http://www.zawya.com/automotiveen-usCopyright 2009 ABQ Zawya Ltd. All rights reserved.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:27:00 GMT3514476http://www.zawya.com/automotivehttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091121082754Saudi Arabia's increasing insurance density is poised to be sustained this year with the introduction of a new policy in compulsory motor insurance and cooperative health insurance, according to Buruj Cooperative Insurance Co. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:20:48 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091121082754Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091121045852Mannai Trading Company has launched the new Subaru Legacy 2010 at the Doha Golf Club recently. The Legacy got a considerable facelift in its new incarnation but retains its distinctive character that is known and loved by enthusiasts. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:06:05 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091121045852Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091121050941Renault has announced a new vehicle buy-back solution that will build buyer confidence by offering a guaranteed return at resale. Renault is guaranteeing 50 per cent buyback on the initial cost of the car after three years. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:02:35 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20091121050941Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091121051100 Six Ford vehicles are leading the industry in the number of owners who repurchase a Ford when they return to showrooms, as per Experian Automotive data. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:02:05 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20091121051100Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091120T092045ZMHS05Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, said on Friday that its supervisory board had cleared the way for its planned takeover of sportscar maker Porsche.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:33:12 GMTAFP ANA20091120T092045ZMHS05Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091120062405Automotive sales in Saudi Arabia remain exceptionally strong, buoyed by the country's growing population and a positive economic growth forecast wherein GDP is expected to expand by 2.1 percent. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:46:00 GMTArab News ZAWYA20091120062405Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091119034545People seeking driver's license in Qatar need to learn about how a car functions and its mechanical parts as the traffic department has plans to introduce theoretical tests along with assessing driving skills.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:02:04 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20091119034545Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091118065742Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Lexus in the UAE, is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the luxury automotive brand with the news that Lexus has secured the tenth position in the top UAE brand index released by YouGov Siraj. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:01:04 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091118065742Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091117T135829ZLUZ92French luxury group PPR on Tuesday launched an initial public offering on the Paris stock market of its African automobile and pharmaceutical distribution unit CFAO, hoping to raise as much as 959 million euros (1.4 billion dollars).Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:39:06 GMTAFP ANA20091117T135829ZLUZ92Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117071010 Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), today announced extensive expansion activities in Oman. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:13 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091117071010Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091117034814Around 3,000 hybrid cars are presently running in Jordan, with supply expected to significantly increase next year from both car dealers and the free zone, experts said.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:07:24 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20091117034814Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091115071520Recent studies have revealed that automotive sales in Saudi Arabia will reach 880,000 units by 2013, representing a 50 per cent increase from 2008 levels, subsequently expanding the business opportunities of related industries such as automotive parts and services.Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:10:11 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091115071520Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091114060531Kinnow (tangerine) exports to Iran are likely to face serious problems if exporters do not comply with Iranian quarantine department's requirement of shipping kinnows in refrigerated containers. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:20:05 GMTIran Daily ZAWYA20091114060531Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091114062421Giant car manufacturer Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) has acquired the license for the commercial production of the Renault L90 (Tondar) Sport model from France's Renault company. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:14:23 GMTIran Daily ZAWYA20091114062421Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091113T120559ZLHQ06An American taking part in an auto rally has been killed after his car plunged into a ravine in Morocco's Atlas mountains, the official MAP news agency reported Friday.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:27:04 GMTAFP ANA20091113T120559ZLHQ06Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091112T192624ZLFE80German luxury car maker Porsche on Thursday unveiled pre-tax losses of 4.4 billion euros (6.5 billion dollars) for its 2008-2009 financial year that it blamed on write-downs stemming from its stake in Volkswagen.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:46:16 GMTAFP ANA20091112T192624ZLFE80Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091112T115203ZLCX01French auto maker PSA Peugeot Citroen raised its earnings forecast for 2009 on Thursday on the back a revival in the car market, sending the company's shares rocketing up on the Paris stock exchange.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:15:17 GMTAFP ANA20091112T115203ZLCX01Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091112082004Two new car models will soon hit the streets of Kuwait with the introduction Tuesday night by Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim & Sons Co of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Cruze in a glittering ceremony held at the Safat Alghanim showroom in Al-Rai.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:26:09 GMTArab Times ZAWYA20091112082004Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20091112T062110ZLBS59Electric cars could help China and other countries reduce their dependency on oil but the government must provide incentive to make the shift, Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said Thursday.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:23:14 GMTAFP ANA20091112T062110ZLBS59Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111095716 the fastest growing telecom service provider in Jordan - provides Vehicle Tracking Service in partnership with Ekartak, Trilink, Traklink, and Erada which are some of the largest tracking companies in the Kingdom, whereby Umniah will be providing the SIM card through which corporate subscribers can access the Vehicle Tracking Service by entering the GPRS, which Umniah will also be providing. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:11:01 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091111095716Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111072815Mini, the small car with the big attitude and arguably one of the most loved cars in history is gearing up for a celebration during the 2009 Dubai International Motor Show. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:54:32 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091111072815Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111082158 In the quest for the ultimate vision of an accident free traffic environment, Volvo Car Corporation's short-term goal is to reduce deaths and injuries in a new Volvo car to zero by 2020.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:42:06 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091111082158Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111053552lfardan Premier Motors announced the arrival of the new XK and XKR coupe and convertible in Qatar. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:44:32 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091111053552Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111035247Iranian giant car manufacturer Iran Khodro Co. (IKCO) has acquired the license for commercial production of the Renault L90 (Tondar) Sport model from France's Renault company. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:40:21 GMTTehran Times ZAWYA20091111035247Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091111050948With deaths from car accidents soaring in Algeria, authorities are looking to curb the crashes caused by faulty spare parts by banning imports from anywhere but the most reliable sources. In a bid to protect drivers from potentially hazardous...Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:28:45 GMTMagharebia.com ZAWYA20091111050948Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sid20091110_25632_297Europe's benchmark index held steady on Tuesday, but Volkswagen shares slid after it was reported Qatar Holdings would be selling up to 25m of the German carmaker's preferred shares.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:38:48 GMTFinancial Times 20091110_25632_297Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091110092244The Renault Fluence, a model designed especially for the GCC, will make its world premiere at the upcoming 2009 Dubai Motor Show which takes place from December 16 to 20, 2009.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:36:26 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091110092244Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091110075024Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Japan's fifth largest car manufacturer on Monday announced that it has established a new import company in Dubai.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:35:37 GMTGulf News ZAWYA20091110075024Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091109105113BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi Sign Up for Middle East's Premier Automotive Event.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:41:42 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20091109105113Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108034717Chinese automobile maker BYD Company plans to sell 300 cars during the first year of its launch in the Sultanate of Oman, officials of its local marketing partner, Mohsin Haider Darwish (MHD) said here, while launching two BYD models, namely F3 and F6 in both manual and automatic transmission options.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:20:57 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20091108034717Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108045136Kuwait Municipality has received the go-ahead to sign a contract with an engineering consultancy firm in order to start preparing sites for multi-storey car parks at three locations in Kuwait City - the Commercial Zone, Municipality Park Area and behind the Dasman Complex.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:48:47 GMTKuwait Times ZAWYA20091108045136Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091108051613Leading Automaker Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) exported over 16,000 cars during March 22-October 22. Deputy head of Iran Khodro for Export and International Affairs said the cars have been exported to 40 countries.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:35:52 GMTIran Daily ZAWYA20091108051613Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_08112009_081107A mandatory health fitness test for new drivers is part of a set of proposals the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has sent to the Ministry of Interior in a bid to reduce traffic accidents.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:08 GMTGulf News GN_08112009_081107Open