120 April 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com Euro Motors, the dealer for luxury automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover in the Kingdom will once again be business partners with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) for the 2016 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, that will be held from April 1-3, 2016. For the second year running, Euro Motors Jaguar will provide six branded Jaguar vehicles, two XEs and four XFs, to be used in BIC promotional tours that will see them driven to a number of locations in Bahrain to publicise the fastest race in the world. Hannane Laidouni, marketing manager of Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover, says: “Due to our many successful collaborations with BIC in the past, it brings us immense pleasure to announce our participation in this latest initiative as well. As always, the highest of importance is placed on the 2016 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix due to the substantial scope of its contribution to many significant sectors in Bahrain such as the economy, the tourism sector, the motorsports sector and so forth. “To add to the glorious nature of the occasion is the fact that the Kingdom is once again in the international racing community limelight for the duration of the event due to the BIC leading the way in the region by holding the prestigious position of ‘the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’. Therefore, it was imperative that we partake by lending our wholehearted support, and it was with that in mind that we conceived the idea of this creative endeavour.” For further information about Jaguar’s promotional tours, call the Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover showroom in Sitra on 17 460-460 or follow the latest posts on Facebook at Euro Motors – Jaguar Bahrain or on Instagram at @emjaguarbahrain. Additionally, to get further information, follow up to date Jaguar tweets on Twitter at EMJaguarBahrain. motoringnews&launches Tougher, Smarter, More Capable The new 2016 Ford Ranger is now available at Almoayyed Motors, Ford’s importer-dealer in Bahrain. “The new Ford Ranger brings a new level of comfort and refinement to its segment without compromising on the rugged capability that our customers demand and have come to appreciate from the current model,” says Sandeep Mathur, general manager, Almoayyed Motors. “It represents a smarter kind of tough, and will help our customers to achieve more in every type of application.” The changes to the new Ranger begin with an updated exterior design. A bold, more modern look lends the new model a powerful presence on the road. The updated exterior has been combined with a stylish new interior that creates an even more comfortable, contemporary and car-like environment for the driver and passengers Ford’s mighty 3.2-litre DuratorqTDCi five-cylinder diesel engine tops the range, and has earned an impressive reputation for its segment-defining levels of performance. Upgrades include a new exhaust gas recirculation system that helps improve fuel efficiency by up to 18 per cent, while still producing 200PS of power and 470Nm of torque. The new Ranger is also available with Ford’s dependable 2.5-litreDuratec petrol engine, providing 163PS of power and 225Nm of torque. Formula 1 Partnership The new Lincoln MKX has arrived in the Kingdom. “Personalised luxury, delivered through a suite of customer-focused enhancements, is at the heart of the all-new MKX,” says Sandeep Mathur, general manager. “Power matched with refinement, helpful technology that’s easy to use and beautiful, thoughtful design elevate the MKX to a whole new level.” Leading the engine choices for the MKX is the 2.7-litre twin-turbocharged Ti-VCT EcoBoost V6, which is GSOrated at 346 PS at 5,250rpm and 542Nm of torque at 3,000rpm on premium fuel. The standard 3.7-litre V6 is GSO-rated at 308 PS at 6,500 rpm and 379 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to a sixspeed SelectShift automatic transmission with push-button shift. Front-wheel drive is standard, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is optional. A Safer, Effortless Ride
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