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Issue: August 12, 2008 (Archive)

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Regality onboard
The annual Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show has become the premier get- together for boat owners and sea enthusiasts. And so it was over the weekend of May 10-12, when a wide range of luxurious yachts was showcased against the charming marina backdrop of the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club.

Real eye-opener
Comfort, safety, elegance, efficiency - the new GL-Class from Mercedes-Benz offers everything required for a Hong Kong SUV enthusiast.

Sporty veteran
For more than 30 years, the letters GTI have stood for superior, dynamic Volkswagen performance. The latest Volkswagen Polo GTI is no exception - offering sporty performance in a stylish package that was proudly unveiled recently in Hong Kong.

Handling heaven
Several Mazda6 generations ago, motoring writers were invited to Macau for a launch of the car. A slalom was set up in a parking lot. But the space was too small for the competition, so instructors tutored us on how to get around the cones without knocking them over.

Only way to travel
Toyota's all-new Previa Aeras has officially arrived in Hong Kong and is attracting new fans across the territory every day with its breathtaking exterior as well as elegantly appointed equipment and a superb host of special touches.

Power unleashed
Meeting an old friend can make your day. I recall one glorious day at Zhuhai Circuit. It was an Audi Experience day, in which we media were shown how to handle various models in slaloms and other tricky situations. But the star of the day was the Audi RS 4.

Classy CR-Z
The Honda CR-Z is a four-seater compact hybrid marketed as a sport hybrid coupe. They say the CR-Z combines a hybrid petrol-electric powertrain with traditional sports-car elements. For example, it offers 2+2 seating and a standard manual transmission.

Freewheeling fun
Motor image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Asia region, launched the all-new, fourth-generation Forester in Hong Kong this month. I was delighted to see it, as I have tested each generation over the years.

Rugged style
When I first tested the Toyota RAV4, around 1994, the terms "SUV" and "crossover" were pretty much unknown. In fact, some people say the RAV4 was the world's first "crossover."

Look to the future
Infiniti announced its all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan at the recent 2013 North American International Auto Show. Infiniti Motor president Johan de Nysschen and senior vice president and chief creative officer Shiro Nakamura presented the dramatically styled Q50, which goes on sale in the summer.

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