its Middle East debut in Dubai. With a 5.7 litre cubic capacity and an engine output of 612 bhp, it has a top speed of over 330 kmph. The Carrera GT does 0-100 in less than four seconds, and 0-200 in less than 10.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 08 - 2003 at 19:35

Nissan Ready to Rally
Nissan's debut entry for the UAE Desert Challenge has been unveiled in Dubai. The specially modified red-and-white pick up has already achieved great results at the 2003 Morocco Rally.
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United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 18 - 2003 at 11:56

Qtel rallies in support
Qatari rally driver Mohammed Al Mannai is competing on top form, thanks to sponsorship by Qtel. Al Mannai suffered a horrific crash in 1991 that left him paralysed from the waist down, but thanks to corporate support he's back driving on an international level.
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Qatar: Sunday, July 20 - 2003 at 10:03

Jeep driving Cycle of Life
Arabia's rich and often endangered wildlife is the subject of a new joint filming and scientific research expedition. Sponsored by Jeep, 'Cycle of Life' is the first such project in the Middle East. It's hoped the expeditions will raise environmental awareness in the region.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 15 - 2003 at 11:16

Luxury Maybachs arrive in the Gulf
It's the second highest single value cargo Lufthansa has ever carried - US$4 million of exclusive Maybach cars. They were flown into Sharjah International Airport, ready for delivery to a handful luxury car enthusiasts around the Arabian Gulf. AME Info Broadcast's Stephen Marney took a drive with Steffen Baumann from Mercedes-Benz.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 05 - 2003 at 10:46