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Events 37 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 13 JULY 2014 More refined looks and an enhanced technological onboard experience make the much awaited new version of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 even more worth experiencing. The Alfa Romeo Giulietta always delivered on its promise to offer any driver a rewarding and satisfying experience. The model managed to garner plenty of success in fact since the official debut in 2010 of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, more than 212,000 units have been ordered worldwide. Now Malta welcomes the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 with its im- proved exterior looks, renewed styl- ing and more technological content on board. Exterior When it comes to looks, the Giuli- etta 2014 features three new liveries namely Moonlight Pearl, Anodizzato Blue and Bronze that enhance the dy- namic lines of a model that is a blend of sportiness and elegance. The new look of the front grille and the chrome- plated frame of the fog lights renew its front. This is the starting point for the design of the entire car, which com- bines an energetic personality with a distinctly elegant form. One in fact also finds three new alloy wheels (16'', 17'' and 18'') that clearly highlight the profile of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta MY 2014. Interiors The interiors feature detail and high quality materials chosen to represent the ultimate expression of Italian style. New door panels and handles and a brand new insert on the central console and dashboard stand out. The seats and steering wheel are new, too, and further highlight the perceived quality and on-board comfort. In particular, soon to make their début on the Quadrifoglio Verde version are the new sports seats upholstered in black leather/Alcantara with con- trasting stitching with electro-welded logo on the backrest. Multimedia Designed to enrich the driving ex- perience and perfectly integrated in the design of the car, the innovative Uconnect multimedia device is avail- able with a 5" or 6.5" touch-screen with satellite navigation system and voice commands for easy control of several multimedia sources and out- puts. The system also includes an advanced Bluetooth interface to ac- cess extra functions, such as phone call management or reading received SMS text messages via text-to-speech technology, innovative Audio Stream- ing system that reproduces music files and web radio stations directly from a smartphone in streaming via Blue- tooth on the UConnect device. Safety The Giulietta 2014 remains one of the safest cars in its category. In ad- dition to the undisputed dynamic features of the model, all versions fit plenty of standard equipment, such as six airbags, ESP, three-point seat belts with double pretensioner, anti- whiplash system and third load line for excellent passenger compartment protection. These are followed - again as stand- ard - by certain systems which are unique in this category, such as Alfa DNA with electronic Q2 differential that prevents understeer at the front, DST, which prompts drivers to cor- rect their driving in the event of an emergency through impulses at the wheel and the Pre-fill system that guarantees maximum promptness during emergency braking. All these features translate into an extremely high active and passive safety level. The Giulietta earned five stars in crash tests according to the stricter parameters introduced by Eu- ro NCAP from its launch, scoring 97% for adult passenger protection, one of the highest scores in the category. Emirates, a global connector of peo- ple and places, is offering exclusive fares in Economy Class to business and leisure travellers from Malta to six selected destinations. Travellers from Malta can now save money when they fly for ex- ample to Nairobi from just €551, to Khartoum from €589, or to Accra with fares starting from €627. Pric- es to Kuwait City start from €655, while destinations to Mumbai and Delhi start from €659 and €683 re- spectively. All prices include airport taxes and fuel surcharge. Emirates exclusive fares are valid for tickets booked and purchased by Monday 21 July for travel departures between 15 August to 14 December 2014; and 1 January to 31 March 2015. Terms and conditions apply. Customers flying Economy Class can also take advantage of Emir- ates' generous baggage allowance of 30 kg as well as start earning Miles on every flight when they join Emir- ates Skywards frequent flyer pro- gramme to experience extra travel privileges. For more information on Emir- ates one can contact Emirates Sales Office at MIA (Departures Lounge) tel 2557 7255 or their respective travel agent or visit: www.emirates.com/mt Banif Bank (Malta) plc customers can now benefit from a special of- fer on car loans! With a discounted rate starting from 5% p.a. and a term that may be extended to a maximum of 8 years, Banif promises to offer a tailor made financial solution for those seeking to buy a new or sec- ond hand car. The Car Loan Special Offer from Banif Bank allows custom- ers to finance 100% of the cost of the vehicle, should this not exceed €30,000. The extended 8-year term en- sures that the repayments are spread out over a longer period of time resulting in lower monthly payments. The loan may incorpo- rate an insurance cover so that the customer is able to retain his, and his family's current lifestyle in the unfortunate event of an unfore- seen circumstance such as redun- dancy, partial or total disablement or death. "Banif reviews its product port- folio regularly, to make sure it keeps up with customer trends and needs," said Caroline Gauci, from the Business Development Unit of Banif Bank (Malta) plc. "Whether you are looking into buying your first car, or upgrad- ing to one which offers you a more luxurious drive, we believe that the Car Loan Special Offer offers a comprehensive package to suit all our clients' requirements." More information about the Car Loan from Banif Bank including the terms and conditions are avail- able from the Bank's website www. banif.com.mt. Clients may also contact Customer Care on 2260 1000 or visit any Banif branch. Refinement, more technology on board the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 Fly for less to selected destinations in the Middle East, Africa and India Banif Bank rolls out special offer on car loans The Marsovin Summer Wine Festival 2014 On the 18, 19 and 20 July at 8pm until 01:00am, Marsovin is plan- ning to hold the seventh edition of their Wine Festival at Hastings Gardens in Valletta. The Marsovin Summer Wine festival is set to be a wine festival with a difference The location alone lends itself perfectly, to a walk through gar- den wine festival whilst enjoying the majestic views from the Vallet- ta bastions, overlooking the Yacht Marina and Sliema harbour. The event plans to have a highly cultural and entertaining concept, by presenting a myriad of profes- sional musicians performing daily, whilst offering a vast selection of over 30 certified D.O.K and I.Ġ.T quality wines from grapes grown around Malta and Gozo. All of these wines can be enjoyed by visiting the different wine bars, carefully spread around Hastings Gardens. The event has always adopted a token system in exchange of wine, this encourages patrons to taste and enjoy the large variety of quality wines made available, without over consuming. A fusion of good wine, food & music A few of the artists in this year's line-up include Malta's leading bands: Tribali, who will be per- forming a series of improvised jams; Red Electrick, giving an un- plugged acoustic set; Airport Im- pressions, one of the most success- ful bands to have emerged locally in recent years; The Creepers, a cutting edge vintage blues band; & The New Victorians, a sister duo who are sure to strike listen- ers with their quirky anti-folk style and uplifting harmonies, and more. Live acts and chill out music are amongst other attractions that we have lined up for each night of this special event. Marsovin has engaged various restaurants and caterers to show- case their cuisine, offering a small but enticing selection of dishes at very reasonable prices. Renowned Asian fusion restaurant - Tempta- sian will be manning a sushi bar, New York Best - will be offering freshly made pizza on site; Chuk- kas Grill will be chargrilling a variety of meats, James Caterers will be cooking a variety of freshly made pasta and last but not least Bezzina's will be preparing an ar- ray of mouthwatering traditional Maltese dishes. How does it work? All those attending the wine festival have the opportunity to purchase a €15 token package fee, which includes a premium festival wine glass to take home and €15 worth of wine tokens, with which one can either taste up to 20 dif- ferent wines or drink a selection of wines by the glass or by the bottle. Alternatively for those who are not wine drinkers but still want to mingle around and enjoy the live entertainment, a variety of non- alcoholic refreshments will also be available for sale. For more information visit www. marsovinwinefestival.com or call on 2366 2382 / 2182 4918 or email on info@marsovinwinery.com CAR LOAN SPECIAL OFFER I BELIEVE IN TURNING MY BACKDROP INTO REALITY :mXZaaZciGViZ 6[[dgYVWaZbdci]angZeVnbZcih 6YYZYegdiZXi^dc IZgbhVcYXdcY^i^dchVeean#