THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
A diverse economy and strong automotive market thrive amidst political uncertainty and regional instability.
Two providers of global fleet asset management and telematics solutions have merged to form a newly created holding company that will support a connected vehicle strategy and operate across 80 countries.
Ford Middle East has provided a fleet of Transit Vans to a new baggage transportation company in Dubai.
The all-new Renault Duster compact SUV will arrive in Saudi Arabia this September 2018 with an updated interior and equipment.
DHL Express has introduced the battery-electric Volkswagen e-Golf to its fleet in Dubai for deliveries and collections
McDonald’s fleet of biodiesel delivery trucks in the United Arab Emirates recently registered more than six million miles (10,000,000 kilometers) on the road since the launch of an initiative to utilize the alt-fuel vehicles seven years ago.
The Nissan Leaf will be available in the Middle East sometime next year.
The announcement follows the lifting of Saudi Arabia's ban on women drivers.
Truck drivers in several Iran provinces are on strike over low wages, a movement which first began in May.
Oman has introduced a telematics system that will service the country’s oil and gas industry, following approvals from its oil and gas safety standards and regulations.
Renault Middle East launched a lease plan for its electric Renault Zoe Long Range model, which can travel 186 miles on a single charge.
The newly introduced Actros and Arocs models have been configured for environments of Middle East and Africa, which can reach temperatures as hot as 122 degrees.
General Motors has named John Roth president and managing director of GM Africa and Middle East operations following the retirement of Mario Spangenberg, who currently holds the position.
Nissan’s global crossover and SUV sales increased more than 12% in 2017, representing an increase of 230,000 vehicles, according to the company. Full-year 2017 global sales reached more than 2 million vehicles.
The economies of the Middle East are coping with lower oil prices and the resulting austerity measures. The downturn impacted many small and medium enterprises, along with multinational corporations serving the oil industry.
The 2019 Global Fleet Conference in Miami, Fla., was held at the Hilton Miami Downtown from June 4 to 6. There were 372 attendees at the show. The Global Fleet Conference is co-produced by Bobit Business Media and Nexus Communication.
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