Just over a year ago, the BMW X6 was launched. It was an entirely new type of car, a unique design concept and driving dynamics never seen before in its sector. Now in its second year, the oh-look-at-me-I-am-weird X6 has rewarded the world’s leading premium automotive manufacturer, becoming a firm favourite with oh-look-at-me-I-am-weird customers in the GCC.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is planning to increase its manufacturing workforce by 50 per cent. More than 150 new jobs have been created to support the production of the company’s new model, the Rolls-Royce Ghost. By the end of 2009 Rolls-Royce will have created almost 400 new jobs in under two years, bringing the total number of employees based at Goodwood, West Sussex to 900.
Emirates Suzuki Club is gearing up for their 2nd Way of Life annual party scheduled for the 29th May 2009 at the Irish Village, Garhoud in Dubai, UAE.
The Sayarti showroom in Oman is a new 1-stop shop concept that offers maintenance packages that are carried out using only genuine parts that are executed in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. The best premium brands are used for vehicle detailing, paint protecting, dent removal, banish odours, repair cracked windscreens and damaged upholstery. In addition, car owners can professionally personalise their vehicle with a wide choice of alloy wheels, window tinting and in-car entertainment.
The lacklustre Tiguan is now being offered with the R-line package, such as 19 inch “Omanyt” wheels, newly designed and finished bumpers as well as sporty interior details. The new equipment packages for the Tiguan R-line are now available in the UAE and GCC.
Lamborghini Riyadh hosted the final of its five-round Superleggera race series on 30 April, with ten cars participating in the 15 lap race at Al-Reem International Circuit.
Audi Oman has announced the launch of a new “90 Minutes Service” initiative.
UAE-based Diamondlease won the “Best Car Rental Company (Local Brand)” in the Middle East & North Africa region at the 2009 Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards (Platinum), for the sixth consecutive time.
In an ill-conceived advertising campaign that is already drawing flak from our readers, Arabian Automobiles, part of the AW Rostamani Group has launched its “Unbeatable 5” offer. Arabian Automobiles is the exclusive dealer for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.
There couldn’t be a better place for Foilacar, the most advanced car foiling workshop in the GCC, to be presented to the public than the most important trade show for car accessories in the region.