As the Beijing Auto Show 2012 opens doors to the trade and the public, here is a look at market insights gathered from reports of the show that will conclude on the 2nd of May. Many new models throng the market and several concepts are being unveiled at Auto China, …
Added protection for Al Futtaim customers
Al-Futtaim has launched a handy automotive insurance product for new and pre-owned vehicles that will assure customers of three hassle-free years. Protect+ is a package of four very useful benefits for owners of Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Volvo and Automall, the pre-owned vehicles division of Al-Futtaim. Protect+ …
Now, Ducati rides on Audi
Last week, AUDI AG confirmed the news about two hot wheels from Bologna rolling into its stables. The acquisition of the tradition-steeped Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. With Ducati, the German brand will now be flanked by three traditional Italians – the other two being Lamborghini and …
Volvo Adventure honours “Save Light, Save Earth” idea from MENA
Young students from Sadat City Language School in Egypt came up with an idea to make better use of electricity. And they are already enjoying the rewards of their “Save Light, Save Earth”– with a five-day all-expenses paid trip to Göteborg, Sweden for an all-expenses paid trip from June 1-6 …
Toyota marshals Off-road Program for adventure-seekers
If you’ve always wanted to conquer the dunes and feel the wheels wrestle with the loose sand, but didn’t think you were equipped to handle it, here is your chance to rule ‘dunedom’. Al Futtaim Motors has launched the Toyota Off-road Safety Program – the first initiative of its kind …
Best of New York Auto Show
New York is famous for cabs, not cars. While being home to scores of millionaires, and several billionaires, the city doesn’t flaunt many Ferraris or Lambos on the road. Unlike Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. So, the New York Auto Show is where the local folk and visitors, the whole …
Dramatic finale for Maserati Trofeo JBF RAK at Yas Marina
It was already decided at the end of the 5th round, who was going to be the Maserati Trofeo Champione. Joe Ghanem was way ahead of the rest and he couldn’t have really minded the way things went on the day of the 6th round – but for sake of …
Revealed: Bewildering power in a Brabus and pathbreaking safety in a Volvo
Geneva Motor Show: Brabus Bullit 800 Coupe World Debut Earlier this month, the BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800 celebrated its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Bullit is based on the two-door Mercedes C 63 AMG model. In place of the 6.3-liter fast-revving V8 that powers the production …
Walter Röhrl in a race to the clouds yet again
What do you do when you have reached the peak? Climb it all over again. That’s exactly what Walter Röhrl is doing – twenty-five years later. Spectators in the US state of Columbia will be able to relive a milestone in the history of sport-climbing when the legendary rally driver …
Volkswagen Dubai Roadshow and Desert Clean up: Closer to people
The “people’s car” maker is getting up close and familiar with people of Dubai and elsewhere in the Middle East. Soon after the public service campaign “Desert Clean Up”, the Volkswagen Road show lands in Dubai. Volkswagen Middle East, in cooperation with Al Nabooda Automobiles, has brought their highly engaging …
