• The first ever Infiniti Q30 Premium Active Compact is ready for its world premiere at the International Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year. Featuring Infiniti’s iconic design language, the all-new Q30 represents a category-breaking vehicle concept developed for customers seeking urban individuality. Its dynamic drive characteristics provide for Infiniti-typical confident and responsive performance as well as excellent ride and handling. Crafted trims and expressive interiors extend the striking design approach from the exterior into the passenger cabin.

• Ford Motor Company has announced it will assemble its popular Ford Ranger pickup truck in Nigeria starting in the fourth quarter of 2015 as part of its expansion in Middle East and Africa. Nigeria will be the first African country outside of South Africa where Ford vehicles are produced. Ranger assembly will begin in Ikeja, in the Lagos State about 750 km southwest of Nigeria’s capital city Abuja. Ford is partnering with Ford dealer group Coscharis Motors Limited on the project. “Assembling Ford Ranger trucks in Africa’s largest economy is an important milestone in our Middle East and Africa growth plan,” said Jim Benintende, president of Ford Middle East & Africa. “With Coscharis we have the right partner and with the Ford Ranger we have the right product to deliver a world class truck that Nigerian customers want and value.”

• In a year of celebrations, its 25th as BMW Group’s official importer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors has announced the arrival of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé — continuing on its promise to bring the latest and most innovative models to market. Conjuring up a new balance of dynamic excellence, elegance and luxury, the enhanced addition to the BMW 6 Series range blends the sports performance and aesthetics of a coupé with the extended functionality of a four-door car. Its distinctive proportions and longer wheelbase accentuate the exterior’s irresistible radiance. The interior of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé delivers luxurious long-distance comfort for the driver and passengers in four full-size seats and offers a third seat in the rear that is suitable for shorter journeys. Detail refinements showcase both the elegance of the body design and the exclusive ambience of the interior.

• Gulf Advantage Automobiles (GAA) is expecting its commercial vehicle sales growth to blow past sales goal in 2015. The new light commercial ‘Dokker’ vehicle from Renault is now available for purchase by individual and fleet customers. Promotional plans are also being carried out at all official (GAA) showrooms and local dealers across the Kingdom.

• Al-Futtaim Motors, exclusive distributor of Lexus in the UAE, launched a highly appealing campaign on its most popular 2015 Sedan and SUV vehicles. Running until Sept. 30, “The Very Best of Lexus” campaign provides customers the opportunity to enjoy Lexus’ luxury through attractive monthly rates. “The cars included in this campaign are all full option models featuring the highest specifications in their respective categories."