A total of 100 cars, including the flagship A8 and e-tron models, will be offered for use in transporting VIPs, royalty and celebrities across Doha for the week-long Qatar Creates 2022 event. For the unaware, Qatar Creates is a globally renowned weeklong series of community events and programmes by Qatar Museums, celebrating art, fashion, design, culture, and architecture.

Available on the A4, A5, S4 and S5 models, the new Competition edition and Competition edition plus packages see Audi deploy a gloss-black finish to various exterior elements. Components include the radiator grille, side mirrors, rear spoiler and exhaust tips. Audi is also offering smoked headlamp covers with Matrix LED headlights on the A4, A5, S4 and S5 models for the first time. Furthermore, the ambient Light feature and red brake callipers are being offered at a discount.

Pursuing the network expansion plan, Citroen India has opened two new showrooms, one each in Bhubaneshwar (on NH 55 Nuahata, Cuttack Sadar, Bamphakud) and Guwahati (on NH 37, Beharbari, Lalmati). The French automaker tags them as “phygital” in form and calls them La Maison Citroen, which translates to “The Home of Citroen”. Besides offering test drives for both the models – the C3 and the C5 Aircross – the outlets will also provide complete aftersales services.

Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has triggered a fresh vehicle recall. In this voluntary campaign, the brand aims to inspect 9,925 units for a possible defect in the rear brake assembly pin. The count includes three models – Wagon R, Celerio and Ignis – manufactured between August 3, 2022, and September 1, 2022. Rest assured, the entire process of inspection and rectification, if required, will be at no cost to the customer.

Rejoice enthusiasts, as a recent LinkedIn post by VW CEO Thomas Schäfer stated that physical buttons will return on future Volkswagens due to vehement public feedback. He stated, “we are bringing back the push-button steering wheel! That’s what customers want from Volkswagen”.  However, the CEO avoided declaring a set timeline or the model series on which the push-button steering wheel would re-debut.

Are you planning to purchase a Citroen, Peugeot or Opel? Well, here’s an extra that you should consider. Stellantis has introduced its Extended Care warranty programme in the Middle East, and it’s available with new passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and electric vehicles. Opting for it provides coverage for up to 300,000km, with a choice of 6, 7 or 10 years duration in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and up to 7 years in the Levant region. 

Ultimate Motors is now the authorised dealer partner for Automobili Lamborghini. This holds for Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The outlet is located on Sheikh Zayed Road, offering solutions for sales, aftersales and customer service. In other words, that’s the place to visit if you want to purchase a new or a used Lamborghini, personalise one, or perhaps, just want to drool over some!

Are you a Citroen customer in India? Well, here’s an exciting development for you. From October 15 until November 15, 2022, the French brand will run a service festival. During this period, you can avail a range of benefits, including 20 per cent off on authentic accessories and merchandise, a 15 per cent discount on car-care treatments and an assured gift on a service visit. Citroen is also offering 10 and 5 per cent off on extended warranties for the C5 Aircross and the C3, respectively. These offers are available at the brand’s authorised workshops in 20 cities.