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Bestune Celebrates 70 Years of FAW’s Legacy with a Distinctive Artistic Showcase

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Bestune Celebrates 70 Years of FAW’s Legacy with a Distinctive Artistic Showcase

Dubai, 18th January – Bestune, a prestigious brand from the FAW Group, proudly commemorated the 70th anniversary of FAW at it’s Bestune showroom on the Shiekh Zayed Road.  In front of a high profile audience of numerous media houses, VIPs, art patrons, industry veterans, and influencers, artists from across the UAE were invited to showcase their artistic talents.  

The event merged the world of art with Bestune’s artistic design concept applied to each of the  Bestune cars and SUVs in the Bestune range.  Headlining the event was Bestune’s flagship SUV, the T99, beautifully transformed through the world of Arabic calligraphy by Rubab Zahra.  Rubab captured the essence of Bestune using phrases such as “Drive your Senses” and “Start a new Journey”.

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2023 Concludes as Another Great Year for UAE’s Vehicle Sales

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2023 Concludes as Another Great Year for UAE’s Vehicle Sales, According to dubizzle’s Pre-Owned Car Market Reports
  • Strong demand led by strategic government policies and improvements in overall infrastructure
  • Growth in EV demand a key trend for 2023, reflecting a growing interest in eco-friendly mobility, according to report

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 January 2024: The used car market in the UAE has witnessed unprecedented growth in 2023, with dubizzle Cars standing out as the leading platform for used car buyers and sellers. The latest dubizzle Pre-Owned Car Market Report 2023 indicates an uptick in the demand for used cars, accompanied by a simultaneous increase in available inventory.

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January 21, 1899: Opel Began Producing Automobiles 125 Years Ago

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January 21, 1899: Opel Began Producing Automobiles 125 Years Ago

  • Start of an era: 1899 contract-signing made Opel an automobile manufacturer
  • Current bestsellers “made in Rüsselsheim”: Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer
  • Anniversary under banner of electromobility: Battery-electric variant of every Opel carline in 2024

Rüsselsheim.  2024 is a special year for Opel, under the banner of electromobility. For the first time in the brand’s history, every model will have a battery-electric variant – above all the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric, one of the first battery-electric estate cars on the market. However, the company laid the foundation for affordable, innovative and future-proof mobility on four wheels 125 years ago. On January 21, 1899, Wilhelm Opel, son of the company founder Adam Opel, signed a contract with the locksmith Friedrich Lutzmann to buy his Motorwagenfabrik (motor car factory), the starting signal for automobile production at Opel. This marked the start of a new era that would write history far beyond Rüsselsheim. A previously successful sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer, Opel thus ventured into territory unknown to the company exactly 125 years ago.

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Selfdrive anticipates20 percent surge in car subscription and 10 percent increase in car rentals in 2024

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Selfdrive anticipates20 percent surge in car subscription and 10 percent increase in car rentals in 2024

Dubai, UAE, Jan 2024:Selfdrive.ae, the largest mobility tech platform, anticipates a 20 percent increase in demand for car subscriptions and a 10 percent increase in car rentals in the year 2024. According to the company, car rentals provide unparalleled flexibility, allowing users to select the most suitable vehicle for specific needs. Whether it’s a short business trip, a weekend getaway, or a family vacation, car rentals offer tailored solutions without the long-term commitment associated with ownership.

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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS IN 2023: A YEAR OF SUCCESS

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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS IN 2023: A YEAR OF SUCCESS                           

Monday 8January 2024, Goodwood, West Sussex                            

•          Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reports a highly successful year in 2023 with strong business performance and Bespoke commissions at record levels

•          Secure platform for further growth and development as the marque enters its 120th year: Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met for the first time on 4 May1904

•          More motor carssold than ever before in marque’s 119-year history: 6,032 delivered to clients around the world, all including elements of Bespoke personalisation

•          Global sales present a balanced picture, led by North America and China

•          Year-on-year growth reported in regions including Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Europe

•          Company’s positive economic impact grew further with the creation of 180 new jobs at the Home of Rolls-Royce in 2023

•          New investment announced to increase capabilities for electric vehicle production,Bespoke commissions and future growth in Coachbuild activities. Planning application for extension at Goodwood site submitted in late summer 2023

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