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More than 25,000 visitors throng Qatar Motor Show

More than 25,000 automotive fans have flocked to Doha Exhibition & Conference Centre (DECC), to attend this year’s Qatar Motor Show, organised by Qatar Tourism Authority.
The show has been wowing crowds since officially opening on Thursday (January 28), as one of the most anticipated events of the year.
Entry to the Qatar Motor Show is free and is open until today.
Visitors are advised to pre-register via www.qatarmotorshow.gov.qa to gain fast track access to the event.
Showcasing 18% more brands than in 2015 and with a new home at the DECC in the heart of Doha, the show is bigger, bolder and more interactive.
Featuring a variety of showroom and hands-on experiences from more than 40 leading international brands, enthusiasts can view over 20 regional and local car model premieres.
Exhibitors include Audi, BMW, Bosch, Cadillac, Castrol, Chrysler, Continental, Dodge, Ducati, Ferrari, Ford, GMC, Harley Davidson, Infinity, Jaguar, Jeep, KTM, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Maxus, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Performance Technology, Piaggio, Porsche, RAM, Renault, Rolls-Royce, Sand X, Titanium, Toyota, Triumph, VW and Ziebart.
The all-new interactive Fanzone has also attracted crowds with daily stunt motorbike displays, Red Bull driving simulators and test drive opportunities. Visitors have also seen guest star appearances from Red Bull athlete and professional quad racer Mohamed Abu Issa.
Daily competitions take place for Qatar Motor Show branded goodies and exclusive gifts with partners such as the Marriott Marquis Doha West Bay or priority access to the exhilarating Evotek Technology F1 Simulator on the showroom floor. The show has awarded more than 50 prizes to visitors and online fans with much more to come before the show ends.
To take part in the competitions and for the latest news and information, follow the show via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat, YouTube or visit the Qatar Motor Show 2016 website. Winner Mark Dale Nieveras, commented: “I was in a state of surprise when I won the competition. It was just from posting pictures and responding to the posts on the event’s Qatar Motor Show Instagram page. It was an added bonus to be able to try the Evotek Technology F1 simulator, too, it felt so real and great fun.”

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