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Automatic licence holders 'can't drive manual cars in Qatar'The drivers in Qatar with automatic transmission licenses cannot drive ‘manual’ cars and will be fined, said a report. Brigadier Mohammed Saad Al-Kharji, the traffic department director, pointed out that drivers with automatic licenses usually had no experience with m More… |
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Jaguar Land Rover wins advertising awardLeading luxury automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has won the bronze Pikasso d’Or award within the Networks Category, in recognition of its all-new Range Rover Sport advertising campaign. Pikasso d’Or is an annual award that rewards the best creative, out-of-ho More… |
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Rolls-Royce to buy key Daimler stakeBritish engineering company Rolls-Royce said it would fund the purchase of German carmaker Daimler's 50 per cent stake of a jointly owned power systems company using cash and some borrowing. Rolls-Royce said it had ample liquidity to take full ownership of the three-year-old More… |
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Nissan develops ‘smart rearview mirror’Nissan Motor Company has announced the development of the Smart rearview mirror, the world’s first LCD monitor that provides clear rearward visibility under various conditions. It also enables the driver to switch between the LCD monitor and the traditional rearview mirror. More… |
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Dubai Taxi to offer Wi-Fi Internet in cabsThe Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started installing interactive LCD screens offering Wi-Fi mobile Internet in its taxi cabs. So far 200 LCD screens have been fitted to 100 DTC taxicabs serving Dubai airports under a move that will co More… |
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Infiniti unveils new engine for Q50 Eau RougeInfiniti has unveiled a powerful twin-turbocharged, 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine for its Q50 Eau Rouge concept, high-performance premium sports sedan, at the ongoing 2014 Geneva International Motor Show. The Q50 Eau Rouge – based on the premium manufacturer’s award-winn More… |
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Bentley to debut Continental GT Speed at GenevaBentley is set to unveil its Continental 6.0-litre W12 GT Speed in both coupe and convertible guise at the Salon Internationl De L’auto 2014 in Geneva. The show will run from March 6 to 16 at the Geneva Palexpo convention centre. The automaker is also s More… |
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17 die on Saudi roads dailyIn a startling revelation, Saudi health ministry said 17 people get killed daily in accidents on the kingdom's roads which is witness to an accident every second, according to a report. According to the figures released by the ministry, 598,300 accidents took place in 2012, a More… |
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Gargash to build showrooms for China automakerGargash, a leading automobile dealer in Dubai, recently signed an agreement with China-based GAC Motor whereby Gargash will build showrooms in prime locations across the emirate. Gargash aims to complete two within one year, as part of plans to establish GAC Motor showrooms acros More… |
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Jaguar to launch new sports sedanJaguar today confirmed that it will bring an all-new mid-size sports sedan to production - the Jaguar XE. Speaking at the Geneva Auto Show, Dr Ralf Speth, chief executive officer, Jaguar Land Rover, said: “We announced just a few weeks ago that our new engine ma More… |
