Deesch Papke returns as CEO of Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has appointed Deesch Papke as Chief Executive Officer of the wholly owned subsidiary importer organisation, Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, effective as of June.

Prior to his most recent role as Head of Porsche China

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Tata Motors opens flagship showroom and service facility in Riyadh

Manahil International Company, a unit of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi & Brothers Group (MYNG) and the sole authorised distributor of Tata Motors Ltd. in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has opened the state-of-the-art showroom and service facility in Riyadh. This facility

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Steve Zanlunghi appointed as Head of Jeep Brand, EMEA region

Steve Zanlunghi has been appointed Head of Jeep Brand for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region.

He replaces Chris Ellis, who will take on new responsibilities within Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).

Steve Zanlunghi will be responsible for all sales, marketing,

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Nissan announces senior management appointments and changes

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced senior management appointments and changes, effective April 1, 2015. The changes cover the positions of Senior Vice Presidents (SVP), Corporate Vice Presidents (CVP), and Vice Presidents (VP).

"Today's appointments will further

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World preview of the New Fiat Doblo

Fiat presents the New Doblo, the only 'Active Family Space' in the segment able to satisfy the requirements of the modern, sporty and dynamic family which uses it 7 days a week, on work days and at the weekend alike, without limits in terms of space and use.

Available for

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Aston Martin confirms bespoke limited edition Lagonda super saloon

Aston Martin confirmed a bespoke product programme for a new super saloon that will see the revival of the historic Lagonda nameplate in a strictly limited series.

As has traditionally been the case, the Lagonda badge will once again sit proudly on a luxurious

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Rolls-Royce appoints new Regional Director for Middle East, Africa and South America

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the appointment of Brett Soso as Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa and South America. Soso replaces Geoffrey Briscoe who is returning to Australia.

Soso (42) who is a South African joins Rolls-Royce Motor

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Middle East debut for new Bentley Continental GT V8 S at Qatar Motor Show

Bentley Motors unveiled the newest member of its Continental GT line-up - the Continental GT V8 S - for the first time in the Middle East. Revealed at the Qatar Motor Show (February 20-25, 2014), the new model builds on the V8 platform to deliver improved performance and

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Lotus Cars opens new Dubai showroom

Lotus Cars Middle East (the distributor for Lotus cars in the Middle East) is partnering with Trading Enterprises (part of the Al-Futtaim Group) to open the new showroom in Dubai called Lotus Dubai.

It is the latest showroom in the Lotus Cars Middle East portfolio,

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Infiniti announces Hugues Fabre as new General Manager - Western Europe

Infiniti announced that Hugues Fabre has been appointed to head up Infiniti commercial operations for Western Europe. He succeeds Guillaume Pelletreau who is taking up a new role within the Infiniti parent group.

Currently Global Marketing Strategy Director at Infiniti in

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Infiniti EMEA announces Nicolas Tschann as the first Europe-based Product Director

Infiniti's new-model offensive is changing up a gear with the announcement of a new Europe-based Product Chief, the company's first. Nicolas Tschann has been appointed to the newly-created role of Product Director for Infiniti EMEA (Europe, the

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McLaren adds further strength to global communications team

McLaren Automotive has added further strength to its communications team with the appointment of Victoria Macmillan Bell to the role of Luxury Communications Manager. This newly created position will see Victoria seeking to explore innovative brand alignment opportunities

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Infiniti announces new Head of Public Relations

Infiniti has announced that Simone Piattelli Palmarini will head up public relations for Infiniti EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). Based in Rolle, Switzerland, and reporting to Fintan Knight, Vice-President of Infiniti EMEA, Piattelli Palmarini takes up the reins as Public Relations

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Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE appoints Steffen Fleck as Network Development Director

Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE has announced the appointment of Steffen Fleck as Director for a new Network Development department which opens in line with the company's 2018 growth strategy.

Within this newly-created role, Fleck will be responsible

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Porsche Middle East and Africa appoints Altar Yilmaz as new Sales Director

Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE has announced the appointment of Altar Yilmaz as Sales Director for its regional network. In his role, Yilmaz will oversee sales operations of all Porsche models across 20 countries and 31 Porsche dealerships in the Middle East, Africa

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Infiniti announces new Head of Marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Infiniti has announced a new Head of Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Dublin-born Orna Conway takes over at an important time for the brand, with the countdown under way to the September launch of the all-new Infiniti Q50 mid-size premium sedan, and

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Christer Ekberg appointed new Head of Porsche Middle East and Africa

The importer organisation Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has appointed Christer Ekberg as Managing Director, effective as of September 1. Joining from Porsche Asia Pacific where he was also

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Jaguar Land Rover sets new global monthly and quarterly sales record

With sales of 53,772 in March and 115,504 for the first quarter of 2013, Jaguar Land Rover has recorded its best ever monthly and quarterly global sales performance up 16 per cent and 17 per cent respectively versus the prior year.

Jaguar demonstrated strong

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Bentley reports 26 per cent increase in global deliveries in the first quarter of 2013

Bentley Motors' growth continues as the company announced that global deliveries to customers in the first quarter of 2013 have increased by 25.75 per cent to 2,212 cars compared to the first three months of 2012 (1,759). Growth was led by a strong US market

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Fintan Knight appointed Infiniti Vice-President responsible for brand operations in Africa, Middle East, India and Europe

Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen announced another high-profile addition to the Infiniti leadership team. Effective May 1, 2013, Fintan Knight will become Infiniti's new Vice-President for brand operations in Africa, Middle East, India and Europe.

Prior to joining

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