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McLaren Automotive new marketing management

McLaren Automotive has announced the appointment of two new team members to help the company deliver its international and regional plans. The new car company is gearing up for the McLaren MP4-12C, the first in its range of high-performance cars, which will go on sale in the Middle East in summer 2011.

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So we got a 2011 Honda Odyssey

So we got a 2011 Honda Odyssey


If you didn’t know, Honda has had a minivan in their GCC line-up for years now. It is called the American-built Odyssey, and up until this point, it simply existed rather than do anything fruitful. Honda quietly managed to sell a handful every year to families who wanted something more upscale than the hotel-shuttle Toyota Previa, but it remained rarer than a Ferrari on UAE roads. But now, there is a new model for 2011, and Honda is actually going heavy on the promotion for this one. We took a look at what exactly it is they are so proud of,

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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG 2012 revealed

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG 2012 revealed


The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG has been revealed. Along with the face-lift, fuel efficiency has been improved and if 457 hp is not enough for you, customers can also choose a performance package to get even more power.

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Land Rover LR2 and LR4 2011 released in UAE & GCC

Land Rover LR2 and LR4 2011 released in UAE & GCC


Land Rover’s upgraded 2011 LR2 and 2011 LR4 models are now available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries. Both now get improved fuel efficiency, along with upgraded exteriors and interiors. The engine specifications remain the same as the 2010 versions.

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Range Rover and Range Rover Sport 2011 in UAE

Range Rover and Range Rover Sport 2011 in UAE


The 2011 Range Rover and 2011 Range Rover Sport are on sale in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries. A new Limited Edition joins the Range Rover Sport line-up for 2011, which is positioned above the HSE. Some extra upgrades have been added on this year. Engine specs remain the same.

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ميني كونتريمان الجديدة بالكامل تصل الشرق الأوسط

أطلِقت ميني كونتريمان في الشرق الأوسط في حدث مفعم بالنشاطات في دبي امتد على يومين وضمّ عدداً مختلفاً من مساحات القيادة لاختبار قدرات الدفع الرباعي المستمرّ في ميني الجديدة. وسيارة ميني كونتريمان هي الطراز الرابع الذي ينضمّ إلى عائلة ميني، وهو طراز ميني الأول بطول أربعة أمتار مع أربعة أبواب وأربعة مقاعد فردية وخيار الدفع الرباعي المستمرّ. ويحافظ هذا الطراز الجديد على نفحة ميني الفريدة، لكنه علاوة على ذلك يمتاز بتصميم ملفت وشخصية رياضية ويسدّ الثغرة ما بين مفهوم ميني الكلاسيكي وسيارات النشاط الرياضي المعاصرة.

ذلك، وكشفت ميني، العلامة التجارية التي لا تعرف حدوداً عن خاصية “ميني كونيكتد” MINI Connected الجديدة.

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Mini Countryman GCC launch in Dubai

Mini Countryman GCC launch in Dubai


We just received a press release stating that the 2011 Mini Countryman had its GCC launch in Dubai with a “two-day action packed adventure” for the media around the UAE. We also heard from some Sharjah newspaper journalist that even he was invited. But of course, we being a small-time website with only 100,000 audited GCC readers and 280,000 worldwide users, with five times more web traffic than Car Middle East or any other local website, were deemed not worthy enough to join the party.

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2011 Lexus IS F rundown of upgrades

2011 Lexus IS F rundown of upgrades


The Lexus IS F sports sedan may have just debuted in the UAE and other GCC countries for the first time in 2011, but it has been around elsewhere since the 2008 model year. In fact, the Lexus IS F’s Middle East debut coincided with a 2011-specific upgrade. Also, we just wanted to make use of photos that were taken by Faisal Khatib back when we tested the car.

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KTM opens new showroom in Dubai

KTM opens new showroom in Dubai


KTM opened the doors to their new showroom in Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road today. More conveniently located now compared to their previous store, consumers will be able to choose from off-road racing motorbikes, street motorcycles, quads and a host of riding equipments and upgrades at the showroom. Not to forget, they also offer the flamboyant KTM X-bow.

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Honda Odyssey 2011 GCC launch in the UAE

Honda Odyssey 2011 GCC launch in the UAE


The American-built 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan was launched at an event in Dubai. The upmarket minivan is seemingly aimed at big Arab families, and is expected to sell fine in countries such as Saudi Arabia, though not necessarily as abundantly in the UAE.

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