Expected high demand for vehicles from rental companies and individuals
Agencies: "Expo 2020 Dubai" supports the recovery of car sales
The positive effects of the exhibition will include all vehicle sectors in the country.
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Officials in car companies and agencies said that the "Expo 2020 Dubai" exhibition will have significant effects in supporting the recovery of the auto sector sales in the country, pointing out that the approaching date of the international exhibition has boosted the growth of demand by rental companies in preparation for the exhibition.
They pointed out to "Emirates Today" that the positive effects of the exhibition will include all vehicle sectors in the country, especially car sales for companies, and will extend to sales of individuals, and even sales of "limousines" or mass transportation of individuals, noting that the Expo will push the sector's sales to recover. Strong effects of the pandemic during the coming periods.
Exhibition date
In detail, the CEO of the "Abdul Wahed Al Rostamani" Automotive Group, the dealer of (Nissan, Renault, Infiniti), Michel Ayat, said that "the approaching date of the (Expo 2020 Dubai) exhibition had positive repercussions in supporting the sales of the automotive sector, especially in With regard to enhancing the growth of demand in general in the markets, by rental companies in preparation for the exhibition,” noting that “(the exhibition) also supported the growth in demand for car sales for individuals.”
He explained that "the international exhibition is expected to significantly raise the growth of car sales during the period of the international event, which will extend for a period of six months, at a time when sales of many countries are suffering, so far, from the effects of the Corona pandemic, on sales of the automotive sector, This gives an exceptional boost to car sales in the country, compared to many other countries in the region.”
Positive effect
In turn, the managing director of the group in the Middle East "Stellantes" company, which is affiliated with cars (Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Fiat, Peugeot, Opel, Citroen), Marcus Leith, said, "An event of the size and scope of the exhibition ( Expo 2020 Dubai) will have a significant positive impact on car sales in the UAE markets, with the expanded repercussions of the exhibition, which is expected to attract more than 25 million visits to the country during its stay, in addition to thousands of delegates and employees managing the various exhibition spaces and pavilions.” “We can expect an exponential increase in demand for vehicles, of all kinds, from taxis and buses, to rental fleets and limousines, as well as transportation available at the event site itself, such as passenger cars, electric utility vehicles, and other transportation solutions.” .
He explained that «the exhibition will have other effects in the automotive sector, by presenting and displaying the most prominent new innovations in the field of vehicles and mobility, and the major exhibitions have historically paved the way for innovation, and we are confident that (Expo 2020) will follow this tradition.
From the outset, the mission of the Expo 2020 Committee has been to implement and support sustainable best practices across various fields, by adopting innovations in technology that do not cause carbon emissions, sustainable development and infrastructure for electric vehicles, all of which play a pivotal role in the exhibition space.
We can also look forward to witnessing the latest innovations and pioneering automotive technologies from around the world at this event.”
Demand levels
For his part, the Senior Managing Director of the Automotive Group at Al-Futtaim, Vincent Wienen, said that "Expo 2020, which will be launched at the beginning of next October, will positively affect the levels of demand for sales of the automotive sector in the local markets in general, which supports The recovery and confidence in the sector is greater compared to previous periods, which witnessed the effects of the pandemic,” noting that “(the company) is working, within its continuous plans, to support the UAE’s continuous march, through the fleet of taxis operated by the Roads and Transport Authority, the fleet of (limousines) and services Car Rental".
Shah Bisharat, director of production at the Galadari Company, the agent of Japanese Mazda cars, said, "The approach of the (Expo 2020) exhibition bears positive indications in the demand in general for the car markets, especially with regard to the sales departments of companies, followed by sales to individuals. While the demand is expected to increase at greater rates during the exhibition period, which will last for six months.”
He added, "The exhibition will enhance the positive growth of car sales and support the sector's strong recovery from the effects of the (Corona) pandemic, which raises sales by large percentages compared to last year, and also enhances the positive growth expectations for sales during the next year."
exceptional efficacy
Carsten Bender, CEO of Audi Middle East, said, "Expo 2020 is an exceptional event in the history of the UAE, and a special event for all brands operating in the country in particular, and in the region in general in the automotive sector." Pointing out that «the exhibition is expected to increase demand and demand significantly, whether before or during (Expo), and to positively affect the economy».
He added, "It is expected that sales channels will witness, during the coming period, a significant increase in demand for cars, supported by the approaching activities of the exhibition, which will host a large number of visitors, in addition to representatives of the participating pavilions."
• The exhibition will give an exceptional boost to car sales in the country compared to other countries in the region.
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