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Automotive industry news including electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, smart mobility solutions, and car launches in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
THE WORLDS MOST LUXURIOUS CAR TAKES THE STAND AT DIMS_Final
The world’s most luxurious motor car, the New Rolls-Royce Phantom took its place at the Dubai International Motor Show for its regional public debut alongside the one-off Bespoke Spirit of Calligraphy Ghost and Dawn Black Badge. The region’s luxury and motoring enthusiasts alike gathered to be among the first to see ‘The Best Car in […]
Ford Announces Ambitious Middle East Electrification Plan with Four New Hybrids in Four Years
Ford today announced it will accelerate its electrified vehicle plan in the Middle East by launching four new hybrid vehicles over the next four years, building on its global promise to provide customers with affordable and capable electrified vehicles. “These are incredibly exciting times for Ford in the Middle East with our aggressive product plan […]
Bespoke Luxury Customer Experience the Driving Force Behind Lincoln, With Strong Product Cadence, Stand-Alone Dealerships Announced at Dubai International Motor Show
Though a brand with a long and storied history, Lincoln is in the midst of ushering in a new era. Continuing to invest and grow in the Middle East, Lincoln is today introducing its seventh new vehicle to the region since 2013 – the all-new 2018 Lincoln Navigator – together with the Lincoln Presidential personalized […]
Expo 2020 Dubai and Nissan partner to help shape the future of intelligent mobility
Expo 2020 Dubai is joining forces with leading vehicle manufacturer Nissan to demonstrate and showcase the future of intelligent mobility – starting with a fleet that includes electric vehicles. The Japanese firm was revealed today as Expo 2020 Dubai’s latest Official Premier Partner at an event held at the Expo site, where Nissan also unveiled […]
BYD cars cost up to 40% less to maintain
BYD Auto is making a strong statement in the market with affordable prices and lesser maintenance cost. The Chinese cars entering the market comes as a remedy to the ever-changing economy while, at the same time, proving to be efficient and reliable serving many customers across Saudi Arabia for years. The BYD F3 Of the […]
NISSAN REPORTS FIRST-HALF RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
President and Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the six-month period to September 30, 2017. In the first half, Nissan generated an operating profit of 281.8 billion yen on net revenues of 5.65 trillion yen. Excluding special item costs associated with final vehicle inspection issues in […]
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JAGUAR I-TYPE MAKES FIRST REGIONAL APPEARANCE AT DUBAI INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW
Jaguar Land Rover announced today that Panasonic Jaguar Racing’s all-electric Formula E race car, the I-TYPE 2 will be making its debut in the Middle East at the Dubai International Motor Show on November 14, 2017. Designed and engineered to deliver an optimum balance between power and efficiency, the I-TYPE 2 accelerates from 0-100km/h in […]
Jaguar Land Rover rolls out new ‘ARCH’ corporate identity across MENA dealer network
An ambitious four-year programme to roll out Jaguar Land Rover’s all-new retailer corporate identity is well underway throughout the British carmaker’s Middle East and North Africa dealer network. Known as the ‘ARCH Concept,’ within the next two years every Jaguar Land Rover showroom and workshop facility within the region will have benefited from the redesign, […]
World-first gaming controller operated Nissan GT-R achieves 130+mph run around Silverstone
Nissan GB has created the ultimate remote-control car for gamers – the Nissan GT-R /C. Celebrating the release of Gran Turismo Sport, out in Europe on October 18th, and marking 20 years of Nissan involvement in the Gran Turismo gaming series, the one-off project car was extensively modified to be driven entirely by a DualShock®4 […]
Jaguar’s Stellar Dubai International Motor Show Line-up Will Be Its Biggest Yet at Region’s Premier Automotive Showcase Event
Jaguar announced today that it will put on a stunning display of six new vehicles at the upcoming Dubai International Motor Show, taking place from November 14 – 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In what is its largest line-up presented at the show to date, the British premium car manufacturer has confirmed that […]
Let Jaguar Land Rover‘s Innovation Lab and Formula E racing simulator take you on an immersive journey at the Dubai International Motor Show
When visitors to the Dubai International Motor Show head to the Jaguar Land Rover stand, they will find an astonishing experience. Not only they will have the opportunity to try the cutting-edge automotive technology deployed on current Jaguar Land Rover products in the premium carmaker’s Innovation Lab, but they will also get a taste of […]
Triple the Power, Precision and Performance for Ford with New-Gen 2018 Expedition, New Mustang and New F-150 Breaking Cover for Big Middle East Reveal
Ford Middle East today revealed three of its iconic products ahead of the 2017 Dubai International Motorshow, with the new-generation 2018 Ford Expedition, as well as the new 2018 Ford Mustang and new 2018 F-150 making their regional debut. The three-model announcement further reinforces Ford’s commitment to delivering 30 products by 2020 across the MEA. […]
Nissan tests fully autonomous prototype technology on streets of Tokyo
Nissan demonstrated a prototype of its most advanced autonomous driving technology, planned for real-world use from 2020, on public roads in Tokyo. Nissan Motor Corp. tested the next-generation ProPILOT technology on a modified INFINITI Q50 sports sedan. The technology enables the vehicle to operate autonomously on urban roads and freeways, beginning when the driver selects a destination […]
DISCOVERY EXPEDITION BEAMS THE DESERTINTO THE CLASSROOM
Thousands of children will explore the vast Jordanian desert and learn about water conservation thanks to a unique Land Rover Discovery expedition. The specially prepared Discovery family SUV will support the recipients of the 2017 Land Rover Bursary, administered by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). The ‘Water Diaries’ expedition will cross one of the […]
2017 10 25 Nissan Participation in Formula-E Announcement
Nissan will become the first Japanese automotive brand to compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E racing championship starting in 2018. The move to participate in the growing Formula E series gives Nissan a highly visible global platform from which to spread the message of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – the company’s three-pillar strategy to redefine how its vehicles are driven, […]
Nissan unveils IMx zero-emission concept at Tokyo Motor Show
The Nissan IMx, an all-electric crossover concept vehicle offering fully autonomous operation and a driving range of more than 600 kilometers, was unveiled today at the Tokyo Motor Show. The innovative concept vehicle provides a glimpse into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, Nissan’s approach to changing how cars are powered, driven, and integrated with […]
Ford Embraces Future Investment Initiatives to Boost Smart Mobility in the Middle East
Home to more than 51 million people, the GCC is a rapidly developing region that faces growing demands on its infrastructure. Estimates suggest that the population could rise to 65 million by 2030, placing extra pressure not only on natural resources, but also on national infrastructure and governments to lay significant foundation plans for the […]
Nissan to unveil new ambulance and electric delivery vehicle
Nissan will unveil two new fully customized vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show to improve city mobility: the new Paramedic Concept and the all-electric e-NV200 Fridge Concept. Packed with new technologies and features, the new Paramedic Concept will be Nissan’s fifth-generation ambulance and builds on the success of the previous versions, which are sold exclusively […]
Nissan to show LEAF NISMO Concept, Serena NISMO at Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will show a number of exciting concept cars and production vehicles at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, giving customers a glimpse of the company’s newest and future innovations.A new concept model that embodies the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility will be among the highlights of the vehicles on display. The Nissan LEAF NISMO […]
PANASONIC JAGUAR RACING COMPLETE PRE-SEASON TESTING IN VALENCIA
Panasonic Jaguar Racing drivers Nelson Piquet Jr. and Mitch Evans today completed three days of crucial pre-season testing at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain. The British team focused on performance and reliability ahead of their second season in the series. Across the three days of testing the team completed 408 laps and 1,224 […]
Continental introduces fully automated valet parking
Continental Automotive Group, the German company which specialises in tyres and automotive technology, has developed an automated technology solution, enabling cars to valet park without a driver. Recently presented to the public at the 2017 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, the fully automated Valet Parking function was demonstrated in a demo vehicle at Continental’s […]
McLaren introduces the new 720S at EXCS Motorshow in Riyadh
Nahwasharq Co. Ltd., a newly appointed and official McLaren retail partner in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, introduced the new McLaren 720S at the 11th edition of EXCS Motorshow. Nahwasharq Co. is proud to make its debut at EXCS Motorshow ahead of its upcoming Riyadh showroom in Q4 this year. The 720S is the second-generation […]