Al-Futtaim Motors shares insights at the SME World Summit

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 27th March 2014: Al-Futtaim Motors, exclusive distributor of Toyota in the UAE has announced its participation as the exclusive automotive partner in the SME World Summit and shared how the company plans to support the continued nation-wide economic success of the SME segment.

Being the automotive partner of choice for SMEs in the UAE, Al-Futtaim Motors offers comprehensive packages and tailor-made solutions that suit the needs of its various SME customers across many industries.

Described as the fastest growing department within Al-Futtaim Motors, the Toyota SME team has been registering continuous growth over the past three years. Toyota SME recorded 27% growth in 2013, due to the many new vehicles that were launched, offering excellent fuel economy, the lowest total cost of ownership and the highest resale value in the market.

While Corolla, the world's best-selling car has always enjoyed a great appeal among SMEs, it registered a substantial growth of 66% in the SME sales in 2013 compared to the previous year.

In the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment, Hilux pick-up has seen a staggering sales increase of 102% in the first quarter of 2014, a healthy sign of the economic boom being experienced in the UAE.

"Our strategy is to anticipate our SME customers' needs and not simply react to their demands" said Jon Williams, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Motors.

He added: "Being the market leader, with the largest line-up of 19 affordable yet reliable models, we believe Toyota is the best automotive partner for companies looking to operate a headache-free fleet for many years while enjoying excellent after sales and customer service."

With leading Islamic and conventional network of banks offering competitive finance solutions, excellent insurance products, buy-back solutions, zero down payment, and deferred payments, Al-Futtaim Motors enables its SME customers to run their fleets without upfront liquidity enabling them to use their capital for investment in their core business functions and expansion plans.

SME World Summit is a business meet for more than 200 small companies operating in the UAE, and offers over 70 participating companies the best opportunities for business growth in the region.

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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;

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