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he new revised product range from MINI – MINI Hatch, MINI Cabrio and MINI Clubman, debuted at the Mondial de l’Automobile Paris Motor Show, demonstrating more power, driving fun and efficiency. The range boasted of newly designed LED rear lights, dynamic brake lights, and controls for the audio and air conditioning systems. High quality seat upholstery variants, exterior paint finishes, roof colours and wheel designs come with options. Available as an optional extra, the MINI Visual Boost radio and MINI navigation system give owners, access to MINI Connected which integrates the Apple iPhone into the car’s system architecture, allowing its telephone, music player and online functions.
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As part of its ongoing customerbased rewards initiatives, the exclusive dealer of the luxurious Mercedes brand in Qatar, NBK Automobiles (NBKA) has announced Ashraf Omar Awamleh as the winner of a brand new Mercedes-Benz during the Ramadan promotion. “We would like to congratulate our esteemed customer Awamleh, on the ownership of the latest Mercedes CLS. We have worked continuously in conjunction with our staff at the various showrooms to make the NBKA brand and our showrooms an entirely rewarding experience. We are already working to provide more such incentives in the future,” said Khaled Shaaban, General Manager of NBKA.
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In an attempt to further strengthen their corporation in electric mobility, an agreement was signed between Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan, and Henri Proglio, CEO of EDF. Both plan to extend their activities in three areas: testing and managing batterylife; testing electric vehicles and innovative charging infrastructure; and creating mobility offers for electric vehicle customers. Proglio said, “EDF is committed to accompany Renault and Nissan’s electric vehicle customers so that they can fully enjoy their new acquisition, with electric energy up to five times less expensive per kilometre than gasoline or fuel, while contributing to preservation of the environment without any emissions of noise, pollution or odours.”
FerrAi PreSeNtS the exCLUSive SA APertA
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errari presented its exclusive SA Aperta at the Paris International Motor Show 2010, which is a special series model with a strictly limited number of just 80 built in celebration of Andrea Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary. The SA nomenclature also pays homage to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and work have been linked to the most successful road-going cars ever built at Maranello. The SA Aperta is a front-engined V12 architecture in a completely open-top setting. A low-slung windscreen lends it an exceptionally aerodynamic sleekness. The 670 CV engine embodies the sporty spirit of the 599, incorporating Ferrari’s most advanced technology to deliver benchmark performance and superb driving pleasure. Its interior is sporty with sophisticated materials, trim and colours used throughout, making it an absolutely unique model.
Qatar Today November 10
11/1/10 7:41:38 PM