UAE’s Al Habtoor Motors wins Fuso franchise in Saudi Arabia

Distributor plans to set up network of Fuso showrooms, parts and service centres. Al Habtoor Motors has been awarded the franchise for...

Italy’s Iveco launches Eurocargo medium-duty truck

The Eurocargo has sold half a million units in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Australia and Latin America. Iveco has launched the...

Nissan Patrol rides Jordan dunes to bag world record

The 4x4 climbed a 100m dune in Jordan’s Wadi Rum to bag its second Guinness World Record. The Nissan Patrol has clinched...

Ford appoints director for commercial vehicles business in MEA

Steve Kimber named director for commercial vehicles and fleet in the Middle East and Africa. The US automotive giant Ford Motor Company has...

Online vehicle auction firm Copart opens Mideast HQ in Dubai

New office in Dubai Industrial City is on same site as Copart’s 26-acre auction facility. The online vehicle auction company Copart has...

Isuzu appoints Qudra Automotive as dealer in Jordan

The new Isuzu showroom is located on Mecca Street in Amman. Qudra Automotive Trading Company has been appointed the exclusive dealer of...

Dubai to launch first phase of Makani address system in October

Dubai Municipality’s e-address system will initially cover 40,000 buildings in 63 districts. The Dubai Municipality will implement phase one of its new...

Dubai Taxi Corp in deal with 7 schools to transport 2500 students

Taxi firm, part of the Roads and Transport Authority, is to transport students on 111 new buses. The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC)...

Dubai taxis ‘carry 107 million passengers in first half of 2015’

Roads and Transport Authority cabs made 52 million trips in the first six months. Taxis overseen by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)...

Chinese automakers see opportunities in UAE school transport

Brands like Foton and Higer seek to tap into the school bus segment. Chinese commercial-vehicle brands are increasingly tapping into the UAE’s...

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