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Official Opening of the 1st Leviosa International Motor Show Hong Kong 2019 | F

29/01/2019

Leviosa International Motor Show Hong Kong 2019 (LIMSHK), the first large-scale international motor show in Hong Kong, will be held in December 2019 at AsiaWorld-Expo. The renowned motor manufacturers from all over the world will have the chance to reveal various new debut models as well as demonstrate innovative technologies, components and parts, etc. With such magnificent scale, this motor show to be one of the world largest and futuristic annual motor shows, which could further be enhancing the competitiveness of Hong Kong and boosting local economic development for driving trade relationships in Asia regions. It also helps on promoting tourism development by becoming a highlighted tourist event every year in Hong Kong. Today, the organiser, Leviosa Global Limited, hosts a press conference and opening cocktail at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to officiate the opening of Leviosa IMSHK 2019 and gives a brief introduction. The press conference is also bustling with the attendance of Head of Transport and Industrial of InvestHK, Mr. Benjamin Wong, Vice President of NTI Limited and Chairman of The Institute of the Motor Industry Hong Kong, Dr. Ringo Lee Yiu Pui, etc. to witness this grand event in Hong Kong.

“With the advantage of excellent geographical location, it is an exceptional opportunity for Hong Kong to successfully host this international event to offer the most direct trading platform with motor manufacturers for Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and the whole Asia region markets, which could reduce the multilevel sales and greatly lower the cost on import/export and sales, as well as promote a multilateral trade and enhance Hong Kong’s position in motor trade market, further strengthen Hong Kong as an international financial centre in Asia. At the same time, we also believe that Leviosa International Motor Show Hong Kong 2019 can attract motor fans from around the world to visit Hong Kong, defining a new signature international motor event in Hong Kong.”, said Ms. Cathlin Cheng, Managing Director of Leviosa Global Limited.

Vice President of NTI Limited and Chairman of The Institute of the Motor Industry Hong Kong, Dr. Ringo Lee Yiu Pui said, “Vehicle emissions control and energy saving are the major agenda in motor industry, and the development of electric vehicle is the key of success in promoting sustainable development in the market which could reduce energy consumption, protect the environment while maintaining car growth, as well as moving Hong Kong towards a smart city that the Hong Kong government has advocated for years. Today, the three prototypes are the role models for us to have a new insight of new technology development.” Dr. Lee also believed that such large-scale motor show can helps enhancing the understanding of Hong Kong people in global motor industry and further promoting other aspects, such as automotive design, high-end engineering services, new energy research, etc., in order to foster local economic development.

Global Debut of High Performance Automobile Prototypes that Leads a New Milestone for the Future
To mark this exciting moment, the organiser has specially flown three luxurious automobile prototypes, designed by world renowned design companies, GFG Style, Pininfarina and Flymove Dianchè, from Europe and unveiled in the opening ceremony. The design concepts of the three new hi-tech electric automobiles, GFG Sibylla GG 80 integrated with EnOSTM energy IoT platform, Pininfarina’s H2 Speed – the role model of the revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell technology and Flymove Dianchè BSS GT One equipped with a fast recharge and battery swap systems, symbolise the transformation of future lifestyle with quality living experience – more convenient and faster with greater economic benefits. The new concepts will lead the society to a new milestone and also mark the inauguration of Leviosa IMSHK 2019 titled “Jump To The Future”. Announced to partners in Italy last November, the striking concept cars by Flymove Dianchè is demonstrated to the public for the very first time today in Hong Kong that further consolidate the support and recognition from design companies and motor manufacturers to Hong Kong as a city to host international motor show.

Leviosa IMSHK 2019 Defines a New Signature International Motor Event for Hong Kong
Occupied an area of ​​45,000 square meters, the 1st Leviosa International Motor Show Hong Kong 2019 will be hosted on 14-19 December, 2019 at AsiaWorld-Expo, with an array of top motor manufacturers from all over the world anchoring at this six-day event. Each of them will be allocated an independent booth to demonstrate the newest models from luxury cars, supercars and concept cars, to the latest innovative technologies as well as components and parts. Virtual reality engagement with public, like VR driving, will also be arranged to make it as the most futuristic and dynamic motor show worldwide, attracting local and overseas motor fans to drive tourism and economic development in Hong Kong, establishing Hong Kong’s reputation as a dynamic city.

The Trade Platform in Asia with Advanced Geographic Location
In addition, Hong Kong’s geographical location and convenient transportation network enhance Hong Kong as an international hub, providing a direct communication platform and business opportunities for motor retailers in Europe, US and Asia to further establish Hong Kong’s position as an international financial and trading center. The low tax-rate system also helps Hong Kong to become a more competitive trading platform for motor retailers worldwide especially in Asia, offering more business opportunities in Asia and promote local economic development.

Leviosa Global Motor Exchange Programme to Foster Talents for the Industry in Hong Kong
With an aim to foster young talents for the industry, Leviosa Global Limited is going to invite undergraduate students from Mechanical Engineering faculties of local universities to join an exchange programme with top motor manufacturers in Europe in 2019/2020. Factory visits and meetings with management tiers will be available for students to recognise the precise and rigorous processes throughout the production. This exchange programme can widen the horizons of Hong Kong students to enhance their professional knowledges on motor industry, as well as prepare them to be the future elites to realise the social enterprise responsibilities.

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