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Iran raises fuel prices by 40%
Hike in fuel prices comes as government looks to scrap subsidies. Iran has hiked fuel prices by 40% and scrapped its existing...
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Rumours that full fuel tanks can explode are false, says UAE’s Adnoc
No truth to social-media rumours that petrol tanks filled to maximum capacity pose fire risk, says Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Abu...
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Dubai’s RTA unveils new design for school buses
Buses operated by Dubai Taxi Corporation to be equipped with surveillance cameras, tracking systems and optional Wi-Fi services. Dubai’s Roads and Transport...
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Mercedes-Benz exec on the heavy duty Mideast truck market
Roland Schneider on why the company is on a roll in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. If you visit a construction job-site in...
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Automechanika roars back to Dubai
Show offers fleet managers chance to survey after-market products. Dubai is certainly one of the most international cities in the world, and...
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Automotive parts manufacturers flock to ‘booming’ Middle East
The automotive spare-parts industry in the MENA region will be worth $16.9 billion by 2020, according to Frost & Sullivan. Spare-part companies...
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UAE’s Gargash to use Mobil lubricants for Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Distributor agreement covers Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. Gargash Enterprises, the distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates,...
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Nissan sales in Gulf region up 18% in 2014
Japanese automaker records positive growth in the GCC, despite global uncertainties. Japanese automaker Nissan has reported an 18.1% sales increase in the...
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Volvo Trucks launches auto traction control for FMX
Volvo claims world first in using hauler technology for its construction trucks. Volvo Trucks has claimed a world first in introducing automatic...
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Renault launches Dokker Van in Middle East
French automaker looking to boost its share of market for light commercial vehicles. Renault has launched the Dokker Van in the Middle East...