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Emirates NBD – Saudi Arabia launches Special Offers for Auto Lease
During its participation in the Riyadh Motor show held from 29 November to 2 December 2016, Emirates NBD – Saudi Arabia announced special offers for their auto lease products with outstanding facilities to help customers buy their dream cars. On this occasion, Engineer Loai Abdul Jawad, CEO Emirates NBD – Saudi Arabia said: “Taking part […]
Hyundai Reveals Details of Ioniq Autonomous Concept Vehicle
Hyundai Motor Company is currently testing a driverless version of its Ioniq eco-car, as part of plans to build autonomous vehicles that ordinary consumers can afford. The carmaker announced the project publicly recently at Automobility LA – the Los Angeles Auto Show. With a sleek design resembling the rest of the Ioniq lineup, the vehicle […]
Nissan Scoops Silver Award at the 2016 MENA Effie Awards
At this year’s MENA Effie Awards, Nissan Middle East’s recent campaign around its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), has landed the Japanese automaker a silver award in the ‘Entertainment and Sports’ category, for its campaign, #MomentsThatCount. Nissan becomes the first automotive brand in the region to win an award in this category. The […]
Nissan adds Two More Trophies to its Cabinet during the second Arab Wheels Awards
The second annual Arab Wheels Awards, held this month at a prestigious ceremony in Dubai’s Meydan Hotel, has resulted in Nissan taking top honours in two categories: ‘Midsize Truck’ for the all-new Navara and ‘Large Sedan’ for the Maxima. “This award represents Nissan’s hard work and success in the Middle East, and is testament of […]
Riyadh Motor Show Opens to Public
The Riyadh Motor Show kicked off today, Tuesday 29 November 2016, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibitions Center. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport, the show was inaugurated by Eng. Hathlool AL Hathloul, Deputy Minister of transport and Roads and will continue for 4 days. The 30th edition of the Riyadh […]
Designed to Inspire Tomorrow’s Racing Drivers, Engineers and Designers – Ford’s Le Mans Victories in LEGO® Bricks
It’s a gift 50 years in the making that could set your child on the path to becoming a racing legend. The iconic Ford GT40 and the new Ford GT that won Le Mans 24 Hours in 1966 and 2016 are being brought to life in LEGO® bricks. The new LEGO Speed Champions set will […]
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Nissan Sh owcases Full Line-up at 30th Edition of Riyadh Motor Show
As car enthusiasts welcome the 30th edition of the Riyadh Motor Show, Nissan re-affirms its strong presence in the KSA market with a distinguished display of its full line-up of technology-embracing vehicles. The Motor Show which takes place at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center runs for four days from November 29 until December […]
Ford EcoBoost® Continues to Set Benchmark With All-New 3.5-litre V6 Bettering Torque Levels of V8 Engine
Ford continues its relentless pace of innovation, delivering segment-leading torque for 2017 F-150 customers with the all-new 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission.The new second-generation 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine will provide more peak torque compared with the first-generation 3.5-litre EcoBoost engine, with 629 Nm*, and a horsepower of 390PS*.The importance of Ford’s EcoBoost engines […]
Nissan Dominates Winners Podium at Rally Jeddah 2016
Nissan’s participation in this year’s Rally Jeddah began with dominating the provisional entry lists. This strong presence continued throughout the competition, with results that reflected the brand’s dominance in the motorsports scene. The two-day race which takes place over a short super special stage on the first day, and a 220km desert stage on the […]
Testing Ford’s No-Compromise Off-Road Performance Machine, the All-New F-150 Raptor
The F-150 Raptor is the pinnacle of Ford’s off-road performance lineup, but to get to the top takes a lot of hard work. Engineers from around the world put a great deal of time into making sure the vehicle passes stringent tests, such as those performed during hot weather testing. The harsh climate of extreme […]
Ford in Fight for Teams’ Title at WEC Season Finale
The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team is in the Kingdom of Bahrain this week for the final round of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship. After two wins in a row for the #67 Ford GT, the GTE Pro teams’ title is within reach, although the latest Balance of Performance changes will make it a […]
Nissan taps into social networking to pioneer world’s first digitally powered shared car ownership scheme
Today, Nissan announced a pioneering new digital-first shared car ownership service, set to transform the traditional car-sharing industry. NISSAN INTELLIGENT GET & GO MICRA, revealed by Nissan Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, will allow people to part-own a brand new Nissan Micra. Social networking is at the heart […]
Increased Interest in Riyadh Motor Show 2016
Gathering a massive number of automotive pros and patrons under one roof, the 30th edition of Riyadh Motor Show continues preparations for its launch on the 29th of November as the longest-running and leading car show in the Middle East at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (Exit 10). Held under the patronage and […]
Nissan Reports First Half Results for Fiscal Year 2016
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the six-month period to September 30, 2016. “In the first half, Nissan generated a solid operating profit of 339.7 billion yen, which represents a 6.4% margin on net revenues of 5.32 trillion yen,” said Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “These solid results were achieved […]
Ford’s Adaptive Steering System On All-New Edge Will Change How the World Turns
Ford Motor Company’s latest innovative steering technology that debuts on the all-new Edge CUV promises to redefine the idea of “power steering”.Ford’s adaptive steering makes it easier for drivers to manoeuvre a vehicle at low speeds while making the vehicle more fun to drive and agile at high speeds. Adaptive steering is standard on the […]
Nissan Unveils UEFA Champions League Stars Gareth Bale And Sergio Agüero As New Global Ambassadors
Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, has confirmed Real Madrid C.F. winger, Gareth Bale, and Manchester City F.C. striker, Sergio Agüero, as the brand’s new global ambassadors and Engineers of Excitement. As Nissan’s new global ambassadors, Bale and Agüero will help the Japanese car manufacturer to bring football fans closer […]
Masdar Institute Links up with QinetiQ and Sand-X Motors to Develop Automated Unmanned Rover System (URS)
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy, and sustainable technologies, along with UK-based QinetiQ, a leading technology development and engineering company operating primarily in the defense, security and aerospace markets, and Swiss-based all-terrain vehicle (ATV) developer Sand-X Motors, jointly announced their collaboration to develop an Unmanned […]
Volkswagen Launches All New Super Premium Tiguan 2017 Compact SUV
Volkswagen Group Saudi Arabia is introducing its innovative New Tiguan 2017 to the Kingdom’s market with a launch event at the Volkswagen Group Head Quarter in Riyadh on Thursday, October 20, 2016. “We are delighted to bring the New Tiguan to Saudi Arabia,” said Mr. Adel Baraja, Marketing and Public Relations Director at Volkswagen Group […]
Millennials and Global Demand Drive Ford’s Continued SUV Lineup Growth, With Four All-New Nameplates Due Within Five Years
Ford has a long history of SUV leadership, with all-time favorite nameplates such as Escape, Edge, Explorer, and Expedition setting the benchmarks for their segments since their debut. Having sold more than 1.5 million SUVs globally last year and plans to introduce four all-new SUV’s in the next five years, Ford is sure to reinforce […]
DigiRobotics Launches UAE’s First 3D-Printed Car at GITEX
The UAE’s first 3D-printed autonomous vehicle leads launches of 3D printed technology at GITEX Technology Week. UAE-based robotics company DigiRobitics has revealed WiGo, the first 3D-printed unmanned vehicle manufactured, assembled, and programmed in the UAE. WiGo is ideal for mega-events, and is ferrying passengers from the metro station to the Dubai World Trade Centre. DigiRobotics […]
Dubai Police and Nissan Join Forces with First Innovative Accident Alert Technology “Smart Response” in the Middle East
In line with the UAE Vision 2021, Dubai Police has signed a “Collaboration Agreement” with Nissan Middle East, outlining a partnership that will see the introduction and implementation of a new road safety technology service called “Smart Response”, which is the first of its kind in the Middle East. At a special signing ceremony that […]
All-New Ford Edge CUV Offers Class-Leading Space and Driving Dynamics, Premium Comfort and Refinement
The all-new Ford Edge upscale crossover utility vehicle delivers premium levels of comfort, sophisticated driver assistance features and class-leading driving dynamics as it joins Ford’s SUV lineup across dealerships in the Middle East. (Click to Tweet) Ford’s refined and boldly styled new flagship CUV offers technologies including: Active Noise Control, which works like noise-cancelling headphones […]