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At the World Future Energy Conference

General Motors continues to lead the discussion on smart, clean

Speaking at the World Future Energy Summit’s Mobility Conference in Abu Dhabi

Dubai - Muslimchronicle
Speaking at the World Future Energy Summit’s Mobility Conference in Abu Dhabi, Gary D. West, Urban Active Operations Manager General Motors International, today reaffirmed General Motor’s commitment to contributing to an all-electric future... Read more
For distinguished Ajman number plates

Emirates Auction launches the first online auction

HE Omar Matar Al Mannai

Ajman - Muslimchronicle
Emirates Auction, the leading company in the field of management and organization of public and online auctions in the Middle East, launched the first online auction for distinguished vehicle number plates of Category (H) in the Emirate o... Read more
in 2017

Volkswagen reports record global car sales

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta R-Line

Detroit - Muslimchronicle
Volkswagen said Sunday that its namesake brand sold more vehicles worldwide in 2017 than ever before, a sign it is recovering from a bruising emissions-cheating scandal three years ago.... Read more
in an era of relatively low gasoline prices

Pickups, SUVs in spotlight at 2018 Detroit auto show

Analysts described the overall industry mood as cautious after US car sales

London - Muslimchronicle
Pickup trucks and SUVs will be among the biggest stars of this year's Detroit Auto Show, reflecting the US tilt towards larger vehicles in an era of relatively low gasoline prices.... Read more
As Auto Deaths Rise

France to cut highway speed limits

France plans to crack down on the use of cellphones while driving.

Paris - Muslimchronicle
The French government said Tuesday it would lower the speed limit on two-lane highways to 80 kilometres per hour from 90 kilometres (55 miles) per hour, hoping to reverse an alarming rise in road deaths in recent years.... Read more
As Sales Continued A Long-Running Growth Streak

Last year's German car sales highest since 2010

More cars were registered on German roads in 2017

Frankfurt am Main - Muslimchronicle
More cars were registered on German roads in 2017 than in any year this decade, as sales continued a long-running growth streak, government and industry figures showed Thursday.More cars were registered on German roads in 2017... Read more
In Swedish Truckmaker Volvo

China's Geely takes 2.7-bn euro stake

China's Geely has become the biggest shareholder in AB Volvo.

Stockholm - Muslimchronicle
China's Geely, which already owns the Swedish car brand Volvo, has now become the biggest shareholder in AB Volvo, the world's second-largest truck manufacturer in a transaction worth around 2.7 billion euros ($3.2 billion), it... Read more
In its main showroom in Al Rai

New generation Mazda A6 launched in glittering ceremony

Kuwait Automotive Imports Co WLL

Kuwait - Muslimchronicle
Kuwait Automotive Imports Co WLL (Al Shaya & Al Sagar), exclusive distributor of Mazda cars in Kuwait since 1969, proudly launched the new generation MAZDA6 in its main showroom in Al Rai, Shuwaikh on May 13. The unveiling ceremony took... Read more