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Lexus has apparently just launched a supercharged version of the LX 570 exclusively for the Middle East market, making its debut in Kuwait.

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The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle will be making its way into the GCC by this summer.

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Toyota has launched an “interactive telematics service” called T-Connect in the Middle East, which is basically a navigation app for your smartphone, but with an on-call concierge. It will come with every new Toyota purchase.

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Exotic carmaker Aston Martin has posted a relatively huge loss, due to sliding sales figures for their sports cars and the failure of the Cygnet supermini.

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Mini has released two new models in Saudi Arabia, UAE and the wider GCC market this month. One is the Mini Paceman. The other is the Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP.

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McLaren gave out more details on their next new model, the P1, which will be officially available by the end of the year.

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There’s a lot of talk about a second recession hitting at some point in the near future, on the back of an economic downturn in Europe. But that hasn’t affected car sales in the Middle East, and the GCC in particular, as almost all brands have reported a further increase in sales for 2012. For a look at the cross-section of the market, here’s the results from Ford, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Hyundai and Toyota.

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If you’re wondering why every Aston Martin is simply a rehash of a decade-old design with a new name, it’s because they’re probably poorer than you are. Investment Dar, the troubled Kuwaiti financial firm that owns a majority stake in the ailing carmaker, is apparently seeking to restructure its debt load, part of which will be by selling off shares in Aston Martin, and they’ve now found a buyer.

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The Red Bull Car Park Drift Regional Finals are headed to Jordan this year. Twelve drivers hailing from eight different Arab countries will be competing against each other for the ‘Regional King of Drift’ title on October 19th, 2012.

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Chrysler’s flagship sedan, 300C is now available for purchase in Kuwait in the ‘Executive’ skin. The second generation of the 300C was first introduced to the masses back in 2011.

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