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Auto Class Cars unveils Mazda launches year special offer on MG cars end flexi-offers PAGE 02 MONDAY 24 DECEMBER 2018 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT PAGE 03 Now robot-driven car delivers groceries By Peter Holley n Phoenix, USA, autonomous vehicles are delivering passengers from one location to another. Now, Scottsdale, Arizona, residents can have their groceries delivered via robot- ically-driven vehicles as well. IThis week Kroger - the nation's largest grocery chain - announced a new partnership with Nuro, a Silicon Valley startup that produces a self-driving, unmanned vehicle known as the R1 that operates on roadways alongside cars. As of Tuesday, cus- tomers have been able to have their groceries delivered to their homes by the autonomous vehi- cle with a design inspired by an F1 racing helmet . How does it work? After making grocery purchases online, cus- tomers schedule a same day or next day delivery time for the R1 or one of Nuro's self-driving Prius vehicles, which are also in operation. The R1 uses public roads, does not have a human backup driver and can reach 25 mph. Nuro was founded by two alums from Goog- le's self-driving car project. The company says that as far as its team knows, the unmanned service -which costs $5.95 per drop off -- is the first of its kind. Regardless, the autonomous delivery serv- ice will compete with a growing number of big name competitors in the grocery delivery space, such as Amazon and Walmart. company announced this week plans to begin deliv- delivered by a self-driving vehicle; or, our self- residents were able to have food delivered from local In Miami, Ford has already teamed up with ering automative parts to businesses in Houston. driving car brings a shelf of goods to you, and you restaurants by a small, boxy robot created by Starship Walmart and Postmates to create a delivery serv- In August, the startup AutoX launched a pilot can select and purchase onsite in front of your Technologies. The company recently unveiled plans ice using autonomous vehicles. The San in San Jose, California, delivering "fresh produce house," the company said. to broaden its delivery service beyond food to Francisco-based startup Udelv has begun making and other goods" via the company's autonomous Robotic delivery is not just limited to food, include packages, a move that led it to declare itself grocery delivers in the Bay area and in Oklahoma vehicles, with a twist: either. "the world's first robot package delivery service." City. Known for its bright orange vehicles, the "You can order goods from an app and get them Last year, Washington, and Redwood, California, The Washington Post CHAIRMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani Dr. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi ACTING MANAGING EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER ADVERTISING COORDINATOR DESIGN Mohammed Salim Mohamed Ali Wahba Muhammad Shammas Sajad Sahir 2 MONDAY 24 DECEMBER 2018 elebrating Qatar National Day, Auto Class Cars, the authorised distributor of MG in Qatar, has launched a special offer on MG vehicles available now at Auto Auto Class Cars unveils Class Cars showroom on Salwa Road. The offer allows the cus- tomers to buy MG ZS for QR 899/month, MG RX5 Cfor QR 1,066/month, MG GS for QR 1,235/month special offer on MG cars and MG 6 for QR 1,099/month. Besides, customers can enjoy many benefits including 1-year free registration, 1-year free com- prehensive insurance, and 0% down payment. Sheikh Faleh Bin Nawaf Al Thani, Automotive Operations Director, at Nasser Bin Khaled Holding said: “Celebrating Qatar National Day, Auto Class Cars and MG are pleased to launch this offer on wide range of MG cars. This is part of our social responsibility towards Qatar and its people, to cel- ebrate together this precious occasion. We extend our congratulations to the people of Qatar and are pleased to provide them with this special offer to own an MG car that is known for their reliability and performance”. The All New MG 6 The sleek, dynamic profile of the all-new MG 6 is boosted by carbon fibre trim on the front bumper, headlamps featuring a ‘London Eye’ design concept, twin chrome exhaust pipes and a ‘Star Rider’ front grille, which takes inspiration from the brand’s expressive design language. The sporty, premium vibe continues inside the cabin with a smartly configured dashboard and central console, complemented by stylish leather-wrapped seats boasting a black and red interior on top-of-the- range models. The MG 6 will be equipped with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, mated to a 7-speed Dual Clutch Trans- mission (DTC) with paddle shift option, for smooth, effortless performance. This efficient petrol unit delivers maximum power of 169hp and maximum torque of 250Nm. MG ZS The MG ZS is available in three high value trim levels - 1.5L STD, 1.5L COM and 1.5L LUX – the perfect option for buyers seeking a good-looking, well- equipped, well-built car at a sensible price. The arrival of MG’s new crossover marks an exciting new era of design for the famous British car brand with the intro- stand out from the crowd. Equipped with a 1.5T MG GS “Faceted Flow” car body design. SHARD projection duction of a totally modern design philosophy. The petrol engine and 7-speed automatic gearbox the type Xenon headlamps and LED combination tail more expressive design language showcased by the MG RX5 is available as entry level standard or MG GS is the only British compact SUV in the lamps are hard to miss. MG ZS is set to feature across all upcoming models, mid-range COM models. The more powerful 2.0T middle-class market segment that is designed to Beautiful diamond-cut 18-inch double-color and emphasises the premium experience and com- power plant is mated to a 6-speed automatic be stylishly masculine. The design is a trendy mix aluminum alloy hubs are fitted to compliment the mitment to quality of the ambitious brand. gearbox and is offered for either COM or top-of- that combines sporty mobility with sharp, smooth eccentric body design. The MGE2.0TGI direct- the-range LUX trim levels, with the latter fea- body lines and swooping flowing shapes. injection turbo-charged engine +TST 6-speed wet turing all-wheel drive. The MG RX5 boasts an The trunk of the car comes with a remote open dual clutch transmission generates an impressive MG RX5 attractive, futuristic design that is instantly rec- feature that allows for easy opening and closing of 220HP of power. The MG RX5 will appeal to a range of cus- ognisable, notably at the front where the stylish the car’s trunk, keeping in mind that your hands The cars are available now in Auto Class Cars tomers in Qatar, especially younger buyers square LED headlamps, imposing wing-shaped will be filled with baggage when on an Showroom on Salwa road. Customers can visit the looking for value for money in a stylish, techno- grille and innovative fog lamps endow it with real expedition. showroom from Saturday to Thursday 8am to 9pm logically-advanced package that allows them to on-the-road presence. The “Diamond-cut Flow” design creates a and on Friday from 5pm to 9pm. t takes three things to make your on your vehicle, but if you install one engine run: a spark, fuel and air. when you first buy your car and keep the Spark plugs ignite the air/fuel car for several years, you could save mixture. Of course, without fuel, money in the long run. However, another there’s no go. And air is needed downside to using these types of filters to burn the fuel. But only the air is that quick lube shops or dealers may Ifilter stands between your engine and not be prepared to service them. the dirty air outside, which is trying to get in and steal horsepower. Cabin air filters The importance of air filters Since 2001, most cars have been equipped with a cabin air filter designed Modern air filters block up to 98 to keep the air inside the car clean and percent of dust, pollen and other con- free of dust, smoke and odors that may taminants to keep your engine healthy. waft through even when the windows A high-quality air filter can grab dust are closed. Check your vehicle’s owner’s particles down to 5.5 microns in manual for the recommended diameter – compared to about 50 replacement schedule and to find out microns for the average human hair. where the cabin filter is located. If the car’s air filter isn’t doing its job, Depending on the make and model of then dirt can enter the engine and make your vehicle, there may be several types its way into the oil supply over time. This of filters available, such as a particulate can wreak havoc on expensive internal cabin filter or an activated charcoal components of the engine, such as the cabin filter. valves and valve seats, piston rings and A particulate cabin filter works much cylinder walls. Even before causing like the filter in a home heating, venti- expensive damage, a dirty air filter can lation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, reduce the airflow into the engine, and may be electrostatically charged to robbing your vehicle of power, reducing capture and hold fine particles of envi- performance and fuel economy. That’s All about engine air filters ronmental contaminants, such as dust, why some racecars run without any air soot, pollen, fungus and bacteria.