AUTO NEWS
72 August 2018CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED MERCEDES-BENZ
Mercedes-Benz Oman is making
it easier for anyone to fulfil their
dream of owning one of its
iconic models with a line-up of
certified pre-owned cars. A true
embodiment of luxury and superior
engineering, the range of cars
available at competitive prices
until September 30, 2018 include
a C 180 Avantgarde (model
year 2017) from RO13,995, E
200 Avantgarde (model year
2017) from RO18,995, E 400
Cabriolet (model year 2016)
from RO18,995, a CLS 400
Coupé (model year 2016) from
RO21,995, an S 400 L (model
year 2016) from RO31,995,a Mercedes-AMG CLS 63
Coupé (model year 2016)
starting from RO35,955 and
an S 500 Cabriolet (model
year 2017) from RO45,995.“We are making it easier for
everyone to drive off in a
Mercedes-Benz,” said Lawrence
Good, Mercedes-Benz Oman
CEO. “Backed and certified
by Mercedes-Benz’s rigorous
checks, when customers choose
one of our Certified Pre-Owned
vehicles they can expect ‘the best
or nothing’ and rest assured they
will enjoy the attention and care
expected from Mercedes-Benz.”MONTERO SPORT: STRONGER
PERFORMANCE, SPACIOUS INTERIOR
The stunning line-up of Mitsubishi
models, offered in Oman by its
official distributer – General
Automotive Company (GAC),
continues to increase in popularity
within the local market. One
of its most prominent models
is the Montero Sport, which is
well known for its wide-ranging
capabilities and reliability that
ensure a total piece-of-mind
ownership experience. It is also a
vehicle that features exceptional
performance together with high
quality materials, a spacious
interior, extensive safety equipment,
and great fuel efficiency.
Commenting on the Montero Sport
specifications, Manoj Ranade, GM
of General Automotive Company
said, “The Montero Sport is
characterised by its elegant
design, spaciousness, and its high
performance. It is powered by a 3.0
litre 6-cylinder engine and paired
with an eight speed automatic
transmission. Mitsubishi Montero
Sport is the perfect family vehicle
for both day-to-day transport as
well as adventurous weekend
getaways. It is also one of the
most technologically advanced
cars on the market today, whilst
still offering unparalleled value.”BMW GROUP EXPANDS
FOOTPRINT IN CHINAThe BMW Group is expanding its
footprint in China. In the presence
of China’s Prime Minister Li
Keqiang and Germany’s Chancellor
Angela Merkel, the BMW Group and
its partner Brilliance Automotive
Group Holdings signed a long-term
framework agreement to further
expand their joint venture BMW
Brilliance Automotive (BBA). BBA
is increasing the capacity of its
two local production facilities Tiexi
and Dadong in Shenyang, Liaoning
Province, to a total of 520,000
BMW brand vehicles in 2019.
Furthermore, the all-electric BMW
iX3 produced by BBA is planned for
export to markets outside of China.“Today’s signing represents a new
chapter in the success story of
our BMW Brilliance Automotive
joint venture,” said Harald Krüger,
chairman of the board of manage-
ment of BMW AG. “Our agreement
sets a long-term framework for our
future in China – a future involv-
ing continued investment, further
growth and a clear commitment to
the development and production of
electric vehicles. The next chapter
of our cooperation has the potential
to go beyond our existing motto – in
China, for China. The all-electric
BMW iX3, produced by BBA from
2020, will find customers around
the world,” elaborated Krüger.