Sino Group Presents the Inaugural Gold Coast Motor Festival

HONG KONG, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sino Group is delighted to present the inaugural Gold Coast Motor Festival, which will be held during the National Day Golden Weekend (1-2 October 2016).  It has been thoughtfully curated to enable the public to enjoy some of the most coveted dream cars, learn more about the latest in motor trends and innovations while enjoying a weekend with families and friends in the scenic Hong Kong Gold Coast precinct.

From left to right: BAC Mono, Car1 BMW Isetta, Jaguar E-type

"We are delighted to present the inaugural Gold Coast Motor Festival," remarks Mr Robert Kaiwai, General Manager of Hong Kong Gold Coast, "and have carefully curated a new exciting, mega event, which comprises a rich and unique two-day programme to give our visitors an unforgettable experience. It is poised to be one of the signature events on the motor calendar for Hong Kong and the region. Gold Coast Motor Festival adds to Hong Kong's status as a leading international hub and positively contributes to Hong Kong's tourism and attractions."

The picturesque waterfront precinct will be transformed into various dynamic lifestyle and entertainment zones, each with a different motoring experience, in partnership with leading car brands including Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Pagani, Porsche, Volkswagen and more that will be opened for public to enjoy the excitement of the festival.

Over 60 exquisite world-class classic and collector cars sourced from private collectors will be on display. The dazzling line-up includes La Ferrari, Porsche 918, Pagani Huayra BC, McLaren F1, Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, Ferrari Daytona, Nissan R34 Z Tune, providing motoring aficionados with a rare and unmissable opportunity.

The Festival is also generously supported by the Aston Martin Owners Club, which will present over 17 prized Aston Martin collector cars dating from the 1950s to the present day.

A tribute to craftsmanship and technological innovation

The Gold Coast Motor Festival pays tribute to classic craftsmanship as well as technological innovation of the modern day.

A panel of judges led by Chief Judge, Mr Joseph Fung, a veteran motor enthusiast, will select the creme de la creme among these rare gems for the following awards: Best Competition Hero, Best Collector's Classic, Best American Muscle, Best Alternative Speedster, Best Dream Super Car, Best Collector's Porsche, Best Collector's Aston Martin and Best of Show Winner.

A golden weekend for motor aficionados and families

The diverse programme features a series of motor seminars hosted by motorsports figures, designers and automotive leaders, such as Mr Darryl O'Young, Mr Lawrence Yu and Mr Douglas Young, to name a few, to inspire and empower the next generation of car enthusiasts with information and know-how while encouraging innovation.

Sino Group is also delighted to present a talk by Prof C C Chan, widely known as the 'Father of Asian Electric Vehicles', who will be addressing electric vehicle enthusiasts through his talk 'Renaissance, Automobiles and Mobility'.

There are entertainment zones and activities for families to spend an action-packed weekend, ranging from live jazz and Latino music performances to pro-racing simulator experiences, test driving zones by Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen, retail lifestyle zone and a UBS x MakerBay Electric Vehicle Lab. For the gourmets, there will be a delightful selection of culinary offerings by Castelo Concepts, the brains behind the trendy restaurants Wagyu, Jaspas, Butcher and Baker, which features a champagne bar by Veuve Cliquot, Kids' Candy Land, Burger Bar, Italian gastronomic delights, Asian tapas and much more.

Gold Coast Motor Festival is delighted to partner with renowned Japanese model car brand, Tomica, on a kids' workshop and creative display in the Tomica Wonderland, where parents and children can together explore the motor fantasy world.

There will also be fun games and activities for kids, including the 'Kids Art Zone' presented by Art Futures for children who may prefer an immersive creative session.  For those seeking outdoor fun, hop onto the special Gold Coast children's mini rain ride, Hong Kong's first outdoor electric train designed for children, which will take them for an exhilarating ride by the waterfront.

To encourage sustainable development, a zone has been designated for an open-source vehicle display. UBS has partnered with social enterprise MakerBay and its team of primarily student designers and engineers at its Electric Vehicle Lab (EV Lab) to build a concept electric car. 

In addition to showcasing some of the most sought-after collector cars, Gold Coast Motor Festival is raising funds for The Community Chest of Hong Kong, the official charity partner. Donation boxes will be placed around the precinct; additionally, a raffle draw with prizes amounting to over HK$350,000 will give every festival-goer a chance to win fabulous prizes, generously sponsored by partners including Avis, Bremont, Hackett London, Resto, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Pagani, Volkswagen and Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel.

In celebration of the 31^st Anniversary of the Hong Kong-Beijing Rally, Hong Kong Gold Coast will be hosting the participants, and the rally teams will be setting off on the morning of 1 October 2016.

"The timing could not have been more golden with Hong Kong welcoming more international and national tourists in the National Day Golden Week. Together with Gold Coast Boat Show held on the 1 May Golden Weekend, one of the longest-running boat shows in the region, these twin signature events are for Hong Kong people and tourists to enjoy. Gold Coast Motor Festival is a mega event for all; there are seminars for motor aficionados to learn more about the latest in motor technology and innovations as well as fun-filled activities and entertainment for families to spend a weekend here by the sea. There is something for everyone. It is great for the motor industry, great for tourism and great for Hong Kong," concludes Mr Kaiwai.

For more information, please visit the official website: http://www.goldcoastmotorfestival.com and follow us on Facebook @goldcoastmotorfestival

Please download high-resolution images of cars from this link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wcc3l6s4duupbix/AADFZzb8-ZACGcADaD0or7zKa?dl=0

Special thanks to Gold Coast Motor Festival sponsors: Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited, UBS, Izzue, Avis, Telford International, Bremont and Wilson Fine Foods Limited.

Gold Coast Motor Festival 2016

About Sino Group

Sino Group is one of the leading property developers in Hong Kong with core business in developing residential, office, industrial and retail properties for sale and investment. The Group is also a major player in hotel investment and management, club management, property management, car park operations as well as environmental and security services. With a 10,000-strong team of dedicated professionals, Sino Group strives to consistently deliver quality properties and services that surpass the expectations of customers.

A committed corporate citizen, Sino Group has been actively participating in community services and green activities as well as art and culture events over the years. The Group focuses corporate social responsibility efforts on four areas: Sino Care, Sino Green, Sino Art and Sino Heritage. Sino Land Company Limited (083) has been a constituent member of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series since September 2012 for its continual efforts in promoting sustainability.

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About Hong Kong Gold Coast

Hong Kong Gold Coast is an accessible yet idyllic retreat merely 30 minutes' drive from the hustles and bustles of the city. Situated by a beautiful marina and Golden Beach, Hong Kong Gold Coast spans hectares of lush greenery and landscape that offers a relaxing leisure lifestyle, attracting international and local holiday-goers as well as friendly neighbourhood communities attracted to the outdoors, sun and sand. Gold Coast Hotel features over 450 spacious rooms with family-friendly facilities, including eight kid-themed rooms, as well as amenities for large-scale events, celebrations and corporate retreats. ‎The marina is home to the city's mega yachts and Golden Beach is one of Hong Kong's longest beaches at half a kilometre in length. 

Comprising over 2,000 residences with a well-equipped clubhouse and Hong Kong's largest free-form pool, the resort and conference hotel by the coast, the yacht club with its beautiful marina, and outdoor shopping piazza with alfresco dining offerings, Hong Kong Gold Coast is an all-in-one integrated waterfront precinct that offers a medley of outdoor and indoor enjoyments.

www.goldcoast.com.hk

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