end cars in Gulf countries are expected to grow by 20 percent this year, more than double the 9.7 percent forecast for the segment globally, according to data from international market research company IHS Automotive. Double-digit growth for Middle East markets in the first half of 2011 has also been reported by the world's leading motoring manufacturers, highlighting the importance of the region for the industry. Against this backdrop, this year's Dubai International Motor Show, running on Nov. 10-14 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, will include first time participation by some of the world's most exciting and powerful motoring marques, including McLaren, Lotus, MG and De Macros. They join a world class list of international automotive manufacturers preparing to unveil their latest models, concept cars and technological innovations during the four-day show. The growing list of top exhibitors confirmed this year include Audi, Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Peugeot, Renault, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. Luxury automotive manufacturers such as Jaguar Land Rover will showcase their strongest and most comprehensive line-up of vehicles in the company's history, choosing the Dubai International Motor Show to debut the complete 12MY range of Jaguar, Land Rover and Range Rover nameplates and offer a sneak preview of the XKR-S, Jaguar's fastest production vehicle to date. The company will also introduce its much anticipated Range Rover Evoque, the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever.
