On December 2, 2023, the UAE will celebrate its 52nd Union Day. And to mark the occasion, Audi and its authorised dealer in the country, Al Nabooda Automobiles, have created something unique. An Audi Q8 was presented to Emirati artist Faris Al Hammadi to give it an artwork that encapsulates the nation’s heritage and culture, past and present.

The finished specimen is now on display at Al Nabooda’s Dubai showroom. It will wow onlookers until December 8, 2023.

To boost the UAE’s commitment towards furthering collaboration between government bodies and the private sector, Dubai Police has announced a partnership with McLaren Dubai, Performance Tuning L.L.C., part of the Juma Khalifa Al Nabooda Group. Under this collaboration, the enforcement entity has added a McLaren Artura to its famous fleet of exotic patrol cars.

The McLaren Artura is a plug-in hybrid supercar that debuted in the UAE late last year. Underpinned by a McLaren Carbon Fibre Lightweight Architecture, the two-seater speed machine packs a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, an electric motor and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The total system output is 671hp/720Nm, which is enough for a 0-100kmph sprint time of 3 seconds. Keep the throttle pinned to the floor, and the car will hit 200kmph and 300kmph in 8.3 seconds and 21.5 seconds, respectively. On electric power alone, the McLaren Artura can travel up to 31km (WLTP).

Audi and Al Nabooda Automobiles, the authorised dealer of Audi in the UAE, are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Audi Sport with 40 uniquely customised Audi RS Q8 models. Those have been categorised under the tag “40 Jahre Edition”.

Of the 40 units on offer, 20 are the Bronze Montecarlo Edition. Inside the cabin, this derivative has Alabaster White accents, Havana Brown stitching, coloured seatbelts and black leather-draped controls. Also, customers will get ventilated seats with a massage function, a head-up display, Audi Exclusive leather and a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

The other 20 celebratory Audi RS Q8 units are called Java Green Edition. Its striking green exterior is complemented by a Jet Get interior theme with Iguana Green stitching. It also features black carbon details, and 23-inch 5-Y Spoke Rotor rims. Performance Pirelli tyres and Audi’s Advanced Suspension package round off the special treatment.

Those interested can book via their nearest Al Nabooda Audi dealership. A private viewing appointment can also be made.

Planning to purchase an Audi in India? Well, if you want to save a noticeable amount, get that booking in place before 2023 comes to a close. Besides benefiting from year-end offers, you can protect your pocket from the upcoming price hike. Audi India has announced that from January 1, 2024, prices of its models will increase by up to 2 per cent. Why? Due to the rise in input and operational costs.

Audi India is well underway to round off 2023 on a strong note. In the first nine months (Jan-Sep), it posted a growth of 88 per cent. Also, by the end of the year, the carmaker aims to have two more Audi Approved: plus (pre-owned car business) outlets, pushing the total to 27.

Genesis Middle East & Africa has become the official automotive sponsor of AlUla Moments – a collection of events taking place in AlUla, located northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The one-year contract is in partnership with the official distributors of the South Korean carmaker in KSA.

As a result of this sponsorship contract, Genesis customers will be provided with “several benefits”, including pop-ups and exclusive experiences for VIPs. Moreover, it allows the carmaker to present its strength in the industry throughout the events, concerts and festivals that make up AlUla Moments.