Volkswagen expects to become the most profitable manufacturer of electric cars thanks to a multi-billion euro expansion plan to mass produce battery driven vehicles, Chief Executive Herbert Diess said on Friday.
VW will spend almost 44 billion euros ($50 billion) on developing electric cars, autonomous driving and new mobility services by 2023 and explore further areas of cooperation with U.S. automaker Ford.
Diess said he hoped to have an outline agreement on cooperation with Ford fleshed out by the end"...

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI), in collaboration with Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co, dealer of Toyota vehicles in Qatar, has announced the recall of Toyota 86 model of 2013 over a potential defect in the engine valve spring.

The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs.

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DOHA: Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co, the sole agent for Nissan, Infiniti, and Renault in Qatar has achieved yet another milestone in after-sales services as the winner of the of the Global Nissan Aftersales Award Grand Prize (GNAA) from Nissan Motors Corporation.

During a ceremony held in Yokohama, Japan early last month, Martin Aherne, General Manager – Automotive at Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co, received this prestigious award that was presented"...

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Jaidah automotive, dealer of Chevrolet vehicles in Qatar, has announced the recall of Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe models of 2015 over a defect in the electrical steering assist.

The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co, dealer of Toyota vehicles, has announced the recall of Toyota Avalon model of 2019 over a potential defect in the airbag ECU programming.

The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs.

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The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, dealer of Mercedes Benz vehicles in Qatar, has announced the recall of Mercedes Benz G-Class models of 2017-2018 because the oil level sensor does not correspond to company specifications.

The ministry said the recall campaign comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects"...

DOHA: Gibbs Amphibians (Gibbs), is establishing a strategic partnership with the Madaeen Al Doha Group for the supply and assembly of the Gibbs Humdinga. The subsidiary, called Gibbs Amphitech, will be based in Qatar and will supply Gibbs products in the region and other key markets including Australia, Canada and the UK.

Gibbs Amphibians is the first company in history to successfully create fully homologated vehicles that can exceed 30 mph on"...

The UAE witnessed the introduction of the holistic seat belt law in July 2017. How did seat belt usage change since the introduction of this ground-breaking law?

RoadSafetyUAE jointly with QIC Insured researched the UAE seat belt usage in February 2017, a few months before the new law got introduced. The results back then were broadly published by UAE’s leading media and gave RoadSafetyUAE and"...

The 4th International Conference on Future Mobility (ICFM) will be held in Abu Dhabi this Tuesday, featuring a world-class team of experts in the automotive industry and technologies, which is expected to reach 450 experts and professionals representing more than 175 government and private institutions from 18 countries.

The conference and its accompanying exhibition is organized by the Emirates Authority"...

General Motors Co on Wednesday posted far higher-than-expected quarterly profit and said its full-year earnings would come in at the high end of its forecast due to strong demand in North America, driven by its new pick-up trucks.
GM shares jumped more than 8 percent in pre-market trading.
The Detroit automaker was able to push through higher pricing, mostly in North America, allowing it to benefit by $1 billion in the quarter and offsetting higher commodity costs.
Sales of the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban"...