May 16, 2013

Jaguar's F-TYPE is a continuation of a sporting bloodline that encompasses some of the most beautiful, thrilling and desirable cars ever built, representing a return to the company's heartland with a two-seater, convertible sports car focused on performance, agility and driver involvement.

Speaking about the launch, Ashok Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Al Tayer Motors, said: "Since its launch at the Paris Motorshow last September, the Jaguar F-TYPE has been eagerly awaited in the UAE and there has been tremendous enthusiasm among loyal Jaguar customers here. We are confident the Jaguar F-TYPE will take the leaping cat marque to greater heights."

The car with a starting price of AED 289,000/- is available to book from Al Tayer Motors Jaguar showrooms.

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May 16, 2013

With a 13,000 sq ft showroom on a prime site of King Faisal Street in Sharjah and a large 17,500 sq ft showroom on the main Al Ittihad road in Ras Al Khaimah, KIA aims to enhance, sustain and strengthen the brand's pre and post sales customer service to match the premium class vehicles it introduced recently. These new facilities will showcase KIA's full range of products and latest luxury model KIA Quoris in a luxurious and modern setting that includes a lounge area for customers.

Mr. Mohammed Khader, President of Al Majid Motors- Kia said; "As part of Al Majid Motors growth plan, we aim to provide the best possible conveniences for Kia clients with state of art amenities and services. Opening of these new showrooms endorses the commitment of our expansion strategy towards Kia vehicles...

May 12, 2013

Joining from Porsche Asia Pacific where he was also managing director in charge of 12 markets, Swedish born Ekberg will be responsible for sales across the Middle East, Levant, Africa (excluding the Maghreb states) and India.

Christer Ekberg has worked a total of 17 years for the Porsche brand, having spent five years as managing director at Porsche in Sweden before joining Porsche Asia Pacific in 2001. His experience in the automotive industry spans more than 30 years in Sales, Marketing and After Sales functions, across North America, Europe and Asia.

Ekberg succeeds George Wills who will take over the lead of Porsche Latin America, as subsidiary responsible for the importer and dealer network in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

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May 6, 2013

Juma Al Majid Est. Hyundai Service Dept. won the ‘Expression of Gratitude’ award from Hyundai Motor Company for its outstanding efforts and great service performance in Hyundai Service operation, which ranked top among 13 distributors in the Middle Eastern region.

The award was presented to Mr. Dawood Omar Abadi, Deputy General Manager of the After-Sales Service Division, by Mr. D.S. Jang, Hyundai Overseas Service Director, at the 2013 Middle East Service Seminar, which took place in Muscat, Oman from April 1-3.

April 30, 2013

Shortly after arriving in the Middle East, the stunning Focus ST is becoming popular with strong demand for more units to be available.

The five-door Focus ST delivers the same driving attributes that makes all Ford 'Sports Technologies' (ST) models stand out. The chassis, engine, sound and comfort of the vehicle are tuned to deliver a truly sporty experience combined with a high level of refinement. These same attributes will form the genetic code for future Ford models that might wear the ST badge.

"The Focus ST has been designed to appeal to driving enthusiasts across the Middle East," said Paul Anderson, Marketing director at Ford Middle East. "Our global performance teams based in North America, Europe and Asia have worked together to develop the core product attributes...

April 28, 2013

"The construction of the cycling tracks is part of a master plan developed by the RTA to provide dedicated cycling spanning the entire Dubai Emirate in a bid to encourage the use of bikes as an environment-friendly transit means, as well as for the benefit of cycling enthusiasts. It also comes in implementation of RTA's vision of Safe & Smooth Transport for All as the advanced countries are focusing on raising the proportion of pedestrian & cycling travels since they involve traffic, health and environmental benefits," said Al Tayer.

He continued: "The Cycling Tracks Plan 2013-2016 covers Al Barsha, Al Khawaneej, Al Warqa, Al Qouz, Al Safouh Road, Al Mamzar Park, Mushrif Park, Hor Al Anz East, and Mirdif. The selection of these districts was based on a number of parameters including...

April 25, 2013

"Chevrolet's success in the Middle East is being driven by its rejuvenated passenger car portfolio," said John Stadwick, President and Managing Director of General Motors Middle East Operations.

"The Impala will further strengthen Chevrolet's passenger car line-up which recorded a year-on-year sales increase of 17% in the first quarter of 2013 in the Middle East."

The Impala nameplate was introduced in 1958 in the U.S. and has been one of Chevrolet's best-selling passenger cars for decades.

The new 10th generation builds on that strong heritage.The Impala was the most popular full-size sedan in the U.S. in 2011, with sales of more than 171,000 units. This also made it one of the 10 best-selling passenger cars overall in the U.S., joining the Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet...

April 25, 2013

The renowned Saudi drift driver Hatim Natto, the driver of “Mountain Dew Saudi Gear Racing Team”, showed his true mettle till the end of the heat as he snapped up the first notch in the 5th round of UAE Drift Championship. The round was held alongside The Chase Festival at Dubai Autodrome circuit in UAE. The win elevated him to third in the overall standing of the Championship.

In a breathtaking sport night, the other two Saudi contenders, Abdulhadi Qahtani and Muath Alissa, also thrilled the spectators by demonstrating remarkable competitive spirit and performance.

April 24, 2013

The Arab country, which is a federation of seven Emirates, is an economically flourishing market with a strong affinity for luxury brands. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart's financial services subsidiary is now cooperating locally with Emirates NBD, the biggest banking group in the United Arab Emirates.

Albert Moser, Porsche Financial Services GmbH, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our objective is to support the sale of new and used cars with intelligent financial services, making a lasting contribution to the Group's earnings in the process."

Porsche Financial Services is now represented in fifteen countries from Germany to Japan, including Italy, Great Britain, the USA, Russia and Australia and is thereby present in many of Porsche AG's important car markets....

April 24, 2013

Hyundai's year-on-year sales are up 5.9% across the GCC and Levant, with a total of 67,353 vehicles being driven out of showrooms between January and March.

The all-new 2013 Santa Fe, launched towards the end of 2012, is already proving extremely popular, with sales across the GCC and Levant countries up by some 42% on the same period last year. Offering a whole new class of luxury with its differentiated design, cutting-edge technologies and practical use of space, the new model has been well received in a region that appreciates a good SUV, even before the arrival of the 7-seater version later this year.

Hyundai's range of small to mid-sized vehicles, the 'i' series, has also enjoyed strong growth, recording a 40% increase throughout the Gulf and Levant region.

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