Issue: March 06, 2014   (Archive)
Thursday, March 6, 2014   

Family comes first
There is no need to believe the distributor's claims that the Toyota Noah is selling by the hundreds; you can see them in passing traffic. And now the 2014 model is available in Hong Kong.



Safety first
Volvo has done it again, creating an off- road, SUV-like vehicle that at the same time offers comfort and the latest in safety technology. The SUV power is certainly there in the V40 T4 CC, the in- line, four-cylinder, 1,596cc engine promising 180 horsepower at 5,700rpm and 240Nm of torque available from 1,600 to 5,000rpm.

Green machine
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class scores particularly high on outstanding energy efficiency, and on average the new model range consumes 25 percent less fuel than the previous models.

Class leader
Crown Motors hosted a grand launching ceremony for the 2014 New Lexus CT at the Lexus Wan Chai showroom, attracting scores of media and VIP guests.

Ferrari collectors' service
For the recent Annual Luncheon of the Classic Car Club of Hong Kong, Ferrari distributor Auto Italia prepared a fleet of classic Ferraris and special limited models.

Best of three
The latest Mazda3 has reached Hong Kong, with suitable fanfare. It is engineered with the full complement of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY - a proprietary suite of fuel-efficient, performance-driven components and manufacturing philosophies - as well as the handsome styling of the "KODO - Soul of Motion" design language.

Loaded with style
Since its launch in May, Mercedes-Benz has successfully extended the E-Class' leading position in the luxury segment even further. The new E-Class has made a significant step forward when it comes to efficiency and ecology. Now, the new E-Class Estate has arrived.

Home advantage
The year 2013 marked a successful decade at the "new" home of Rolls-Royce. To celebrate the milestone, the company produced a limited edition of only 25 units of the Home of Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase Collection.

Fifty years of action
Porsche Centre Hong Kong recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 with a gala dinner at the Diamond Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Young at heart
Audi Hong Kong has introduced the new compact five-door A3 Sportback, which features impressive technical and innovative design expertise.

The right concepts
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's line-up for the upcoming 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 includes three world premiere concept cars.



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