After its success in the automotive sector for nearly three decades as the dealer of some of the world’s most popular and prestigious automobile brands, Al Habtoor Group has tied up with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai, to open SpeedFit Vehicle Testing Centre (SVTC) at Umm Ramool, Dubai. Mr. Ahmed Al Habtoor, CEO of Al Habtoor Motors, Mr. Ahmed Bahrozyan, Dubai Licensing CEO, Mr. Neil Coolledge, General Manager of SpeedFit and Head of Tires & Batteries Division along with multiple RTA delegates attended the inauguration of the first SpeedFit Vehicle Testing Centre in the UAE on Sunday, 4th May 2014. Mr. Neil Coolledge, General Manager of SpeedFit and Head of Tires & Batteries Division said “We are proud to inaugurate the first SpeedFit Vehicle Testing Centre in the UAE. This is a great addition to our existing portfolio of SpeedFit services which include tires, brakes, lubricants, oil, batteries, steering, suspension, air conditioning, exhaust and car servicing. We would like to thank RTA, Dubai for their support and cooperation. SpeedFit Vehicle Testing Centre is committed to offering superior and trusted services for meeting the overall safety of vehicles & registration renewal purposes in Dubai”. Neil Coolledge, GM of Speedfit and Head of Tires and Batteries Division added “With our working schedule of 7 am to 10 pm, Saturday to Thursday, the customers can have the advantage of convenient service hours ensuring a quick turnaround time.” The centre now has 2 lanes with a capacity to service up to 175 vehicles per day. Within midyear it will expand to 4 lanes with capacity of 350 vehicles/day. About SpeedFit Set in an impressive 40,000 sq. ft. area, the state-of-the-art SpeedFit center can handle up to 100 vehicles in a day. Manned by over 12 well trained technicians, the centre is dedicated to providing a class leading one-stop shop, value for money service and repair experience for owners of any make or model of passenger cars, SUV’s and light commercial vehicles. SpeedFit concept resembles Jiffy Lube and Quick Fit which are the largest service centers in the fast lube industry in North America and UK. Please visit our website for more details www.speedfit.me
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Al Habtoor Motors appointed distributor for the UAE by one of the world’s largest oil Companies
Al Habtoor Motors is teaming up with LUKOIL, one of the world’s largest oil companies, to be the UAE distributor of LUKOIL automotive oils and lubricants, as it expands on its ever growing product portfolio in the UAE’s automotive sector.
The announcement was made at a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah on Thursday 4th December, 2014 in the presence of Sultan Al Habtoor, President, Al Habtoor Motors; Karl Hamer, Managing Director and other senior management from Al Habtoor Motors.
Present from the oil giant was Maxim Donde, Global head of LUKOIL lubes; Victor Zhuravskiy, CEO, Marine lubes; June Manoharan, Regional Director Marine lubes and Joginder Singh Dahiya, Sales Director of Auto Lubes.
LUKOIL, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, is engaged in the exploration, production, refining, marketing and distribution of oil.
Karl Hamer, Managing Director, Al Habtoor Motors said, “When we were approached by LUKOIL, I was surprised that one of the world’s largest oil companies was not present in the UAE automotive market. We have partnered with LUKOIL to bring a new dimension to our business. More and more business partners are turning to Al Habtoor Motors recognising our achievements in the automotive industry.
Sultan Al Habtoor, President, Al Habtoor Motors added, “Al Habtoor Motors has teamed up with some of the best-known brands in the business. LUKOIL is a major global brand to add to our portfolio and we look forward to a strong partnership.”
Oil and lubricant production and sales are an important part of LUKOIL’s business. In 2005, LLK-International (LUKOIL Lubricants), a company 100 per cent owned by LUKOIL, was formed, and lubricants became an independent business unit.
LUKOIL Lubricants currently controls the manufacturing of more than 40 per cent of all lubricants produced in Russia, amounting to around 1.2 million tons. The company sells more than 1,000 different kind of lubricants for the automotive sector, heavy-duty transport, mining, power generation and general engineering in more than 40 countries.
LUKOIL’s exhaustive product range includes passenger car oils, motorcycle oils, diesel engine oils, coolants, ATF, industrial oils, hydraulic oils, metal working fluid, marine lubricants, transmission oils, turbine lubricants, circulating oils, brake fluid and Industrial oils. In addition to having approved by API, LUKOIL lubricants have OEM approvals from all leading OEM’s, including Porsche, BMW, MAN, MACK, Mercedes Benz, SCANIA, Cummins, Volkswagen, FORD, General Motors, Renault, , SIEMENS, WARTSILA, ZF, Detroit Diesel and many more.
Al Habtoor Motors launches a multi faceted Mitsubishi showroom complex in Al Ain!
To meet the growing demand of Mitsubishi customers in Al Ain, Al Habtoor Motors has launched its latest state-of-the-art Mitsubishi showroom and After-sales complex. The launch of the new facility coincides with Al Habtoor Motors’ vision to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates, especially in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Recently, Al Habtoor Motors commissioned the world’s largest Mitsubishi showroom spanning a built up area of 235,000-square-foot in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.
With addition of the new 121,169-square-foot facility in the industrial hub of Al Ain, Al Habtoor Motors plans to cover all bases in the Abu Dhabi market.
The new Mitsubishi complex was launched in the presence of Mr. Ahmed Al Habtoor, CEO of Al Habtoor Motors, , Senior management of Al Habtoor Motors and Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President – MMMEA FZE.
Speaking of the new showroom and After-sales complex, Mr. Joe Rogan, Sales Director of Al Habtoor Motors added “This new state-of-the-art complex reflects our dedication and commitment to our existing and our prospective customers. Al Ain is one of the important cities in Abu Dhabi and this evergreen garden city has experienced a steady growth both as an industrial and a residential hub. There’s always a great demand for quality commercial and passenger vehicles. We are ensuring to bring a quality motoring and ownership experience to the resident of Al Ain.”
The new multi-storied showroom complex features a basement, ground floor and mezzanine. While the basement features covered parking area for hundred cars, the ground floor features Mitsubishi passenger vehicles showroom, an After-sales area featuring spare parts center and separate service facilities for passenger and commercial vehicles.
The showroom reflects Mitsubishi’s winning spirit and features large display areas for the entire range of Mitsubishi vehicles. The showroom design focuses on sporty elegance and customer convenience. Al Habtoor Motors has constantly strived to offer its clients some for the finest automobiles backed by efficient After-sales service, which is why, the Mitsubishi showroom also features a separate service and parts section under one roof.
“We have a very special relationship with the people of the UAE. Al Habtoor Motors and Mitsubishi continue to share a unique and decades long partnership of trust and success. We are both driven by professionalism, quality and high standards of customer service. We love challenges and we keep challenging our own achievements. This has helped us to reach new frontiers as we continue to expand our network.” added Mr. Ahmed Al Habtoor, CEO of Al Habtoor Motors.
“A great product cannot be one, if it fails to satisfy the customer. In the case of automobiles, unfailing After-sales support becomes as critical as the sales efforts itself. This is where our association with Al Habtoor Motors has helped us ensure that all Mitsubishi customers in the UAE enjoy a great ownership experience. We at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) are proud of Al Habtoor Motors achievements as they continue to expand their network thus enabling Mitsubishi to maintain its leading position in the UAE market as well as the region.”, said Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President – MMMEA FZE.
With addition of the new 121,169-square-foot facility in the industrial hub of Al Ain, Al Habtoor Motors plans to cover all bases in the Abu Dhabi market.
The new Mitsubishi complex was launched in the presence of Mr. Ahmed Al Habtoor, CEO of Al Habtoor Motors, , Senior management of Al Habtoor Motors and Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President – MMMEA FZE.
Speaking of the new showroom and After-sales complex, Mr. Joe Rogan, Sales Director of Al Habtoor Motors added “This new state-of-the-art complex reflects our dedication and commitment to our existing and our prospective customers. Al Ain is one of the important cities in Abu Dhabi and this evergreen garden city has experienced a steady growth both as an industrial and a residential hub. There’s always a great demand for quality commercial and passenger vehicles. We are ensuring to bring a quality motoring and ownership experience to the resident of Al Ain.”
The new multi-storied showroom complex features a basement, ground floor and mezzanine. While the basement features covered parking area for hundred cars, the ground floor features Mitsubishi passenger vehicles showroom, an After-sales area featuring spare parts center and separate service facilities for passenger and commercial vehicles.
The showroom reflects Mitsubishi’s winning spirit and features large display areas for the entire range of Mitsubishi vehicles. The showroom design focuses on sporty elegance and customer convenience. Al Habtoor Motors has constantly strived to offer its clients some for the finest automobiles backed by efficient After-sales service, which is why, the Mitsubishi showroom also features a separate service and parts section under one roof.
“We have a very special relationship with the people of the UAE. Al Habtoor Motors and Mitsubishi continue to share a unique and decades long partnership of trust and success. We are both driven by professionalism, quality and high standards of customer service. We love challenges and we keep challenging our own achievements. This has helped us to reach new frontiers as we continue to expand our network.” added Mr. Ahmed Al Habtoor, CEO of Al Habtoor Motors.
“A great product cannot be one, if it fails to satisfy the customer. In the case of automobiles, unfailing After-sales support becomes as critical as the sales efforts itself. This is where our association with Al Habtoor Motors has helped us ensure that all Mitsubishi customers in the UAE enjoy a great ownership experience. We at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) are proud of Al Habtoor Motors achievements as they continue to expand their network thus enabling Mitsubishi to maintain its leading position in the UAE market as well as the region.”, said Mr. Toshiaki Nomura, President – MMMEA FZE.
WRIGHTBUS INTERNATIONAL HAS SIGNED A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH AL HABTOOR MOTORS LLC IN DUBAI.
The official signing ceremony was held on 26th September 2016 at Al Habtoor Motors Head Office and was attended by Mr Sultan Al Habtoor, President, Mr Jagdish Parulekar, CFO, Mr Joe Rogan Prestige Director and Mr Shibu Thomas , General Manager Fleet & Commercial Vehicles at Al Habtoor Motors along with Mr Paul Brannigan Middle East Manager for Wrightbus International. Under the new agreement, Al Habtoor Motors will become the official distributor for Wrightbus International’s products in the United Arab Emirates.
Paul Brannigan, Wrightbus International Middle East Manager, who heads up the company’s office in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, said: “We are both honoured and delighted to form this new relationship with Al Habtoor Motors and pleased to have them acting as our official distributor in the UAE. “We see a great synergy between the two family owned companies as Al Habtoor is highly respected in working with the most prestigious automotive marques in the region and has a close rapport with the people of the United Arab Emirates. We believe this heralds the start of a mutually successful and long term relationship for us and comes at a time when we are penetrating new market segments in the UAE.” Jagdish Parulekar, CFO for Al Habtoor Motors, said: “We are proud of our new association with Wrightbus, a truly innovative Bus manufacturer with a long history and global presence. Wrightbus has an excellent global reputation based around the quality, design and latest technology of its bus products. We are excited to be made their official distributor for the UAE and are looking forward to working with them to grow their market share in the region. Al Habtoor Motors have a very strong after sales division with best in class customer care to offer aftersales support for Wrightbus International clients in the region”.
ABOUT WRIGHTBUS
Established in 1946, Wrightbus is a leading manufacturer of Buses and is perhaps best known for its iconic New London Routemaster. Wrightbus International aims to bring product innovation, industry knowledge and experience of the Wright Group to a Global audience. Its range of Buses include Midi, Articulated, as well as Double Deck and as a trendsetter in vehicle design it leads the field in fuel efficient technology as well as low emissions. Wrightbus has multiple manufacturing plants across the world and a customer base which extends across the USA, Middle East, Asia and Australia.
ABOUT AL HABTOOR MOTORS
Al Habtoor Motors is the exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi, Fuso, Chery, JAC, Bentley, Bugatti and McLaren in the UAE and a part of the diversified multi-billion dirham business conglomerate Al Habtoor Group. Al Habtoor Group has varied interests and substantial investments ranging from Engineering, Real Estate, Hotels, Leasing, Education, Publication and Automobiles.
Buying a new car is always a big decision and involves a substantial investment. Which is precisely why from the moment you walk into Al Habtoor Motors, we make sure your experience is as comfortable and reassuring as is possible.