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Rev up with Oman Today’s spotlight on
the hottest wheels this July
TOP GEAR
Slick new SLK 55
Mercedes-AMG is offering a more powerful version of the popular SLK 55 AMG
roadster with racing car looks and its standard 5.5-litre V8 engine now enhanced to produce 400hp. The SLK 55 can now post a time of a mere 4.5 seconds to propel you from 0-100kmph.
The racing car design is continued in the interior with two specially developed sport bucket seats and carbon fibre on the door panel lining as well as on the trim parts. The new ergonomic sports steering wheel in leather enables perfect control
of the vehicle. This Mercedes-AMG can be ordered from July and will cost about 107,300 euros. |
Daimler Chrysler technicians' contest
Daimler Chrysler had recently organised a unique contest for selecting its best automotive technicians at the Zubair Automotive workshop.
The five technicians were selected from over 30 participants on the basis of their performance in the elimination rounds. There was an initial round of 30 theoretical questions, followed by the practical test. Five Durangos with problems that no one was aware of, except the tournament manager, were to be diagnosed. Winners were chosen in order of those who were fastest in diagnosing the problem as per the manufacturer’s guide and repair schedule.
Chevrolet and GMC all new 2007 SUV range
GMC and Chevrolet have launched their range of vehicles that will form their line-up in 2007. Full-size SUVs – the Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Suburban – known for their design, ride,
handling and build quality, were launched in Abu Dhabi. Covering a wide spectrum of potential applications, the newly launched SUVs offer versatility and flexibility in terms of their passenger and cargo carrying capabilities. The range includes two and four-wheel driven variants, with eight cylinder engines ranging from 5.3-litre engines to 6-litre ones, and even an exclusive 6.2-litre unit for the flagship AWD Denali line. GM's line-up of smaller cars has been instrumental in fuelling its growth in the region.
Nissan fleet customers trained in better service
With an aim to create a positive impact and to ensure that the fleet customer technicians are well versed with Nissan's standards, NMEF conducted a service–training at Nissan Middle East Training Centre exclusively for fleet owners' workshop managers. "The Nissan Tiida has become an instant best-seller in the GCC market over a very short period, “ said Ibrahim Abou Samra, manager, sales and market management at Nissan Middle East. "By offering this kind of training to our fleet customers' technicians, we are passing on the advantages to our third party customers as well,” he added.
The fleet exercise sessions conducted by NMEF revolved around intensive service
training on the new hatchback and sedan Tiida models, use of electronic service, manual and wiring diagrams, function and diagnostic tools and usage skills.
The Tiida is available in two in-line four-cylinder engine variants, the 1.8-litre MR18 and the 1.6-litre HR16, coupled to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.
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