Rumors and New Releases

  Rasamny Younis Motor Company (RYMCO), exclusive dealer of Nissan in Lebanon, have launched the Nissan Intelligent Choice – Certified Pre-Owned program in Beirut at its RYMCO headquarter in Chiyah.   Nissan Intelligent Choice combines the peace of mind of dealing with a trusted industry leader and the value for money, to give customers the best of both worlds.   Each and every Nissan Intelligent Choice vehicle, carries with it the Nissan Intelligent Choice Customer Promise. This means,...

The All-New Edge ST: Ford Performance’s First Foray into the SUV Segment Arrives in the Middle East, with class leading levels of power, performance and practicality!   Ford ushers in a new era of performance SUV with the arrival of the all-new Ford Edge ST. Packed with a hard-charging 335 horsepower and 515Nm of torque from an enhanced 2.7L EcoBoost engine – the most powerful gas V6 engine in its class – the all-new Edge ST is the most dynamic and exciting performance SUV on the market...

The all new  Infiniti QX50 has drawn attention ever since its launch in the 2016 Beijing Motor Show unveiling its Wider Arches and Meaner Looks. To our surprise it did not share a single design or component from its predecessor with the EX. The vehicle is available as a 2019 Model Year in both trims, the “Luxe” and “Luxe ProAssist” and it is roaming our territory as we speak with Infiniti’s futuristic dual Touchscreens.   The Interior: The Cabin is pretty roomy from inside, the seats are...

Have you been wondering who’s behind the mysterious billboards which carry a message of thanks to Russia? Well, if you were among those who linked them to the Lebanese president’s visit to Moscow, you’re mistaken.   The message of gratitude is from Rasamny Younes Motor Co. (RYMCO), the official dealers of the Russian LADA car brand, and it was published on the occasion of the launch of the New LADA Granta Sedan and Hatchback. Taking a playful tone, RYMCO recognizes Russia for 2 durable...

Beirut will host the First e-MotorShow® in the Middle East for Electric & Hybrid Cars from 11 to 15 April 2019 at the Forum De Beyrouth. This was announced on Wednesday 27 March 2019 during a press conference at the Ministry of Environment. The e-MotorShow® Middle East is organized by e-EcoSolutions Sustainability Firm, under the patronage of H.E. the Minister of Environment Mr. Fady Jraissati, in collaboration with the AIA (Association des Importateurs d' Automobiles au Liban), and with...

RYMCO, the official distributor of INFINITI cars in Lebanon, announces the release of the INFINITI Driver’s Guide, a new, free, mobile app supported by augmented reality (AR) technology, which completely transforms the experience of driving INFINITI cars.   INFINITI’s user-friendly Driver’s Guide helps customers gain an unprecedented understanding of their vehicles in real time, through three main features: 3D augmented reality, warning lights and messages, and a quick user...

2018 was a bumpy year for the automotive market in Lebanon, according to the report of the Association of Automotive Importers in Lebanon (AIA).   Despite the overall market hitting a slump, with an 11% decline in the total industry volume and a 2.8% regression in the luxury segment specifically, INFINITI’s sales grew remarkably by 13% vs. 2017.   INFINITI, the luxury automotive brand, closed 2018 with a total 461 units sold, reaching an impressive 12% market share of the luxury vehicle...

The changes to the exterior of the new duster are pretty obvious to the eye, you will quickly notice that the new headlights are widely spaced which makes the vehicle look a lot wider than the previous model.    The radiator grille is also enlarged to give it a more robust appearance as opposed to the last duster that looked rather “bubbly” let’s say.  At the rear, the tail lights have an X-shape light cluster which gives it a more modern stance but the duster still didn’t lose its...

On the 19th of October 2018, A.N.Boukather celebrated its 50 years partnership with Mazda Motor Corporation in a thrilling event of live performances and shows at Four Seasons Beirut.   The whole event was organized to give guests a lavish walkthrough of Mazda’s past, present (reveal of the all new 2019 Mazda6) and most importantly its stance for the future!  ANB also announced its exciting new partnership with Mrs. Ray Bassil, who is now Mazda Lebanon’s brand ambassador ready to represent...

Influencer and supercar fanatic Alex Hirschi (aka @SuperCarBlondie) pulled off Dubai’s biggest ever ski stunt at Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, with the support of Mazda and Continental Tires.   The biggest on-piste ski stunt in the history of the UAE is now available to watch on Hirschi’s YouTube channel (link below), which has almost 300,000 subscribers.    Hirschi began the stunt by towing Emirati professional skier, Hassan Fardan, to the top of Ski Dubai’s artificial...