motoring news Bahrainthismonth.com August 2024 83 THE NEW CONTINENTAL GT SPEED DEBUTS AT GOODWOOD Audi Middle East has introduced the new Audi Q7, a seven-seater SUV that combines luxury, advanced design and powerful performance. The Q7 features HD Matrix LED headlights, digital OLED rear lights and various design enhancements for a striking presence on the road. The spacious interior, accommodating up to seven passengers, offers personalised options such as decorative inlays, seat designs with contrasting stitching and advanced driver assistance systems. Two engine options are available: the 45 TFSI with a 252 HP four-cylinder engine, and the 55 TFSI with a 340 HP six-cylinder engine. Both engines are complemented by advanced suspension systems, including electronically controlled air suspension and optional all-wheel steering, ensuring a dynamic and comfortable driving experience. The Audi SQ7 TFSI, with its 507 HP V8 engine, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds and features a sporty design with larger air intakes and high-performance braking systems. The new, fourth-generation Continental GT Speed made its global public debut – both on the hillclimb and in a unique ‘underwater’ display – supporting this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed and its theme of ‘Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power.’ The new Continental GT Speed – shown at Goodwood in both coupe and convertible versions – becomes the most powerful road-going Bentley ever created. The new grand tourer is powered by an all-new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain with 782 PS and 1,000 Nm, achieving more horsepower and more torque than the outgoing W12, but with a significant drop in CO2 to 29 g/km. INTRODUCING THE NEW 7-SEATER AUDI Q7 GEELY AUTO ADVANCES HIGH-VALUE GLOBAL EXPANSION Geely Auto has announced record-breaking sales for the first half of 2024, with 955,730 vehicles sold globally, marking a 41 percent increase from the previous year. Notably, international sales surged by 67 percent to 197,428 units. This milestone highlights Geely’s commitment to global expansion, with strategic advancements in product development, service quality and supply chain optimisation. Key model launches include the Geely Starray in Panama, the new Geely Preface in Saudi Arabia, and the Geely Okavango in Kazakhstan. Geely’s diverse product strategy integrates fuel, electric, and hybrid vehicles, meeting varied customer needs worldwide. Geely has established a significant market presence, ranking among the top three Chinese brand vehicle sales in 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and the Philippines. The Coolray SUV leads B-segment sales in multiple countries, while the flagship Monjaro and new-generation Emgrand have also achieved top sales rankings. Geely’s expansion includes over 120 new sales and service outlets, now totalling more than 650 across 76 countries. The company is also setting up subsidiaries in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, and planning further expansion into regions like Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Vietnam. With a 2024 export target increase from 330,000 to 380,000 units, Geely Auto is focused on market segmentation, product innovation and global supply chain enhancement to ensure sustainable growth. The company aims to provide diversified, high-quality services globally, maintaining its trajectory of highvalue international expansion.
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