2014-06-19Staff Report 2 Donna Collins SHELL V-Power really knows how to keep the adrenalin pumping and grab attention with Ferrari displays like never before, and running competitions which see winners jetting off to an exotic holiday destination, as well as a once in a life time trip to watch the Belgium Grand Prix. The glinting Ferrari exhausts pipes have hardly cooled down since the Bank Windhoek Auto Show when Ferrari fever took local motor car enthusiasts to a whole new level, now Shell V-Power have still got their foot on the pedal. Whilst enticing the public with test drives and competitions, with a first time Ferrari and Shell V Power joined venture in Namibia displaying 12 different models, and bringing up eight Ferrari’s to showcase their longstanding partnership. Inclusive of the five locally owned Ferrari’s that are taken out of their garages and dusted off for week-end spins, the line-up comprised of a Ferrari FF, two458 ltalia’s, three 458 Spider’s, a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and a Ferrari 308 GTS, not to mention the F1 Grand Prix racing car. And the excitement has still not died down, with lucky draw winner Windhoek resident Charlotte McCleod finalizing her trip to watch the Belgium GP, which she won at the Ferrari/Shell V-Power stand. She was amongst the many hopefuls who entered the competition to rate the show stand, and has won the coveted all expense paid for trip to the Belgium GP on 22 August, and valued at N$100 000. Now the buzz still continues, as furthermore to the Tourism Expo, Shell V-Power has launched a promotional campaign that will be hosted at all Shell service stations, with one lucky customer winning a trip to Mauritius. The recent announcement that Vivo Energy launched its new Shell V-Power 95 promotional campaign came hot on the bumper of the Ferrari stand and travelling road show. This was revealed at a ‘hoi palloy’ cocktail function at the Expo, where the F1 car was unveiled, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and attended by Shell and Ferrari invited guests. The promotional campaign which showcases Shell V-Power will run for three months, and already started on the 6th June, ending on 5th September 2014. Now customers can participate on site by buying anything in the shop worth N$50.00, or N$ 35.00 worth of lubricants to stand a chance of winning great monthly prizes, such as wheels and tyres. The ultimate grand prize of an all-expenses paid trip for you and your partner to exotic Mauritius is up for grabs. Shell V-Power Unleaded is 95 octane across the entire country, which is great for motorists as most engines today are designed to operate optimally on 95 octane petrol. Shell V-Power is our premium grade fuel and is formulated by the same Shell scientists who design the fuel for the Ferrari Formula 1 team. The fuel has been formulated to meet with the latest environmental standards, as it is designed to reduce engine deposits, helping engines achieve optimum combustion, ultimately making them produce less emissions. Vivo Energy Namibia Managing Director, Johan Grobbelaar said, “Vivo Energy is committed to giving more value for their money because Shell V-Power Unleaded is no ordinary fuel, its added additives protect your engine to give you maximum performance”. Isn’t that what you would expect from a brand of .fuels and lubricants that are synonymous with the F1 race track? 2014-06-19Staff Report 2
