The inaugural Concours d’Elegance took place at the Marina Crescent last week and showcased 50 rare vintage cars, included several automotive brands which no longer exist. The event marked 100 years since Kuwait imported its first car to the country.
Hyundai, represented by Juma Al Majid Est. in the UAE, today launches its highly-anticipated ‘Value Season’, an annual ‘limited-time only’ promotion designed to attract new customers and build loyalty within its UAE consumer base by offering added value and an array of valuable prizes.
The Gulf Bike Festival, an annual bike event and exhibition popular with motor enthusiasts around the region, is being held in partnership with the 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival this year. Organised by Live Nation Middle East & Middle East Communications & Forums (MECOM Forums) in association with Harley Davidson, the event runs over three days from 4th February to 6th February, 2010.
UAE based AUH Motorsports stormed to a class victory and 16th overall in the Dubai 24 Hours with its Aston Martin Vantage GT4.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed a strong performance in the Middle East region in 2009. Worldwide every fifth Rolls-Royce is sold in the Middle East with its 8 dealerships in 6 countries.
Land Rover, one of the world’s most renowned luxury, premium SUV manufacturers, has reiterated its commitment to the Middle East by venturing into a new an untapped market – the northern region of Iraq also know as Kurdistan.
For most racing enthusiasts, the idea of competing on an FIA approved race track is a distant dream. Dubai-based Porsche specialist Alex Renner Motors (ARM) can now make these dreams come true with the launch of a unique ‘Arrive & Drive’ package, offering aspiring racing drivers from across the GCC the chance to participate in a round of the upcoming UAE GT Championship for as little as Dhs 35,000.
Alfardan Automobiles, the BMW Group’s exclusive importer in Qatar, completed its successful sponsorship of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2010 with an exciting autograph session for tennis fans. As ‘Official Car’ of the tournament, BMW also provided a host of services inside and outside the stadium with chauffeured limousines, BMW lifestyle booths and vehicle displays throughout the duration of the 5-day tournament.
Mercedes-Benz successfully defended its position as the leader in the luxury segment in the Middle East & Levant in 2009, despite facing very difficult market conditions.
Defending FIA Middle East rally champion Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Italian co-driver Giovanni Bernacchini will lead a 33-car field over the start podium of the Qtel Qatar International Rally on Doha’s picturesque Corniche on Thursday afternoon at 3.30 pm.