Day: December 28, 2013

Jeddah Motor Show is preparing for the launch of the latest cars for 2014

Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events is preparing to host the 35 Saudi International Exhibition for cars and motorcycles which will be held during the period December 24 to 28 under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mishaal bin Majed, Governor of Jeddah. The exhibition, which complements the march that began 35 years ago …

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Jetta GLI

This past year or so—and next—is shaping up to be the years of major automotive anniversaries, what with BMW M, Ford’s Mustang, and Porsche’s 911 all celebrating milestones of 40 and 50 years. Falling into the category of “less-known than those other guys” falls Volkswagen’s sporty Jetta GLI, which marks its 30th birthday in 2014. …

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Is Egyptian car market corrupt or collapsing

Is the Egyptian car market collapsing or is it just a corrupt and unprofessional car market?   This is surely one of the most asked questions these days. Everybody is asking this question, including consumers, journalists, car sales person, so-called car “marketing” managers and even some decision-makers and CEO in Egypt and in the mother-companies …

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How to Protect Your Car from the Environmental Hazards in the UAE

The environmental factors in the UAE and similar countries can be extremely harsh on your vehicle, due to the presence of sand, heat, exposure to direct sunlight can wreak havoc on your vehicle, but there are certain precautions that can be taken to reduce damage and ensure that your car has a long life and …

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The Middle East and Europe’s Car Companies

This past January, a Boeing 747 loaded with 11 Volkswagen Phaetons landed at Doha, the capital of Qatar, in the Persian Gulf. The cars and their drivers had been sent there for one day to chauffeur Volkswagen’s senior executives and members of its supervisory board, including chairman Ferdinand Piëch and chief executive Martin Winterkorn. The …

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Nissan Rogue

How it Drives Nissan kept the Rogue’s powertrain the same: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 170 horsepower and mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive an option. This combination is fine for everyday driving in relaxed conditions, making for an uneventful commute in around-town traffic thanks to decent …

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