Some may see the Bentley Batur as a coachbuilt iteration of the Continental GT kept as the base, but the Batur boasts more than 800 parts exclusive to itself. A developmental programme spanning 58 weeks and over 30,000kms of real-world driving concluded recently, entailing Bentley can now commence production of the 18-units-only Batur in its dedicated coach-built Mulliner workshop. The last unit will be completed at the end of 2024 and all Batur cars will be equipped with a 740hp W12 engine, making it the most powerful Bentley to date. The two prototype cars, internally known as Car Zero and Car Zero-Zero, were built to the same levels of craftsmanship as one of 18 customer cars. The former received a Purple Sector exterior finish with the prominent matrix grille in Gloss Dark Titanium, while the latter featured a striking Marina Teal finish.

The upcoming 2023 Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival revives its partnership with premier private jet charter company GlobeAir. This partnership will offer access to almost every element of the immersive race weekend set to take place between 8-10 December this year. Included in the GlobeAir package are return flights to Dubai, hotel accommodation booked through the GlobeAir concierge service, and access to the Gentlemen’s Driver’s Club access for all three, the opening party, the diplomatic world gala dinner as well as the paddock and grandstand. Prices for this GlobeAir package start from €6,000. 

Al-Futtaim Automotive has unveiled the biggest service and maintenance facility within its Auto Centers network which now rounds the network tally up to 14. The new facility is located at Dubai Festival City, next to Dubai Festival City mall, and is spread over 47,000 square feet, with the capacity to service up to 100 vehicles per day. It covers service and repairs such as new tyres, wheel alignment, brakes, oil change and fitting of accessories with a choice of both OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts and aftermarket parts available for all brands and models, from passenger cars to commercial vehicles. In addition, the Al-Futtaim Auto Centers also announced its partnership with CAFU which allows customers to book the Auto Centers mobile service vehicle to come to their home or office, and deliver various kinds of automotive services, from oil change to tire replacement. David McNamara, Director, Tier 2 Aftersales at Al-Futtaim Automotive commented “Our partnership with CAFU is our way of connecting with a new generation of digital customers, and offering convenience and flexibility through an industry-leading tech disruptor. At one click, the trusted Al-Futtaim expertise is there to serve the customers, wherever they are.”