European auto 001 by APLUS ASIA NETWORK

APRIL - MAY 2016

2016

NEW BMW 7 SERIES p. 18

NEW AUDI

SUV

SECOND GENERATION p. 12

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elcome to the European Auto (EA) magazine, Cambodia’s premier publication dedicated to support Official European Automotive distributors, dealers and importers in Cambodia.

As Cambodia’s economy prospers and people becomes more affluent buying new European, cars there is a need to present the correct automotive specifications, information and pricing from Official Importers. Contents of EA include articles and features that we believe fits the profile of a European automotive owner.

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In later issues, European Auto will highlight the importance of vehicle services, repairs done by official dealers and interviews with key market leaders in the European automotive industry in Cambodia. EA is bi-monthly publication, distribution is free to select premium establishments and available online at www.EuropeanAuto.asia

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he automobile market is at the beginning of a new era in Cambodia. With the recent opening of a number of famous European car dealerships in the Kingdom, the face of the Cambodian automobile market is moving ahead to offer the best products and services. Cambodian customers have now the opportunity to purchase brand new cars from official distributors bringing all the guarantees, services and overall dedication to the customer delight. The European car brands available in the Kingdom only lacked a voice to thrive and express themselves through a honest and independent media. This time is now over with the launch of the European Automobile Magazine. The professional team of journalists of the EA magazine is now working full time to provide accurate information, buyers guide and reports to the Cambodian audience. By exclusively dedicating its pages to the official dealership network of European brands, the EA mag is able to deliver its readers the best quality content.

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AUDI 2016 Audi G7 Second Generation.

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MAY 2016

7 WELCOME! INTERVIEW. Eurocham 10 European Automotive Committee. AUDI. Q7 Second Generation. 12 INTERVIEW. Audi’s operations 15 Director.

16 BMW. 7 Series: Operation, 18 interior and travel comfort.

FAST & FURIOUS. LaFerrari.

INTERVIEW. BMW CEO. 21 ACCOMODATION. Hotel de 22 Paris, Monaco. INTERVIEW. CAIF. 24 PROPERTIES. Ettore 971 26 Bugatti Villas. LAND ROVER. The fastest Land 28 Rover ever. PORSCHE. Take the everyday 34 out of every day. DINING. Takaraya Japanese 36 Restaurant. PORSCHE. The Cayenne, 38 Enthusiast driven.

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BMW The new BMW 7 Series combines technological innovation and precision engineering with visionary design.

56 LA CASA DEL HABANO Cuban cigar outlet, first of its kind in Cambodia.

MOBILE

Step into the exclusive world of the Porsche Design P’9982 smartphone from BlackBerry.

44 MERCEDES

The MercedesAMG GT expresses the essence of the performance brand AMG.

MOBILE COMMUNICATION. 40 Porsche design P’9982

smartphone.

GEM & JEWELRY. Blue diamond. 42 MERCEDES-BENZ. AMG GT. 44 FASHION. Mercedes-Benz Fashion 48 Week.

ETTORE 971 BUGATTI VILLAS Damac Properties Launches Ettore 971 Bugatti Villas, the World’s First BugattiStyled Homes at Cityscape Global.

TOYS FOR BOYS. A new force in 50 watches. JAGUAR. XF 2016. 52 LEISURE. La Casa Del Habano. 56 HEALTH & FITNESS. Samabe 62 Galangal Spa.

CLASSIC CAR. History of the 2CV. 64 FOOD LUXURY. Caviar. 66 JET SET. Etihad Luxury. 68 TRAVEL. Cruise Control. 71 HOLIDAY GATEWAYS. Kingdom of 72 Paradise. CAR CARE. Hand Washing. 76

CLASSIC CAR The History of the 1948-1990 Citroën 2CV.

BLUE DIAMOND The most expensive Blue Moon Diamond ever sold at Sotheby’s auctions.

MERCEDES FASHION WEEK Mercedes-Benz is excited to welcome back Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin for its 17th season.

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INTERVIEW

Antoine Jeanson, EAC Chairman

Over the last 3 years, Cambodia has seen a rise in official car dealerships and it is no

surprise that buyers are looking for new cars as opposed to used cars imported from the United States, Europe, Japan or Korea. With increasing wealth, more luxury automotive brands have come into Cambodia, many of them, European automakers that are looking to tap into this new market and trend. We spoke with Mr. Antoine Jeanson, the Chairman of the European Automotive Committee (EAC) from the European Chamber of Commerce on who’s here now officially in Cambodia and what is in the horizon. “The automotive sector has long been dominated by used car dealers that have brought in luxury European cars over the last 10 years and because buyers are now more selective and looking into new cars, prestigious European car makers are now making their way into Cambodia. There are now 8 official European brands in Cambodia registered with EAC and they are Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes

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Benz, MG, Porsche and Rolls Royce. The last few years Cambodia has seen a tremendous increase in cars, though the trend for used cars are still dominant, however new cars are now making their way into the automobile market. According to Mr. Jeanson “90% of European cars are imported used and 10% are new but we are now seeing an increasing new trend of luxury new cars being sold as consumers today are starting to notice buying cars from official dealerships versus parallel imports”. Before official dealerships came to Cambodia, many people were not aware of the differences between buying a car from the many dealers down the street against buying the same car from a registered or authorized dealer. He says “Buyers were at that time, unaware of the difference in car specifications and are sometimes caught by surprise when a problem occurs to the car. A simple car today has over 20,000 single parts, some are very complex and combined, automobile manufacturers make them safe and reliable before they are sent

to their respective official dealers overseas” “The price can sometimes be a difference but note that parallel importers do not follow the high standards needed and does not offer any warranty at all. At times, some cars may look 100% new but are manufactured a year of two earlier and sitting in a warehouse before being brought over to Cambodia.” Mr. Jeanson also added that used cars brought into Cambodia are sometimes insurance returns and write offs, water damaged, crashed and repaired, emissions problems with safety issues ranging from faulty seat belts, airbags, etc…with no safety records. “This affects reliability, brand reputation and make buyers not confident to buy that same brand when they choose to buy their next vehicle”. And it is for this reason that when choosing to buy a new car, potential buyers should go to an official or authorized dealer to know the difference between cars brought into Cambodia by parallel importers versus cars from authorized dealers.

AUDI

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NEW Lighter, more eff icient and full of high-tech The large SUV presents innovative solutions for lightweight construction, drive, suspension, infotainment, connectivity and assistance systems. Its spacious interior pampers occupants with luxurious comfort. ប្រភេទរថយន្ត

រថយន្តរចនាបែបស្រព័ ជាមួយនឹង ប្រពន ័ ្ធ Quattro មានទ្វារ 5 បូករួមទាំងទ្វារខាងក្រោយ

Luxurious comfort, the largest interior in the segment and a weight saving of up to 325 kilograms (716.5 lb) – the new edition of the Q7 from Audi sets new standards. Its innovative assistance and infotainment systems take the large SUV to the front of the pack. Its new engines consume significantly less fuel than the previous model. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for

Technical Development at Audi, summarizes the major strengths thus: “The new Audi Q7 is the embodiment of Vorsprung durch Technik: With up to 28 percent less fuel consumption than its predecessor, it achieves the best score in efficiency in the competition. Its low weight is also a benchmark in its class. It has the latest assistance systems, infotainment modules and connect features on board.”

Handling dynamics The sporty handling dynamics unusual for an SUV results from the close coordination between all departments within technical development. The engines harmoniously deliver their power to the road practically loss-free via a superior chassis. This interplay of components provides the ideal basis for dynamic handling. Given also the quattro drive, a quick-shifting tiptronic and the low overall weight, each trip, whether on the freeway or a winding country road, brings the dynamic handling of a sedan to mind. Meanwhile the developers never neglected the need for a stable driving style off paved roads, or the desired dynamic gear mode – the Audi Q7 performs impressively on any terrain.

Driver assistance systems The sporty handling dynamics unusual for an SUV results from the close coordination between all departments within technical development. The engines harmoniously deliver their power

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Airbags to the road practically loss-free via a superior chassis. This interplay of components provides the ideal basis for dynamic handling. Given also the quattro drive, a quick-shifting tiptronic and the low overall weight, each trip, whether on the freeway or a winding country road, brings the dynamic handling of a sedan to mind. Meanwhile the developers never

Interior neglected the need for a stable driving style off paved roads, or the desired dynamic gear mode – the Audi Q7 performs impressively on any terrain. The new Audi Q7 currently offers the widest range of assistance systems of any production car, with many systems totally new on the market. The predictive efficiency assistant helps the driver save fuel. The large

SUV bearing the four rings emblem is an all-rounder for family, business and leisure, and a superior companion on all roads and thoroughfares.

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Design

កម្ពស់: 1740 mm

បណ្ដោយ: 5052 mm

ទទឹង: 2212 mm

The large SUV interprets characteristic design features of Audi and the Q family. A sculpturally molded

គំលាតកង់មុខក្រោយ: 2994 mm

ទម្ងន់យានយន្ត: 2105 kg

ទំហំកៅអីអ្នកដំណ�ើរ: 4.06 m3 ចំណុះធុងសាំង: 85 លីត្រ

ប្រភេទម៉ាស៊ីន

មាន 4 តំបន់អូតូស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ

និងអាចគ្រប់គ្រងកំដៅពីខាងក្រៅ បានយា៉ងល្អជាមួយការរចនា

ស្រោបដោយអាលុយមីញូ៉មភ្លឺ រលោង

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ប្រព័ន្ធដំណេីរការមា៉សីុន

ទំហំពីស្តុង: 2995 cc

ថាមពល: 245 kW/333hp

កម្លាំងរមួលអតិបរមា: 440 Nm ប្រអប់លេខ: 8 លេខអូតូ

កំរិតនៃការស៊ីប្រេងសាំង ការប�ើកបរក្នុងក្រុង: 9.6 l/100 km

ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 6.9 l/100 km ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 7.9 l/100 km

ការបង្កេីនេល្បឿន

ល�្បឿនខ្ពស់បំផុត: 250km/h

ពី 0 ទៅ 80 km/h: 4.2 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 100 km/h: 6.3 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 160 km/h: 15.1 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 200 km/h: 27.6 sec ចម្ងាយ ¼-mile: 14.4 sec ចម្ងាយ 1km: 26.2 sec

ថាសកង់

សំបកកង់កំរិតស្តង់ដារ 255/55R19 run-flat ហ្វ្រាំងមុខ:ប្រភេទខ្យល់ចេញចូល ហ្វ្រាំងក្រោយ: ប្រភេទគ្មានខ្យល់ ចេញចូល

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Singleframe grille with a solid frame is the defining element at the front. In the standard LED and optional Matrix LED headlights, the daytime running lights feature striking double-arrow graphics. Intense wheel arches and the shoulder line emphasize the wheels, while the tailgate extends around the D-pillars. They’re complemented by new solutions such as inlay strips at the bottom of the doors.

The interior On opening the door, the driver encounters a lounge of the luxury class. All colors and materials are carefully coordinated. In the front passenger area a continuous air vent strip stretches across the instrument panel and emphasizes the width of the interior. Restrained strips frame two-part decorative moldings; in the dark, optional, slender light guides

follow the contours of the interior. For the driver all switches and controls are ideally placed ready at hand. The numerous setting options afford a very comfortable seat position. The new Q7 offers numerous seat variants up to a customized contour seat with air conditioning and a massage feature. The versatility of the Audi Q7 is also revealed by the standard three-piece backrest in the second row of seats, which can be separately folded down, and by the optional third row of seats, which is now operated electrically. Another option is the Audi virtual cockpit, in addition to the Audi MMI monitor – the 12.3inch diagonal TFT monitor displays elaborately computed graphics, and is operated at the multifunction steering wheel. In addition, the headup display projects key information onto the windshield.

INTERVIEW

AUDI is imported by Automotive Asia (Cambodia) Ltd., the official, authorized dealer for Cambodia and is one of the latest entrants to the luxury European car brands in Cambodia. Strategically located on Monivong Boulevard in Phnom Penh, the showroom offers a glimpse of the luxury models available with a modern computerized service center behind the showroom. Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer that designs, engineers, produces, markets and distributes luxury vehicles. Audi oversees worldwide operations from its headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. Audi-branded vehicles are produced in ten production facilities worldwide with cutting-edge logistical processes, synchronised Audi Production System and a highly qualified workforce of around 80,000 personnel guarantee uniform Audi standards worldwide. Every Audi production site achieves very high standards of quality, efficiency and environmental acceptability. The global network of Audi Group production sites includes the two German sites in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, as well as other production facilities in Hungary, Belgium, China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Russia, Slovakia and Spain, plus Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., a fully owned subsidiary of AUDI AG. The same principle applies to all of them: “one name, one standard, everywhere”. European Auto met with Mr. Antoine Jeanson, the Operations Director of AUDI to find out more about AUDI in Cambodia. Earlier this year AUDI launched the new TTR, an elegant sports 2 door coupe with a luxury feel. “We are proud to be one of the newest luxury automotive brand entrance to Cambodia and since September 2014, Audi has been successful in sales from its flagship model the Q7. Though Audi has 12 models but in Cambodia because of the uneven road terrain outside Phnom Penh, the Q7 and Q5 seems to be a popular choice among buyers” says Mr. Jeanson. Before Audi officially arrive in Cambodia, the brand had already been well known, with the many different models on the streets of Phnom Penh bearing the noticeable 4 rings on the car front grill. Mr. Jeanson says “Besides our SUV models, the sedans have also proven to be successful especially the top of the line A8L version.

Antoine Jeanson, Audi Operations Director The A6 and A7 are among the scope of new buyers today and we can specifically order any other models if required by the client”. He mentions “One major importance is that as official distributor of Audi in Cambodia, we offer a 2 year warranty on all cars with unlimited mileage with spare parts readily available and a ‘state-of-the-art’ computerized service center”. We notice some slight difference in the models on the road brought in by other importers earlier and he quickly points out

“The Q7 that is very popular in Cambodia is not the same version that we have for sale in our showroom. Most of the earlier imports are diesel versions whereas at Audi in Cambodia only imports the petrol version”. “The reason behind this is because the Q7 that is brought into Cambodia by other parallel importers require euro 6 diesel quality fuel but in Cambodia the diesel standard is presently euro 3 and 4”. He adds “This may bring problems because low quality fuel indirectly affects the engine that will ultimately over time cause problems with emission warning lights that can lead to expensive repairs later on that many buyers are not aware of until the lights come on”. “A lot of earlier Audi models have been

brought in from the United States and Europe and most buyers are not aware that the engine specifications are different especially the air conditioning system. In cold countries, the radiator is smaller and not adjusted to hot climates like in Asia so buying a luxury car like Audi, all these factors have to be taken into consideration” he says. When it comes to technology, he says “Audi is leading the way in areas of engineering and quality, for example the recently launched 2016 model Q7 is 240kg lighter than the older versions and this equates to faster performance and increased fuel efficiency. The A8 for example is nearly 100% aluminum and features LED lighting with sensors that can automatically adjust the level and light intensity according to surroundings”. Audi has become very prominent over the years as potential buyer and owners are coming from both the younger and older generation and as he says “ When a person walks into our showroom, he’s already made up his mind on the brand and it’s our duty to just see that the model he chooses fits his lifestyle”. Top Hollywood movies such as the Transporter & Hitman now feature Audi as their automobile of choice!

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FAST & FURIOUS

Ferrari’s most ambitious project

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It boasts the most extreme performance ever achieved by a ferrari production car and features the most advanced and innovative technical solutions which will, in the future, filter down to the rest of the ferrari range. The LaFerrari represents Ferrari’s most ambitious project yet to push the boundaries of technology on a road car, drawing together the finest expression of the marque’s technical capabilities in both GT and Formula 1 engineering. VEHICLE TYPE: Sport supercar, rear-wheel drive, 2 doors, fastback coupe.

The LaFerrari is Ferrari’s first ever production car to be equipped with the F1-derived hybrid solution – the HY-KERS system – which combines an electric motor producing over 150 CV with the most powerful incarnation yet of Ferrari’s classic V12, with 800 CV at 9000 rpm.

ENGINE TYPE: Rear mid-engine, 65-deg V-12, alum block/ heads, plus AC electric motor, DOHC, 4 valves

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BMW

SERIES

ALL

NEW

Operation, interior and travel comfort ប្រភេទរថយន្ត

ជាប្រភេទរថយន្តដប៏ ្រណិត ម៉ស ា ន ី ៊ នៅខាងមុខ មានទ្វារ 4

The sixth generation of the luxury BMW sedan with almost four decades of global success under its belt; the new BMW 7 Series blazes a trail for a modern form of automotive luxury that is in keeping with the times but also points the way into the future.

Design The design of the new BMW 7 Series provides an authentic showcase for the car’s character. Harmonious proportions, a strongly controlled surface design and precise lines point to the stylistic confidence, assured dynamics and exclusive elegance at work here. The optimised balance of driving pleasure and long-distance comfort finds clear expression in the unmistakable aura of the luxury sedan, which is available in both standard and long wheelbase variants. Characteristic features of 18

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the interior include generous levels of space accentuated by its horizontal surfaces and lines, the driver-focused cockpit design, the fusion of exquisite materials and precision craftsmanship and the sophisticated functionality of the control and display elements.

Engine The BMW 7 Series is available with an extensively updated V8 engine and sixcylinder in-line variants from the BMW Group’s latest generation of power units. All the engines link up as standard with the likewise further developed

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បណ្ដោយ: 5238 mm

ទទឹង: 1902 mm

គំលាតកង់មុខក្រោយ: 3210 mm

កម្ពស់: 1485 mm

ទម្ងន់យានយន្ត: 1870 kg

ទំហំកៅអីអ្នកដំណ�ើរ: 3.7 m3 ចំណុះធុងសាំង: 78 លីត្រ

ប្រភេទម៉ាស៊ីន

មាន 4 តំបន់អូតូស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ

និងអាចគ្រប់គ្រងកំដៅពីខាងក្រៅ បានយា៉ងល្អជាមួយការរចនា

ស្រោបដោយអាលុយមីញូ៉មភ្លឺ រលោង

ប្រព័ន្ធដំណេីរការមា៉សីុន

ទំហំពីស្តុង: 4395 cc

ថាមពល: 300 kW

កម្លាំងរមួលអតិបរមា: 450 Nm ប្រអប់លេខ: 8 លេខអូតូ

កំរិតនៃការស៊ីប្រេងសាំង ការប�ើកបរក្នុងក្រុង: 9.6 l/100 km

ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 5.5 l/100 km ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 7.0 l/100 km

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ការបង្កេីនេល្បឿន

iDrive Touch Controller Navigation system - BMW Professional BMW Emergency Call BMW Teleservices Information Plus Remote Services Real Time Traffic Information BMW Apps Enhanced Bluetooth with Voice Control DAB Digital Radio Xenon Headlights High-beam Assistant Park Distance Control, front and rear Cruise control with brake function Dynamic safety Confort Go Servotronic Favourite Buttons Full Black panel display Electronic handbooks

ល�្បឿនខ្ពស់បំផុត: 250km/h

ពី 0 ទៅ 80 km/h: 2.9 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 100 km/h: 5.2 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 160 km/h: 9.7 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 200 km/h: 23.9 sec ចម្ងាយ ¼-mile: 12.3 sec ចម្ងាយ 1km: 22.6 sec

Standard technologies

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សំបកកង់កំរិតស្តង់ដារ 245/50 R 18 100Y ហ្វ្រាំងមុខ:ប្រភេទខ្យល់ចេញចូល ហ្វ្រាំងក្រោយ: ប្រភេទគ្ន មា ខ្យល់ ចេញចូល

eight-speed Steptronic transmission. The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheeldrive system, which can be specified as an option, also operates more effectively than ever.

Remote Control Parking

កំរិតបេីកបរ(គីឡូម៉ែត្រ) ការប�ើកបរក្នុងក្រុង: 330 - 435 km ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 600 - 790 km ផ្លូវហាយវ៉េ: 705 - 855 km

ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 524 km

The new BMW 7 Series is the world’s first series-produced car that owners will be able to manoeuvre in or out of forward-parking spaces or garages without anyone at the wheel. As such, the Remote Control Parking option allows drivers to access tight parking spaces with ease. The driver initiates the car’s progress forwards into or in reverse out of a space using the likewise newly developed BMW Display Key. While the car is carrying out the

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semiautomated manoeuvre, the driver watches out for obstacles

Driver assistance systems The Steering and lane control assistant, Lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection, Rear collision prevention and Crossing traffic warning functions have been added to the Driving Assistant Plus system. Meanwhile, the Traffic jam assistant – which involves semiautomated driving – can be used on any type of road. And the Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function now only requires drivers

to press a button to incorporate speed restrictions detected by the Speed Limit Info function. The new generation of the Surround View system now also includes a 3D View and Panorama Side View option in the Control Display.

BMW Laserlight This is a new feature in the luxury sedan segment. Thanks to BMW Selective Beam, this is dazzle-free and can be specified as an alternative to the standard full-LED headlights. The laser headlights generate a bright, pure white light as well as providing a highbeam range of 600 metres, double that of the LED headlights.

INTERVIEW

European Auto met BMW CEO, Peter Brongers. He tells us about imported models in Cambodia.

How many types or models do BMW have in the showroom presently and what are the models imported into Cambodia? We have in stock 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6- and 7 series as well as X1, X3, X4, X5, X6. The X series come both in diesel and gasoline. In addition do we import Z4, M4, M5, M6 but don’t keep them in stock as these are special orders.

What is difference between a BMW bought from your showroom versus purchasing the same BMW model from the parallel importer? New BMW cars can only be imported by Premium Auto as we have the exclusive right. In fact this is now enforced, not only for us but also for other brands that are authorised and exclusive importers. Our cars are equipped for the lower fuel quality we have in Cambodia. All parallel imported cars are not. The markets they come from have Euro 5 and Euro 6 fuel. These cars will get issues with the engine and we see several of these cars coming regularly to our workshops with repairs that often are thousands of dollars and in some cases we even have to replace the engines. Of course nice work for our workshop but the customer doesn’t realise what he buys. The second difference is that we give 3 years warranty and service. You of course have none of this with the parallel importer. We also have a BMW Service Car that can assist our customers in case of problems. That service is available 24/7. The third and very important difference is that you don’t know what you buy if you buy from the parallel importer. Many of these cars have a history. Toyota made a

research and inspected 200 cars coming in to Sihanoukville Port. This was a mix of brands and they checked the history in the US. 80% of the cars had a manipulated odometer that showed a mileage 3-60% lower than the actual mileage. Around 30% of these cars were full insurance write offs! For example our colleagues from Audi checked some VIN numbers of Audi vehicles that were sold by parallel importers on Monivong Road and discovered that some of these had been under water for more than a week during last year’s flooding in the US!! The dealers claim these

Peter Brongers, BMW CEO from the insurance and the cars should be scrapped. However they are cleaned up, put in a container and send to Cambodia. They have 0 mileage so are sold as brand new cars. The customer thinks he has a bargain but in fact is cheated big time.

BMW’s are modern technologically advanced cars today, can you tell our readers a few of these tech advancements. All technological advances come down to efficiency, less fuel consumption, less pollution, more comfort and more safety. In our terms “More Driving Pleasure”. The new 7 series has many amazing technological innovations.

Who are the main buyers of BMW cars today, younger or older generation? And what are the most popular models? Our buyers are usually younger and middle aged successful business men and women. Most of them drive themselves though especially our 7 series, but also the 5 series, the X3 and the X5 are very good cars to be chauffeur driven. BMW is known all over the world as the car that gives the most

driving pleasure. Many of our customers like to drive themselves. And the secret to sell a BMW is to have the customer make a test drive. When after that he gets back into his own vehicle he always feels the difference.

BMW has been in Cambodia for many years now, what is the main message and questions you want to let readers to know and ask when buying new cars? In fact BMW has been in Cambodia only for less than 3 years now. We opened in November 2013. As you see on the road we have been very successful. 3 years ago there were no BMW’s on the road. Now there are many and most of these were sold by us. This of course also improves the resale value as the brand is known for its quality and technological innovations. We recently had a customer who switched from a Lexus 570 to a BMW X5. They were very surprised that the X5 drove up and down on one tank and still had some kilometres to go. The owner/ driver also said he had never felt so relaxed after such a long drive! Things like this speak around in the market and of course we see that in our sales figures.

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ACCOMODATION

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Hotel de

Paris

The Diamond Suite.

PLACE DU CASINO The social life of MonteCarlo revolves around the Place du Casino. The casino was built in 1861, and in 1967 its operations were taken over by the principality. Banking and finance and real estate are other important components of the diverse services sector.

Stay and play at the historic Place du Casino where wealth abounds.

he Hôtel de Paris MonteCarlo sits in the heart of Monaco, with the best position on the F1 Grand Prix racetrack and a roster of such famous past guests as Cary Grant, Michael Jackson and Nelson Mandela. Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary in its private wine cellar, one of the largest and oldest in the world. Today, they

might have opted instead for the newly redesigned three-Michelin-starred Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris. Le Bar Americain offers a wide and generous selection among the most renowned vintage champagnes. The Salle Empire with its “Grand Siècle” décor is listed as an historic monument; a unique gastronomic restaurant to enjoy dinner with its terrace overlooking the Place du Casino. The Charles Garnier and Winston Churchill Diamond suites are the best suites in Hotel De Paris. They cost $9,642 and $15,250 respectively per night. The Charles Garnier suite is nothing short of luxury. First and foremost, the suite is spacious (measures 170 m² including a 40 m² terrace). The suite also offers a magnificent view of Place du Casino. The suite also has an enormous dining and lounge area. Other notable features include; 2 spacious bedrooms and bathrooms fitted with white and light grey marble mosaics.

DID YOU KNOW? The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is a luxury hotel at the heart of Monaco, Place du Casino. It was opened in 1863 as part of the development of Monaco by the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) under the auspices of Charles III of Monaco. The hotel has featured in numerous films. , including Confessions of a Cheat (1936), The Red Shoes (1948), Iron Man 2 (2010), Monte Carlo (2011), and two James Bond films.

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INTERVIEW

Peter Brongers, CAIF Chairman European Auto met the Cambodia Automotive Industry Federation (CAIF) with their Chairman, Peter Brongers. He tells us about imported models in Cambodia.

How many members are there in the Cambodia Automotive Industry Federation and does CAIF have membership in other categories that companies can become a member? The CAIF has all brands that have an authorised representation in Cambodia as members. These are Audi, BMW, VW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, MINI, Mazda, KIA, Hyundai, Suzuki, MG, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Jaguar, Range Rover, Rolls Royce, Subaru, Komatsu, Chevrolet, Great Wall, Honda and Isuzu. This is a total of 24 brands. Currently our membership is only open to authorised dealers of any brand of vehicles. In the future we will have other membership categories, such as insurance companies, car rental companies, parts manufacturers, etc.

As Chairman of the CAIF, can you tell readers what is the committee’s objective and goals for 2016? With all the brands united in one body we have one voice towards all stakeholders, this can be the buyers, the government and other organisations. Though all brands are competitors they also have a lot of common goals. We all sell cars that are cleaner, safer and more economical than cars imported

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by the parallel importers. As a branch representative we communicate the value of warranty when you buy an expensive item as a car. We also promote things that are in the general interest such as road safety. As a branch organisation we will organise the next International Auto Show in March 2016. This will be done by the CAIF itself.

What is the total number of vehicles sold from all the Official or Authorized Automotive importers / dealers in 2015? All the members of CAIF sold around a total of around 3,500 new cars in 2015.

What and how are the “Parallel Importers” affecting the market or brand? Until not long ago there were with a few exceptions ONLY parallel importers that were bringing in cars, In fact most dealerships opened in the last 4 years. We expect that over time more and more consumers will realise that buying from the parallel importer is risky and doesn’t give much benefits. You might safe some money but you have no peace of mind about the history of the car, you have no warranty and you don’t receive the service that you get from the official importer. Parallel import will never completely disappear but it will become less and less of a factor. For example in Thailand it is now not much more than 10% of the total import.

Can you comment on the New Taxes Rate Hikes (special taxes and fees) on imported cars that will be effective later in 2016 and what could be the implications on official dealers? Per April1st 2016 the special tax will go from 50% to 60% for vehicles under 3,000 cc and from 50% to 65% for vehicles above 3,000 cc. The official importers all pay their taxes correctly and of course this will hurt us. also for spare parts tariffs are going up. We are of course very unhappy with this as we see that most parallel importers pay their taxes only partly. Most of them for example don’t pay VAT!! We expect the tax department to go after them to level the playing field. We would have preferred if the government increases the road tax instead of the special tax. Like in the countries this can be done with different tariffs for categories of engine size and weight. You can also adjust the tariff f.e. based on solution. Electric cars could then get a % discount on road tax as they polite less. There are many ways to do this and we suggest the government to have a look at this. Now the authorised dealers are an easy target. But we are the ones that invest in dealerships, equipment and training. We understand that the government needs to increase their tax revenues but we would like to see that it not only hurts the official dealer.

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ave you heard about the Ettore 971 Bugatti Villas? Just like Bentley villas on Dubai’s Sweden Island, these limited edition villas will be built in Dubai. Dubai-based real estate developer Damac takes contemporary interior design to next level, and has built first Bugatti-themed homes in the world.

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The villas will be launched during Cityscape Global Exhibition in Dubai. The limited edition homes project is named Ettore 971 Bugatti-styled villas. The project will be located in 55 million-square feet Akoya Oxygen master development, overlooking Tiger Woods-designed Trump World Golf Club in Dubai. Named after Ettore Bugatti, the

CITYSCAPE GLOBAL Cityscape Global is the world’s largest networking exhibition and conference on property development. It is a trade show for the real estate industry in Dubai attended by regional and international investors, developers, architects and designers, governmental authorities, people involved in the design and construction of both public and private real estate developments.

DAMAC HISTORY

founder of famous French sports car brand, while the 971 refers to the international dialing code for the UAE, the villas are also inspired by Bugatti automobiles. The villas’ aspect goes beyond its eye-catching aesthetics to a Bugatti sports car that has been parked right at center inside the homes. Surrounded in a clear glass case, the

Bugatti serves as the center piece in the living room and can be viewed clearly from any part of this great architectural space. Plus, the villas also feature seven bedrooms that are conceptualized by brand’s designers. However, if you want to have one of these villas, you’ll have to pay approximately $9.8 million dollars.

Ziad El Chaar, managing director of Damac properties, said in an interview, “We know that many of our loyal customers are huge fans of the Bugatti super sports car brand and the opportunity to live in the world’s first villas styled in Bugatti’s design language featuring key codes of the brand’s DNA is a unique opportunity to experience this fantastic brand in a whole new way.”

DAMAC Properties was established in 2002 as a luxury real estate developer providing unrivalled living experiences in Dubai. The Company has grown to become one of the foremost luxury developers with projects spanning the GCC, the wider Middle East and the United Kingdom. DAMAC Properties now develops multi-million square-foot golf course communities, high-end and high-rise private apartment towers.

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LAND ROVER

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The Range Rover Sport SVR is truly the world’s most capable performance SUV. John Edwards

Managing Director, Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations

Built to thrill Designed and Engineered by Special Vehicle Operations, Land Rover’s centre of excellence for bespoke commissions, luxury editions and performance models, Range Rover Sport SVR delivers exemplary level of capability and performance. SVR is built on a strong, stiff structure, using Land Rover’s all-aluminium monocoque body shell technology and lightweight architecture. Confident and composed, the

ប្រភេទរថយន្ត

ជាប្រភេទរថយន្តស្ប័រដ៏ប្រណិត លេខកាពីតាស ម៉ាស៊ីននៅខាងមុខ មានទ្វារ 5 បូករួមទាំងទ្វារខា ងក្រោយ

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vehicle simply demands to be driven. This is immediately apparent in the design, with the vehicle’s muscular, broad shouldered stance being the perfect complement to its increased performance and handling.

Breathtaking performance Range Rover Sport SVR goes from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds and its 5.0 litre Supercharged V8 Petrol engine delivers 550hp and 680Nm. This unprecedented uplift in power has been achieved by recalibrating the engine and its management system to increase maximum boost pressure. Its state-ofthe-art 8-speed transmission features sharper, faster gearshifts creating a more immediate connection with the vehicle. No other Land Rover is quicker or more at home on the autobahn.

Athletically sculptured Range Rover Sport‘s SVR has taken the vehicle’s design cues to another level. Sleek lines and rearward sloping roof give the vehicle great presence on the road. Whilst such distinct features as 21 inch five split spoke wheels and side vent, grille and SVR badge help emphasis its bold, sporty credentials. Tapered bodywork, wide track and short overhang help give it a planted stance. This distinctive exterior with its gentle curves,

signature headlamps and sculptured corners is complimented by such touches as Blue Brembo™ brake calipers.

MAXIMUM VEHICLE LENGTH

Designed around you

FUEL ECONOMY (COMBINED)

Range Rover Sport SVR’s contemporary cabin has been designed around the driver. Sit behind the wheel and you’ll quickly come to appreciate how everything is within easy reach and dials fall naturally within your line of sight. Made of the softest Oxford leather, the 16-way Sports Powered seats with memory and SVR embossing on the upper bolster - hold you firmly in place. Whilst touches such as optional finishers give a sense of innate style and refinement.

4,850mm

6,9l/100km GROUND CLEARANCE

278mm LUGGAGE SPACE

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បណ្ដោយ: 4872 mm

ទទឹង: 1983 mm

គំលាតកង់មុខក្រោយ: 2923 mm

កម្ពស់: 1780 mm

ទម្ងន់យានយន្ត: 2335 kg

ទំហំកៅអីអ្នកដំណ�ើរ: 3.07 m3 ចំណុះធុងសាំង: 105 លីត្រ

ប្រភេទម៉ាស៊ីន

មាន 4 តំបន់អូតូស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ

និងអាចគ្រប់គ្រងកំដៅពីខាងក្រៅ បានយា៉ងល្អជាមួយការរចនា

1,761litres

ស្រោបដោយអាលុយមីញូ៉មភ្លឺ រលោង

Ride, handling The biggest indicator of its ability is how quickly you forget you’re in an SUV. The body control is superb, the steering beautifully weighted with that confidence-inspiring definition just off centre that JLR is so good at. Making SUVs accelerate like 4

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ប្រព័ន្ធដំណេីរការមា៉សីុន

ទំហំពីស្តុង: 5000 cc

ថាមពល: 405 kW

កម្លាំងរមួលអតិបរមា: 680 Nm ប្រអប់លេខ: 8 លេខអូតូ

កំរិតនៃការស៊ីប្រេងសាំង ការប�ើកបរក្នុងក្រុង: 11.3 l/100 km

ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 7.3 l/100 km ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 8.7 l/100 km

ការបង្កេីនេល្បឿន

ល�្បឿនខ្ពស់បំផុត: 274km/h

ពី 0 ទៅ 80 km/h: 3.2 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 100 km/h: 4.5 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 160 km/h: 10.4 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 200 km/h: 17.3 sec ចម្ងាយ ¼-mile: 12.7 sec ចម្ងាយ 1km: 23.2 sec

កំរិតបេីកបរ(គីឡូម៉ែត្រ) sports cars isn’t difficult with enough power. Where they fall down (or off, or even over) is usually in direction changes and under braking. But the SVR is absolutely controlled. It’s an enjoyable car to drive, with no ‘for an SUV’ caveat. Depressing the Terrain Response rotary controller and twisting it one click to the left throws a pair of red rings around the virtual instruments (which still don’t do really anything worthwhile, four years after JLR first introduced the tech), increases roll resistance, firms the steering, tweaks the shift-map and sharpens the throttle response. You can clearly feel the benefits, but it’s pleasing to see that you miss very little by leaving the dial in its default auto position. And we can’t think of another production SUV that sounds anywhere near as wicked as this. Active flaps in the exhaust open under extreme load (or 24/7, if you press the dash button with the tailpipe motif ) and unleash a proper V8 bellow that’s only slightly less demonic than the sound of the Jaguar F-type R that donates its engine. It’s exquisitely judged: hair erecting when accelerating, absolutely imperceptible at other times.

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Verdict Objectively, the Range Rover SVR must rank as one of the most absurd cars ever built. All that effort to produce a car that’s compromised twice over by a need to be able to wade through swamps in the morning, then nail a lap of the Nürburgring the same afternoon, when maybe one in a hundred owners will attempt either. But to dwell on the pointlessness of it is to miss the point. There’s a market for cars like this – around 3000 Sport SVRs per year, Newsome thinks – and

Land Rover has produced a great one. Poach some guys from Quattro or AMG to tickle up the visual detailing and bin the archaic multimedia system, and it’d be exceptional.

ការប�ើកបរក្នុងក្រុង: 365 - 475 km ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 665 - 875 km ផ្លូវហាយវ៉េ: 735 - 890 km

ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 580 km

PORSCHE

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Take the everyday out off every day ប្រភេទរថយន្ត

ជាប្រភេទរថយន្តដ៏ប្រណិត SUV លេខកាពីតាស កន្លែងអង្គុយ 5 មានទ្វារ 4

ប្រភេទរថយន្តនេះ មាននៅប្រទេសកម្ពុជា មាន 4 ប្រភេទសំរាប់លេាកអ្នក អាចជ្រើសរ�ើសបាននៅក្នុង ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា 2 លីត្រ, S, GTS និង Turbo.

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បណ្ដោយ: 4681 mm

ទទឹង: 1923 mm

គំលាតកង់មុខក្រោយ: 2807 mm

កម្ពស់: 1624 mm

ទម្ងន់យានយន្ត: 1865 kg ចំណុះធុងសាំង: 65 លីត្រ

ប្រភេទម៉ាស៊ីន

មានកង្ហារជំនួយឲ្យត្រជាក់ម៉ាស៊ីន ដ�ើម្បីបង្កើនកម្លាំង DOHC

ម៉ាស៊ីន និងគម្របម៉ាស៊ីនធ្វើពី អាលុយមីញម ូ៉ ប្រព័នបព ្ធ ្ឆេាះ នង ិ ពន្លត់ដោយស្យ វ័ ប្រវត្តិ។

ប្រព័ន្ធដំណេីរការមា៉សីុន

ទំហំពីស្តុង: 2997 cc

ថាមពល: 250 kW / 340 hp

កម្លាំងរមួលអតិបរមា: 460 Nm ប្រអប់លេខ: 7 លេខអូតូ

ការបង្កេីនេល្បឿន

ល�្បឿនខ្ពស់បំផុត: 254 km/h ពី 0 ទៅ 100 km/h: 5.4 sec ពី 80 ទៅ 120 km/h: 3.6 sec

កំរិតនៃការស៊ីប្រេងសាំង ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 8.7 l/100 km

ថាសកង់

សំបកកង់កំរិតស្តង់ដារ P265/50 R19

Macan concept Those who prefer to blaze a trail of their own don’t need to follow the lead of others. We’re thinking specifically about cars known as compact SUVs, characterised by five doors, five seats, active all-wheel drive – and, of course, a higher sitting position. But aren’t they lacking a certain something? Something that adds a little life, lets us enjoy a more intimate relationship with the road and delivers intense driving pleasure. A concept that boasts plenty of space for hobbies, leisure and sport. But no room for compromise. Compact, concentrated and intense, but still powerful. Practical but never ordinary.

It is by these standards that Macan was created, and emerged with four distinct guises. Each one a sports car. Each one unmistakable in its own segment. Each one a genuine Porsche – from design and driving dynamics to equipment specification. All Macan models were developed, tested and built in keeping with the Porsche philosophy. That’s where we take sporty style and performance from the racetrack and inject it into everyday driving. We make it as efficient as possible – and, of course, just as safe and comfortable. No efforts were spared until our engineers achieved their overriding development objective: the first sports car among compact SUVs. The new Macan – built for an intensive life in which the thirst for experience and thrills and spills are ever-present, and in which new challenges are a permanent driving force. Built for a life that refuses to be hemmed in by conventions and feels all the more authentic for it. Direct and intimate. A sports car that gives us what we’re looking for, even in our everyday life: that feeling of being alive. The new Porsche Macan. Life, intensified. W W W . E U R O P E A N A U T O . A S I A / APR-MAY 2016 35

DINING

OUR GUESTS, OUR TREASURE Mr Ray, owner of Takaraya Japanese Restaurant received us in a multicolor lightening ambiance. What does Takaraya means?

Takaraya means “Treasure House” in Japanese. It has a very meaningful take both as a name and as our slogan in treasuring all that we do and all that we serve. We practice strongly on this belief. Serving the best ingredients, Dishing the best recipes, Creating the best ambience and ensuring the best service with one vision… Our guest, Our Treasure.

OPEN MON-THU 11:30AM-11PM FRI-SUN 11:30AM-11:45PM #65, St.313, Corner 566, Sangkat Boeng Kak I, Khan Toul Kok, Phnom Penh City, Kingdom of Cambodia Email: Takaraya.jap.restaurant@gmail.com H/P: +855 96 655 3322 - : takaraya Website: www.takaraya-jap.com

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Why did you choose Toul Kork to open a Japanese restaurant?

When we first step foot, recommendations were given to open in BKK, as many Japanese and expats were coming into that area. We felt that it was too congested and commercialized which was not in line with what we hoped for Takaraya, a lifestyle dining restaurant. Our aim was to bring Japanese dining experience to the local moreso. We chose Toul Kork due to the peace and serenity of the environment. A place away

from all commercialized events to focus more on the locals in order to build a stronger forte of understanding for their needs and probable progressive lifestyles. We hope to inturn, expand their quiet areas and build awareness for the finesse in Japanese cuisine, paired with the wide variety of sakes. We are obviously pleased by the overwhelming response.

What type of dining experience can I see in Takaraya?

You can expect an intriguing dining experience in Takaraya. We engage professionals to constantly upkeep standards and improvise on the restaurant in all aspects. Ensuring for the freshest quality ingredients. Our experienced chefs are flown in to create recipes in order to keep up with customer’s needs and requests. We aim to give a pleasing experience for new customers and also, a refreshing experience for our string of returning customers. Far known as an upmarket restaurant, we have kept in mind to make available options for families and mid-range customers wishing to dine with us. Lunch/dinner menus starting from just $8.80! We take pride in our food, service and ambience to that of dining in Japan. We will always be bringing forth Takaraya to new levels. The experience to expect, we are confident to say, is great!

Can you tell me about your special dish? I would love to let you know that we are coming up with a new menu. And it is a real challenge to zero in on a special dish. Having analyzed the likes of locals, we have devoted ourselves to come up with dishes that would whet your appetites. Each special dish is seen to its own special pairing of sauce and ingredients. Just like our guest is our treasure, our dishes are our specialties.

When will be your Grand Opening? We are planning for 19 May 2016, as we are accessing eager proposals for our restaurant. We are hoping to achieve a grand opening that would further introduce and cultivate the Japanese fine wine and dine in Cambodia.

Do you have a special Business Lunch? Certainly. We have curated a set lunch menu specially catering to all, even business lunches. Favorable feedbacks have been received for our lunch menu and we thank our guest for their enthusiasm. Flexible to our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; request, we are able to cater to all who differs. We take pride in specially tailoring lunch/dinner menu for customers who have special requests and budgets. Likewise; Events for as little as $15 have been catered for. Customers can look forward to our all new Yakitori Buffet! Be entertained with live cooking by our experienced chefs. A sumptious spread with extensive selections and everchanging new bites. An All-You-Can-Eat buffet at a wallet friendly price, its a definite must try for all buffet lovers.

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PORSCHE

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The Cayenne, Enthusiast driven ប្រភេទរថយន្ត

ជាប្រភេទរថយន្តដ៏ប្រណិត SUV លេខកាពីតាស កន្លែងអង្គុយ 5 មានទ្វារ 4

ប្រភេទរថយន្តនេះ មាននៅប្រទេសកម្ពុជា មាន 8 ប្រភេទសំរាប់លេាកអ្នក អាចជ្រើសរ�ើសបាននៅក្នុង ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា ខាងក្រោមជាព៌តមានលំអិតរបស់ Cayenne Turbo.

ទំហំ

បណ្ដោយ: 4855 mm

ទទឹង: 1939 mm

គំលាតកង់មុខក្រោយ: 2895 mm

កម្ពស់: 1702 mm

ទម្ងន់យានយន្ត: 2185 kg

ចំណុះធុងសាំង: 100 លីត្រ

ប្រភេទម៉ាស៊ីន

មានកង្ហារជំនួយឲ្យត្រជាក់ម៉ាស៊ីន ដ�ើម្បីបង្កើនកម្លាំង DOHC ម៉ាស៊ីន និងគម្របម៉ាស៊ីនធ្វើពី

អាលុយមីញម ូ៉ ប្រព័នបព ្ធ ្ឆេាះ នង ិ ពន្លត់ដោយស្យ វ័ ប្រវត្តិ។

ប្រព័ន្ធដំណេីរការមា៉សីុន

ទំហំពីស្តុង: 4806 cc

ថាមពល: 382 kW / 520 hp

កម្លាំងរមួលអតិបរមា: 750 Nm ប្រអប់លេខ: 8 លេខអូតូ

ការបង្កេីនេល្បឿន

ល�្បឿនខ្ពស់បំផុត: 279 km/h ពី 0 ទៅ 100 km/h: 4.5 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 160 km/h: 10.3 sec ពី 80 ទៅ 120 km/h: 3.0 sec

កំរិតនៃការស៊ីប្រេងសាំង ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 11.5 l/100 km

ថាសកង់

សំបកកង់កំរិតស្តង់ដារ P265/50 R19

Character Inside and out, this vehicle exudes one thing above all else: enthusiasm. For life, and for the road. The front is the perfect expression of dynamic character. This is clearly reflected in the completely revised bonnet and sporty contoured wings. Also new is the sharper design of the Bi-Xenon main headlights with integrated daytime running lights featuring four LED spotlights, which are fitted as standard. The new Cayenne comes with 19-inch Cayenne wheels in multispoke design, which enable you to give free rein to the vehicle’s athletic prowess. When it comes to decelerating, the braking system offers impressive performance, even when fully laden and with a braked trailer load of up to 3,500 kg.

Inside, too, there’s no shortage of enthusiasm, in both the look and feel of the interior. The rising centre console and the multifunction sports steering wheel also emphasise the car’s sporting heritage. Safety and comfort levels can be enhanced still further with a range of optional driver assistance systems. These include adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Porsche Active Safe (PAS), Lane Change Assist, Lane Departure Warning and ParkAssist with reversing camera or Surround View.

Performance The Cayenn Turbo V6 engine, generates no less than 382 kW / 520 hp. Thanks to direct fuel injection (DFI), continuously variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust and 8-speed Tiptronic S as standard, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. For a high power output with comparably low fuel consumption, the car features a variable resonance intake manifold. Efficiency is enhanced as standard with the auto start/stop function. W W W . E U R O P E A N A U T O . A S I A / APR-MAY 2016 39

MOBILE COMMUNICATION SPECS Size Height 131 mm Width 65.6 mm Depth 9.5 mm

Weight 140 g

Keyboard On screen BlackBerry® Keyboard (portrait/ landscape), featuring contextual autocorrection, next-word prediction and a personalized learning engine that gets to know the way you type.

Navigation Touch screen, with intuitive gesture based navigation.

Dedicated keys Lock (for Power On/Off), Mute, Volume Down, Volume Up.

Display 1280 x 768 resolution 24-bit color depth 356 PPI. Screen size: 4” diagonal 15:9 aspect ratio

OS & desktop software BlackBerry® 10 OS. BlackBerry® Blend™ software to bring the power of your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer and tablet. BlackBerry® Link software for your computer to enable synchronization of data and media

Performance Memory 2GB RAM, 64GB Flash. Processor Dual Core 1.5GHz.

Camera Rear camera 8 megapixel auto-focus camera. 5-element F2.2 lens. Milbeaut Fujitsu M-9MO image signal processor with dedicated 64MB frame buffer. Flash, continuous and touch to focus, image stabilization.

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BLACKBERRY WORLD

Porsche design P’9982 smartphone Step into the exclusive world of the Porsche Design P’9982 smartphone from BlackBerry® to experience the power of BlackBerry® 10 on a uniquely designed and expertly crafted device.

BlackBerry® World™ offers the very best business and productivity applications that leverage the powerful features of the BlackBerry 10 OS.

AMAZON APPS

xclusively designed by Porsche Design and BlackBerry®, the P’9982 from BlackBerry is made from the finest quality stainless steel, with a satin finish complemented by a hand-wrapped, Italian leather back door. The iconic design is elegantly carried through to the intuitive BlackBerry 10 OS, with a custom home screen, clock, ringtone and auto signature.

Create perfect photos

A BBM® PIN that’s unique to P’9982 from BlackBerry users makes it instantly recognizable, setting you apart.

BlackBerry means serious business

Effortlessly responsive typing

BlackBerry is the best professional tool for those who strive for success every day, providing superior productivity, ultimate security/privacy and effective communications and collaboration.

Type faster and more accurately on a touch screen keyboard that learns how you write. The BlackBerry® Keyboard provides an effortless typing experience with personalized next-word suggestions, which you can simply flick into your messages.

Get the shot you want as the camera software automatically recommens modes and settings, including Time Shift mode, to capture milliseconds before and after your photo. Or get the whole picture by capturing a panoramic image. You can even record video and take pictures at the same time.

There are now more ways to discover and purchase apps and games on BlackBerry® 10. The Amazon Appstore is the place to download the latest Android™ apps and games, including favorites like Minecraft – Pocket Edition, Pinterest and Candy Crush Saga.1 It comes pre-loaded on the latest BlackBerry smartphones, and is included with the BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.3.1 update for existing BlackBerry smartphones.

BlackBerry 10 OS The Porsche Design P’9982 from BlackBerry is built on BlackBerry® 10 OS, with features that are designed to keep you productive and on top of what’s important. When you purchase your P’9982 from BlackBerry, you will be prompted to upgrade your OS to the latest version during the activation process.

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GEM & JEWELRY

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WHY BLUE?

BLUE DIAMOND

THE MOST EXPENSIVE IN THE WORLD Hong Kong buyer purchases gemstone, which has the top grading of fancy vivid blue and was found in South Africa’s famed Cullinan mine in 2014.

he rare and flawless Blue Moon Diamond sold for $48.4m last november, setting a world record for a gemstone at auction, Sotheby’s said. The cushion-shaped diamond, mounted on a ring, has the top grading of fancy vivid blue and weighs 12.03 carats. It had a pre-sale estimate of $35m to $55m. “It is a new record price for any gemstone and per carat,” David Bennett, worldwide chairman of Sotheby’s international jewellery division, told a packed showroom in Geneva that erupted into applause. The buyer, from Hong Kong, promptly renamed it The Blue Moon of Josephine, Bennett told reporters. The same buyer was believed to have bought both star lots at the semiannual sales in the Swiss city. “For me the Blue Moon was always the blue diamond of my career. I’ve never seen a more beautiful stone – its

shape, colour and purity. It’s a magical stone,” Bennett said. The previous record was held by the Graff Pink of 24.78 carats, sold by Sotheby’s for $46.2m in 2010. The blue diamond stone was found in South Africa’s famed Cullinan mine in January 2014. The seller was New York-based jeweller Cora International, according to Sotheby’s. The distinctive blue colour in diamonds is attributed to trace amounts of the element boron in

David Bennett

the crystal structure. Royal jewels, coloured gemstones, and designer pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Harry Winston were among 410 lots that found new owners, bringing $139m. A fancy vivid purple-pink, pearshaped diamond ring sold for $13.84m, the second-highest lot of the event. A 8.48 carat Burmese ruby and diamond ring that belonged to the late Maria-Jose, the last Queen of Italy, was stranded at $5.17m, drawing gasps as it failed to meet its reserve price set by the seller. A Cartier diamond and pearl tiara that survived Germany’s sinking of the Lusitania cruise liner 100 years ago, along with its Canadian owner Marguerite Lady Allan, went for $800,000 in heated bidding, doubling the low end of its estimate. A 15.20 carat fancy orange-pink diamond pendant owned by former James Bond actor Sean Connery fetched more than $3.98m, tripling its

A truly pure diamond is made of pure carbon, and colorless. When a diamond has a color, it’s because of impurities mixed in with the carbon, or defects in the structure of the gem. But while slight discoloration makes a diamond less valuable, intense coloration is a valued characteristic. The formation of all diamonds is something that happens over millions if not billions of years. Under conditions of immense pressure and heat, Carbon elements form together into rough diamond rocks. The addition of the blue color is simply other elements that compound themselves together with the Carbon. Studies have shown high levels of Boron are the actual cause to the bluish tint, but other elements can have different affects as well depending on the levels that the stone contains. Blue diamonds are rare, with only about one in 200,000 diamonds showing a bit of blue, and far fewer displaying deep color.

estimate. “Overall, it was an extraordinary evening,” Bennett said.

DID YOU KNOW? To be deemed a real blue diamond, the stone must have been found in nature with this hue. An enhanced blue diamond that has been treated with heat or chemicals is actually merely a white diamond at its core. That’s why it’s so important to buy a GIA certified blue diamond or to immediately issue one upon the purchase of the diamond. These certificates will indicate the stone’s color origin (Natural or Treated) and also specify the exact color. If the blue diamond is real, under the origin in the certificate it will state the word “natural.” It’s also worth noting that there are a variety of

shades when it comes to blue diamonds. While some may boast a pure hue, others might have undertones or green, violet or gray. Additionally, the intensity may range from light to vivid. These “slight” changes in colors can mean A LOT when it comes to the pricing. There are very few mines where blue diamonds can be found. The majority of blue diamonds come from Rio Tinto’s Argyle Mine in Australia and Petra Diamonds’ Cullinan mine near Pretoria, South Africa. A smaller number of blue diamonds have been mined in the Goloconda mine in India.

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MERCEDES-BENZ

Handcrafted by racers The Mercedes-AMG GT expresses the essence of the performance brand AMG As a product of the ultimate in engineering and craftsmanship, this unique sports car embodies the passion for outstanding performance and dynamism in its purest form.

ប្រភេទរថយន្ត

ជាប្រភេទរថយន្តរចនាបែបស្ព័រ មានទ្វារ 2 បូករួមទាំងទ្វារ ខាងក្រោយ

Star Auto (Cambodia) Company, Limited Authorized General Distributor for Daimler AG of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles in the Kingdom of Cambodia. No. 230A, Preah Norodom Boulevard, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia. E: info@starauto-cambodia.com T: +855-23-726-988 F: +855-23-726-188

Interior The interior design embodies maximum emotion and sensual purity. Radically low, sporty proportions create a unique sense of spaciousness. Clearly drawn components and their authentic materials underscore the dynamic character and create instant excitement: Anyone opening the door discovers an exciting interplay between the deep, sloping dashboard and a dominant, arched high center console, a design which evokes emotions and impresses with its perfection.

Exterior The new Mercedes‑AMG GT embodies the sensual purity of sportiness and emotion. The twoseater is characterized by hallmark rear-wheel-drive proportions. The V8 biturbo front mid-engine ensures optimum weight distribution, which forms the basis for superb driving dynamics. The long bonnet with

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its pronounced powerdomes, the greenhouse which has been moved far back, the large wheels and broad tail end make up the distinctive looks. The creative interaction of diverse design elements lends the coupé a superior, self-confident front: the three-dimensional diamond radiator grille with central Mercedes star,

a broad louvre and AMG lettering stands in the center of the front end. LED High Performance headlamps with stylized “eyebrows” as daytime running lamps, side lights and indicators, as well as three separate high-beam reflectors lend the Mercedes‑AMG GT its characteristic look.

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ទំហំ

បណ្ដោយ: 4546 mm

ទទឹង: 1939 mm

គំលាតកង់មុខក្រោយ: 2630 mm

កម្ពស់: 1287 mm

ចំណុះធុងសាំង: 65 លីត្រ ទម្ងន់យានយន្ត: 1615 kg

ប្រភេទម៉ាស៊ីន

មាន 4 តំបន់អូតូស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ

និងអាចគ្រប់គ្រងកំដៅពីខាងក្រៅ បានយា៉ងល្អជាមួយការរចនា

ស្រោបដោយអាលុយមីញូ៉មភ្លឺ រលោង

ប្រព័ន្ធដំណេីរការមា៉សីុន

ទំហំពីស្តុង: 3982 cc

ថាមពល: 340 kW/462hp

កម្លាំងរមួលអតិបរមា: 600 Nm ប្រអប់លេខ: 7 លេខអូតូ

កំរិតនៃការស៊ីប្រេងសាំង ការប�ើកបរក្នុងក្រុង: 12.2 l/100 km

ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 7.6 l/100 km ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 9.3 l/100 km

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#Available Now at Star Auto Cambodia

ការបង្កេីនេល្បឿន

ល�្បឿនខ្ពស់បំផុត: 304km/h

ពី 0 ទៅ 80 km/h: 2.9 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 100 km/h: 3.8 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 160 km/h: 8.1 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 200 km/h: 12.9 sec ចម្ងាយ ¼-mile: 11.9 sec ចម្ងាយ 1km: 21.5 sec

ថាសកង់

សំបកកង់កំរិតស្តង់ដារ

កង់មុខ: 265/35 ZR 19

កង់ក្រោយ: 295/30 ZR 20

ហ្វ្រាំងមុខ:ប្រភេទខ្យល់ចេញចូល ហ្វ្រាំងក្រោយ: ប្រភេទគ្មានខ្យល់ ចេញចូល

Powertrain The combination of aluminum spaceframe, V8 biturbo engine with dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual clutch transmission in transaxle configuration at the rear axle, locking differential, sports suspension with aluminum double-wishbone suspension and the low kerb weight of 1540 kilograms delivers racetrack performance. The concept with front mid-engine and transmission in transaxle configuration makes for a beneficial weight distribution of 47 to 53 percent between the front and rear axle. In conjunction with the vehicle’s low center of gravity this translates into extremely agile handling and permits high cornering speeds. With a favorable powerto-weight ratio of 3.3 kilograms per hp, the Mercedes‑AMG GT selfconfidently lines up alongside the very best in its segment. The sports car also sets a new benchmark figure for fuel economy: fuel consumption of 9.3 liters per 100 kilometers (NEDC combined) constitutes a considerable increase in efficiency.

4.0 liter V8 Biturbo engine The newly developed AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine in the Mercedes‑AMG GT combines outstanding performance with ideal weight distribution. It is installed as afront mid-engine behind the front axle and connected to the transmission at the rear axle via a torque tube in a transaxle configuration. The application of a dry sump lubrication system furthermore results in a significant lowering of the vehicle’s center of gravity and greater

lateral acceleration. Thanks to the optimized twin-wire arc spray coating (Nanoslide), the cylinder barrels of the AMG V8 engine are twice as hard as conventional cast iron cylinder liners – for maximum durability. The integration of the turbochargers in the hot inside ‘V’ enables compact vehicle installation, optimized guidance of the fresh-air flow and perfect flow conditions for the exhaust gas turbochargers. With an indirect air-to-water intercooler, efficient intercooling can be guaranteed for high performance, even in difficult external conditions.

កំរិតបេ ីកបរ(គីឡូម៉ែត្រ) ការប�ើកបរកង ្នុ ក្រុង: 345 - 455 km ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 555 - 725 km ផ្លូវហាយវ៉េ: 565 - 685 km

ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 516 km

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FASHION

MERCEDES-BENZ IS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE UPCOMING SEASON SPRING | SUMMER 2016!

nce again, Mercedes-Benz is excited to welcome back Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin for its 17th season, an international showcase of established and up and coming designers. This year marks a special keystone for Mercedes-Benz, as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its worldwide fashion engagement, which kicked off with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sydney this April. This season at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, in addition to a plethora of exciting events, fairs, presentations

and shows, Mercedes-Benz will also be celebrating the new Spring/ Summer 2016 Fashion Campaign, unveiling behind the scenes imagery and the fashion film, in the presence of its protagonists. The roster of internationally established and up and coming designers will be joined by Annelie Schubert, winner of this year’s ‘Grand Prix of the Jury Première Vision’ at the International Festival of Fashion and Photography in Hyères. The show will be the latest in the Mercedes-Benz International Designer

Exchange program, allowing young designers from another International Mercedes-Benz Fashion Platform to showcase their new collection in a new country in front of a global audience. Mercedes-Benz is committed to supporting emerging designers and this show, in association with longterm partner ELLE Magazine, will be a celebration of the next generation of creative design talent. Mercedes-Benz is proud to present the very best designers Germany has to offer, and is excited to welcome you to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin!

WHAT’S THIS? Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is a series of international fashion weeks sponsored by Mercedes-Benz and produced by IMG. Notable Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weeks include events in Berlin, Australia, Miami, Russia, Istanbul, Mexico, and “MercedesBenz Fashion Week New York,” held during New York Fashion Week.

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NOT TO MISS May / 15 to 21 MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK AUSTRALIA Sydney, Australia

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TOYS FOR BOYS

DESIGN DETAILS Titanium Fasteners This low density, high strength metal is indicative of the overall strength and performance of the watch. The strength and durability of this watch extends to the strap, which is appropriately ribbed to replicate Darth Vader’s gloves. Darth Vader Helmet Silver screws at the base of the watch emulate those on Darth Vader’s helmet. Rather than using Dark Side alchemy to further strengthen the metal, Devon teamed up with an aerospace engineering company to create a strong and fluid watch that is as impressive as Darth Vader’s armor. Tie Fighter Wing The hexagonal wing of the TIE Fighter is one of the more recognizable shapes from Star Wars and is depicted on either side of the watch, as well as the indicator on the face. The shape creates a peek at the red and green motor covers that are representative of the controls on Darth Vader’s center console. All of this is protected by scratchresistant polycarbonate with bulletproof durability. While the watch does not draw on the energy of starlight, it does mimic the advanced design of the starship. Imperial Crest The symbol of the Galactic Empire is featured on the crown used to operate the watch, and is a reminder of the steadfast determination and loyalty the TIE Fighter pilots had toward the empire. Power for the Devon Star Wars watch is provided by a rechargeable cell that runs for up to two weeks on a single charge.

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ABOUT DEVON

watches house materials sourced from a California aerospace company that works with Devon to make the impossible possible. The watches – with belt-driven time indication – are so advanced in design that they look like they are from another galaxy.

Cutting-edge American watch brand, Devon has created a Star Wars by Devon cobranded luxury timepiece – the epitome of the space age and a galaxy far, far away...

evon, celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, brings its revolutionary design, engineering and execution to the collaboration. While Star Wars features some of the most groundbreaking special effects and technology concepts, the same is true of Devon, a rare breed in the watch industry whose high-tech

“The technology for our watches didn’t exist. We had to create everything from scratch and invent as we went along,” says Scott Devon, founder and creative director of Devon Works. Different and powerful is exactly what Devon achieved in the eight-month time frame the brand was allotted to bring the Star Wars | Devon watch to fruition. “We knew immediately that we had to incorporate Darth Vader into the design. He is not just one of the most iconic Star Wars characters, but he is also represents an impressive display of man interfacing with machine” says Devon, adding that he worked with his in-house designer, Marko Petrovic to develop the watch.

To harness the Force, Devon incorporates the key elements of Darth Vader and the TIE Fighter, the starship of the Imperial fleet. Naturally, the case of the watch is created in all black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon Coating) on stainless steel. The wings of the TIE Fighter spacecraft are part of the architecture of the case – spanning out on either side to enhance the bold rectangular case. The main screws that connect the case and lugs are reinterpreted as aircraft turbine intakes, finished with pointed silver screws that emulate the ones on Darth Vader’s helmet. Additionally, the crown is finished with the Galactic Empire logo. The otherworldly details don’t stop with the case design. Key elements are also executed within the movement. For instance, the existing belt system of the watch utilizes four motor covers that, in this case, are created in red and green to reflect the details on Darth Vader’s center console. A center hexagonal disk that features techy TIE Fighter inscriptions not only adds an industrial element, but also clearly outlines the time indications. The finishing touch is the specially made leather strap that is ribbed to replicate Darth Vader’s gloves. The attention to detail invested in the Star Wars | Devon watch is the perfect marriage of key elements from both Star Wars and Devon. Just 500 Star Wars by Devon watches will be built over a two-year time period. Each is packaged in a specially built box inspired by Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, and will sell through authorized Devon retailers in America and on Amazon beginning in October for $28,500 USD.

With a tag line that reads, “Bend Reality,” Devon is all about changing perceptions and being unique. Headquartered in Los Angeles, and led by Creative Director, Designer, and Conceptual Artist Scott Devon, Devon is a design lab dedicated to creating innovative luxury products that exemplify the American spirit.Devon began with the design of the exclusive Devon GTX Super car, which combined luxury with American muscle, and set the one-lap world record at Laguna Seca. Following the GTX, Devon introduced and reinvented the watch with a patented system of interwoven Time Belts™ called the Tread 1. Devon will continue to bring products to market with leading-edge vision and exquisite command of the artistry of design.

SPECS ★ 316L stainless steel ★ True black diamond-like coating ★ Scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens with bulletproof durability ★ Numbered 1-500 on back plate ★ Four interwoven 2-micron thin nylon time belts ★ Lubricant-free ruby bearings ★ Four micro-step motors ★ Multiple high-tech optical recognition cells ★ Temperaturecompensated crystal ★ Onboard microprocessor ★ 313 electrical contacts ★ Lithium-polymer rechargeable cell ★ Powered for two weeks on one charge ★ Recharge wirelessly through inductive charging tower

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JAGUAR

The all-new XF model is an exeptional combination of ref inement, dynamics and design. This luxury sedan delivers excitement, composure and confort. All enhanced with the latest technologies that keep you connected and entertained.

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ប្រភេទរថយន្ត

ជាប្រភេទរថយន្តដ៏ប្រណិត ម៉ាស៊ីននៅខាងមុខ មានទ្វារ 4

Visionary. Inside and Out The current Jaguar XF isn’t a mainstream pick for a midsize luxury or performance sedan, but has more style and personality than others in its class. A thorough redesign and enhanced technology, however, should make the 2016 Jaguar XF a top contender among some very good competitors.

The All-new XF All-new XF is taut and athletic. Beautifully judged curves bring its assertive character to life. The confident, upright grille and deep power bulge on the bonnet reinforce its intent. A single, elegant arc runs the length of the body, culminating at distinctive, wrap-around LED tail lamps with F-TYPE inspired graphics. All-new XF’s sleek, sporty and progressive form delivers advanced

aerodynamics, helping the car to move smoothly through the air, saving fuel and reducing emissions. Radiating confidence from every angle, all-new XF has a look that wants to be driven. The new styling is largely evolutionary, not surprising given that the previous car ushered in Jaguar’s current design language. Although the whole car is new, the most noticeably fresh elements might be the headlights, the taillights, and the elongated greenhouse that now includes quarter-windows in the C-pillars.

Interior design The inside offers outstanding luxury choice and abundant space. Intelligent design and craftsmanship create a luxurious environment. Surroundings are brought to life when you push the pulsing red ‘Start’ button. With perfect choreography, air vents rotate open, the JaguarDrive selector rises smoothly, the engine growls - all inspiring you to anticipate the drive ahead. ទំហំ

បណ្ដោយ: 4961 mm

ទទឹង: 1877 mm

គំលាតកង់មុខក្រោយ: 2909 mm

កម្ពស់: 1460 mm

ទម្ងន់យានយន្ត: 1660 kg

ទំហំកៅអីអ្នកដំណ�ើរ: 2.78 m3 ចំណុះធុងសាំង: 70 លីត្រ

ប្រភេទម៉ាស៊ីន

មាន 4 តំបន់អូតូស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ

និងអាចគ្រប់គ្រងកំដៅពីខាងក្រៅ បានយា៉ងល្អជាមួយការរចនា

ស្រោបដោយអាលុយមីញូ៉មភ្លឺ រលោង

កំរិតបេ ីកបរ(គីឡូម៉ែត្រ) ការប�ើកបរក្នុងក្រុង: 495 - 650 km ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 890 - 1165 km ផ្លូវហាយវ៉េ: 965 - 1165 km

ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 782 km

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Adaptive dynamics Whether you’re accelerating on the motorway, cornering on country roads or navigating uneven surfaces around town, Adaptive Dynamics instinctively modifies XF’s response to conditions and your driving style. It analyses acceleration, cornering, throttle and brake pedal activity as well as kick down activation. Steering and body movement are also analysed up to 500 times a second. Using this information, electronically controlled dampers constantly adjust to optimise the suspension settings.

Smart technology

ប្រព័ន្ធដំណេីរការមា៉សីុន

ទំហំពីស្តុង: 1999 cc

ថាមពល: 179 kW

កម្លាំងរមួលអតិបរមា: 340 Nm ប្រអប់លេខ: 8 លេខអូត.ូ

កំរិតនៃការស៊ីប្រេងសាំង ការប�ើកបរកង ្នុ ក្រុង: 5.8 l/100 km ការប�ើកបរក្រៅក្រុង: 4.4 l/100 km

ការប�ើកបរក្នុង និងក្រៅក្រុង: 5 l/100 km

ការបង្កេីនេល្បឿន

ល�្បឿនខ្ពស់បំផុត: 244km/h

ពី 0 ទៅ 80 km/h: 4.7 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 100 km/h: 6.9 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 160 km/h: 16.7 sec ពី 0 ទៅ 200 km/h: 30.8 sec ចម្ងាយ ¼-mile: 14.9 sec ចម្ងាយ 1km: 27.1 sec

Intelligent performance With its stiff, lightweight body structure and a new generation of high-performance powertrains and transmissions, all-new XF delivers a breadth of exhilarating driving experiences. From offering a drive with CO2 emissions as low as 104g/ km and fuel economy of 71mpg, up to engines with top speeds of 155mph and 0-60mph acceleration as quick as 5.1 seconds – there is an XF for every driver.

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ថាសកង់

សំបកកង់កំរិតស្តង់ដារ 245/45 R 18 H ហ្វ្រាំងមុខ:ប្រភេទខ្យល់ចេញចូល 326 mm ហ្វ្រាំងក្រោយ: ប្រភេទគ្មានខ្យល់ ចេញចូល 326 mm

Jaguar’s suite of advanced technologies make the all-new XF the most connected Jaguar ever, enabling it to be an office on the road. Wi-Fi Hotspot provides you with a powerful external antenna for reception of the strongest possible mobile and data signal, ideal for conducting business away from the office. Thanks to smart data entry and faster route calculation, planning journeys in the navigation system is now quicker and easier too. On top of that, there’s a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system – InControl Touch Pro – which offers door-to-door navigation, seamless iOS and Android connectivity, and 17-speaker, 825W Meridian digital surround sound. XF’s optional highdefinition Virtual Instrument Display brings information to life – a 12.3 inch TFT screen replaces the conventional instrument cluster design, with an entirely new graphical interface.

Ride and handling All-new XF takes Jaguar’s renowned ride and handling to an even higher level. It delivers true sporting character while offering outstanding levels of refinement. This is thanks, in part, to XF’s Aluminium Intensive Architecture, which delivers incredible torsional stiffness. It is the ideal platform for the advanced front wishbone and rear integral link suspension systems. Jaguar has perfected these systems after years of development to deliver the finest dynamics and ride comfort.

LEISURE

La Casa Del Habano

Himawari Hotel - Unit E 313 Sisowath Quay Phnom Penh.

Opened in June 2010, the Cuban cigar outlet was the first of its kind in Cambodia, The Cigar Shop, La Casa Del Habano is offering a wide selection of cigars coming exclusively from Cuba and a comfortable tasting lounge.

abanos from La Casa del Habano in Phnom Penh as the others of the worldwide chain maintain the highest conservation and quality standards for you to enjoy the genuine cuban cigars’ flavour and smell. You may find the international recognize brands that give Cuban tobacco as Cohiba, Montecristo, R y J, Partagás, H´Upmann, Bolivar, Ramón Allones, La Gloria Cubana, regional edition for Asia-Pacific region, among others.

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DID YOU KNOW? The Cigar Shop also propose you a tasting lounge with a magnificent view on the Tonlé Sap and Mekong rivers in a Latin and Jazzy music environment. They keep a personalized and professional attention to all people, these who visit them or those who use e-Mail or phone to know.

It takes over 100 steps to make one cigar Cuban cigars are still hand rolled the old fashioned way: by hand on a factory floor. In some places the readers still even practice their trade, reading the newspaper or popular fiction to workers from a chair in the middle of the room. This isn’t an easy process, and it takes more than 100 steps to make a single cigar. Each one comes with a stamp of authenticity Telling a real Cuban from a fake is difficult, at least up front. That’s why the government, which

controls all cigar production on the island, created the cigar guarantee stamp. This label of authenticity goes on every single Cuban cigar, assuring buyers that they’re not smoking an imitation. They’re expensive $100 per person isn’t a lot, not when it comes to a good Cuban cigar at any rate. These “habanos” can cost as much as $25 or more depending on size and quality, with particularly elite brands climbing to over $50 a piece.

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DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Audit, Tax, Accounting & Corporate Services

ASSURANCE SERVICES

Accountants & Advisors

STATUTORY AUDIT

CORPORATE FINANCE ADVISORY

INTERNAL AUDIT RISK MANAGEMENT

IPO ADVISORY

DUE DILIGENCE

MBO ADVISORY

ACCOUNTING

MERGERS & AQUISITIONS BUSINESS ADVISORY

TAXATION SERVICES

BUSINESS SALE ADVISORY

STATUTORY COMPLIANCE

FINANCIAL MODELING

TAX PLANNING

FINANCIAL VIABILITY REVIEW

TAX AUDIT Suite 303, 3rd Floor, No. 128, Russian Federation Boulevard, Teuk La’ak 1, Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel (855) 23 63 63 338 Fax: (855) 23 996 138 Email: brianw@covenant.com.my Web: www.covenant.com.kh

INDEPENDANT EXPERT ADVICE CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING VALUATION Covenant is a Member Firm of the Kampuchea Institute Certified Public Accountants and Audition

“Custom made to your requirements”

49 PREAH SIHANOUK BLVD, CHAKTOMUK, DAUN PENH, PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA. Tel: 012/015 889 711

Established in 1994, Angkor Independent Tailor is one of the most reputable tailors in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

With over 20 years of experience, our specialty is custom made clothing ranging from shirts, dresses, uniforms and specialty suits for men and women.

With our team of specialized tailors, customers can select from a wide variety of fabric materials and we can have your custom clothing ready for you in just a few days.

Our quality workmanship makes us popular with locals and expatriates alike, made-to-measure, all sizes with satisfaction guaranteed.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Spa Retreat

Samabe Bali Suites & Villas, Jl Pura Barong-Barong Sawangan, Nusa Dua 80363, Bali, Indonesia

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SPA AWARDS Galangal Spa has received the prestigious award as the Indonesian winner in the category of Best Luxury Boutique Spa at the 2014 World Luxury Spa Awards, identifying its dedication to delivering outstanding service to its customers.

Rejuvenate your body and mind, and find your balance at Galangal Spa at Samabe. Our two spa treatment rooms are located in the building next to the lobby. Galangal Spa offers a wide variety of treatments and massages to suit your need. After treatment, relax in the outdoor sunken tub filled with flower petals. Incense sticks and lit scented candles by the tub help soothe your mind. Organic juice or Herbal Tea is offered with spa retreat programs. Leave your spa room in good spirit.

DID YOU KNOW? Galanga is a rhizome often mistaken for ginger. It is a popular ingredient in Balinese soups and curries because of its fragrant, tangy aroma. The fresh root is used in traditional medicine to cure skin diseases and finds its way into spa treatments as an ingredient in herbal body masks and scrubs. Treatments of the skin and hair can be used with different forms of Galangal. An oil form of Galangal can be applied to the scalp which will help to increase blood circulation which promotes hair growth. Scars can be reduced when rubbing fresh slices 2 to 3 times a day over a period of 2 to 3 months. As a powerful antiseptic and cleanser that helps to clean the skin and fight bacteria.

amabe Bali Suites & Villas is a 5-star world-class beachfront resort uniquely situated on top of the cliffs of southern Nusa Dua, boasting magnificent, uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. Samabe Bali Suites & Villas epitomizes the tranquility of a beach resort in lavish style. It can be reached in 30-minute drive from international airport, Ngurah Rai. The resort offers a whole new all inclusive concept of luxury called “Unlimited Privileges.” The benefits include a full gamut of premium meals and beverages, 24hour butler service, a wide selection of signature activities, entertainment, spa

treatments, return airport limousine transfers, and more. Galangal Spa is a complete retreat getaway at Samabe Bali Suites & Villa. The spa facility offers a wide variety of treatments and massage package to suit the needs of the guests. From massage, beauty ritual and body scrub to body wrap, each treatment carries with it its own distinction. Galangal signature massage, for instance, is a massage package where two therapists work together to give unique massage experience with immediate benefit of relaxation and lower stress level. There is also Galangal fusion massage therapy that combines Shiatsu and Swedish massage techniques and some stretching. A variety of body scrub and body wrap are also available to exfoliate and cleanse the skin, remove toxins and dead and dull skin, or provide nutrient to the skin.

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CLASSIC CAR

History of the 1948 -1990 Citroën 2CV

itroen’s 1948 2CV (for two horsepower) was completely different from its pre-war predecessor. Instead of being an aluminum, water-cooled car aimed at the agricultural market, it was constructed of very thin steel, had an air-cooled engine, and was modified for mass appeal. Inboard front brakes and four-wheel independent suspension, with longitudinal coil springs and inertial dampers by each wheel rounded out the mechanicals. Inside, the seats were deckchairs and the gearshift stuck out of the dash like an umbrella handle. The curious design continued throughout, as the canvas sunroof on early cars extended all the way to the back bumper and the wiper was driven off the speedometer cable (the only instrument). If the car is not in motion, the thought seemed to be, what use is a wiper?

DID YOU KNOW? • A Citroën 2CV features at the beginning of the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, staring Roger Moore, in a car chase through a terraced olive grove. • In the mid 1970s, the French government gave away free 2CVs to families who delivered their fifth child in a bid to encourage population growth. • There is a guided tourist tour through Paris by Citroën 2CV. During the three hour ride, called the Private Secret Paris Tour, the driver updates clients on history and sites.

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The first 2CVs were a huge sales hit, and were all gray in color with suicide front doors. The 375cc Model A lasted until 1953, at which point it was replaced by the 425cc AZ, AZL and AZLP, which ran until 1960. The model evolved slightly through the 1960s, with a smooth hood replacing the ripple bonnet (1960), the appearance of a 602cc engine (1963), the introduction of front-hinged front doors (1964), and the use of rear quarter windows (1965). The 425cc engine was bumped to 435cc in 1968 and the two engines made up the 2CV4 and 2CV6 through the 1970s and into the 1980s. Disc brakes followed in 1982. Production of the 2CV was moved from Paris to Vigo in Portugal in 1988 for the car’s final two years. Several interesting variants of the 2CV were offered during the model’s run, including the 4x4 Sahara. Produced from 1960 to 1971, the car carried an engine both fore and aft to power all wheels. Corrugated, boxy vans were also produced, but typically led hard commercial lives and are quite rare today. The black Charleston, with gray, yellow, and maroon side panels, was produced in the 1970s and 1980s and is easily identifiable due to its unique color scheme. About 5,000 black and maroon Charlestons were imported new in 1985-86, typically fitted with older VINS. Today the Citroen 2CV is beloved as a classic French icon. The “Tin Snail” gets 40+ mpg, can be surprisingly comfortable, and lead to meetings with

perfect strangers. The car’s flat floor, light weight and front-wheel drive means it can ably travel on a variety of surfaces. The car’s downside is that the durable engine is tiny; a 375/425/602cc aircooled twin from 9-33 horsepower. Top speed ranges from 40 mph-75 mph, and there are virtually no hills the car can climb quickly. A radio is pointless given default cabin noise, and anybody can pry the car open to steal it.

THE LAST 2CV

Very few Citroen 2CVs were imported into the U.S. prior to 1967 given that they were too slow to be practical for American traffic. Most of the cars on U.S. roads today have been imported privately since then. As such, the status of a car’s title is an important detail. Like most older cars, rust is a 2CV’s main enemy. A wise buyer will make sure their car came from the south and west of France, Spain

and Portugal, rather than northern Europe. Check the front axle tube mounts, longitudinal shock mounts and the gas tank area first. On the body, floors, sills, windshield frames – especially around the vent – rear panels above the bumper and fender edges are potentially nasty. Also check the rear bolt area of the front fender, and the headlight bracket support. Replacement chassis were made and these are galvanized, so they’re easy to spot.

With 3.7 million 2CVs built, parts are not problematic, especially with clubs and suppliers present around the world. The one exception can be early trim pieces. Body panels are readily available and easy to install, meaning body work is not as scary or expensive a proposition as on other cars. Pre-1961 models are the most collectible and increasingly difficult to locate. After that, condition and color tend to drive a purchase rather than model year.

The last Citroen 2CV rolls off the production line at the company’s plant in Mangualde, Portugal on July 27, 1990. Since its debut in 1948, a total of 5,114,959 2CVs had been produced worldwide. Some sources – including Citroënet, considered one of the most reliable Citroën resources on the web – claim that five additional 2CV Special models were built the following week. One of them was supposed to be displayed at the 1990 edition of the Paris Motor Show, while another featured a production number that corresponded to the 1991 model year. Whether these cars were actually built and where they are today is anybody’s guess.

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WINE & DINE

Raw iced caviar

Topaz Restaurant 182 Preah Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh.

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Caviar If you want to offer your friends caviar, you don’t need any particular excuse: what you will need, however, is a full wallet and a reliable source for the world’s most expensive eggs.

aviar loves cold and crystal, and hates metal. According to true caviar friends, the best way to enjoy caviar is by spooning it out of a very cold crystal glass. But be careful, the spoon should be made from bone, horn or mother of pearl. Even plastic is fine – or, you could serve it like it’s served in the Emirates and use a 24 karat gold spoon. Anything is better than contaminating the delicate flavor of these black eggs with any kind of metallic taste. What’s important is that it never ever be near a slice of lemon: please! Anyone who dares to cook the caviar should be cooked herself. Caviar must be eaten raw. And while on the subject of Prunier, here’s an idea for Valentine’s Day: since 2007, Prunier has been producing special, 100g tins of caviar inspired by “love” and decorated by Yves Saint Laurent. Now, moving closer to the serving

WHY EAT CAVIAR? Caviar is a source of vitamins and minerals, including omega 3, which helps to promote a healthy nervous, circulatory and immune system. One serving of caviar has an adult’s daily requirement of Vitamin B12. Other nutrients included are vitamins A, E, B6, Iron, Magnesium and Selenium.

table, take notice of how large the spheres of the eggs are: the larger, shinier and more perfect they are, the higher they are in quality. A clearer colour black is more precious. Now collect a small spoonful, take a whiff. A faint scent of seaweed should be the absolute most you should smell: caviar should not smell of fish. And it shouldn’t be all that salty either. Every single tiny egg should be like a juicy sphere whose only aim is to explode onto your palate, giving you a tiny burst of ecstasy that should last no longer than a couple of minutes.

If, instead, you are the ones who are presenting your hosts or guests with this special gift, keep in mind that the highest quality is called Almas, which means “diamond” in Russian. Fished in the Caspian Sea and come from the Beluga sturgeon: this is, hands down, the Rolls Royce of caviars, in a category all its own. This variety is sold only by London’s Caviar Houseand

is packaged in a round, 24 karat gold box, costing around 40,000 euros per kilo. Luckily, it’s sold by the gram. When serving, show that you’ve put some thought into it and serve it with white bread, blintz or pastry bread, lightly spread with artisanal butter. The most impressive thing, of course, would be to make the butter yourself – but if that’s just too much you can pick a top quality butter, serve it at room temperature and mix it with a couple of drops of vodka. Or else, soft butter that you mix with some whipping cream and lightly acidify it with a few drops of lemon or a spoonful of natural, low fat yogurt. Whether you’re guests or hosts, caviar is happily paired with either French or Italian “bubbles” when enjoyed in a normal, city-winter climate. If you happen to be in arctic temperatures, high up in the mountains or somewhere in Scandinavia, well then, vodka is permitted.

DID YOU KNOW? Caviar is one of the oldest delicacies Before raw oysters, before Champagne, before even truffles were deemed a delicacy, caviar was coveted by kings and the aristocracy. Ancient Greeks, Romans and Russian tsars were all known to splurge on caviar.

Caviar is like wine Caviar junkies and VIPs will seek out reserve caviar, the rarest and most expensive ones. In the Middle Ages, many countries had laws that required the finest caviar to be reserved for the monarchy.

The salmon roe on your sushi is not caviar! Caviar was originally harvested by Russian and Persian fishermen in the Caspian Sea. The term refers to unfertilized salt-cured fish eggs from different species of sturgeon. Just about all 26 species of sturgeon have been used for caviar.

Caviar is like Prozac and Viagra Historically, caviar was prescribed to alleviate depression. Recent studies show that high doses of omega-3 fatty acids may alleviate symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder. It was also prescribed for impotence.

Caviar is judged on its color, flavor, texture and maturity The finest caviars are older, larger eggs that are lighter in color. Lower quality is younger, with a less intensely fishy flavor, and darker in color.

The most expensive caviar on record is from a 100-year-old fish Almas caviar, from the eggs of 60 to 100-year-old Iranian beluga sturgeon, clocked in at roughly $35,000 per kilo.

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JET SET

AIR

LUXURY CHOICE

What to expect on board Etihad’s A380 first-class Apartment, which alongside the carrier’s Residence and Suites is setting new standards of airborne luxury.

uring the early decades of commercial flight, there was always a certain glamour associated with flying. With exorbitant pricing meaning the experience was only accessible to the world’s elite, a jetliner was closer to an airborne private members’ club than a perfunctory mode of transport. Fast-forward to Laker Airways and the advent of the budget airline and suddenly affordable air travel was available to all. In the intervening years glamour has all but left the industry, but a few carriers are determined to carry on the traditions of the jet-set era.

FINE DINING

When you fly with Etihad Airways, we make sure you dine on only the most unique culinary creations. That’s why award-winning celebrity chef, Luke Nguyen, designed a menu exclusively for our guests. Our guests can savour some of Luke’s delicious delights exclusively on board our flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad is one of them. It received global attention when it recently launched “The Residence”, a three-room suite that is unquestionably the most luxurious space available on a commercial carrier. But their new A380 firstclass offering deserves praise too. Passengers in this category are seated either in a “First Apartment”, or a “First Suite”. The latter provides guests with their own minibar, wardrobe and private seating area, alongside other amenities. The former are enclosed seating areas consisting of, among other things, an armchair and a long leather couch that converts into a bed. Passengers here can expect better space, comfort and privacy than with any other carrier. The most impressive element, however, is the cabin’s design. Etihad’s A380 first-class cabins

have a genuinely residential feel. From soothing lighting to the use of Poltrona Frau leather seating, the suites are lavished with luxurious detail; everything has been given careful consideration.

PRE-DEPARTURE

Etihad offers complimentary airport transfers to its business- and first-class customers – passengers departing from Abu Dhabi are picked up from anywhere within the UAE; those arriving at or flying from Heathrow can request a transfer to or from a location up to 100 miles from the airport. In Abu Dhabi, where I was flying from, the airline benefits from a dedicated check-in area that is both fast and welcoming. In the lounge, first-class passengers can have a treatment at the Six Senses spa, visit the barbers or the beauty salon, or just relax, eat or drink.

SEAT

OUR FLEET

Each Apartment features a large recliner seat and an ottoman bench that folds out into an 80 -inch bed. Both are finished in Poltrona Frau leather. The suite has a wealth of amenities: seat firmness can be changed and massage functions activated; there’s a chilled minibar; ample storage space is provided; a beauty area features a large vanity mirror and is stocked with toiletries and Le Labo skincare products.

FOOD & DRINK We have one of the most modern fleet in the world. Our all-new fleet gives you the world’s most sophisticated flight deck and represents the ultimate in performance, operational efficiency, extended cabin space and increased flying range. Fly on brand new aircraft with the latest in-flight entertainment systems, the finest dining and impeccable service.

I was on a night flight so breakfast was the most significant meal served on my trip. However, the carrier also offered an a la carte menu, which offered a variety of midnight dining options prepared by the onboard chef. If you can’t make up your mind, the chef will prepare something special for you. As well as vintage champagne, there is a wellstocked “wine cellar” on board, and a variety of freshly made cocktails. For passengers who want to socialise, a lounge and bar with seating for six is found behind the first-class cabin and can also be used by business-class passengers.

SERVICE

The highlight of the flight was the service. The impeccably dressed cabin crew managed to cater for my every need, and even prepared the shower for me – each first-class passenger can use it for five minutes. When I returned a fresh tea was waiting for me, and I was then able to tuck in to the best breakfast I’ve had in the sky and to catch up on the news over a freshly printed morning paper.

ENTERTAINMENT Fitted with 24-inch flatscreen TVs, the apartment and suite entertainment systems hold over 750 hours of inflight entertainment, including new blockbusters, classic films and TV boxsets. A great bit of design engineering means that the TV can swivel from the wall so passengers can watch the TV whether in their seat or lying on the bed

DID YOU KNOW? Etihad Airways was established by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July 2003. It commenced operations in November 2003 and has developed into one of the fastest growing airlines in the history of commercial aviation. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has in just ten years established itself as the world’s leading airline. “Etihad” is the Arabic word for “union”. The airline seeks to reflect the best of Arabian hospitality cultured, considerate, warm and generous - as well as enhance the prestige of Abu Dhabi as a centre of hospitality between East and West. Our goal is to be a truly 21st century, global airline, challenging and changing the established conventions of airline hospitality.

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TRAVEL

If you were thinking about booking a vacation cruise, well we found one for you. It’s the world’s most expensive cruise!

ilversea Cruises is offering a US$1,500,000 cruise package for two on the Silver Whisper, taking in 28 countries over a period of 115 days. This luxury cruise line has six ships in its fleet, each with ocean-view suites, Bulgari bath products, Egyptian cotton linens and butler service. The trip begins when passengers are picked up from their home by helicopter and en route to a London airport. Along the way you will be served with Beluga Caviar that costs $6,320 per kilogram and tea so rare it’s priced at more than US$3,160 per kilogram. Guests will travel to and from the U.S. in a private Boeing business jet while a Michelin-starred chef prepares a 10-course tasting menu, and will be transferred via Rolls Royce Phantom.

crew members in the 194 apartments available on board. Once at sea you will stay in Silver Whisper’s Royal Suite, which has two bedrooms, two marbled bathrooms, dining area and two balconies.

Once on board, home for the next 115 days will be the ship’s more than 1,000-square-foot Royal Suite, with its two bedrooms, two marbled bathrooms, separate dining area, bar and two verandas.

The world’s most expensive cruise treats you with complimentary cocktails and engaging conversation, live music and a dance floor, The Bar on board this luxury cruise ship welcomes you to mix and mingle.The Connoisseur’s Corner offers exceptional cognacs along with a premium selection of cigars for purchase.

Silver Whisper can accommodate up to 382 passengers along with the 295

Imagine all your friends having a hard time cleaning the snow off their cars

while you’re sipping from a glass of champagne by the pool enjoying the warm sun. The world’s most expensive cruise departs from Los Angeles and includes visits to 28 countries, including French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Mauritius, Cameroon and Barbados. But that’s not all! Guests will relax with a four-night stay at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel pre-cruise, and a fournight post-cruise stay at an US$11,534 a night apartment in Miami’s exclusive Sunset Island community. Forgot to mention that you still have to add another US$10,000+ to fly first class to Los Angeles, USA, so ready for your next vacation cruise?

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HOLIDAY GATEWAYS

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n the warm sapphire waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia’s islands nestle like dazzling natural jewels. Song Saa Private Island lies secluded in this magnificent seascape, just 35 minutes by boat from the port of Sihanoukville. Most of the islands remain undeveloped – deserted oasis of virgin rainforests, tropical reefs and glistening white beaches. As our guest, you’ll be among a handful of lucky adventurers to experience this beautiful, untouched paradise. Walk among old-growth rainforest, watch

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dazzling reef fish swim under your villa or see rare hornbills land on your balcony. In this private intimate setting, you will lose yourself in the natural world. No intrusions. No work. Nothing but play. As Cambodia’s first luxury private island resort, we are committed to maintaining the natural assets that make this location so unique. If you are in search of a truly private tropical island experience, where you can forget the bustling world, few places rival Cambodia’s islands. The resort spans the islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, connected

by a footbridge over a marine reserve we have established to safeguard the islands’ reefs and marine life including turtles, seahorses and exotic species of tropical fish. It features luxury Over-Water, Jungle and Ocean-View villas built with sustainable materials and with the deepest respect for the natural environment. At the resort’s heart is a world-class restaurant, spectacularly positioned just off the island’s shoreline. A short stroll on the boardwalk will leave you perfectly positioned to take in dramatic sunsets, seascapes and starry nights.

GETTING THERE

DID YOU KNOW? The concept behind Song Saa Private Island was born the day the couple returned from their honeymoon. After getting married, they spent some time on the islands and fell in love with this remarkable tropical environment with its pristine beaches, rainforests and vibrant communities. So when the opportunity to create something spectacular in this part of the world came up, they jumped. Since then they’ve broken new ground in Cambodia, becoming the first to develop a private island and setting new standards for sustainability, community development and luxury accommodation in the still undiscovered

Koh Rong Archipelago. Rory and Melita are now firmly focused on a prosperous future for their paradise found, and on building new opportunities for the communities that surround the twin islands. They are also looking ahead for new opportunities to bring their vision of world-class sustainable luxury to other parts of Cambodia and Southeast Asia. Melita is the creative mind behind the resort’s architecture, master planning and interior design. Rory brings a wealth of experience as a successful property developer and marketing executive to his role as Chairman of the resort.

At Song Saa Private Island we believe the journey is as important as the destination. And with our luxury vehicles guests can choose to begin the Song Saa experience as soon as they step off the plane. Both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh Airport have multiple daily services to virtually all Asian gateways, including Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Kuala Lumpur. We will pick you up in one of our luxury private vehicles for the 3.5-hour transfer from Phnom Penh Airport to Sihanoukville Port, where our luxury speed boat awaits. A new option to consider is to fly with Bayon Air, a 40 minute flight straight to Sihanoukville.

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CAR CARE

Car Wash Shampoo

Car Wash Mitts

Car wash shampoos have come a long way since their introduction to the automotive detailing market. There was a time when we all just grabbed dish soap and went to work but those days are long gone. Dish soap is designed to eat away grease and food and while it works great for dishes we need to keep it in the kitchen! The same attributes that break down the grease on dishes will strip your car wax and dry out your plastic moldings and rubber seals.

If you ask a group of car enthusiasts which company makes a better car or truck, you will get a variety of different answers; everyone has his or her opinion! To say that everyone has a favorite is an understatement, yet there are some basic fundamentals that make an item one of the best for its intended purpose.

WASHING

ou’ve spent plenty of money on the purchase of your car, now the question

arises, “How do I take care of it?” Proper washing is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood areas of auto care, and sadly improper washing damages and dulls your vehicle’s finish over time. If you take a moment to look at a group of cars under direct sunlight, be it in a parking lot or at a car show, you will most likely notice that many of the cars have light scratches all over them. These microscopic scratches seem to radiate outward in a “cob-web” effect from a central light source like the reflection of the sun. Many of the swirl marks are the result of improper washing and drying techniques. They are caused when grit is abraded

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against the paint’s surface. There have been countless articles written on how to properly maintain a vehicle’s appearance and while most of the tips in this article certainly aren’t new, perhaps they may help you think about things in a different light. Vehicle enthusiasts range from those who wash or use a quick detailer on their vehicles daily, to those who love caring for their vehicle but only get the chance to wash them weekly or biweekly. Both categories of enthusiasts cringe at the very thought of taking their car or truck to car washes, otherwise known as “automatic swirl factories.” In this article we hope to give you some ideas and tips that will help you maintain your vehicle’s appearance and teach you ways to avoid, or at least minimize creating swirl marks.

Hose Nozzles

Yes, even your hose nozzle is an important part of your car wash procedure. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to wash your car with an inadequate or leaky hose nozzle.

Car Wash Bucket

When choosing a bucket you generally have two choices, 5 gallon or 3.5 gallon. Usually the 3.5 gallon is too small to get the job done with plenty of fresh car wash solution, but with water weighing 8.35 pounds per gallon it is difficult to lug the 5 gallon bucket around your car.

Optional Foam Guns and Foam Cannons

Dirt and grit as most abrasive when it is lying in a fine dust layer over your paint. Even when prerinsing your car with water, some of the grit can scratch.

Drying Towels

Two of the most popular options for drying your vehicle are waffle weave microfiber towels and synthetic PVA towels. The PVA synthetic chamois are the small rubbery towels used by divers and swimmers at the Olympics. They are generally smaller and rubber-like in feel. They hold a large amount of water, wring out easily, and last a very long time. The drawback is that they are not quite as soft and gentle as microfiber drying towels.

NOW THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROPER TOOLS FOR THE JOB, WE WILL COVER THE PROPER TECHNIQUE NECESSARY FOR WASHING A VEHICLE WITHOUT INSTILLING WASHINDUCED SWIRLS IN THE PAINT ►

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DID YOU KNOW? Automatic car washes can cause damage to your car. After using an

automatic car wash, have you ever noticed damage to your car? It can be anything from swirls to scratches. Why this happens is because automatic car wash centers use equipment that is damaged from washing several cars a day but they do not repair or replace the equipment. A lot of the times, they use cheap products which can cause damage to the paint of your car. Moreover, many times there are dirty cars that come in the car wash and leave their dirt behind on the brush or cloth that will scrub your car next. This causes further damage to your car paint. If you care about how your car looks, we would recommend washing it yourself to avoid these minor dings that add up.

Thoroughly rinse the vehicle’s surface to remove the loose dirt and grime before you begin the car wash procedure. If the paint is excessively dirty or you wish to add more protection, use a foam cannon to presoak the vehicle prior to rinsing. When washing your vehicle remember to always go from top to bottom, never the opposite. Generally the dirtiest parts of your vehicle are those parts closest to the ground. Wheel wells, rocker panels and bumpers tend to have the largest accumulation of grime and you don’t want to bring that junk back onto the paint surface and risk scratching it. Load up your wash mitt with your car wash solution and wring it out over the wash surface. This acts like a pre-soak and helps loosen surface gunk. It also adds more sudsy water to the surface and more lubricity helps safely wash the grime away without scratching. Keep your wash areas small and rinse your wash mitt frequently in the second bucket.

Wash in straight, overlapping lines as opposed to circles and remember to be gentle with the wash mitt on the first pass. This first pass will pick up the majority of the dirt, and loosens the remaining dirt for pick up on the second pass.

lways wash your car in the shade! This will keep your car wash shampoo solution from drying on the car before it is rinsed off. If at all possible, it is best to wash your car on a relatively calm day as even a slight breeze can put particles of dirt into the air. These dust particles are attracted to the wash/rinse water on your vehicle and act like sandpaper when rubbed between the drying towel and vehicle surface. The breeze will also

Use two buckets with a Grit Guard Insert in each bucket. One is for your shampoo solution and the other is clean rinse water for your wash mitt. Only use high quality car shampoos and wash mitts. Fill a 5-gallon bucket 2/3 full with cool water. Add the proper amount of shampoo to the water as recommended on the label instructions. Using a strong jet of water, fill the bucket to fully activate suds. Fill the second

Rinse your vehicle by opening up your Fire Hose Nozzle to the open flow setting or, if you don’t have an open flow option on your nozzle, remove

cause some drying and this can lead to streaks and water spots.

bucket with clean, water for rinsing your wash mitt.

This helps in two ways. First, generally when water has “sheeted” off of a surface it tends to leave fewer residual droplets behind. This means less drying time. Second, since there is less water to pick up, there is less chance of your leaving water behind to spot the vehicle.

your nozzle completely and let the water run or sheet over the surface.

When you dry your car, use only high quality microfiber waffle weave drying towels and wring out often. Gently dry the surface without much pressure. You don’t need to rub the surface – you’re just picking up the bulk of the water! Once you have picked up the bulk of the water, and the first towel is saturated, use the second towel to lightly pick up any remaining streaks or droplets.

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PRO SECRETS Dishwater Detergent Dish washing detergent is considered safe for car wash purposes but in actuality you should never use anything that isn’t manufactured for car care. Regular use of dish washing detergent accelerates the process of oxidation and strips polymers from the surface. Car wash soap is essential as it protects the paint from drying out or stripping. It also protects the protective coatings on the car’s surface. You should remember to wash your car in a shaded area and only when it has cooled down. The car should be thoroughly rinsed to remove dirt and debris before using a sponge and soap on the car.

Non-Abrasive Towels aren’t Necessary It’s commonly believed that any clean cloth such as a t-shirt or a piece of flannel can be used to dry the car. However, it’s best to use deep pile nonabrasive terrycloth towels as they prevent scratches. These towels work by picking up small particles instead of pushing them against the finish of the car.

Tire Shines are Benef icial Although tire shines make your car tires look glossy and shiny, they contain oil and alcohol. When the car is in motion, the tire shine is splattered on the body of the car and it gets bonded into the hot metal finish. The alcohol in the shine also dries out the tires faster and dried tires can be dangerous. You should always use water-based cleaners for your tires as they leave you with clean tires after they’re rinsed.

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