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Al Mana showcases Nissan, Infiniti at motor show
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Alfardan debuts most powerful road-going Ferrari yet
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lfardan Sports Motors, the official Qatar Ferrari importer, launched the third edition of the F12berlinetta at the 2013 Qatar
Motor Show. The model will usher in a new line of Prancing Horse V12s. It has already contributed to an all-new range of 12-cylinder models that have achieved the goal of offering different Ferraris for different Ferrari enthusiasts. With greater power and efficiency – fuel consumption and emissions have been reduced by 30% – the F12berlinetta is automotive proof of the in-depth research efforts of Ferrari engineers. They
have produced the most powerful and highperformance road-going Ferrari ever, carrying a new V12 engine and built around highly evolved transaxle architecture. The car is shorter, lower and narrower than previous vehicles of its kind. Its wheelbase is shorter and its engine, dashboard and seats are lower in the chassis. A new suspension and gearbox layout allow for the reduction of the car’s rear volume. Its new bodyshell and spaceframe chassis use 12 different aluminium alloys, some of which are new to the automotive sector. With all these changes, the car’s overall weight has been kept to 1,525 kg and its torsional rigidity has been boosted by 20%.
aleh Al Hamad Al Mana displayed a broad range of 2013 Nissan and Infiniti models at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show. The exhibition served as a point of access for Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana with its customers. The company was able to communicate with attendees about Nissan’s vision, global and local. Included in the car line-up were the 2013 Nissan Patrol and the Nissan Altima, both popular new models. As an SUV with a long-running history in the region, the Nissan Patrol has been updated to effectively blend ruggedness with luxury and technology with durability. Nissan calls it the “Hero of all Terrain”. Japanese luxury automotive brand Infiniti promises “inspired performance” from all its vehicles – sedans, coupes, SUVs and crossovers. The performance, emotive design and top-of-the-line technological advancements showcased in the 2013 vehicles will continue to be launched across the globe, as they were for the Qatar Motor Show. The Infiniti models on display, including the Infiniti QX, Infiniti JX, Infiniti FX, Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel and Infiniti G37 Convertible, were chosen specifically to meet the needs of buyers, and represent the best in innovation the company has to offer.
A Toyota for a new generation
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he elegant, athletic styling of the all-new 2013 Toyota Avalon isn’t the only thing that makes the vehicle a top-tier competitor in the sedan market. Its improved dynamic performance and emotional styling give it an edge-plus a host of
new features. The Avalon signals a dramatic alteration of the chemistry of Avalon’s formula. It is shifting the product’s generational appeal, while hinting at what’s coming next – fashion-forward designs and new product direction. A longer, flowing roofline accents the Avalon’s new look, form-
ing an athletic and more appealing side silhouette. The chiseled shoulder line adds to the fluid design concept. The car utilises compact double-eye PES headlight design, with two square glass condenser lenses, adopted for the Avalon’s low beams. The grille has a larger opening, giving the car a more aggressive look than is common with sedans. “The new Avalon is a vastly enhanced product that utilizes Toyota’s best-in-market car-building resources to produce this new world-class sedan and make a statement,” said Nobuyuki Negishi, Chief Representative at Toyota Motor Corporation’s Middle East and North Africa Representative Office.
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