· New showroom and service centre celebrate 23 year partnership with General Motors

· Purpose-built facilities designed to offer market-leading standards of customer service

Dubai, UAE. 13 June 2011: Al Ghandi Auto, the dealer for Chevrolet in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah and for GMC in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, today officially launched its flagship showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Combined with a brand new service centre located nearby, these two purpose-built facilities demonstrate the company's continuing commitment to providing market-leading standards of customer service and the very best automotive products.

The state-of-the-art showroom was opened by Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi, Chairman of Al Ghandi Auto, Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Managing Director of Al Ghandi Auto and Graham Turner, CEO of Al Ghandi Auto. They were joined by John Stadwick, President and Managing Director of GM Middle East Operations, who reaffirmed the strength of the partnership between GM and Al Ghandi Auto, which now stretches back 23 years.

Prominently located close to the Dubai Garden Centre, the eye-catching new showroom and the nearby service centre represent a major investment by Al Ghandi Auto, one that is set to stand the company in good stead as it looks to grow its market share in the UAE over the second half of 2011. It is also indicative of the company's confidence that the car market in the Emirates is well on the road to recovery from the global economic crisis.

Speaking at the launch, Turner said: "These two new facilities have been designed and built to meet the highest global standards, in line with our on-going commitment to provide our customers with world class products and the highest possible quality of service and after sales support. They represent a major investment in the future of the company, and reflect our confidence in the continuing popularity in the UAE of the Chevrolet and GMC range."

The launch of this purpose-built, flagship showroom comes at a significant time for Al Ghandi Auto, with the company launching six major new models during 2011 - Chevrolet's Camaro Convertible, Captiva, Sonic and Cruze Hatchback, as well as the GMC Terrain and Acadia Denali. The showroom, which took just over one year to build, has a total floor space of 95,800 sq. ft. Some 35,000 sq. ft. of this is dedicated to displaying the full Chevrolet and GMC ranges, comprising a total of 71 vehicles (57 new and 14 certified pre-owned), which range from sedans to SUVs, and sports cars to trucks.

Sited close to the new showroom, just behind the Times Square shopping centre, Al Ghandi Auto's equally advanced 29,000 sq. ft. service centre combines the highest standards of customer service with the latest technology. The centre features 33 service bays, specially designed waiting lounges, GM Quickservice as well a full range of genuine GM parts and accessories.

The company's customisation and tuning division, Al Ghandi Customs, is also riding high, and its stunning Falcon Silverado, which recently won MBC Action's 'Battle of the Garages', was on display at the opening. Customers can choose from "off the shelf" customisation packages or work with the division's specially trained experts to create one that meets their requirements.


"For over 23 years, General Motors and Al Ghandi Auto have built a strong partnership founded on two common goals: to sell vehicles that meet our customers' needs and aspirations, and to provide a world class shopping, buying and ownership experience. These new facilities opened today are testament to Al Ghandi's commitment to raising customer service levels to new heights, and further evidence of the investment that Al Ghandi is willing to make in the Chevrolet and GMC brands," said Stadwick.

The Al Ghandi Automotive Group is one of largest automotive industry organisations in the UAE, comprising seven divisions - Al Ghandi Auto, National Auto, Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Car Rental and Leasing, Vehicle Testing, Vehicle Customisation and Car Service. It employs over 700 staff, with five showrooms dedicated to the Chevrolet and GMC brands located on Sheikh Zayed and Al Ittihad roads in Dubai, as well as in Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.

The new showroom, which is located next to Sheikh Zayed Road, between the Dubai Garden Centre and Times Square, is open from 8.30am - 8pm Saturday to Thursday and 4.30pm - 6.30pm on Fridays. Customers can call 04 231 0800 for further information.

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For further information, please contact:
Adam Skrzypczyk
Marketing Manager
Al Ghandi Auto
Tel: 971 4 231 0800
Fax: 971 4 346 6094

© Press Release 2011