An RTA source said there were several proposals for improving the flow of vehicle traffic in the emirate, of which the Salik charge hike was one. The fee to cross a Salik road toll gate could increase from Dh4 to Dh5 from next year under a proposal by the Roads and Transport Authority — but
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The car will be confiscated and the driver will be detained for his violation based on the penal code stated in the Federal Traffic Law. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police has decided to ban cars with old number plates and new plates with illegible numbers on Abu Dhabi roads. The
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Auto sales in the UAE are expected to rise 5 per cent between 2009 and 2010 as an easing in liquidity conditions boosts confidence in the sector, according to an analysis by the Dubai Chamber. A general high-level of disposable income and renewed consumer confidence in the UAE on the back of easing liquidity conditions,
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Following the recent news of faulty Chrysler vehicles being recalled due to a potential defect in the brake system, Chrysler Group Middle East has said no such vehicles are in the UAE. “The UAE is not affected by this voluntary recall and all the vehicles [mentioned- below] sold in the Emirates are absolutely free from
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The Ministry of Economy has met with representatives of several auto dealers, including Al Futtaim Motors, Gargash Enterprises and Al Masaood Automobiles to ensure compliance with the “24-hour rule”, which mandates the recall of all defective products within 24 hours of discovery. So far, Al Futtaim has sponsored the largest recall of 3,900 Toyotas of
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Abu Dhabi is to launch an automotive industry zone, opening up the prospect of the emirate becoming a center for vehicle assembly. Everything from building vehicles to services and sales could take place within the cluster, planned across an 11 square km swathe of industrial land in Musaffah. The emirate may draw upon its investment
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Al Futtaim Motors, the exclusive dealer for Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the UAE, said 1,347 selected 2007 and 2008 model year Lexus LS 460s are affected in the latest round of recalls initiated by the Japanese car maker. “Lexus Japan has confirmed that due to possible defective valve springs there is a small possibility
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A recently released Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry study shows indications of rebound in auto exports to UAE which went up in the early months of 2010 and the trend is said to continue during the latter part of the year. Earlier, the global financial crisis had negatively affected capital formation and consumer spending
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McLaren Automotive launched its first sports car for the road, the MP4-12C, in the UAE on Sunday. The two-seat, mid-sized engine car has a one-piece carbon-fiber chassis. The element is a trademark of the UK-based manufacturer. Officials say it is a fuel and emission efficient car that could hit the UAE roads by next September.
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A recent study by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry informs that demand for both luxury and volume cars will remain strong in the UAE despite the development of world-class public transport infrastructure. The automotive sector plays a vital role in promoting the UAE’s competitiveness and makes the country stand out against competing economies in
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