Chevrolet vehicles make up over 50% of rental agency's fleet
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Based on its ongoing commitment to meeting client expectations in an ever-expanding market, Saudi Arabia vehicle rental company Best Rent-A-Car has chosen to reinforce its expanding fleet with 310 Chevrolet Optras and 350 Chevrolet Aveos.
Operating across the Kingdom, Best Rent-A-Car offers Chevrolet's extensive line-up of vehicles, to provide their customers with vehicles that truly stands out. These include the powerful Lumina to the spacious Caprice, and with the SUV GMC Suburban.
"Our fleet section exceeds 5,500 cars and GM vehicles account for over 50% of our rental offering," said Imad Zein, General Manager - Best Rent A Car. "We are sure that the safety and comfort features available in the Chevrolet vehicles, combined with the comprehensive range and aftersales care that we provide help make our fleet customers' experience with Best Rent-A-Car an enjoyable and positive one."
A vehicle for all occasions, the Optra offers style, performance and a spacious interior - all in an attractively priced package. The wagon offers a remarkable level of space and functionality that makes it the perfect vehicle that combines performance and good looks.
Although a small car, the Aveo has a number of amenities that are generally found in higher-end, higher-priced vehicles; these include tilt steering, a driver's seat armrest, seat-belt height adjusters, power windows, power door locks, intermittent wipers and remote controlled central door locking. The use of wood grain accents on the door panels and instrument panel and optional leather seats provide a luxury feel.
In addition to the Caprice and the GMC Suburban that occupies a unique place in the heart of the Saudis, the Epica is particularly suited to being a fleet vehicle, combining luxurious, sophisticated interior and exterior design with an impressive power train and affordable price tag.
"Saudi Arabia is a particularly important market for us and together with Best Rent-A-Car Company we have enjoyed tremendous growth over the last years," says Mohammed Al Shurafa, General Motors' KSA area fleet manger.
"Chevrolet has witnessed tremendous sales growth driven by the outstanding performance of our dealers and Best Rent-A-Car Company has been doing a fantastic job, continuing to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers.
"We are very pleased to support them with this latest delivery of vehicles, which will be a welcome addition and boost its fleet operations and the support it provides to customers."
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About GM
General Motors, the world's largest automaker, has been the global automotive sales leader for 75 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 327,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2005, 9.17 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM operates one of the world's leading finance companies, GMAC Financial Services, which offers automotive, residential and commercial financing and insurance.
GM has been operating in the Middle East since the 1920s. GM's vehicle brands sold in the region are Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, HUMMER, Opel and Saab supported by a unique set of customer-focused services. GM parts and accessories are sold under the GM Parts and ACDelco brands. The regional office in Dubai covers the company's operations in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen.
In 2005, GM sold over 113,500 vehicles in the Middle East, representing a 28 percent increase over figures recorded in 2004, and the company continues to introduce pioneering programs in the region. More information on GM and its products can be found on the company's consumer websites www.gm.com and www.gmarabia.com.
For more information:
Saada Hammad
Communications and Public Relations Manager
General Motors Middle East
Tel (+9714) 3143350
e-mail saada.hammad@gm.com
© Press Release 2006
