Six new brands join Qatar Motor Show in 2013

With 120,000 people entering the doors of last year's event - only the second edition of the Qatar Motor Show - global brands were all anxious this year to secure a spot at the exhibition to show their latest technologies and trends in the automotive industry, and additionally six more international brands are joining the show for the first time. This will not only add to the excitement of the 2013 Qatar Motor Show, but it will definitely awe the visitors with the world's top brands and designers showcasing their latest models.

Joining the show this year are the following newcomers: the Korean auto manufacturer Kia Motors, Japanese Mitsubishi, McLaren - famous contender in the F1 tour circuit, and the German company Brabus. World-famous Italian car designer Bertone will also showcase their latest cars, while the first Arab-designed hypercar will also be shown.

Bertone is celebrated far and wide by world manufactures, with each individual car built a masterpiece on to itself. Each one of their models is meticulously designed and hand-crafted; as a result, no two of Bertone's models are identical. The company has chosen the 2103 Qatar Motor Show to celebrate its centennial anniversary. For this special event, four of the most spectacular Bertone prototypes will be showcased; some for the first time in the region. These include the Bertone Nuccio, Bertone Pickster, Bertone Aston Martin Jet2, and the Bertone Jaguar B99.

Looking regionally, W Motors will bring to the show the breath-taking Lykan Hypersport 2013. The first hypercar designed in the Middle East, the Lykan Hypersport will woo the visitors with its high-performance specs and luxurious styling (which includes diamond-encrusted LED lights). Only seven of this model will be produced, and each will be offered for nearly $3.4m (almost QR12.5m.

The 2013 Qatar Motor Show, organized by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) in partnership with q.media Events and GL events will run from January 29 to February 2nd at the Doha Exhibitions Center. The show, the region's biggest automotive event, will showcase brands from across the globe, from family sedans, to SUVs, luxury vehicles, and to sports cars.