Over the last two or three quarters, the transport news in UAE has all been about continuing low car sales, right across the Gulf region.
Many industry analysts and media outlets expressed hope that the first quarter of 2017 would be the start of a recovery in car sales. But consultancy Auto Data’s figures for that quarter showed instead a drop throughout the region of 22.9% compared with the first quarter of last year.
Nowhere seemed safe – Qatar showed a 26% drop and Saudi Arabia, 27%. It’s affecting sales of new and used cars alike, with new car sales showing a 21.45% decline in the UAE.
The knock-on effects of these lowered sales figures have been difficult for car sales outlets to cope with. Dealers have had to cut deliveries from manufacturers because to avoid the costs associated with securely storing unsold cars. Manufacturers have also been pushing out cars faster than the dealers can sell them, exacerbating the stockpile situation, and the US dollar exchange rate hasn’t helped either.
But car buyers in the UAE can take advantage of this situation.
As dealers become ever more desperate to shift their inventory the incentives are getting better and better. If you’re thinking of buying any car or upgrading to a new or nearly-new car in the UAE, you could not have picked a better time.
But as you’ve probably already got another car, you’ll need to trade it in, and dealers aren’t too happy about adding to their stocks of cars at the moment.
That’s where Simply Car Buyers comes in. If you’re selling a car in UAE right now, why not take a look and see what you could get for it?
Selling to Simply Car Buyers means that you can go into a dealer’s showroom as a cash buyer – the sort of customer every dealer loves. That cash means a simple deal for the dealer and you can use that to drive the price of your new car down to rock bottom.
To take advantage of the current lull in new car sales, get your free valuation at Simply Car Buyers today.
The right type of luxury cars in UAE
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comHere on the Simply Car Buyers blog, we often talk about how luxurious the experience of driving can be. After all, our goal is to buy your current car for a fair price so you can afford a truly high-class vehicle. However, it’s worth noting that there are different kinds of luxury. Mercedes, BMW and Lexus are three of the biggest names in luxury car manufacturing, but each one offers completely different vehicles. Which one offers the right kind of luxury for you? In today’s blog, we’ll help you answer that question so you can choose your next car with confidence.
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Whatever type of luxury you want, there’s a manufacturer out there that can provide it. Sell your old car today and invest the profits in a brand new luxury vehicle.
Can you take advantage of the drop in UAE car sales?
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comOver the last two or three quarters, the transport news in UAE has all been about continuing low car sales, right across the Gulf region.
Nowhere seemed safe – Qatar showed a 26% drop and Saudi Arabia, 27%. It’s affecting sales of new and used cars alike, with new car sales showing a 21.45% decline in the UAE.
The knock-on effects of these lowered sales figures have been difficult for car sales outlets to cope with. Dealers have had to cut deliveries from manufacturers because to avoid the costs associated with securely storing unsold cars. Manufacturers have also been pushing out cars faster than the dealers can sell them, exacerbating the stockpile situation, and the US dollar exchange rate hasn’t helped either.
But car buyers in the UAE can take advantage of this situation.
But as you’ve probably already got another car, you’ll need to trade it in, and dealers aren’t too happy about adding to their stocks of cars at the moment.
That’s where Simply Car Buyers comes in. If you’re selling a car in UAE right now, why not take a look and see what you could get for it?
Selling to Simply Car Buyers means that you can go into a dealer’s showroom as a cash buyer – the sort of customer every dealer loves. That cash means a simple deal for the dealer and you can use that to drive the price of your new car down to rock bottom.
To take advantage of the current lull in new car sales, get your free valuation at Simply Car Buyers today.
Mercedes E-class Coupe will redefine luxury driving in UAE
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comDubai is the jewel of the United Arab Emirates and is one of the most luxurious cities on the planet. The inhabitants of this gleaming city want the best of everything. In the automotive world, having the best means having a Mercedes Benz. If you’re one of Dubai’s luxury-loving residents, you should be overjoyed to learn that Mercedes will release their new E-Class Coupe. But what exactly makes this new car from the famed automotive company so desirable?
The appearance is impressive, but not as impressive as its capabilities. Mercedes pride themselves on creating vehicles that offer incredible performance, and they’ve outdone themselves with this latest coupe. Partly thanks to its impressive 2-litre turbodiesel engine, the new E-class boasts a horsepower of 191bhp. It can go from 0-70kph in just over 7 seconds and has a top speed of 240kph.
Despite its considerable size and power, the E-class is surprisingly efficient and environmentally friendly. It has a range of 87.4kpg and emits only 119g of CO2 for each kilometre it is driven. If you’re interested in doing your bit for the environment while saving on fuel costs, the 2017 E-class Coupe may be the luxury car for you.
Of course, Mercedes cars are never cheap. If you’re interested in investing in this vehicle, you may wish to sell you old car to free up some funds. Here at SimplyCarBuyers.com, we can help. We’re happy to buy any car, so you can afford to buy the luxury car you really want.
UAE electric car plan excites Tesla and other marques
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comIn May, the UAE government announced a new automotive plan that aims to see at least 10% of federal vehicles replaced with electric cars. The goals of the fleet upgrade scheme are to reduce the government’s own greenhouse gas emissions and to encourage others to adopt green vehicles. That’s both locally, and the government hopes that other GCC nations will follow suit.
With many more electric models hitting the world’s showrooms in 2017 and 2018, more will soon be available in the UAE to provide greater choice as local businesses and car makers improve the number of public charging stations available. Tesla is already building nine new stations, with many already installed in neighbouring emirates. Most car park operators are installing, or plan to install, charging points.
If you are planning to upgrade to an electric vehicle, with BMW and Jaguar bringing new EV models to the market soon, you can sell your old car to us directly. The process takes less than half an hour and you can see what you can get for your model here at Simply Car Buyers
Say hello to Dubai’s new police car
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comIn a city where it seems there is a cool car at every corner, perhaps it is only fitting that the police are getting in on the act. The newest addition to the fleet of Dubai’s police force has been confirmed as none other than the BMW i3 Electric super car.
The government got in on the act at a launch event for the vehicle, held in Dubai’s financial district. Suhail Al-Mazrouei, the United Arab Emirates energy minister, described how the acquisition was in line with efforts to ensure at least 10 per cent of all government vehicles are electric. The initiative itself is part of a wider scheme to slash CO2 emissions over a four year period by 15 per cent.
The pure battery version of the BMW i3 is capable of completing a distance of 200 km. It came away with the Best Urban Car prize during the most recent World Car of the Year awards. Using a DC charger it takes only 15 minutes to give the car full battery, which could be welcomed by a busy police force which needs its vehicles fuelled up and ready to go.
The Nissan Pathfinder gets a makeover
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comNissan have released the all-new Pathfinder, and it’s had a bit of a makeover. Originally a failed experiment by Mazda, the Pathfinder was only produced in Burma for ‘official use’. Without even bothering to make any Pathfinders in their home of Japan, Mazda eventually decided to ditch the Pathfinder and pretend that it never happened. That all changed however in the mid-1980s when Nissan decided to get in on the act with their very own Pathfinder. Such was Mazda’s embarrassment concerning the original Pathfinder, that they didn’t even object to Nissan stealing the name wholesale.
Under the bonnet there’s a 3.5-litre V6 which has been fine tuned to boost the horsepower by 7 per cent, and Nissan have also stated drivers can expect to experience more torque than previous versions. The all-wheel drive system which is available on the higher-spec models has selectable modes such as 4WD lock mode, and there’s hill-start assist available too.
Lexus launches 2018 Lexus LC500 Coupe in UAE
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comThe Lexus LC Coupe has finally been launched in the UAE and not only is it beautiful but it is filled with cutting-edge technology that is typical of Lexus.
The petrol engine edition churns out a massive 468 bhp from a growling, but sophisticated, V8 mounted up front through a 10-speed automatic gearbox. The high number of gears ensures that the power is always available and most importantly, always manageable. It provides the driver with a steady application of power so there are no nasty surprises when that right foot hits the floor. To further aid driveability the power is sent to the rear wheels through the same advanced rear differential that was fitted to the LFA supercar.
When at highway cruising speeds (140 kph) the system stops the engine from driving the wheels and leaves that to the electric motor. The engine is then turned into a giant generator to charge the electric motor which results in far greater fuel efficiency.
As expected of any Lexus, the interior of the car is filled to the brim with luxurious touches and gadgets that make the driving experience as pleasant as possible. The seats are trimmed with leather and interior features include a Mark Levinson 13 speaker Sound System, a 10.3-inch TFT touchscreen for multimedia and GPS control, Bluetooth connectivity and Lexus’s System + which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind spot mirrors and collision detection.
Prices range from 395,000 AED for the base “Touring” model and top out at 450,000 AED for the maxed out “Carbon Spec”.
Ford unleash a powerhouse in the form of the Shelby F-150
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comFord, home of some of the world’s most iconic muscle cars, have a hard earned reputation for reliable power. It’s because of Ford’s reliability however that some car buyers were left disappointed with the Ford F-150. While the F-150 still supplied drivers with a decent amount of muscle under the bonnet, some complained that the driving experience felt a little bit too pedestrian. Those niggles and complaints have seemingly been taken on board if the 2017 Shelby F-150 is anything to go by. Not only is there plenty more horsepower, but the Shelby is a lot angrier too.
Honda to unleash the 2017 CR-V in the UAE
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comUnfortunately, there is a bit of a catch concerning the models that will be for sale in the UAE. For those who were expecting a 1.5-litre car complete with a turbocharged four-cylinder unit and 190 horsepower, we have some bad news, those models are not going to be available. Instead, UAE customers will be able to get their hands on the 2.4-litre version.
There is, however, plenty of good news about the 2017 CR-V models starting with the fact that CVT transmissions will come as standard across all the cars. Customers will also get the choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drivetrains.
The 2017 CR-V models have been completely refreshed and Honda have clearly put the work in when it comes to ensuring the 2017 versions are more than just an update. There’s LED lights which will now come as standard for the headlights. Car buyers can also expect to have both 17 and 18-inch alloys as an option and there’s also a brand-new instrument panel.
Previous models of the CR-V had drawn some criticism for the amount of rear legroom available, but for 2017, Honda have stated that it will have the ‘best rear legroom’ in its class.
Finally, for those who have their eye on the EX and Touring versions, there is some good connectivity news. Honda have fitted a 7-inch display which promises to have Android Auto compatibility as well as Apple CarPlay.
Rolls-Royce showcase new collection taking inspiration from Sheikh Zayed
/in General /by SimplyCarBuyers.comRolls-Royce have revealed seven new cars as a tribute to Sheikh Zayed, the late UAE President. The seven cars, which reflects the amount of Emirates within the UAE, have been commissioned by Abu Dhabi Motors with the idea that the collection will demonstrate varying attributes that represent the country. Created in England, the luxury cars took a year to make and will have car buyers in the UAE eagerly awaiting the ‘Wisdom Collection’ which is set to include a couple of Phantom Coupés and Wraiths, a Ghost, a Phantom VII and a Dawn.
The collection also has two Phantom Coupés; the first one, which is simply called The Phantom Coupé, has been inspired by Qasr Al-Hosn Fort, while the other coupé, named the Phantom Drophead, has its design based on the Desert Rose. Qasr Al-Hosn Fort has a rich history and is one of the oldest stone buildings that you can find in Abu-Dhabi. Rolls-Royce has taken the time to recognise the history in their Phantom Coupé design, with pastel shades and highly intricate architectural details which reflect the geometric nature of the fort. Meanwhile, the other Coupé has a much more delicate design, aimed at accurately and tastefully representing the tranquillity that the Desert Rose has.
Finally we come to The Ghost, a car crafted by Rolls-Royce to represent the ancient trade routes in the UAE. The car exquisitely manages to combine a sandstone and white design with a motif in gold to give The Ghost a richly historical feel within a modern setting.