September 1st, 2008
7:42 am
For the second consecutive year, the stunning Chevrolet Corvette has brushed aside all challengers to be named Middle East Car magazine’s ‘2008 Muscle Car of the Year’.
Phillip Moore, Publishing Director of Middle East Car magazine explained: ‘The Corvette 2008 is saucy, powerful, and thrilling to drive. Everything about it is a treat, including, and we’ll come back to earth for a minute, the reasonable maintenance costs.’
In its bid for the coveted award, the Corvette finished ahead of the Dodge Charger, and Ford Mustang.
The Corvette represents great value and is currently available in three different models - Coupe, Convertible and the top of the line Z06, which is equipped with a powerful 7.0 LS7 V8 engine, producing 505 hp at 6300 rpm and allowing it to rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.
The much anticipated all-new, supercharged ZR1 model is also set to join the range in Q1 of 2009.
The 638 hp ZR1 will be the most powerful Corvette in history, and the most powerful car to come off General Motors assembly lines.
Tags: Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvette, Middle East Car magazine, Phillip Moore
General Motors Middle East Operations (GM) on July 01, 2008 announced the promotion of Fadi Ghosn to the position of Marketing Director for the Middle East Operations.
In his new role, Fadi will be responsible for all regional marketing activities for GM and its brands, Chevrolet, GMC, HUMMER, Cadillac and Saab.
Fadi moved back to the Middle East earlier this year as Deputy Marketing Director from a two years assignment with the Global Development team for Cadillac, in Detroit, USA in 2006.
He was responsible for the development of the Cadillac brand globally as well as its introduction into new markets, most notably into South Africa.
During his US stay, Fadi was also responsible for Cadillac and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Operations in the USA.
In that position, he led Cadillac’s remarketing efforts and residual value management.
Fadi began his General Motors career in 1999 with GM in Dubai.
From his initial position as Cadillac Brand Manager, he subsequently moved up to Regional Divisional Marketing Manager - Premium Brands (Cadillac, HUMMER and Saab) - and then to Premium Brands Director.
Congratulating Fadi on his new appointment, Terry Johnsson, President for General Motors - Middle East Operations said: ‘Fadi Ghosn brings with him great passion for the job and valuable experience in the region, having been a key player in setting up the Premium Brands in the Middle East. With his blend of experience, skill and commitment, we are certain he will be able to take GM to the next level.’
At the same time, GM also announced the retirement of David Venticich, former Marketing Director for Middle East Operations. David commenced with GM in Australia before coming to the Middle East in 2005.
With his successful brand strategies, David launched over 25 car models and set up the Chevrolet Motorsports including Lumina CSV series.
In his successful GM career of 30 years, David progressed through a variety of marketing, finance, sales and planning positions. Terry Johnsson commented, ‘on behalf of everyone at General Motors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank David for his contribution to the company’s success over the past three decades, and to wish him all the best for a happy retirement.’
Tags: Cadillac, Chevrolet, David Venticich, Fadi Ghosn, General Motors, GM, GMC, HUMMER, Saab, Terry Johnsson
