Over 35 MINI Club Dubai drivers put their wheels to the test by conquering the UAE’s highest point, Jebel Hafeet. Widely acknowledged as the best drive in the UAE, the road through the Jebel Hafeet mountains rises 1,240 metres above sea level and commands panoramic views across the Omani and UAE boarders.
The UAE’s GTI fans have been waiting a long time for today, as Volkswagen Ali & Sons Abu Dhabi launches the new sixth generation Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Shining chrome engines, exotically muralled petrol tanks and fat rear tyres were all on display in the customised bike section of Barbican Turbo 2009, the weekend auto-fest at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, which celebrated the world of two-wheeled touring. The event, which is the largest custom vehicle show in the region, had an array of incredible hand-built and specially crafted machines on show, including the amazing Abu Dhabi police Falcon.
Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) today unveiled the Mubadala Zone – an interactive, Ferrari-themed activity zone designed to provide all residents, especially families, with a great day of entertainment in the lead up to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Juma Al Majid Est., the sole distributor of Hyundai Motors in UAE, has achieved a remarkable success at ConMex Middle East, which took place from October 12 to 15 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Hyundai thrived in its second year participating in the event, by introducing new products to customers, as well as attracting new traders, who were amazed by the range of Hyundai’s commercial vehicles.
Need for Speed Shift is a glorious return to greatness for EA’s seminal racing franchise. They have delivered a driving experience that, while not completely accurate in terms of its simulation aspects, is practically dead-on in terms of what it’s like to race around some of the world’s best racing circuits. The car customisation options include cosmetics as well as performance mods and will be more in depth, affecting aspects such as alignment, aerodynamics, tyres, brakes, differential, gears and most important of all the wheels. You can modify and change your wheels as you did in the Need for Speed Undercover to Konig wheels.
HUMMER will continue to provide Middle East customers with the best off-road vehicles through its existing network of dealers, along with the region’s best customer care and parts availability. All current and future HUMMER warranties will also continue to be backed and honoured.
Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC), the exclusive dealer of Mitsubishi Motors and Fuso Trucks and Buses in Qatar, has unveiled the Year 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero Sports, a dream vehicle for automobile enthusiasts. An ideal family vehicle with the latest safety features, the all-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sports seats seven and bundles sheer power and performance that is unmatched among vehicles in its class.
UAE rallying Legend, Mohammed bin Sulayem, today officially opened the Barbican Turbo 2009, the region’s largest festival that celebrates the world of customised cars.
Mercedes-Benz began a new era in auto finance in the UAE today with the signing today of a joint venture between Daimler Financial Services, one of the world’s leading provider of automotive financial services, the Al Fahim Group, owners of Emirates Motor Company, the authorised distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Abu Dhabi, and Gargash Enterprises, the official Mercedes-Benz distributor in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.