Mercedes-Benz returns to GulfRun Carshow

Exhibition showcases range of latest and most exotic sport cars

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 11: Returning for another year of adrenaline and excitement, AR Al-Bisher and Z. Al Kazemi Company has confirmed its participation in GulfRun Carshow 2018. Labelled the premier car show in Kuwait, the auto exhibition will took place from 1 – 3 February at Murooj Sahara Golf Club and showcase a range of the latest and most exotic sport cars.

Running since 2005, the annual GulfRun event was established by a group of Kuwaiti motoring enthusiast who sought to promote automobile racing and training in a professional environment, while educating drivers on proper racing techniques.

Now in its 13th year, the event has grown to include a complete season of motorsport activities that include Karting Endurance races, the GulfRun Race in Bahrain, the GulfRun Racing Academy, and the GulfRun Carshow, now in its

A section of the audience at the seminar

10th year.

“GulfRun is one of the most highly anticipated auto events in Kuwait, and this year is shaping up to be another solid edition,” said Mohammed Abdul Rahman Albisher, Director of Abdul Rahman Albisher & Zaid Alkazemi Company, the Authorised General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Kuwait. “This is our ninth year of participating and we look forward to again welcoming Kuwait’s foremost car enthusiasts to our stand.”

Michael Ruehle, CEO of AR Albisher & Z. Alkazemi Company continued, “With the AMG C 43 Cabriolet and AMG GLC 43 Coupe on display, we are offering a younger target group yet another alternative to discover the fascinating world of AMG.

Our customers will not only have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about our new family of AMG 43 series vehicles, but they can

GLC 43 SUV exterior view

E 43 Sedan exterior view

also book in for a performance vehicle test drive.”

Combining a sporty, elegant design with the brand’s hallmark Driving Performance, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe enjoys the advantages of an SUV in terms of seating position, interior flexibility and also traction off the beaten track.

The 270 kW (367 hp) 3.0 l itre V6 biturbo engine, the automatic transmission 9G TRONIC with shortened shift times and the AMG Performance 4MATIC allwheel drive configured with a rear bias form the basis for an especially dynamic on-road driving experience.

Also on display, the MercedesAMG C 43 all-season Cabriolet features a combination of 270 kW (367 hp) 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine, fast-acting 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission and standard-fit AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

The first open-top member of the still young C-Class family offers open-air enjoyment for four people, and an agile driving experience mainly thanks to the standard-fit AMG Performance 4MATIC allwheel drive with rear-biased torque distribution, newly developed front axle, and highly precise steering.

A team of knowledgeable sales consultants were available at the Mercedes-Benz stand to answer any questions and provide insights into the world of Mercedes-AMG.

Open to all car enthusiasts, GulfRun Carshow 2018 was opened from 10am — 11pm from 1 to 3 February at Murooj Sahara Golf Club.