MINI, the small car with substance in abundance celebrated big this week when over 40 MINI cars, including two classic Mini cars, convened for Dubai’s second MINI City Rally. The highlight of the event included a giant game of MINI bowling in a race against the clock where MINI drivers had to manoeuvre around giant bowling pins.
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, has announced the arrival of the Limited Edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti wristwatch, engineered by the Swiss specialist watchmaker Bell & Ross. Just 100 examples are being produced, and will be offered only through Infiniti Centres in Europe.
Alfardan Automobiles, the exclusive importer of BMW cars in Qatar, has shown its support for Qatari cultural development by providing a fleet of BMW models as the official cars for the Plácido Domingo performance, which took place at The Pearl-Qatar on the 13 May.
Ford has just released a video purportedly showing their upgraded 2011 Shelby GT500 doing a lap of some 4.1-mile (6.56 km) Grand West portion of the Virginia International Speedway racetrack. It achieved a lap time of 2:58.5, which in itself wouldn’t mean much, except that the Audi R8 V10 did it in 2:59.5 during another test. If there ever was proof that the Audi R8 is an overrated beluga whale, this is it.
Volkswagen Middle East has responded to weak demand from its regional customers with a five-seater option and R-Line version of the popular four-door Volkswagen CC. Previously, the base model CC was designed to carry only four persons.
Budget Rent a Car has taken delivery of a fleet of Suzuki SX4 sedans and Suzuki Vitara 4WD from Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan & Co LLC in Oman.
Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Toyota in the UAE, welcomed Australia’s Victoria Premier, the Honourable Mr John Brumby to the flagship Toyota showroom in Dubai Festival City to view the Australian built Toyota Camry.
General Motors Company today announced its first quarter 2010 results, marked by revenue of $31.5 billion and operating income of $1.2 billion. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.9 billion, resulting in earnings per share on a diluted basis of $1.66.
Big Bus Tours and Dubai International Airport have linked up to provide an innovative new service designed specifically for transit passengers coming through the airport. Dubai Airport has witnessed tremendous growth during the last few years and this is, in part, due to the incredible growth of the transit passenger sector. These passengers do not have the opportunity to see the real Dubai and are often restricted to staying within the airport premises due to a lack of structured alternatives.
Volkswagen has responded to growing market demand for factory upgraded vehicles with the launch of a new wholly-owned subsidiary – Volkswagen R GmbH. Tasked with creating sporty and exclusive models, Volkswagen R GmbH’s workforce of over 350 employees meets individual customer preferences for sporty, customised versions of Volkswagen vehicles. This includes fitting sportier exteriors, exclusive interiors, and installing professional racing powertrains and running gears.