http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/automotiveen-usCopyright 2012 Zawya Ltd. All rights reserved.Tue, 15 May 2012 09:19:00 GMT1914476http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/automotivehttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story/IKCO_to_produce_Diesel_Tondar_90-ZAWYA20120515091929/IKCO is going to commercialize diesel Tondar 90 (Logan) by 2013. Mohammad Reza Motamed, IKCO Deputy CEO in Tondar production said, IKCO's new approach to a cleaner environment has directed the company to reconsider its products fuel portfolio.Tue, 15 May 2012 10:17:32 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120515091929Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/BMI_Middle_East_and_Africa_Automotives_May12-pdf_150512085748/Ford Motor has reported growth of 37% year-on-year (y-o-y) for the markets of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), easily outpacing the 9% growth posted by its global operations in the same period. Growth of 60% and 50% in the UAE and Saudi Arabia is very much in line with BMI's view that these countries will be the local safe havens for carmakers amid regional tension. However, growth of 55% in Bahrain suggests that Ford has weathered the ongoing political crisis in the country well.Tue, 15 May 2012 08:55:00 GMTBusiness Monitor International Limited pdf_150512085748Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story/الكويت_برج_صاهود_12_يوقع_عقد_أول_تكسية_صديقة_للبيئة_بمليون_دينار-ZAWYA20120515051325/أعلنت شركة سعود صاهود العقارية عن توقيع عقد إنجاز أول تكسية صديقة للبيئة لبرج عقاري في الكويت وذلك بالتعاون مع شركة الوماكو انترناشيونال المتخصصة إقليميا وعالميا في هذا المجال.Tue, 15 May 2012 07:09:55 GMTAnnahar ZAWYA20120515051325Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/خالد_حسنى_36_زيادة_فى_مبيعات_الشاحنات_للربع_الأول_2012-ZAWYA20120515053046/مبيعات الشاحنات قفزت بشكل غير متوقع لتسجل 8435 شاحنة للربع الأول 2012، مقابل 6 آلاف و196 للربع الأول من 2011.Tue, 15 May 2012 07:05:22 GMTAl-Youm Al-Sabea ZAWYA20120515053046Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Volkswagen_Jordan_signs_agreement_with_Dallars_car_rental_agency-ZAWYA20120514081643/Volkswagen Jordan represented by Nuqul Automotive has signed an agreement with Dallars rental agency, entailing the provision of VW Jetta cars to Dallars' fleet in Jordan.Mon, 14 May 2012 09:46:53 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120514081643Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/VW_sales_in_Saudi_Arabia_up_128_in_Q1-ZAWYA20120514043545/Volkswagen car sales in the Saudi market through its sole dealer Samaco are up 128 percent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.Mon, 14 May 2012 07:37:00 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120514043545Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Renault__Renault_steers_clear_of_euro_volatility-GN_13052012_140509/As they work on getting more of their models on to local roads, dealerships representing leading European carmakers are keeping close track of the euro’s volatility. So far, they say, there is nothing to suggest the euro’s slide against the dollar would have a major impact on showroom prices here.Mon, 14 May 2012 06:04:53 GMTGulf News GN_13052012_140509Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Honda_introduces_new_grades_specifications_to_attract_clientele-GN_13052012_140510/With the new CR-V in its showrooms, Honda’s UAE dealership Al-Futtaim Honda is not just looking for improved sales of the flagship model. It wants a wholesale change in the way Honda’s revamped four-wheel drive models — the Pilot, Odyssey and now the CR-V — are perceived by buyers.Mon, 14 May 2012 06:03:58 GMTGulf News GN_13052012_140510Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Talks_on_to_operate_CNG_public_transport_buses_on_Oman_roads-ZAWYA20120513050157/Oman, like rest of the region, is witnessing growing demand for a public transport system. Plans to ply CNG (compressed natural gas) buses in the sultanate are being discussed. MAN Lion's City bus, manufactured by German firm MAN Truck & Bus, is currently being tested in Abu Dhabi and the company is now eyeing Oman.Sun, 13 May 2012 06:24:53 GMTMuscat Daily ZAWYA20120513050157Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Volkswagen_Middle_East_sales_soar-ZAWYA20120513054826/Volkswagen Middle East has announced record sales in the first quarter of 2012, confirming its position as the fastest-growing volume manufacturer in the region.Sun, 13 May 2012 06:17:30 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20120513054826Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/دبي_قاعدة_مفضلة_لشركات_السيارات_العالمية-ZAWYA20120512075333/كشف قسم الدراسات والإحصائيات الصادرة عن جمارك دبي عن استيراد مركبات بقيمة 13.4 مليار درهم بنهاية الربع الثالث من 2011.Sat, 12 May 2012 08:51:35 GMTAl Bayan ZAWYA20120512075333Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/128_زيادة_في_مبيعات_سيارات_فولكس_واجن_في_السوق_السعودية_خلال_الربع_الأول-ZAWYA20120511121939/حققت مبيعات سيارات فولكس واجن في السوق السعودية زيادة قدرها 128% خلال الربع الأول من عام 2012م مقارنة بمبيعات الفترة ذاتها من عام 2010م، وذلك عبر وكيلها الحصري في المملكة العربية السعودية شركة"ساماكو".Sat, 12 May 2012 07:47:10 GMTAl Riyadh ZAWYA20120511121939Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Gargash_names_new_GM-ZAWYA20120512035640/Gargash Enterprises, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, has appointed Karl Johan Sandesjo as the general manager of Gargash Enterprises. Sat, 12 May 2012 06:48:14 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120512035640Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Saudi_Arabia_Driving_schools_to_be_reformed_nationwide-ZAWYA20120511065609/Maj. Gen. Suleiman Ajlan, director general of the General Directorate of Traffic, has confirmed plans to extend Saher throughout the Kingdom and regulate driving schools to bring the instruction they provide up to world class standards.Fri, 11 May 2012 12:49:57 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120511065609Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/UAE_AED300_fine_for_leaving_vehicle_with_engine_on-ZAWYA20120511055229/Dubai Police will start fining motorists Dh300 for leaving their car engines running while they go out on errands following a number of vehicle thefts because of this practice.Fri, 11 May 2012 08:56:40 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120511055229Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Nissan_Mideast_appoints_Cherfan_sales_and_marketing_director-ZAWYA20120511051918/Nissan Middle East has announced the appointment of Samir Cherfan to the new role of Director - Marketing & Sales for the region.Fri, 11 May 2012 08:15:02 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120511051918Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story/Nissan_Middle_East_Announces_New_Sales_and_Marketing_Director-ZAWYA20120510092209/Nissan Middle East has announced the appointment of Samir Cherfan to the new role of Director - Marketing & Sales for the region.Thu, 10 May 2012 10:16:15 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120510092209Open