The 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal has been presented with a Kia EV9. The handover ceremony was conducted in Spain, Madrid, at an event called #TheIcon. The specimen is the fully loaded GT Line derivative, finished in the shade Kia calls Ocean Blue Matte. The three-row electric vehicle joins Nadal’s garage, where a Kia EV6 also resides.
Rafael Nadal has been Kia’s ambassador since 2004.
After a four-year gap, British Airways will restart flights to Abu Dhabi. This route will commence on April 20, 2024, and will be available all year round. During summers, the outbound flight, BA73, will depart from London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) at 22:25 and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) at 08:30+1. The return leg, BA72, will fly out of AUH at 10:10 and land at LHR at 15:20.
Flight departure and arrival times at LHR during winter will remain the same. However, courtesy of daylight saving, those will move 1 hour further for AUH. The new flight linking England’s and UAE’s capitals will be operated using a Boeing 787-9 in the summer of 2024. Bookings are already underway, and those who get their reservations in before November 12, 2023, stand to benefit from introductory return fares, which start at GBP 449.
Note: All times mentioned above are local.
Those planning to purchase a pocket-friendly car in the coming weeks might want to visit their nearest Renault dealership. That’s because the Indian arm of the French automaker has announced offers on its entire range of models.
Starting with Kwid, there are cash benefits of up to INR 20,000 and exchange benefits of up to INR 20,000. The same holds for Triber, whereas those figures for the Kiger, in the same order, are INR 25,000 and INR 20,000.
That’s not all. Renault India is also offering additional loyalty offers over and above the benefits mentioned earlier. If an existing customer purchases another Renault car, the buyer will get a complimentary third-year warranty, a three-year maintenance package, three years of roadside assistance and additional cash benefits of up to INR 20,000.
A buyer of a Renault car can also benefit from a corporate discount of up to INR 12,000. The company is extending a cash discount of up to INR 5,000 for farmers, Sarpanch and Gram Panchayat members. There’s also a referral scheme, wherein both the referring customer and the referred stand a chance to bag benefits worth up to INR 10,000.
BMW unveiled the new-gen 5 Series earlier this year. In its eighth generation, one of the world’s bestselling premium saloons also gained an all-electric variant – the i5. Besides the apparent void of an M5, which should be filled sooner rather than later, there was another missing link – the new 5 Series Touring.
Well, in Spring of 2024, the estate version will make its world premiere. And BMW confirms that the 5 Series Touring will have the same range of powertrain options as its sedan sibling. That means the portfolio will include internal combustion engines with 48-volt mild-hybrid systems, plug-in hybrid setups and, for the first time, an all-electric powerplant. The last option is developed specifically for markets like Europe, Japan and Taiwan.
If you’re a tech geek who is intrigued by the latest futuristic technology, chances are you would already be aware of the GITEX tech show. This annual event is currently taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre between 16 to 20 October and visitors for this year are in for a treat from Mercedes-Benz. The German luxury carmaker is showcasing two of its latest concept cars – the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX and VISION One-Eleven at the 2023 edition. While the former is considered a flagbearer in EV efficiency courtesy of its record-breaking 1200km road trip across Europe on a single charge, the latter is seen as a design stalwart by the brand. The Vision One-Eleven’s design language is seen as a 21st-century style marker by the carmaker as it showcases the first sports car interior with a lounge concept while the exteriors exhibit a modern reinterpretation of the legendary C 111 experimental vehicles from the 1970s. As the GITEX event is considered a platform to promote accelerating digital innovation and technology, it is considered the ideal event for Mercedes-Benz to showcase pioneering concept cars that represent breakthroughs in design, technology, and progressive luxury.
At the ongoing National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Boeing Business Jets announced a new way for customising cabin interiors for the BBJ 737-7. Under BBJ Select, Boeing is offering an array of pre-designed cabin layouts and configurations for the VIP jet. The aircraft manufacturer confirms that taking the BBJ Select route reduces the cost. At the same time, the installation process is far quicker.
The portfolio includes everything from guest rooms and private offices to family rooms and VIP passenger seating layouts. All in all, BBJ Select has 144 unique modular cabin combinations in three colour palettes. They cover multiple themes, including personal, business and head-of-state aeroplane needs.
As per Boeing, all options under BBJ Select were designed in collaboration with Aloft AeroArchitects and Greenpoint Technologies.
On November 9, 2023, Land Rover Classic will have a full-day off-road drive experience in the openness of Eastnor Castle and Estate. This event is limited to nine driving spaces to ensure attendees spend the maximum time tackling the rough stuff. The drivers will get to explore the off-roading limits of Land Rover vehicles on a designated route. Part of it will be the original route from the 1970 Range Rover press launch and a drive alongside the inaugural Gearbox hill – among the largest test hills on the site, which has been used for refining off-road capabilities since 1960.
The attendees will have a selection of Land Rovers to experience, including the early Series I, Series IIa, first-gen Range Rovers and the modern-day Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy Edition. And yes, trained professionals will provide one-on-one instructions to guests so they can experience the tougher terrains.
The activities will include re-enacting one of the challenges from the original Camel Trophy and G4 competitions. Then, later, the guests will have a chance to participate in a tour of Land Rover’s Classic Works and private collection.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India has reported that in the first half (April to September 2023) of the current financial year, it sold 2,356 units. That equates to a growth of 105 per cent compared to the same period from last year. Delving deeper reveals that the automaker sold a record number of cars in this fiscal year’s first and second quarters. In Q2, for example, it retailed 1,308 units – a 108 per cent increase YoY. Its Q1 performance was good too, registering a 102 per cent rise in sales.
In H1 FY24, the Defender was the bestselling model for JLR India, with 1,000 sales. As far as the JLR certified pre-owned business is concerned, it also grew by 83 per cent. JLR India says the H1 order book closed 90 per cent higher than the previous year. Range Rover, Ranger Rover Sport and the Defender account for 72 per cent of the total order book.
In case you’re wondering, RSA here is short for Roadside Assistance. It’s a service that comes in handy if something goes wrong with the vehicle while on the move. Audi India has announced that all cars sold from October 1, 2023, will have a complimentary RSA membership for 10 years. The membership includes 24×365 coverage, 100 per cent coverage in India, travel or accommodation facilities and provision of specially-designed towing platforms. The membership also offers on-site repairs and delivery of fuel and spare keys. Last but not least, Audi India will look after the vehicle’s custody, transportation, storage and safekeeping.
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Emirates Motor Company, the authorised dealer partner and distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has reopened two thoroughly revamped outlets. The first is the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) cars showroom at the Marina Mall. The touchpoint, spanning 2,450 sqm, has enough real estate to showcase 20 pre-owned Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs. Apart from that, there’s a barista corner for refreshments and three customer consultation areas. Owners of Mercedes-Benz EVs can also make use of the two chargers installed at the outlet.
The second touchpoint is the Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Called Mussafah Service Centre, it covers an area of 2,500 sqm. One of the highlights of this facility is the new service lane that allows customers to drive directly inside the premises. The outlet also has six semi-private consultation areas, a barista corner, dedicated space for Mercedes-Benz Boutique, a spare parts sales counter, EV chargers, dedicated prayer rooms, six receiving bays with lifts, and 16 delivery bays.
Emirates Motor Company has also begun renovating the Al Ain Service Centre. It is scheduled to reopen next year.
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