The Arab world’s leading Formula 3 racing driver, Basil Shaaban, gets his challenge for honours in the 2009 Formula 3 Euro Series underway at the Hockenheim Baden-Württemberg circuit in Germany this weekend (May 15th-17th).
McLaren Automotive has taken the first step in developing its global business by appointing Ian Gorsuch as Regional Director of Middle East and Africa. The appointment comes in preparation for the world launch in 2011 of the first in the company’s new range of high-tech sports cars.
Defending FIA Middle East rally champion, Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah, will not be able to become the first driver in history to claim four outright wins in the Syrian International Rally, when the third round
of the regional series gets underway in Sednaya on June 11th-13th.
International football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has today signed as Global Ambassador for the leading lubricants company, Castrol. The dynamic partnership between the world’s leading footballer and the market-leading brand will run until 2011.
Daimler Middle East & Levant (DMEL), in conjunction with Sewells Consulting Group and the University of Melbourne, has introduced the Advanced Dealer Management Programme that aims to equip staff from Mercedes-Benz Distributors across the region with first class automotive retail management skills.
Al Mulla and Behbehani Motor Company W.L.L. (MBMC), one of the fastest growing automotive distributor in Kuwait has just launched another exciting campaign that offers truly stunning car deals to customers.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the fiscal year 2008, ending March 31, 2009.
Losail International Circuit witnessed recently a line-up of the most outstanding Ferrari models. Alfardan Sports Motors Company, member of Alfardan Group and the exclusive importer of Ferrari in Qatar organized a memorable Track Day for Ferrari Owners and prospective clients, the “Emozioni In Pista – Pilota Ferrari”, taking the Ferrari experience to the ultimate level.
There was no mistaking the pride and joy etched on the face of Mohammed Al Owais, UAE Flag wrapped around his shoulders, as he made his way onto the top step of the Dubai Autodrome podium in early March during the international race weekend which featured UAE National Racing and Speedcar. Not only had he won Class 4 in the limited-attendance Yellow Hat UAE Touring Car Championship with House of Portier, he had also led home three other Emirati drivers and thus making history in local motorsport.
The Volkswagen Group has increased its global market share in the first quarter of this year in spite of the continuing difficult situation on automobile markets, From January to March, the share rose to 11%. The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand ,to some extent, has bucked the negative economic trend, growing its world market share to 7.4% percent.