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SING IT, AKON! Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., the Italian luxury super sports car manufacturer, increased worldwide deliveries to customers in 2012, from 1,602 to 2,083 units. This represents a 30 percent growth compared to the previous year and the third consecutive year of growth. “In spite of ongoing worldwide financial and economic uncertainties, Lamborghini has delivered a very satisfying performance in 2012, confirming the strength of our product and commercial strategy. We will continue to work on the development of our product range to address further growth in the future,” said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. The growth is driven by the first full year of sales for the new Aventador LP 7004 (922 units) while the Gallardo confirms its status as the most successful Lamborghini ever with an almost stable performance compared to 2011 (1,161 units sold in 2012)
and reaching a total of more than 13,000 cars delivered since its launch. Lamborghini is a global brand and sales distribution is well balanced among the three regions: Europe 29%, America 28% (of which USA is 25%) and Asia Pacific 35% (of which China accounts for 15%). The Middle East and South Africa account for 8%. In 2013 the Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster, the most extraordinary open top super sports car, will join the successful coupé. For 2013, a focus for the ‘raging bull’ brand includes further investments into Lamborghini Motorsport. Following four seasons in Europe and the first season in Asia, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo has made its mark as the only one-make four-wheel drive series and the fastest one-brand racing series in the world. In 2013, the series will run on three continents, entering the USA with a new series for the Americas.
at the event will help SIDC put forth new initiatives for people struggling with drug addiction and those affected with HIV, as well as rigorous awareness, prevention and follow-up programs among the most vulnerable population and more importantly, targeting today’s youth. After introductory speeches by Ms. Samar
Haidar, President of SIDC, who talked about the NGO, and by Ms. Karine Nassar, SIDC Director, who thanked sponsors and contributors, the evening continued with violinist Joelle Saade, The Queen of Violin. Succeeding a speech by Mr. Jacques Souplet, Managing Director of Total-Liban, Bailando Group surprised everyone again with an exciting flash mob. The opportunity to raise funds for SIDC would not have come about without the indispensable support of Agility Logistics, Choucair Group, Effects, El Yaman Printing, HAA Real Estate Development, Joey Hostesses, Mount Lebanon Hospital and T. Gargour & Fils, and the entire dedicated LIFE-Beirut team, in addition to Adam Levant, Beiruting.com, Facelook, Focus, RAGMAG Magazine, Special, U Magazine, and The Gate. www.sidc-lebanon.org
ALL FOR ONE The fundraising event of SIDC (Soins Infirmiers et Developpement Communautaire) was truly a night to remember. The 25th Anniversary Celebration of this pioneer NGO brought together great people at LIFE Beirut, in an atmosphere of big entertainment, all for a worthy and much needed cause. All proceeds raised
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