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Biggest Toyota launched in Oman
February '09/News
The ‘Biggest Toyota’, Sequoia, was officially launched recently at a ceremony in the al bustan palace hotel
Specially invited members of the press graced the event; welcoming them to the launch were senior officials of the Saud Bahwan Group,...
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SHANFARI AUTOMOTIVE UNVEILS THE NEW QUATTROPORTE
February '09/News
Shanfari Automotive, the leading luxury sports vehicles dealership in Oman, unveiled the new Quattroporte in its premises in Al Khuwair. The Quattroporte marks another milestone in the renaissance of Maserati’s brand identity, embodying the values...
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New Audi A6 and RS 6 arrive in Middle East
February '09/News
Audi’s best selling saloon, the Audi A6, now arrives to the Middle East in its new generation. For those who like their four door executive saloon not only comfortable and luxurious but blisteringly fast, Audi is bringing the A6’s racing...
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Audi Middle East 2008 Annual Results
February '09/News
Audi Middle East has announced the annual sales results for 2008. The brand with the four rings sold a total of 7,732 units in 2008 with an increase of 21.2 percent over 2007 (2007: 6,380). For December alone the company reported 728 units, which is...
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JAGUAR RECORDS ANNUAL SALES BOOST IN 2008
February '09/News
Jaguar finished 2008 with sales of more than 65,000 cars – an increase of 8% over 2007 and one of only a handful of automotive brands to report a year-on-year sales increase.
Commenting on the company’s performance, Mike O’Driscoll,...
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MHD VOLVO ACHIEVES HIGHEST GROWTH
February '09/News
MHD LLC’s Automotive Division has excelled itself in the 2008 sales performance & the mystery shopping exercise conducted by Volvo Cars Middle East. The company was acclaimed for its performance during a Volvo conference in Singapore where...
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ZUBAIR INVESTS IN THE REGIONS
February '09/News
Zubair Automotive Enterprises is embarking on an investment strategy that encompasses not just bricks and mortar, but also the needs of its employees and the expectations of its customers. The market in the Sultanate is set to be even more exciting...
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ZUBAIR GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE OPENS NEW FACILITIES SUR & IBRA
February '09/News
Zubair Automotive Enterprises continues on its wildfire investments into the interior of Oman, showing unfailing commitment to both the motoring industry and the economy of Oman. Substantially upgrading its facilities on both Sur and Ibra, so...
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Nissan Middle East optimistic, rules out price drop
February '09/News
Nissan Middle East has shrugged off rumours over a drop in car prices, and emphasized the importance of Middle East growth potential versus rest of the globe despite the current international financial crisis.
The Nissan Middle East statement...
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Porsche cannot escape general downward trend
February '09/News
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, was not able to escape the general downward trend in the global automotive industry in the first six months of the current year of business 2008/09 (1 August 2008 - 31 January 2009) and will therefore show a...
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More engine capacity & improved aerodynamics
February '09/News
Tags: Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, Porsche
The successful Porsche 911 GT3 RSR takes off into the new model year with extensive modifications. The most powerful race car based on the Porsche 911, which last season secured wins in the American Le Mans Series and at the Nürburgring 24 Hours,...
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Volkswagen Middle East announces a sales increase of 23% in 2008
February '09/News
Last year represented the most successful year for Volkswagen in the region since the establishment of the regional office in 2005. Volkswagen Middle East wrapped up 2008 by setting a new record with regional deliveries exceeding 11,000 vehicles,...
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Zawawi Trading Company introduces breakthrough technology
February '09/News
Zawawi Trading Company presented the keys of 20 Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy duty trucks to Mr. Mohammed Awadh Ali and Mr. Ali Mohammed Awadh, respectively Chairman and Vice Chairman of Oriental Group of Companies.
The above Mercedes-Benz trucks...
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Mercedes-Benz Mid-East hits another sales record
February '09/News
Mercedes-Benz Middle East & Levant hit its sixth annual sales record in a row in 2008, despite softening sales in December, with total deliveries of over 19,000 vehicles, a 13 % increase on the previous year.
In 2008, a total of 19,070...
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Shell Gold Fuel Cards and AAA alliance for added value
February '09/News
In an exclusive alliance aimed at giving Shell customers more value, Shell Oman and Arabian Automobile Alliance (AAA) have signed an agreement which gives holders of Shell Gold Fuel cards full access to AAA’s services in Oman, UAE, Qatar and...
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President of Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle visits Oman
February '09/News
Tags: Tata Daewoo, Oman
Mr. Chae, Kwang-Ok, President of Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd visited Oman for the first time along with Mr. Jung, Moon-Sung, Managing Director Overseas Division and Mr. Lim, Joong-Woo, Assistant Manager Overseas Marketing.
Tata Daewoo...
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Gulf Bike Expo 2009 Debuts in Dubai
February '09/News
Tags: Dubai
The first Middle East international bike festival set to boost biking industry in the region. Middle East Communications & Forums (MECOM Forums) is gearing up for an electrifying launch of the region’s first ever dedicated bike exhibition,...
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Gone with the wind
February '09/Test Drives
After a couple of decades of silence, the Scirocco blows in with its avante garde styling and a whole package of technology that makes it one of the most desirable and affordable sports cars in town...
It was almost thirty-five years ago that...
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Traverse the city
February '09/Test Drives
The new Chevrolet Traverse addresses customers with a comprehensive package and interesting styling
Put aside the distractions of what’s happening on the world stage regarding the automotive scene and you will see that essentially the consumer...
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Preparing for change
February '09/People
Nissan and Renault’s dynamic chief, Carlos Ghosn, addresses the Global Competitiveness forum in Saudi Arabia with a message of value creation
"Responsible competitiveness in a rapidly changing world” is certainly a worthy theme to explore...
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