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One of our readers sent in photos of yet another car that went up in flames in the UAE for no apparent reason. It seems to be becoming a common occurence, and is simply being blamed on heat and bad maintenance. While some cases have been due to age or bad stereo installations, others can simply be attributed to the source of the cars. Take this Jeep, for example. I also drive a Jeep, but mine is a GCC-spec version with full service history. The one in the photo is not.

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Al-Futtaim Automotive, the UAE’s largest car distributor, today announced it is offering a unique free redundancy cover on purchases from all their volume brands which will provide a further confidence boost for those currently delaying a vehicle purchase due to job security concerns.

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Desperate times call for desperate measures. In this case, it is for the benefit of car enthusiasts. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, a car that originally retailed for more than Dhs 180,000 in the UAE, has gone through two discounts to come down to Dhs 150,000 now. And now the dealer is offering the choice of a further Dhs 5,000 discount or, interestingly enough, a 330 hp engine power upgrade.

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Emirates Suzuki Club is gearing up for their 2nd Way of Life annual party scheduled for the 29th May 2009 at the Irish Village, Garhoud in Dubai, UAE.

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In an ill-conceived advertising campaign that is already drawing flak from our readers, Arabian Automobiles, part of the AW Rostamani Group has launched its “Unbeatable 5” offer. Arabian Automobiles is the exclusive dealer for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.

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General Motors Middle East is heavily promoting the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 hatchback as a hip new car for young people. As part of a major advertising campaign (which we’ve been left out of), the Aveo5 is being touted as base for customisations with various dealer-installed modifications, all under warranty.

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