Chevrolet Tahoe ranks top in Saudi Auto tests

Chevrolet’s full size Tahoe has been named as the 'Editor's Choice' in the latest issue of Saudi Auto, better than even Toyota Sequoia.

The Editor's Choice is a monthly comparative test drive feature conducted by Saudi Auto's expert editorial team involving both static and dynamic evaluation criteria.
Bakur Azher, publisher and editor in Chief of Saudi Auto, said: “In a closely fought contest, the Chevrolet Tahoe wins the editor’s seal of approval as the full size SUV of choice. Its ability to combine all its attributes together with excellent value puts it ahead of the competition.”

The Chevrolet Tahoe is available as…
•LS, LT and LTZ, with two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive option.
•With six speed transmission and 5.3-litre V8 engine with 355 hp at 5,200 rpm.

Some good news for GM, Middle East

JD Power 2008 Vehicle Dependability Results

Based on their research into the problems faced over last one year by owners of three-year old vehicles, Lexus is the clear winner.

For more info, check out
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/2008-Vehicle-Dependability-Study-Results

MACDA CX 9

The Mazda CX-9 deftly blends sporty driving spirit with seven-passenger sport-utility vehicle (SUV) practicality. It is powered by a 270-horsepower, 3.7-litre, V6 engine, truly enhancing the driving experience and offering cutting-edge safety technology.

• Won this year’s prestigious North American Truck of the Year Award and Motor Trend Magazine’s Sport/Utility of the Year Award.
• Other awards it has won so far Kelley Blue Book “Best New Family Vehicle” and
  Two accolades from Cars.com - “Best New Car for Large Families” and “Family Car of the Year”.
• CX-9 has also received the top rating of five stars in frontal and side impact crashes from the US government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety tests and a top rating of Good from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for front and side crash protection.

The vehicle is a beauty !

GM Award in ME

Abdullatif Alissa Automobile Company wins 'President's Challenge' from General Motors
Abdullatif Alissa Automobile Company, accredited agent of General Motors in Saudi Arabia, has won the General Motors President's Challenge 2007, after achieving a significant increase in sales volume, as compared to 2006, as well as recording high levels of customer satisfaction.

Infinity EX35

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list has added the Infiniti EX35 to its “top safety pick” list, because of “superior overall crash protection” based on front, side and rear crash tests.

Standard safety features include the Infiniti Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual stage supplemental front air bags, driver and front passenger side-impact supplemental air bags, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags for front and rear seat outboard occupant head protection

Autocae ME Awards

Hyundai’s Elantra won the Autocar Middle East Awards 2007 for best small car.