Motor sales in the UAE have hit a bump in the road because of the drop in oil prices, according to industry experts. Deals in the first quarter of 2015 indicated a record year for the industry but the oil price drop combined with a weak Russian Ruble has led to a major slide in Q2. Bill Carter is Head of Research and Valuations at Auto Data Middle East. He believes lay-offs in the oil and gas sector has had a direct effect on sales.
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