19 April 2017

Dubai, UAE – In a landmark deal, Al Ghandi Auto, a leading General Motors dealership selling Chevrolet and GMC vehicles in Dubai and the North Emirates, signed an agreement with the Dubai Camel Racing Club, for the sale of 112 Chevrolet vehicles – 109 Trailblazers and three Tahoes.

Commenting on the agreement, Ali Saeed Bin Saroud, Executive Manager, Dubai Camel Racing Club, said, “We have chosen Al Ghandi Auto from a line of other auto dealers in Dubai because of the great commitment and flexibility shown in their sales proposition. We were looking for the ideal vehicles that mixed luxury and practicality, and we’re happy with the decision to choose Al Ghandi Auto as a valued partner in this deal.”

Mark Jenkins, CEO, Al Ghandi Auto, said: “I am delighted to handover the keys of 112 brand new Chevrolet vehicles to the Dubai Camel Racing Club. This deal proves once again the strong positioning of Al Ghandi Auto in the local market and the commitment of its fleet unit to finalize remarkable deals, despite the global market conditions.”

Following its re-launch in the UAE market in January 2017, the new Chevrolet Trailblazer continues the legacy of a rugged and capable SUV that is built with a bold style, equipped with many innovative technologies and advanced active safety features, making it an ideal vehicle for off-road and city driving.

The new Chevrolet vehicles will be used as prizes at the annual Dubai Camel Racing Festival, organized by the Dubai Camel Racing Club. The Festival, which marks the end of the Al Marmoum racing season, is a high-profile event, which attracts more than 12,000 camels from the GCC countries including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and the UAE, offers a staggering Dh90 million in prizes that is inclusive of 300 luxury cars and cash prizes totaling more than Dh30 million.

Al Ghandi Auto’s business fleet provides corporate customers with a wide-array of vehicle options to choose from, topped with Al Ghandi Business Choice for preferred customers that provides businesses with a free replacement vehicle whilst undertaking a free service maintenance package. Other benefits of becoming a Preferred Customer are the 3-day test drive, three years regional warranty, 0% interest for 12 months and free vehicle registration.

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About Al Ghandi Auto Group
Al Ghandi Auto Group has grown to become one of largest automotive industry organizations in the Middle East region; comprising of 6 divisions, offering Automotive, Industrial machinery and equipment, car rental & leasing services, and vehicle testing facilities.

The Al Ghandi Auto Group consists of 13 Companies operating within the GCC region, India and east Africa, providing a vast array of opportunities for different clientele. Al Ghandi Auto is a leading General Motors Automotive Dealership selling Chevrolet and GMC vehicles in Dubai and the North Emirates. The Group is also the franchisee of Fiat SsangYong, Iveco and several other light and Heavy commercial products.

About Dubai Camel Racing Club 
Dubai CRC is a social and community sport foundation, inspired by camel races in terms of preparation, organization, continuity and constantly improvement and development.

Dubai CRC is a pioneer and a leading sport establishment in the UAE, inspired by camel racing, locally, regionally, nationally, internationally, and globally at the Arab and foreign levels as well, constantly striving for developing and enhancing this popular sport, beside the regulatory and punctuality in organizing camel races to gain the international status, and Dubai is the prominent center in the world to arrange and organize such races.

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