Industry News

MalaysiaQI-MeritusMaharaGP.com wraps up its Middle East road show with an early check in at Abu Dhabi prior to the next round of GP2 Asia at the Yas Island circuit. The team’s improved pace is the result of an enhanced engineering structure with the signing of four former Formula 1 technicians and engineers. In addition to providing race engineering services these technicians will provide training to develop the team’s Malaysian based technical staff. Meritus-GP pulled off another big coup when it signed American racing sensation Alexander Rossi for the remainder of 2009-2010 GP2 Asia Series. The news was announced at a recent press conference hosted in the presence of Mohammed Ben Sulayem,

Read More …

Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Parmigiani announced the latest in the line of Bugatti concepts developed by Parmigiani that underscores the watchmakers’ technological virtuosity in a new dimension – or rather four.

Read More …

Alfardan Automobiles, the exclusive importer of the BMW Group in Qatar, will ensure that players, officials and organisers of this year’s Commercialbank Qatar Masters 2010 enjoy sheer driving pleasure throughout the tournament with a luxury fleet of more than 55 prominent chauffeur-driven BMW 7 Series at their disposal.

Read More …

The inaugural Concours d’Elegance took place at the Marina Crescent last week and showcased 50 rare vintage cars, included several automotive brands which no longer exist. The event marked 100 years since Kuwait imported its first car to the country.

Read More …

Hyundai, represented by Juma Al Majid Est. in the UAE, today launches its highly-anticipated ‘Value Season’, an annual ‘limited-time only’ promotion designed to attract new customers and build loyalty within its UAE consumer base by offering added value and an array of valuable prizes.

Read More …

The Gulf Bike Festival, an annual bike event and exhibition popular with motor enthusiasts around the region, is being held in partnership with the 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival this year. Organised by Live Nation Middle East & Middle East Communications & Forums (MECOM Forums) in association with Harley Davidson, the event runs over three days from 4th February to 6th February, 2010.

Read More …

UAE based AUH Motorsports stormed to a class victory and 16th overall in the Dubai 24 Hours with its Aston Martin Vantage GT4.

Read More …

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed a strong performance in the Middle East region in 2009. Worldwide every fifth Rolls-Royce is sold in the Middle East with its 8 dealerships in 6 countries.

Read More …

Land Rover, one of the world’s most renowned luxury, premium SUV manufacturers, has reiterated its commitment to the Middle East by venturing into a new an untapped market – the northern region of Iraq also know as Kurdistan.

Read More …

For most racing enthusiasts, the idea of competing on an FIA approved race track is a distant dream. Dubai-based Porsche specialist Alex Renner Motors (ARM) can now make these dreams come true with the launch of a unique ‘Arrive & Drive’ package, offering aspiring racing drivers from across the GCC the chance to participate in a round of the upcoming UAE GT Championship for as little as Dhs 35,000.

Read More …