November 2018 81 www.bahrainthismonth.com The longest running motorsport series in the Middle East will celebrate an historic 10th season with the introduction of a title sponsor for the first time, thanks to a new partnership with Best Water Technology (BWT), a global leader in the manufacturing of water treatment systems. The championship will now be known as the Porsche BWT GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East. In previous editions, the season consisted of 12 races held over six intense weekends on the world-class Middle East circuits. But the forthcoming season is ready to offer four further races – season 10 will now comprise 16 races across six weekends, held between the Dubai Autodrome, Yas Marina Circuit, and Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The new season gets under way at the Dubai Autodrome on November 16, before moving to BIC the following weekend. The championship will then head back to the UAE to test drivers again in Dubai followed by Yas Marina Circuit, with the final decisive rounds in Bahrain. The season will conclude with an official support race to the 2019 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in March 2019, the only regional racing series to do so. Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons, the official and sole distributor of INFINITI vehicles in Bahrain, has launched the all-new 2019 Infiniti QX50. The QX50 introduces what is possibly the most innovative internal combustion engine on the market, the VC-Turbo, that delivers the strong performance of a V6 and the fuel economy of a fourcylinder engine, with an exhilarating performance of 268hp and 380nm at 4,400rpm of torque. The QX50 appeals to buyers who require the unique combination of interior space, power, efficiency, hand-crafted quality and modern design, along with effortless on-road performance. The new model is available across Bahrain starting at BD16,750 for the QX50 LUXE version and BD23,495 for the QX50 Autograph. New in Town Motorsports Series Gets New Name MG Motors, with Zayani Motors as its exclusive distributorship in Bahrain, announces the arrival of the new MG GS 2019 in the Middle East. This new, improved model now takes a major step forward with its refreshed and practical interior, high levels of equipment and dynamic design. It is available across the region in two trim levels: 2.0T COM and 2.0T LUX AWD. With prices starting from just USD17,200, depending on market, MG’s SUV offers fun family versatility in a highly affordable package. The New GS shows off a sportier, yet more aggressive look from the front. The newly designed bumper helps to improve aerodynamics and is nicely complemented by a larger grille and redesigned air intake. The enhancements continue on the inside thanks to the noticeably higher quality finish, with more than 80 per cent of the surfaces covered in soft-touch material. The central console has been completely revamped to offer a more premium finish and greater functionality. New, sportier seats contribute to heightened levels of comfort and style within the cabin. Safety is a key priority with the new MG GS, which has been awarded 5-star C-NCAP ratings. New and Improved Nissan has expanded the iconic Patrol Safari range with the introduction of three exciting new editions – the Patrol Falcon, Gazelle and Gazelle X. Exclusively developed for and available to customers in the Middle East, these cars are inspired by two of the iconic animals of the region, the majestic soaring falcon and fleet-footed gazelle. With its impressive styling and richly appointed interior, the Nissan Patrol Falcon is certain to turn heads both on and off the road. As comfortable navigating the urban jungle as tackling the challenges of desert driving, this multi-terrain vehicle transcends expectations of a 4WD car. The Nissan Patrol Gazelle Edition is the ultimate urban 4WD. Improved suspension and new additions have boosted performance, elevating the vehicle over and above a regular off-roader. Taking it one step further the Patrol Gazelle-X features enhanced functions and capabilities. The definitive off-roader, it has been designed to dominate the world of desert driving. All three editions are available at Nissan dealers across the region. Also, now available across the Gulf is a new manual variation of the Super Safari model. Dominating On and Off Road
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