SUVs

Trucks and SUVs are king

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Car makers appealed to Americans' deep love of SUVs and trucks on Monday at the Detroit Auto Show, unveiling a host of choices from luxurious to utilitarian, while also beefing up the humble sedan. From European car makers to American icons, there were dozens of new offerings for the North American market. While sedans and electric cars were still in theRead more

BMW drives to new sales record

Berlin - Muslimchronicle

German high-end carmaker BMW said Friday it booked record sales for the seventh year in a row in 2017, but continued to trail rival Mercedes-Benz. The Munich-based group said in a statement that sales of its core BMW-brand cars rose by 4.2 percent to almost 2.1 million last year. Growth was primarily driven by the strong performance of its X-series SUVs andRead more

US car sales get boost

New York - Muslimchronicle

The US auto industry was boosted in September from shoppers replacing vehicles destroyed in major hurricanes and showed the first reversal of this year's monthly sales declines, car makers reported Tuesday. The recovery in Texas and Florida from hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which destroyed hundreds of thousands of vehicles, helped the industry sell 1.52 million new cars, SUVs and lightRead more

US car sales continued to slow

Washington - Muslimchronicle

US car sales continued to ebb in June, marking the sixth straight monthly decline, even as appetite for larger SUVs and light trucks persisted, according to industry figures released Monday. Industry-wide, sales for the month dropped three percent from the prior month, and compared to June of last year, according to Autodata figures. The sales pace amounted to an annualRead more

MINI to launch electric model by 2019

New York - Muslimchronicle

Sebastian Mackensen, global head of MINI, has said that the next volume model, due in late 2019, will be electric. He made the revelation at the New York Auto Show held recently and he said he hoped that it would be a car that people would buy. MINI, along with many small cars, are facing difficulties with the surge inRead more

Car sales in US plummet again

Detroit - Arab Today

Passenger car sales plummeted again in March, dragging US auto sales to their third straight monthly decline, a strong indication that years of sales growth have come to an end. Sales for the month fell 1.6 percent to just over 1.55 million vehicles, surprising analysts who expected a small increase. For now, anyway, the auto industry is not worried. ItRead more

UAE car drivers see up to 40% rise in insurance premiums

DUBAI - Arab Today

A number of drivers in the UAE have seen their vehicle insurance bills rise by as much as Dh1,691 this year. A new research released on Tuesday showed that vehicle owners have seen their annual premiums increase by up to 40 per cent, after insurers have adjusted their pricing structure to comply with a new regulation. The UAE Insurance AuthorityRead more

SUVs, high-end sports cars provide the roar at Geneva show

Geneva - Arab today

Automakers are putting a slew of new sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and high-performance sports cars on display at the Geneva International Motor Show as they try to keep up momentum in an industry facing uncertainties from Brexit and possible changes in US trade policy. Jaguar Land Rover on Tuesday showed off its Range Rover Velar, a sport-utility that promises crispRead more

Maliha offers unique outdoor getaway experience

Sharjah - Arab Today

With its breathtaking natural beauty, stunning historical landmarks and rich troves of archaeological treasure, Maliha offers an unforgettable desert experience. Cementing its position as one of the UAE’s premier destinations for sightseeing and outdoor pursuits, Maliha has introduced an array of activities designed to meet tourists’ passion for adventure and discovery during the winter season. Whether a fan of high-octaneRead more

Trump welcomes Abe with warm White House embrace

Washington - Arab Today

President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a brotherly hug and warm words of admiration, as he ditched previously hard-charging rhetoric toward Tokyo during a White House summit. Trump praised his guest's "strong hands," the pair's "very, very good chemistry" and rolled out a White House military honor guard in a remarkable public display of diplomatic affection.Read more