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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 […]
Nissan-Petromin launches new 2017 Altima in KSA
Nissan-Petromin is the newest national dealer of Nissan in Saudi Arabia and has seen massive sales growth since opening its first showroom in March 2016. The Nissan Altima is one of Nissan’s top-selling and most recognized models around the world and a class-leading mid-size sedan. Nissan-Petromin is proud to announce the launch of the Nissan […]
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Ford unveils all-new Ford Edge in region-first ‘unboxing’
The phenomenon of ‘unboxing’ videos – where a vlogger takes a first look at a new piece of technology – has become an incredibly popular Internet genre, racking up millions of views. So when Ford wanted to reveal the all-new Edge in the Middle East, they turned to Faisal Al Saif, a popular Saudi Arabian […]
Nissan’s X-Trail Continues to Dominate Marketplace
Nissan’s highly acclaimed X-Trail crossover has well and truly got a foothold on the Middle East marketplace just two years after the launch of the third generation. The X-Trail model was introduced in 2000 and, since then, has forged an enviable reputation as a vehicle perfectly in tune with modern life – something that buyers […]
Renault-Nissan acquires French software-development companySylpheo acquisition enables Renault-Nissan to accelerate its connectivity and mobility technology capabilities
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is acquiring the French software-development company Sylpheo to accelerate the expansion of its connected vehicle and mobility services programs. The acquisition was announced today by Ogi Redzic, Alliance Senior Vice President of Connected Vehicles and Mobility Services. “The Sylpheo team of software developers and cloud engineers joining the Alliance will have a […]
JAC’s Long-Awaited Four-Wheel Drive Pick-Up to Hit Middle East and African Markets Next Year
JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) is currently developing a new four-wheel-drive pick-up following the success of their Frison model in the international market. The Chinese automaker aims to repeat the success the Frison has achieved globally when it unveils its new model in Africa and the Middle East next year. Sales of the Frison were particularly […]
Four G T500 victories in a row for Nissan in Super GT
Nissan has continued its unbeaten streak in the GT500 class in Super GT in 2016 with Hironobu Yasuda and JP de Oliveira dominating at Fuji International Speedway. Nissan has now won four races in a row with Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli winning the opening two rounds and Daiki Sasaki/Masataka Yanagida successful at the last […]
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Ford Performance to Extend Production of All-new Ford GT Supercar an Additional Two Years
Applicants and fans of the Ford GT can rejoice as Ford Performance is adding two more years of production for the all-new carbon fiber supercar. The announcement comes on the heels of letters sent to potential customers notifying them of their application status to purchase the car. The additional production supports the recent decision by […]
Nissan Unveils World’s First Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell Vehicle
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. revealed the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle in Brazil that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The breakthrough model, an all-new light–commercial vehicle, can rely on multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas, to produce high-efficiency electricity as a power source. Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: “The […]
NISSAN BLADEGLIDER BRINGS CUTTING-EDGE
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today unveiled the working prototype of its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle, combining zero-emissions with high-performance in a revolutionary sports car design. The vehicles, developed from concept cars first shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2013, have arrived in Brazil to symbolize future technologies that will combine Intelligent Mobility, environmentally-friendly impact and […]
Nissan LEAF ranks world’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2016
New figures show that so far in 2016, the Nissan LEAF is not only the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), but also the third best-selling passenger car overall in Norway. Nissan made an early commitment to zero emission technology, recognising it as a sustainable, practical transport solution. Nissan has supported 100 percent electric mobility since […]
Rio 2016 Organizing Committee receives from Nissan the official vehicle fleet for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The vehicle fleet that will be used during the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially delivered by automotive partner Nissan to the Local Organizing Committee. The company will supply about 4,200 vehicles comprising various models to meet the many day-to-day mobility needs during the Games. The official delivery ceremony was held at the […]
Toyota Enhances its Virtual Crash Dummy Software with Child Models
In a move aimed at developing safer vehicles, Toyota will utilize new additions to its Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual crash dummy software to eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries while making an even more diverse range of testing possible. Toyota has added three new models to represent children aged ten, six, and three […]
Nissan creates world’s first NISMO dedicated showroom corner in the Middle East
Nissan today announced that the world’s first ‘NISMO Corner’ dedicated showroom space will be launched in the Middle East and then rolled out across Nissan’s dealerships globally. The ‘NISMO Corner’ is a unique, customer showroom area for Nissan performance vehicles and products, and is a completely new showroom concept that was developed in the Middle […]
Renault-Nissan Alliance delivers annual synergy target one full year ahead of schedule
Renault-Nissan Alliance generated €4.3 billion in synergies in 2015, one year ahead of schedule and an increase of 13 percent from 2014. Purchasing, engineering and manufacturing were the main contributors. Renault and Nissan generate “synergies” by working together to reduce costs, avoid spending and increase revenue. Only new synergies — not cumulative — are taken […]
Nissan Cuts Carbon Dioxide Emissions By 22.4%
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. published its annual Sustainability Report showing that the global automaker’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have fallen by 22.4% over the past decade. Nissan’s success in reducing emissions, promoting zero-emission vehicles and saving energy at its facilities has made it the highest-performing automotive company tracked by the Carbon Disclosure Project, which works […]
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors: “More than 360 Million Imported Counterfeit Spare Parts Have Inflicted Major Losses on the Economy”
Experts in the Saudi automotive industry confirmed that the sector suffered approximately SAR2 billion in losses due to the dramatic increase in counterfeit spare parts in the local market. This worrying proliferation of fraud and counterfeiting negatively impacts not only the automotive sector, but the economy and the consumer. During the recent “Risks of Counterfeit […]
SMRT International and United Technical Services Invest in Netherlands-based 2getthere
SMRT International Pte Ltd (SMRT International) and United Technical Services (UTS) today announced their investments in 2 Getthere Holding B.V. (2getthere), a Netherlands-based company that designs and makes a family of Automated Vehicles (AV). SMRT International is acquiring a 20% stake worth €4 million (AED 16.3 million) in 2getthere, while UTS is increasing its holding […]
Nissan Announces Development of the World’s First SOFC-Powered Vehicle System that Runs on Bio-Ethanol Electric Power
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it is currently researching and developing a Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered system that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The new system—a world first for automotive use—features an e-Bio Fuel-Cell with an SOFC power generator. SOFC is a fuel cell utilizing the reaction of multiple fuels, including ethanol and […]