As many as 14 local and regional ‘first-time’ reveals, including the Genesis fuel cell concept Sports Utility Vehicle, highlighted the opening of Qatar Motor Show (QMS) 2018 on Wednesday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
The five-day event, under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, is organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) in co-operation with Fira Qatar on a 17,896sqm space.HE the Minister of Transport and Communication Jassim bin Saif al-Sulaiti inaugurated QMS 2018, themed ‘Drive to Innovation,’ which demonstrates Qatar’s commitment to introducing the latest technology from the automotive industry.“This (8th) edition comes as Qatar intensifies its efforts to enhance innovation and safety in the field of transportation. New innovations in the use of electric cars are in line with our commitment to promote clean and sustainable energy,” HE al-Sulaiti said in a press statement.“The roads, rail, port, and airport projects that the Ministry of Transport and Communications is now completing, will make Qatar’s transportation sector one of the most advanced in the world,” he noted. “This will support the development plans of all national institutions as they work to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030.”
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37 exhibitors and 20 top brands and companies
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Top international car brands are showcasing over 165 models of classic, sports, mid-range, and luxury cars while 37 booths representing manufacturing and local car accessory brands, and partners are displaying their products and activities at the fair. Regional debuts include Alfardan Group’s all-new BMW X5 2019 model and Nasser bin Khaled (NBK) Group’s Mercedes CLS 53 AMG and GLE 450, in addition to its local launches – the Mercedes S65 Maybach 2019, D90 Maxus 2019 and the MG6 2019 from MG.Abdullah Abdulghani Group launched the all new Toyota Avalon while Lexus showed its collection of hybrid cars for the first time in the country.
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The Chevrolet booth
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The Mercedez-Benz Maybach makes its local debut
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The 2019 Lexus ES luxury sedan on display.
Local reveals also included Saleh AlHamad AlMana Group’s all new Infinity QX50, Jaidah Group’s Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1, Taleb Group’s ZX Auto's Terralord pickup 2019, and Borgward’s BX7 TS and BXi7.Universal Motors is also displaying the Lotus Car model EVORA GT430, which is one of only 60 hand-manufactured cars globally.Giving a sneak peak of an upcoming design, Genesis unveiled its concept of the first SUV, which will be launched under the model name of GV80.QMS 2018 also features special stands for QTA, in co-operation with the Ministry of Interior, Traffic Department, Mowasalat, Qatar Insurance Company and Arab Motors. “This yeartarget="_blank"'>