Business Times

New Peugeot 508 executive saloon attracts Sri Lankan corporates

Sri Lanka’s leading companies go for the new Peugeot 508 executive saloon in a big way, since it was introduced to the local market by Carmart (Pvt) Ltd, sole agents for Peugeot and Mazda in Sri Lanka, the agent said in a press release. Singer Sri Lanka PLC has purchased a fleet of these vehicles, and since then the model has charmed its way into the ranks of other Blue Chip companies such as Ernst and Young, ABC Shipping, and major banks, it said.

Picture shows from left -- Janaka Mendis (Credit Director, Singer); Premalal De Silva (Operations Director, Singer); Mahesh Wijewardene (Commercial Director, Singer); Yasendra Amerasinghe (Director/CEO, Carmart); Anil Wijesinghe (Deputy Chairman, Carmart) and Chithral Perera (HR Director, Singer).

The release quoted Mahesh Wijewardene, Commercial Director of Singer as saying, “We are truly happy to be proud owners of the all new Peugeot 508, having taken delivery of the first batch of vehicles. It is an extremely satisfying experience with the new car. We also see a new dimension in the customer care and after sales service of the longstanding Peugeot agent Carmart (Pvt) Ltd”.

The car is the first 5-series model to be launched by Peugeot in 32 years, since the iconic Peugeot 505 in the 1970s. The Peugeot 508, voted ‘Best New Car of 2011’ at the Fleet World Honours 2011, sees the French car manufacturer returning to building bigger, more spacious, and technologically advanced cars with dynamic handling and more refined and sophisticated styling, making it more popular with corporate executives not only in Sri Lanka, but also the world over, the release said.

“The car has already proven popular amongst busy, hardworking professionals and we are confident that it will become an iconic model in Peugeot’s history,” said Yasendra Amerasinghe, CEO of Carmart.
The Peugeot 508 has a keyless entry and start feature, where a proximity key system allows the vehicle to be locked, unlocked and started while the key is still in the driver’s pocket or bag. It also provides a high level of active and passive safety with features such as emergency break assist, directional headlamps and traction control, offering optimum protection.

Top to the page  |  E-mail  |  views[1]
SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend
 
Other Business Times Articles
Hyatt hotel soon in Celestial Residencies
Legal crisis over CB ruling on directors
CSE to introduce new global index in March
10% hike on vehicle revenue licence fee now enforced
Mid-80s proposal was for EPF to be independent of the Central Bank
Christmas at the bottom of the sea!
Comment -EPF proposal in the ‘80s
‘Pump and dump’ its true meaning
CB rules governing bank directors, politically motivated
Can chocolates help discipline investors?
Call for a collective group for the capital markets
Asia Asset Finance to invest 90% of IPO money in core operations
F&G maturity default trial next month
Focus - Wanted: More ‘Idiots’ to tackle grassroots innovation challenges
Sri Lanka spearheads initiative to minimise climatic change impact on tea
Central Finance appoints new Chairman
NEDA, FCCISL and Regional Chambers Network strengthen regional chambers
Singer gets 'A(lka)' / Stable from Fitch
Iran invites Lankan banks to open branches in Tehran
colombotop500.com goes mobile
ComBank to open ATMs at railway stations
800,000th tourist arrives in Sri Lanka for year 2011
Insurance penetration low; not seen as an investment: Fitch
Monetary and fiscal policies are like ‘twin brothers’
Expolanka Holdings acquires controlling stake in Norfolk Foods
Indian Hospitals Group conducts proramme on neurosciences and spinal disorders
Billions worth of public sector donations in SL by Microsoft
Seminar on risk management
H One hosts Microsoft Dynamics CIO meeting
Nelna focuses on mango production as a delectable health food
SL interest rates to increase further : Top economists
SL Insurance plans public listing mid next year
Rising fish output from the North-East but bad roads, transportation an issue
Brokers welcome removal of 5% ceiling on lending
Edna Group signs deal with Dialog Axiata
New ISO 19011 standard adds value to management system audits
CB’s Monetary Board appoints new Asst. Governors
Heritance Ahungalla, first Sri Lankan hotel to be ISO50001 certified
Welcome winds of change at bourse
Three-wheeler drivers operate Tata Nano budget taxi service
New Peugeot 508 executive saloon attracts Sri Lankan corporates
Land Rover displays off-road capabilities in Hanwella
Motor vehicle registrations surpass 412,000 up to Nov. 2011
Toyota Lanka to invest Rs. 2 billion for network expansion
ADB’s Rs 9.3 bln loan to rehabilitate access roads to Southern Expressway

 

 
Reproduction of articles permitted when used without any alterations to contents and a link to the source page.
© Copyright 1996 - 2011 | Wijeya Newspapers Ltd.Colombo. Sri Lanka. All Rights Reserved | Site best viewed in IE ver 8.0 @ 1024 x 768 resolution