SALES of ACDelco automotive spare parts rose 26 percent year-on-year in the third quarter across the Middle East, driven by strong demand in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman and Kuwait.
Sales in the UAE rose 18 percent while in Oman they increased 17 percent. In both Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sales climbed 11 percent. Meanwhile figures in Africa soared 20 percent compared to 2012.
Year-to-date sales across the Middle East region are up 16 percent from 2012.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region accounts for 99 percent of ACDelco’s Middle East sales, Saudi Arabia being its largest market followed by the UAE.
“ACDelco parts sales continue to perform strongly this year,” said Muneer Alhasan, regional parts wholesale manager at General Motors Middle East. “Such growth is further testament to our leadership position here in the Middle East.”
ACDelco currently supplies more than 100,000 components in 57 different classifications, including batteries, filters, oil, brakes and wipers.
It continues to expand its product portfolio to address parts requirements for the region ensuring full coverage of service and maintenance parts at competitive prices for GM vehicles.
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