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Electric car industry faces looming supply shortage of natural resources
THE global electric vehicle (EV) market is on the cusp of exponential growth as it aligns with government mandates to reduce CO2 emissions by replacing combustion engine vehicles with cleaner alternatives. Yet, as carmakers gear up to electrify their fleets, they face challenges to secure supplies of raw materials used for battery production and to prove the environmental benefits of a lifecycle perspective, according to a recent report produced by independent 1research organization A.T. Kearney Energy Transition Institute.Given global environmental pressures and governments’ ambitions to remain sustainable, the electric car and battery markets are poised for massive growth. The Middle East region, and particularly the GCC is one of the world’s most receptive new energy vehicle...
March 09, 2018

Electric car industry faces looming supply shortage of natural resources

The Ford Transit offers complete peace-of-mind proposition for fleet operators and SME businesses who need a safe and reliable tool to get the job done
Ford Transit enjoys rapid popularity
THE Ford Transit has quickly established itself as the fastest growing van brand in the Middle East by charting an incredible 240 per cent boost in regional sales for 2017.Key partnerships in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait during the year helped fortify the Transit’s foothold in the region, and with the Transit Custom cargo van and Tourneo Custom passenger van both present at The Big Five Saudi, held in Jeddah from March 5-8, Ford Middle East has a lot for customers, fleet operators and business owners to get excited about.“Businesses have relied on Ford Transits to get the job done for over 50 years, and we’re very pleased that customers in Saudi Arabia and the wider region are beginning to see the Transit as a versatile and essential business tool,” said Terry Rayner,...
March 09, 2018

Ford Transit enjoys rapid popularity

2018 Soul recognized for best combination of quality and value
Kia Sorento and Soul honored
THE 2018 Kia Soul and Sorento were announced as winners of two of US News & World Report’s Best Cars for the Money awards. The awards recognize vehicles across 14 categories that represent the best combination of quality and value. Soul was honored with the Best Compact Car for the Money and Sorento claimed the Best 3-Row SUV for the Money.“We are honored that Soul and Sorento were recognized as offering tremendous quality and value within their respective categories for the second consecutive year,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning, Kia Motors America. “These awards are further proof that Kia vehicles are not only fun to drive, but also couple outstanding reliability with a low total cost of ownership.”The US News & World Report rankings compare cars on the...
March 09, 2018

Kia Sorento and Soul honored

New technology brings advanced safety and convenience features
5th generation Hyundai Accent ready for Middle East arrival
THE new-generation Hyundai Accent will make its official Africa and Middle East debut at a launch in Bahrain on March 26, ready to set new standards for design, quality, and technology in the small-car market across the region.First revealed in Korea last year, the fifth generation of the Hyundai Accent features a bold new design and a sophisticated interior. Technical and engineering improvements include a more efficient powertrain and enhanced driving dynamics, as well as the latest safety technologies and convenience features.“The Accent is a defining product for Hyundai, with a hard-earned reputation for delivering both quality and value,” said Hyundai’s Head of Operations for Africa and the Middle East, Mike Song. “This All-new model continues that tradition, while also...
March 09, 2018

5th generation Hyundai Accent ready for Middle East arrival

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet
S-Class Coupé & S-Class Cabriolet: Luxury, intelligence and sportiness
MERCEDES-Benz is adding to its exceptional S-Class portfolio with the latest Coupé and Cabriolet. The two-door models feature extensive elements from the latest sedan, including intelligent driving assistance systems (optional in Levant), Widescreen Cockpit, integrated energizing comfort control (available as standard in GCC and optional in Levant) and the latest infotainment generation.Both models will be the first cars to have the innovative and visual OLED tail lamps. The new V8 biturbo engine in the S 560 Coupé is even more dynamic (combined fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100 km combined CO2 emissions: 183 g/km), as is the S 560 Cabriolet (combined fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 199 g/km).“With the addition of the S-Class Coupé and S-Class Cabriolet to the...
March 09, 2018

S-Class Coupé & S-Class Cabriolet: Luxury, intelligence and sportiness

Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
VOLVO Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality.The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family home in Stockholm – highlighting Volvo Cars’ pedigree in family estates and pinpointing how the V60’s versatile design caters to the diverse needs and realities of modern family life.Few carmakers can match Volvo Cars’ history and credibility in making well-designed, practical and versatile estate cars.“The family estate driver is an important customer for our business and has been for generations,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and CEO of Volvo Cars. “The new V60 honors that tradition, but...
March 09, 2018

Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate

3-Challenge takes 'D
Challenge takes ‘D-Max’ to higher level
SEVERAL years ago, Isuzu Company conducted a unique experience to demonstrate the fuel economy feature of “Isuzu D-Max” pick-up by driving from the Saudi capital, Riyadh in the central region, to Jeddah at the western coast of the Kingdom without having to stop for refueling, and thus achieving an unprecedented experience that was hailed by many automotive experts.Isuzu will put D-Max once again in a new similar challenge this year, and drive the pick-up for the longest possible distance; in order to prove the outstanding fuel economy feature of D-Max, in one hand, and to prove the pick-up engine power, durability and efficiency, on the other hand.The starting point of the first phase will be the new waterfront at the coast of Jeddah in the western region to the Saudi capital, Riyadh....
March 09, 2018

Challenge takes ‘D-Max’ to higher level

Ford Performance Buzz Car:  Driving a performance car does more than get you from A to B – it could be the key to unlocking your daily wellbeing.
Want to feel good? Get a sports car
FORGET shopping, fine dining or an epic boxset binge – new preliminary research reveals that driving a sports car on a daily basis is among the best ways to boost your sense of wellbeing and emotional fulfillment.The study measured “buzz moments” – peak thrills that play a vital role in our overall wellness – as volunteers cheered on their favourite football team, watched a gripping Game of Thrones episode, enjoyed a day of shopping or took an intense salsa dancing class. Only the occasional highs of riding a roller coaster ranked higher than the daily buzz of a commute in a sports car.Working with neuroscientists and designers, Ford brought the research to life with the Ford Focus incorporating wearable and artificial intelligence technology to animate the driver’s emotions in...
March 02, 2018

Want to feel good? Get a sports car

Nissan 370Zki
Nissan 370Zki brings new thrill
NISSAN is getting into the winter sports spirit this month with a specially constructed, one-off 370Z Roadster “snowmobile.” Dubbed the “370Zki” – pronounced “370-Ski” – the 332-horsepower 370Z Roadster is ready to tackle ski slopes and backwoods trails alike with its front skis and rear snow tracks replacing the iconic sports car’s usual high performance tires. The Nissan 370Zki makes its world debut this week at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show.“The Nissan 370Zki continues our recent tradition of bringing imaginative winter vehicle concepts to the Chicago Auto Show. With the Nissan Z’s long heritage of motorsports competition, the 370Zki seemed like a natural combination,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. “Prior to its...
March 02, 2018

Nissan 370Zki brings new thrill

Renault Trucks T High edition series
Renault Trucks T High edition wins German Design Award
THE German Design Council has awarded Renault Trucks a German Design Award in the Transport category for its special T High edition series. This prize rewards the aesthetics of this special series, which showcases the expressive design of the Renault Trucks T, flagship of the manufacturer’s long-distance range.The French manufacturer Renault Trucks has received a German Design Award from the German Design Council. The official ceremony was held at the Ambiente international trade fair in Frankfurt last Feb. 9. This prize rewards Renault Tracks for the design of its special T High Edition series.The Renault Trucks T is an iconic truck with a design that stands out for three key elements, namely a trapezoidal cabin, a windscreen tilted by 12 degrees and a pi-shaped front. Its atypical...
March 02, 2018

Renault Trucks T High edition wins German Design Award

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