United Arab Emirates, Dubai, October 1st 2013: Toyota Australia this month exported its one millionth vehicle to the Middle East. The company has been supplying Camry and Aurion vehicles to the region since 1996.
Al-Futtaim Motors, exclusive distributors of Toyota in the UAE and one of the largest global partners of Toyota Motor Corporation Australia confirmed that the continued success of Camry in the UAE market is testament to its leading durability and reliability.
Exporting Camrys from Australia to the region began in 1996 following extensive studies that resulted in the production of quality and durable vehicles that can withstand the local hot and humid weather conditions.
"We recently received an award for contributing to the 1 millionth Camry exported to the Middle East by Toyota Motor Corporation Australia. We are very proud for playing a major role in this and thankful for our customers' continued trust in Toyota" said Alan Carpenter, General Manager Sales and Marketing, Al-Futtaim Motors.
"Camry is one of our best performing vehicles within our fleet business and makes up a significant percentage of our corporate sales. Being one of the most favored cars among taxi companies, the car has proven great reliability after being subjected to high mileage and long driving hours" he added.
Last year, Toyota Australia exported 72,899 Camry and Aurion vehicles. Of these approximately 97 per cent of vehicles were sent to the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. In addition to the Middle East, Toyota Australia also exports vehicles to New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands.
About Al-Futtaim Motors- Toyota
Al-Futtaim Motors is a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, the leading UAE business conglomerate. It has operated the Toyota franchise in the United Arab Emirates for almost 6 decades. The company started its operation in 1955 with the arrival of the first shipment of 28 Land Cruisers and Toyopets from Japan. It has since become the largest distributor of automobiles and automotive products in the UAE and the company has gone from strength to strength expanding its presence through a network of high profile Toyota showrooms and service centres providing convenient touch points for motorists in every corner of the UAE. Al-Futtaim Motors offers a comprehensive choice of Toyota models ranging from compact, sedan, SUV, MPV and LCV options. While the Yaris Hatchback monopolises the compact range, the Sedan series offers a wide choice of vehicles such as Yaris Sedan, Corolla, Camry, Avalon and Aurion. The SUV range comprises the legendary Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado, FJ Cruiser, Fortuner, Sequoia and RAV4. While the MPV range features Innova and Previa, the LCV line up covers the Land Cruiser Pick-up, Hilux, Hiace and Coaster. Al-Futtaim Motors recently launched the much awaited sports car, the front engine rear wheel drive Toyota 86. The company currently operates 14 Toyota showrooms conveniently located across the UAE. For more information please log on to www.toyota.ae; https://www.facebook.com/ToyotaUAE
Contacts for media:
Suzan Kazzi | 04- 208 58 47 | 056- 6861887 | suzan.kazzi@alfuttaim.ae;
© Press Release 2013
