SellAnyCar.com, the largest car buying company in the UAE, wishes everyone a happy and prosperous new year. As we step into 2020, it is time to look back at the major developments and achievements of the year in the transport and automotive sectors. The year 2019 was a great year for motorists and car enthusiasts as several major developments were made in the transport and the automotive sectors.
A wide variety of new vehicles were launched in the UAE, which also included the advanced Electric Vehicles (EVs). Electric vehicles ensure zero emissions and are considered the future of commuting. The UAE government is keen on increasing the sales of EVs to improve the air quality of the country. Traffic authorities made great strides in this regard during 2019 as the policies regarding EVs were further consolidated and electric models of some of the most sought-after vehicles were launched in the UAE.
The transport sector of the UAE saw some major advancements as new policies were made to implement the traffic rules more effectively and several cutting-edge traffic monitoring systems were introduced to find a long-term solution for the traffic problems of the country. Fuel prices were also in focus as 2018 was not a good year for motorists on a tight budget. While fuel prices continued to fluctuate during 2019, it was relatively a better year as fuel prices decreased significantly in 2019 as compared to 2018.
Top Automotive Events of the Year
The United Arab Emirates hosted several popular automotive events during 2019, which included number plate auctions by RTA and exclusive launch events of the industry’s most sought-after vehicles.
Here are the details of some of the most popular automotive events of 2019:
- The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai introduced its first-ever Mobile Customer Happiness Centre.
- RTA announced a discount offer on 3-Digit special number plates in Dubai.
- Car Free Day was observed in the UAE on February 24, 2019.
- RTA offered 300 distinctive number plates at its 55th Online Auction.
- Sharjah Police offered 150 special number plates at its Number Plate event.
- RTA offered double coded number plates at its last auction of the year.
- The 2019 Toyota 86 was launched in the UAE.
- Kia Telluride, a high-performance SUV, made its debut in the Middle East.
- The all-electric 2019 Audi e-tron made its way to the UAE market.
- The 2019 Aston Martin Vantage was launched in the UAE.
Fuel Prices Review of 2019
Fuel prices have been fluctuating in the UAE for more than four years and it was no different in 2019. However, to the delight of motorists on a tight budget, 2019 was a better year than 2018 as fuel prices decreased significantly during 2019. In 2018, fuel prices were increased to a record-breaking level in the UAE, which added to the financial worries of motorists on a tight budget.
The table below clearly shows how fuel prices fluctuated in 2019.
It can be seen in the table that the year 2019 ended on a good note for motorists. While the prices of December were kept unchanged from the last month, it can be observed that prices decreased significantly throughout 2019.
Top Developments in the Transport Sector
The transport sector of the UAE also witnessed several major developments as the traffic authorities took many initiatives for improving the state of road safety and the scope of their services in the UAE.
Here are the top developments of the year from the transport sector:
- RTA made it mandatory to upgrade vehicle license plates by 2020.
- RTA offered zero interest instalment plan for the payment of traffic fines in Dubai.
- Traffic authorities in Dubai announced a major discount offer on traffic fines.
- Eight traffic-related services were moved to digital platforms in Dubai.
- A new Electronic Toll System was implemented in Abu Dhabi.
- It was announced by authorities that speed limits will be reduced on Abu Dhabi roads during bad weather conditions.
- A new service was introduced in Abu Dhabi that allowed motorists to use their impounded vehicles.
- Sharjah Police announced a 50% discount on traffic fines.
Top Awareness Campaigns of 2019
Some major traffic awareness campaigns were also launched in the UAE during 2019. These campaigns were fundamentally aimed at improving the road safety situation by creating awareness about safe driving practices among motorists.
Given below are some of the major traffic safety campaigns of 2019:
- Sharjah Police issued yellow cards to motorists under a new road safety campaign to create awareness about the importance of using seatbelts.
- A new awareness campaign was launched in Sharjah to improve the road safety situation.
- A major road safety campaign was launched in the UAE ahead of the new school year to reduce the risk of fatal road accidents involving children.
2019 Was the Year of Premium SUVs and Luxury Sedans
2019 was a great year for SUV and sedan enthusiasts as top car brands launched the new models of their high-end SUVs and sedans in the UAE. Some vehicles made a come back to the UAE market while some made their debut in 2019.
Here are some of the most highly anticipated SUVs and luxury sedans that were launched in the UAE during 2019:
- 2019 Maserati Levante
- 2019 Bentley Bentayga
- 2019 Maserati Ghibli
- 2020 Kia Telluride
- 2019 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S
- 2019 BMW M5 Sedan
- 2019 Chrysler 300
- 2019 Audi e-tron
- 2019 Bentley Mulsanne
- 2019 Bentley Flying Spur
- 2019 Jaguar I-PACE
- 2019 Porsche Panamera
- 2019 Lincoln Continental
- 2019 GMC Yukon
- 2019 BMW 7 Series Sedan
Roundup!
SellAnyCar.com, the largest car buying company in the UAE, wishes a happy and prosperous new year to the people of the UAE. The year 2019 was a great year for motorists in the UAE as several new initiatives were taken to improve the scope of facilities offered by authorities. The road safety situation also improved significantly during 2019, all-thanks to the collaborated efforts of traffic authorities. On the other hand, several outstanding vehicles made their way to the UAE market in 2019, which further intensified the competition between top car brands. It is now time to welcome 2020 that promises to be an even better year for motorists and car enthusiasts in the UAE.
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