Porsche is showcasing its powerful models at the show. Right: The Harley Davidson stand at the Qatat Motor Show.
The fifth edition of the Qatar Motor Show being held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, yesterday attracted a large number of automobile aficionados and motorsports enthusiasts. World-class automobile brands are participating in the exhibition.
Apart from witnessing launches of some much-awaited automobile brands in the region, visitors were engaged and entertained with a plethora of activities at the show.
Many leading brands organised competitions that gave away prizes.
Harley Davidson hosted a photo competition where participants were asked to share their picture of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Qatar chapter under the hashtag #HOG_qatar_chapter. The most liked picture won special giveaways.
Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles (NBK) asked visitors to share their photos via Instagram under the hashtag #MercedesBenz_Qatar and win a surprise gift.
Official retail bank partner Commercial Bank gave visitors a chance to win incredible prizes by sharing a selfie on Twitter or Instagram with the Minicooper car at their stand under the hashtag #motorselfie.
Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the exclusive dealer of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, displayed four of its wide range of cars, including Maybach S Class, AMG GT S, CLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG, at the show.
In addition, NBK unveiled the new Harley-Davidson Street 750, a new line to the 2015 assembly. Powered by a new Revolution X liquid cooled engine, a six speed transmission, specially tuned shocks and a frame and suspension made for tight turns and quick moves, it has been built to deal effortlessly with the urban gridlock. Simultaneously, Nasser Bin Khaled Powered Sports announced its partnership with Husqvarna Motorcycle, the renowned Sweden motorcycle manufacturer.
The Audi sport stand theme featured the Audi S3, Audi S6 and Audi S7 as well as customer favourite, Audi Q5.
Porsche showcased the most powerful new Porsche Cayenne models.
The Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), where the show is being held, hosted the Middle Eastern debut of the latest incarnation of a historic bloodline, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS. A special fourth regional premiere thrilled audiences in the form of the Panamera Exclusive Series. Based on the Panamera Turbo S Executive, the new model delivers a level of luxury and unique craftsmanship that is unrivalled in the automotive sector.
The Motorshow also saw Volkswagen Middle East unveil a more powerful Jetta with a 2.5litre engine.
