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If It's Good Enough For Lewis Hamilton ... Mercedes The Top Choice For F1 Driver If there is anyone in the world you would want to model your car choice after, it is McLaren's championship winning driver Lewis Hamilton. Failing that, any old racing card driver will do! We explore the drivers that have made Mercedes vehicles the top premium vehicle in Hong Kong, and all over the world. Uniquely Unique: Super Modified Cars at SEMA SEMA is the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and to anyone who knows more about their car than where to check the oil (when they occasionally remember!), it is a mecca of car-fantasy. We look at Mercedes vehicles debut at SEMA, as well as the other top picks of unique auto sports available in Hong Kong and car accessories available in Hong Kong, from 2008's SEMA show. For The Future: New Diesels With fuel prices skyrocketing and increasing concern about greenhouse gases, car manufacturers are looking to diesel as one of the closest stepping stones on the road from gasoline powered cars to something infinitely more efficient, before even hybrid cars in Hong Kong. Several manufacturers have now announced new diesel models, including Mercedes autos. We check out the best new diesels. A Car That Reflects Your Personality Many of us spend a significant proportion of our lives in cars. Often that time is stressful enough, with starting times to meet, traffic to beat, and selfish or blind drivers to contend with! However, the experience of driving to and from work each day can be a dream rather than a nightmare, with a premium Hong Kong vehicle or luxury Hong Kong car that reflects your personality. How To Get The Best Certified Pre-Owned Luxury Vehicles For Less Luxury in a car is a thing that lasts much longer than the time it take to drive a car out of the showroom - luxury cars in Hong Kong tend to be built to last, making them much better candidates for the pre-owned markets than other models. Here we look at your nest bets for certified pre-owned luxury vehicles, including Mercedes vehicles, Hummers and Lincolns. Wheels That All Women Love The Most Of course, the car that makes one woman weak at the knees with love, will make another weak at the knees because they can't run away from it fast enough. It's all down to taste - however, some cars have proven pulling power, and some simply don't. Here we look at the most popular Mercedes autos and luxury autos in Hong Kong for guys looking for a driving companion. Working Towards Cleaner And More Efficient Engines Hybrid cars in Hong Kong first came onto the scene in the late 1990s, and the world hailed them as one of the main solutions to the problem of climate change and spiralling fuel costs. However, they have also come a long way since their inception more than ten years ago - here we look at developments in electric cars in Hong Kong and electric sports cars in Hong Kong. Ten Improvements To Auto Interiors Your mother might have told you that true beauty is no the inside ... and so might have your father, when he was talking about how the interior of a car creates its style just as much as the outside! After all, we spend infinitely more time looking at the inside of a car than its exterior - what advancements have been made with car accessories in Hong Kong and elsewhere, in recent times? Most Improved Luxury Cars For 2008 Buying a sports car in Hong Kong, even a decent quality one, can sometimes be a bit of a disappointment. With difficult economic conditions prevailing the world over, there is an increased need to ask what people want, listen to their answers and then deliver on the results. This list of the most improved cars for 2008 shows which manufacturers have best heeded the cries of the consumer. Most Expensive Cars in Hong Kong One of the most expensive cars to hit the US market in recent times was the Mercedes Maybach series - sticker prices approached $300,000, and Hong Kong luxury sports car dealers found customers that were just as surprised - and some that were especially excited. We look at Hong Kong's most expensive cars that have both thrilled and shocked motorists. Most Affordable Luxury Cars If you live in a city, statistics say that you probably spend up to 5% of your life in the car. If you work from 9 to 5, many of those hours are likely frustrating, slow and a challenge to your equilibrium! Here we look at how you can make those long morning and evening drives a little more comfortable, with vehicles like new Mercedes, Lexus, Porsches...and even luxury Mazdas. Top High Tech Luxury Cars Technology is both one of the saviors of our lives, and the banes. When it comes to technology in cars, a little can go a long way, and overkill can mean a frustrating drive, wasted money and an overall negative experience. We look at the cars in the 'high-tech' category that execute the label gracefully and easily, including Mercedes vehicles, Audis, BMWs and Lexus' Changing The Face Of Luxury Travel: Ten Cars That Changed The World Some cars are remembered for decades after their release, being hailed as miracle cars, and actually appreciating in value as time goes on, especially after the initial drop period. In this article we look at some of the miracle models that changed the face of motoring in Hong Kong, set new standards and expectations for drivers, and changed the fortunes of large companies. Best-Value Luxury Cars Available in Hong Kong It is so difficult to tell what will appeal to buyers of a car. Where a vehicle sits on the power versus economy continuum, the styling of the body and interior, its reliability versus cost to own and repair are all factors that consumers have to consider. Sometimes, though, car manufacturers just get it right - here is a compilation of some of the best value luxury cars available in Hong Kong. Recent Innovations In Car Development A study conducted by the Center for Automotive Research shows three key things for the development of innovative car designs. The exchange of data between employees, the utilization of different channels between various sections of the company for the transfer of information on the Internet and appointing administrators who are prepared to give their all for attaining top-class results. Advice For Car Owners On Choosing The Best Finance And Leasing Package Think twice before settling on any car finance and leasing packages offered to you. Acquire enough knowledge about the different packages available to ensure you do not get cheated. You will then be able to judge, which package best meets your requirements. The key thing to remember is that to familiarize with the different packages, you must follow the advice of an experienced consultancy. Alternative Car Fuels Are Becoming More Popular The price of gas is increasing at such a rate that we are forced to turn to alternative fuels. The average gas prices in the United States crossed the mark of $4.00 per gallon in 2008, and this is a strong indicator for things to come. Hybrid cars are already increasing in popularity and at this rate, gasoline-free vehicles will replace gas run vehicles in the near future. Luxury Car Sales Booming in China Sale of luxury cars in China is booming, with the world's leading luxury-auto makers considering the country as an increasingly significant market. Luxury Car Leasing and Financing in Asia It is normal for people to only look to save money, and in terms of owning a new car, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether or not one should buy a new car or lease one. Car leasing programs are getting more affordable these days, and if you possess good credit then you should be able to receive a pretty good deal on your interest rate. Spacious Cars Offering High Level of Comfort and Safety Spacious cars are not just status symbols. For several reasons, spacious cars are safer than other cars. They are not necessarily the most expensive cars in the market. There are certain protection features that guarantee the safety of spacious cars occupants. Luxury, Top-Class Cars Feature Difference Luxury, top-class cars have their peculiar features, capacities, power, design, etc. Such unique vehicles invite automobile fans to a fantastic world of luxury, class and performance different from the rest of the cars. That is why they are not commonly manufactured for all. Safest Cars in the World Safety has to be one of the top priorities for anyone contemplating to buy a car, but constructing safe cars instead of flashy ones might be a too poor choice to make business sense. The safest cars don't exactly appeal to a common buyer, and automakers don't seem to have any immediate plans to unleash more of them to market. Luxury Cars - Comfort and Pleasure Combined By definition, a Luxury Car is a status symbol, in high price range and exclusively designed for pleasurable driving and optimum comfort. Mercedes builds different models of compact luxury, high end and even ultra level vehicles with forward-looking features like highly sophisticated head light systems, Adjustable pedals, Power adjustable head restraints, etc. Sport Cars - Modified by Technology for Higher Performance A sports car mainly aims at high-class road handling, braking, maneuverability, low weight, and high power, and not passenger space, comfort, and fuel saving. The drive train and engine layout decide the handling features of an automobile, and is the core to the design of a sports car. Unlike in the US, In the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, some sport car manufacturers flourish. Driving a Car in Hong Kong You can drive in Hong Kong using a foreign license on a temporary basis when you arrive for a visit, but if you are contemplating to live here for more than a year, you must acquire a Hong Kong license to drive without any hiccups.

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