Fresh arrival

Fresh arrival By The Nation

Published on July 23, 2008







Jaguar launches new XF that can be driven on E20 gasohol

Jaguar Cars (Thailand) has introduced the new Jaguar XF and said this is the first premium car that is capable of running on E20 gasohol.

The company's executive director Anurak Intharaphuvasak said more than 17,000 orders have been placed for the XF across the world and the car has won various awards including "Car of the Year 2008" from What Car? magazine in London, "Best Executive Car" and "Design Award".

In Thailand the XF is priced at Bt6.89 million for the 3-litre V6 and Bt9.3 million and Bt12 million for the 4.2-litre V8 premium and luxury models respectively.

Partnership

BMW ties up with Barcelona Auto  to sell motorcycles in Thailand

BMW Group Thailand has appointed Barcelona Auto as its official automobile and motorcycle dealership in Chiang Mai, responsible for sales and servicing in three northern provinces, namely Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Mae Hong Son.

The company said the move is part of its expansion and network-strengthening plan for sales and service in Thailand.

BMW Group Thailand president Michael Kordys said, "BMW sees the potential for sales and servicing, as well as the demand from customers in Chiang Mai and neighbouring provinces, which are a major tourism, real estate and population area in Thailand. This is why BMW has appointed a capable and skillful dealership like Barcelona Auto as our official sales and servicing centre."