The Inauguration of Euro Motors New Land Rover Showroom

Once again, Euro Motors has taken another progressive advancement with the opening of the all-new and innovatively designed Land Rover Showroom. The inauguration was held on Sunday, 15th May, 2005, and was accompanied by a spectacular African themed launch party to commemorate the opening of the showroom and the stunning introduction of the breathtaking LR3. As a part of the evening highlights Euro Motors also presented one lucky winner with the key to a brand new Freelander 2005.



The new Land Rover Showroom is a separate building adjacent to the Euro Motors main showroom and occupies an area of 2,500 square meters. Gulf House Engineering, one of the pioneering engineering companies in the Kingdom of Bahrain, was chosen to take over the whole project which was estimated at a cost of over BD 1 million. Work on the building commenced in the month on August 2003 and was completed in the first quarter of 2005.

“We are extremely pleased with the creativity of Gulf House Engineering who successfully achieved all aspects of this architectural marvel. This is more than just a showroom for Land Rover models as it represents significant investment in the Land Rover Brand and our commitment to position the brand as the best 4x4’s within their category,” commented Mr. Zayed Al Zayani, Managing Director, Euro Motors – Land Rover’s exclusive importer in Bahrain.

The new Land Rover Showroom will showcase the latest additions and models of the Land Rover Family including; Defender, Freelander, Discovery, Range Rover, Vogue and the all-new LR3. All Land Rover vehicles evolved to completely satisfy specific customer requirements who seek urban style, comfort and unbeatable off-road capability.

Over the years, Land Rover models redefined the concept of the world’s 4 x 4 categories and through their distinctively stylish design that combines toughness and reliability, and now with the introduction of the all-new LR3, the most technologically advanced Land Rover the world-renowned, dedicated 4x4 company has ever built, the LR3 has become a universal icon identified with definitive four-wheel drive vehicles making it one of the best vehicle ever to be launched.

With a proactive start in 1998 with only BMW, Euro Motors now boasts an array of top notch luxury cars under its banner including the Rolls Royce, MINI, Land Rover, Rover and MG and are now the exclusive dealer of both Ferrari and Maserati sports vehicles. Their continuous effort to meet the ever growing demands of the automotive industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain is in prefect alliance with their conviction in the opening of the new Land Rover Showroom. They are confident that this showroom will go above and beyond customers expectations not to mention assisting the Land Rover brand to gain the ultimate recognition that it deserves.

Euro Motors is greatly respected for its ability to combine extensive technical and customer care services with excellent sales and after sales services offering uncompromising standards by providing the best service experience that has always been linked with the progress and development of the entire automotive market in Bahrain. The launch of the new Land Rover showroom, was a definite milestone for Euro Motors.

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Passion Reignited !
The 15th of May, 2005, was definitely a night to remember ….. A night like no other!

Euro Motors took the Bahrain automotive industry by storm with a spectacular display of originality and innovation at the extravagant launch party held to commemorate the opening of the new state-of-the-art showroom, as well as the breathtaking LR3.



The event, appropriately entitled “Reignite your passion” was based around an African Safari theme and nothing had been spared in making it as authentic as possible. Invited guests were definitely treated to an intense night full of surprises and entertainment. The new Land Rover showroom with its marvelous construction covering an area of over 2,500 square meters, housed the spectacular event and from the moment you entered your were transported to a completely different time and place.

The showroom itself was intricately decorated to correspond with the night’s African theme and everything from the ushers, who were dressed as Massai women, to the interior ambience was rich in African décor including; a hanging bridge, fake elephants, tusks and above all the mesmerizing rhythm of the African Bongo drums helped in creating a very exciting and awe-inspiring atmosphere.

The highlight of the evening was definitely the presentation of the all new and glorious LR3. With a dramatic entrance of 2 fire dancers who dazzled the crowd with their daring performance followed by Tribal Warriors who entered from corners of the showroom, executing a high-energy dance, finally pulling out the canvass unveiling the breathtaking LR3. The entire recital was overwhelming and left spectators breathless.

The evening’s entertainment had absolutely no limitation. Guests were kept constantly amused with various games like; bow and arrow shooting, laser gun shooting and even RC car racing which were mini replicas of Freelander models, setup along the entire showroom. There were plenty of short dance performances by various traditional African dancers to keep people entertained and they even had a Sangoma, a traditional African soothsayer, for those curious in knowing about their future. And as a spectacular grand finale, Euro Motors held a raffle draw for all attendants, giving one lucky guest the opportunity to drive home in a brand new 2005 Freelander.

Euro Motors, went above and beyond the ordinary to make this a genuinely memorable evening. Their dedication and commitment in providing customers a unique insight into the magnificence of the Land Rover image was truly commendable. The showroom itself is something out of the norm and the event was something unforgettable. Their mission to portray the sheer adventure of the Land Rover brand was a vast success with the passion of the event being constantly reignited.

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The Mitsubishi Pajero now at Budget

Zayani Motors, the Kingdom’s exclusive dealers for Mitsubishi Motors recently handed over a fleet of the all-new and innovative Mitsubishi Pajero to Budget Rent-A-Car in an agreement that was structured to upgrade their existing rental car fleets.

Now anyone with a license has the opportunity to get behind the wheels of the undisputed leader, the Mitsubishi Pajero, and experience a unique performance, an all-terrain automotive technology and a soul-satisfying comfort.

Gear up for an unforgettable driving experience and don’t miss the opportunity to drive away the all-innovative Mitsubishi Pajero which is now available at Budget Rent-A-Car.

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Zayani Motors hands over a line of Nativas to ALBA’s Security

Zayani Motors the sole distributor of Mitsubishi cars in the Kingdom of Bahrain, have recently handed over a line of their most reliable and efficient vehicles, the Mitsubishi Nativa, to ALBA’s (Aluminum Bahrain) Security Department.

ALBA chose these super deluxe vehicles in a bid to enhance their security department and heighten safety and assurance standards. “The Mitsubishi Nativa was one of ALBA’s first choices, being one of Zayani Motors most prized vehicles in providing optimum resilience and consistency when it comes to maintenance and handling,” commented an official from Zayani Motors.

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New Sonatas and Tucson to enhance Hanco Rent a Car fleets

First Motors, the official dealer and distributor for Hyundai in the Kingdom of Bahrain, presented a new delivery of cars comprising of Hyundai's newly launched Sonata 2005 along with the award winning Tucson to Hanco, to further enhance their rental car fleets.



Hanco Rent-a-Car General Manager, Taher Al Sharif commented “We have been exceptionally happy with the Hyundai range of vehicles that we acquired from First Motors which proved to be very popular with our customers with respect to reliability, low maintenance and excellent performance, thus making our new additions a good compliment to our wide and diverse fleet.”

The contract signed between the two parties incorporates a two-year lease period with a guaranteed buy-back facility, a move that is proving very successful within the business community in Bahrain, which in turn demonstrates the confidence First Motors has in Hyundai.

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First Motors Involvement with Grand Prix

Grand Prix !!!..... Little needs to be said of the prestige and scale of this event which Bahrain hosted for the first time in 2004, having launched a state of the art facility in record time to extraordinary and unanimous plaudits from around the world.

Achieving global television audience figures of over 200 million people and watched locally by 47,000 spectators flying in especially from across the Gulf, this years even was once again an outstanding success, proving that last year was not a one off.

First Motors provided a fleet of cars and minibuses used within the circuit and across the country for transporting VIP guests and International media before and during the race weekend.

A total of eleven Sonata’s, fifteen H-1 minibuses and an H-1 panel van were provided for use by the BIC along with a further six H-1 nine seater minibuses.

An additional six minibuses were utilized by the Court to the Crown Prince for the personal guests of His Highness the Crown Prince. We are sure you can appreciate, an immensely prestigious honor for Hyundai to be used amongst his fleet and significant in our Customer portfolio credentials.

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Hyundai Sonata 2005 … It’s New, It’s Chic and extremely affordable!

Gear up for the all-new Hyundai Sonata 2005 from First Motors, the official dealer and distributor for Hyundai in the Kingdom of Bahrain. ‘It’s New, It’s Chic and extremely affordable,’ and starts at only BD 6,050.

The award winning Hyundai Sonata is a completely new car for 2005. The design of the fifth generation new Hyundai Sonata is modern and sophisticated with segment-leading standard safety features and the largest interior in its class.

The Hyundai Sonata offers two sophisticated engines delivering the ideal combination of outstanding power and excellent fuel economy. The all-new powerful 3.3 liter V6 engine produces an astounding 233 horsepower at 6,000 RPM that’s 8 horsepower more than Toyota Camry and Nissan Maxima which were considered as leaders of this segment. This engine is the first member of Hyundai’s new Lambda engine family and emphasizes an aluminum cylinder block, aluminum cylinder heads, DOHC 24-valve Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) technology and a Variable Intake System (VIS).

The all-new 2.4 liter Theta DOHC inline four-cylinder engine produces 166 horsepower at 5,800 RPM and that's more horsepower again than leading competitors in this segment. This high-tech all-aluminium engine features a balance shaft design, CVVT technology, a silent timing chain, stainless steel exhaust manifold and hydraulic motor mounts.

Both engines are mated to highly refined transmissions, Hyundai’s all-new five-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission for the 3.3 liter engine, which features an overdrive lock-up torque converter to improve fuel economy at highway speeds and a four-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission for the four cylinder engine.

Hyundai brings a new level of standard safety to the mid-size sedan segment, the structural integrity of the Sonata’s body means it will score top marks in any frontal or side impact. It is equipped with advanced dual front airbags, seat mounted side-impact airbags for the driver and front seat passenger, and side curtain airbags designed to help protect the driver, front seat passenger and the outboard rear seat passengers. For better handling and proper braking the Sonata is equipped with the state-of-the-art technology systems, a standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), standard Traction Control System (TCS), and standard Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force distribution (EBD) that brings a new level of driving assurance.

With a more contemporary, sophisticated design the Sonata offers a roomy, comfortable cabin; its level of spaciousness places it as a large car in its class. Details are one of Hyundai’s characteristics to perfection and a feel of luxury.

When it comes to After Sales service, being part of the Al Zayani Investments Group (AZI) with its long experience in the automotive field, you are guaranteed an excellent quality of service and level of customer care.

Now’s the time to open your eyes and see what’s new. Experience for yourself why so many are turning to Hyundai at First Motors by arranging your test drive now. Don’t forget, ‘It’s New, It’s Chic and Extremely affordable.’

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