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Talib Alrubai, chief executive of Alba cars in Dubai, said shortages have forced a change in the buying habits of dealerships.
Ryan Hughes, joint owner of RMA Motors, with a Jeep Wrangler Sport. Supply issues for semiconductors and computer chips are leading to delays of up to two years for some new models. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Second-hand car dealers report booming demand due to a lack of new cars coming into the market and a shortage of stock. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Alba Cars deals in mid-luxury vehicles and says demand for European brands is on the rise.
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Talib Alrubai, chief executive of Alba cars in Dubai, said shortages have forced a change in the buying habits of dealerships.
Ryan Hughes, joint owner of RMA Motors, with a Jeep Wrangler Sport. Supply issues for semiconductors and computer chips are leading to delays of up to two years for some new models. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Second-hand car dealers report booming demand due to a lack of new cars coming into the market and a shortage of stock. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Alba Cars deals in mid-luxury vehicles and says demand for European brands is on the rise.
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Talib Alrubai, chief executive of Alba cars in Dubai, said shortages have forced a change in the buying habits of dealerships.
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Nick Webster
02 June, 2022
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