New Genesis showroom offers a luxury automotive experience Zainal Abidin, 09/08/2025 Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center has announced the return of its iconic “Ramadan Tent” at the Kingdom Ballroom with a new look, offering guests an exceptional iftar experience during the holy month.The Kingdom Ballroom tent will welcome guests in a luxurious décor inspired by the Arabian spirit with gold accents along with tradition-inspired embellishments for a truly opulent experience that complements the culinary delights.The hotel’s culinary team will present guests with an array of authentic local flavors across seven different culinary islands. Traditional delights such as authentic Saudi ouzzi, chicken kabsa, jareesh, and lamb qursan will be complemented by succulent grills from a Josper charcoal oven. Additionally, guests can enjoy Asian specialties like poke sushi cups and sourdough pizza from a pizza stone oven. To top it off, there will be a tempting selection of desserts including kunafa, gelato, and a chocolate fountain.“This year, our guests are in for a treat with our outstanding culinary offerings, featuring a lavish buffet complete with live cooking stations. Our talented chefs will showcase their skills by presenting a wide array of Saudi and international dishes,” said Lucas Glanville, senior executive chef at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. “Each dish… Continue Reading
EV, software shift is fueling uncertainty among auto executives Zainal Abidin, 04/08/2025 EV, software shift is fueling uncertainty among auto executives | Automotive NewsSkip to main contentNEWSOPINIONDATA CENTERVIDEOSEVENTS & AWARDSJOBSResource Center +MOREAdvertiseLeading Women NetworkPodcastsWebinarsIn the Driver’s SeatPublishing PartnersAPCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamicsAPCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&IAPCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&IAllstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know.Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectivenessAlly All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&IAlly All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profitsAlly All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging timesAlly All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing processAlly All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environmentAlly and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscapeAlly: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The futureAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related eventsAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacksAlly: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact… Continue Reading
Ford youth endowment campaign to mark Michigan Central debuts Zainal Abidin, 02/08/2025 Ford youth endowment campaign to mark Michigan Central debut | Automotive NewsSkip to main contentNEWSOPINIONDATA CENTERVIDEOSEVENTS & AWARDSJOBSResource Center +MOREAdvertiseLeading Women NetworkPodcastsWebinarsIn the Driver’s SeatPublishing PartnersAPCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamicsAPCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&IAPCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&IAllstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know.Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectivenessAlly All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&IAlly All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profitsAlly All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging timesAlly All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing processAlly All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environmentAlly and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscapeAlly: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The futureAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related eventsAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacksAlly: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact… Continue Reading
The Hidden Crisis Every Mazda Owner Must Know: Why Finding Quality Parts Could Save Your Investment Zainal Abidin, 26/06/202526/06/2025 The intricate world of Mazda spare parts has become a labyrinth that even seasoned automotive enthusiasts struggle to navigate, revealing a complex ecosystem where quality, authenticity, and value intersect in ways that directly impact every vehicle owner’s wallet and safety. Behind the polished showrooms and gleaming advertisements lies a reality that demands careful investigation: not all parts are created equal, and the consequences of poor choices extend far beyond immediate costs.The Anatomy of a Modern Mazda ChallengeMazda vehicles, renowned for their precision engineering and innovative design philosophy, present unique maintenance requirements that distinguish them from mass-market alternatives. The company’s commitment to lightweight construction, efficient powertrains, and distinctive styling creates specific demands for replacement components that must meet exacting standards.Recent analysis reveals that Mazda owners face particular challenges when sourcing quality components. The brand’s relatively smaller market share compared to mainstream manufacturers can complicate parts availability, whilst the sophisticated technology integrated into modern Mazda vehicles requires components that maintain precise specifications.Decoding the Authentication PuzzleThe counterfeit parts market represents a growing threat that affects all automotive brands, but Mazda owners face specific vulnerabilities. Investigators have documented cases where substandard components, masquerading as genuine parts, have caused significant … Continue Reading
Smart Cars, Smarter Cities: How Tech is Reshaping Urban Mobility Zainal Abidin, 19/06/202520/06/2025 AP Entertainment Wire Get AP’s first personalised newsletter delivering you entertainment news twice a week. This 2025 Toyota Camry overview includes a have a glance at the powertrain, trim ranges, security features, and starting MSRP. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade will provide an elective hybrid powertrain, seating for as much as eight, and an array of driver-assist options. The 2026 Infiniti QX60 arrives with refreshed styling elements, a robust turbo engine, up to date digicam applied sciences, and an all-new Sport trim. Yoshihiko Noda, who heads the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said on Thursday that he requested Ishiba what was preventing the 2 sides from discovering common floor within the talks that have continued for around two months. No fewer than 25 automobiles driven by the late world champion shall be on show at the famous British track.BYD boasts 38.7% YoY leap in Jan.-May 2025 automobile salesFor the first five months of the 12 months, BYD offered a complete of 1,763,369 autos; in May, BYD reported sales of 382,476 new vehicles. Addressing spare components points, MV Agusta is coming into an settlement with a leading world logistics associate to handle its spare components supply chain, guaranteeing spare parts supply … Continue Reading