Auto Class Cars, the authorised distributor of MG in Qatar, launched the all-new MG5 in Qatar during a special event held at MG showroom at Salwa Road in Doha.
Qatar Tribune was invited to test drive the MG5 that boasts of wider interior space compared to many competitors in the compact sedan category.
The MG5 is particularly roomy and is 4,601mm long, 1,818mm wide, 1,489mm high and comes with a 2,680mm wheelbase and 512 litre boot. The new model benefits from best-in-class interior space. It also offers a premium"...

Skyline Automotive, a Jaidah Group company and the official distribution partner of the Hyundai Motor Company in the State of Qatar, has announced an exciting new offer to celebrate its partnership with F.C. Chelsea and the Back to School season. The partnership builds on previous sport-related initiatives that the automotive company has launched to engage with the community.

The offers include special benefits for new car buyers and a chance to"...

Volkswagen AG and other carmakers warned that trade tensions risk dragging the global economy into a recession as the fallout starts to hit consumers.

The gloom of the U.S. and China’s tit-for-tat tariffs cast a shadow over the Frankfurt Auto Show this week, where carmakers were seeking to whip up interest in critical new electric models. The geopolitical volatility adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry in the midst of a radical"...

Alesayi Motor Company, the exclusive distributor for Mitsubishi vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presented the new L200 one-ton pick-up truck, with its wide changes and distinct aesthetic touch.

The updated version of the sixth-generation L200 was launched to mark the 40th anniversary for the launch of this category for the first time.

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Milrem Robotics, the leading European manufacturer of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and developer of robotic warfare solutions, introduces the fifth generation THeMIS UGV at DSEI 2019 in London designed to assist warfighters and enhance combat effectiveness.

“In 2015 we exhibited the first THeMIS concept here at DSEI in London. Now, four years later, after extensive testing with industry partners and NATO forces in very demanding environments"...

Doha
Porsche has presented its first fully-electric sports car to the public with a spectacular world premiere held simultaneously on three continents.
“The Taycan links our heritage to the future. It carries forward the success story of our brand – a brand that has fascinated and thrilled people the world over for more than 70 years,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, who opened the world premiere in Berlin.
“This day marks the start of a new era.”...

ExxonMobil is expanding its global business and technical partnership with Porsche by teaming with the luxury German automaker on its Formula E series car for the 2019 / 2020 season. The new partnership represents ExxonMobil’s first entry into electric motorsports.

Starting from the first race in Saudi Arabia at the end of this year, ExxonMobil will provide Mobil-branded high-performance electric powertrain fluids to Porsche, developed specifically"...

Doha
Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has launched the Mercedes-Benz V-Class in Qatar.
The new V-Class combines room for up to eight people and exemplary functionality with the high-class appeal, comfort, efficient driving pleasure and safety that distinguish automobiles bearing the three-pointed star. This makes the Mercedes among MPVs the perfect vehicle for everyone who appreciates great spaciousness but does not want to sacrifice style and comfort....

The start of Doha Metro services and higher fuel prices appear to have no adverse impact on the sales of private cars and vehicles in Qatar as it was anticipated. The sales of private vehicles, including cars and SUVs, in the country saw an increase of nearly 5 percent (year-on-year) during the first six months of this year (H1 2019) compared to the corresponding period last year (January-June 2018).

The combined number of newly registered private"...