Apollo Tyres opens new Dubai office, warehouseIndia’s leading tyre manufacturer, the $2 billion Apollo Tyres, has opened a 12,000 sq ft office and warehouse in Dubai, making it the regional hub for its Middle East operations. The region has traditionally been one of Apollo’s strongest More… |
Michelin hikes prices by up to 12pcMichelin Africa, India and Middle-East (AIM) is increasing the prices of all product ranges by upto 12 per cent, in the face of continued and accelerating escalation of raw material costs. The price hikes are as follows: More… |
Right aero-dynamics can 'cut costs by 30pc'Getting the aero-dynamics right on lorries and buses can help operators cut fuel consumption costs, which amount to 30 per cent of total operating costs, an industry expert said. Richard Elviss, chartered member of the Institute of Logisti More… |
Rescue 'green fuel' project plea in BahrainA plea is going out to rescue a 'green' scheme to turn used vegetable oil into fuel for diesel vehicles, such as trucks. It is hoped the Economic Development Board, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, More… |
DriveArabia.com is 'most popular auto portal'DriveArabia.com has become the most popular English automotive portal in the GCC, according to audience measurement results by Australian company Effective Measure, an ABCe associate. The constantly-updated website offers comprehensive new More… |
Al-Futtaim Automall announces DSF offerAl-Futtaim Automall has launched an exclusive Dubai Shopping Festival offer whereby customers can purchase any car from its portfolio of over 1000 quality pre-owned vehicles and be able to choose from three fabulous offers. The ‘Choose You More… |
Burj Dubai Classic Car Show extended to 4 daysThe second edition of the Burj Dubai Classic Car Show in February 2010 has been extended to four days, from February 18 to 21, owing to public demand and stronger participation from classic car lovers in the region. In its debut in Februar More… |
Suzuki Saudia sales grow 5pc in H1Suzuki Saudia, the sole distributor of Suzuki vehicles in Saudi Arabia and part of Bamarouf Group, has reported a 5 per cent growth in sales and an 8 per cent revenue increase for the first half of 2009. The solid performance came amidst a More… |
Volvo ME launches road safety campaignVolvo Cars Middle East has launched 'All Those Left Behind' – an initiative across the UAE with the aim to raise awareness and reduce car related fatalities. The campaign explores the experience of loss felt by a victim’s loved one More… |
Bahrain vehicles may soon run on vegetable oilCars and trucks in Bahrain could soon be running on used vegetable oil if a council gets its way. Specialised companies from around the world are now being asked to submit proposals, which could include setting up a vegetable oil refining More… |








