Bugatti Veyron

April 20, 2008 -- At a media conference on press day at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show (2008 Auto China), Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., officially declared Bugatti’s entry into the Chinese market.

Bugatti Veyron: Launched in China at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show (2008 Auto China)

"We are delighted to be here“, said Dr. Paefgen. "It is a historic moment for the legendary Bugatti brand: it is the first time that Bugatti presents a car in mainland China.“

April 17, 2008 -- One month after its world première at the beginning of March at the Geneva Motor Show, the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès – the stunning result of a design project between Bugatti and Hermès – hit the headlines again; this time in New York.

Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès

March 4, 2008 -- Hermès and Bugatti have decided to collaborate on an industrial design project that marries their respective expertise -- the craftsmanship of the Parisian-based saddle maker and the precision automotive engineering of the Molsheim-based car maker.

Bugatti Veyron Unveil at 78th Geneva Motor Show

The project will revive a relationship initiated in the 1920's between Emile Hermès and Ettore Bugatti.

The Project will be revealed at the salon International de l'Automobile in Geneva from March 3rd to March 16th 2008.

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November 28, 2007 -- Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. has recently introduced a unique driving experience for Bugatti Veyron owners: Feeling the road. Under the watchful eye of official pilot, Pierre-Henri Raphanel, Bugatti customers have the opportunity to learn how to react in critical situations.

Over the course of a whole day and some 300 kilometres, Pierre-Henri explains the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 – which is supplied for the event by Bugatti – before giving one-to-one training and an introduction to racetrack driving. This exclusive event is held upon request and takes place at the “Anneau du Rhin” track, in Colmar, alongside one of France’s most beautiful wine routes.

October 23, 2007 -- From the 12th–14th of October the Bugatti Veyron made it's debut in Moscow.

The first day was the press day for invited journalists which took place at Mercery group showroom in the centre of Moscau. The Mercery group was announced as the offical and authorized Bugatti partner for Russia.

On the second day customers were invited to the restaurant AVENUE in the Luxury Village. Special test drives were offered to potential clients. The drives happened during heavy snow fall. Under these conditions normal Supercars would most likely not have even left the garage, while the Veyron performed superbly.

Source: Bugatti

October 17, 2007 -- From the 12th - 14th of October the Bugatti Veyron made it's debut at Hong Kong Repulse Bay and Bentley Hong Kong.

Bentley Hong Kong was announced as the offical and authorized Bugatti partner for Hong kong. Hong Kong was chosen to be the Greater Chinas debut City as it is an internationally well perceived metropolis with the same advanced development like London or New York.

A strategy for main land China will follow.

Source: Bugatti