Thailand and UAE Face Off Over Rich Foreign Investors in 2021 with Competing Investment Visa Offerings: Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In November 2020, both the United Arab Emirates and Thailand announced new visas that they hope will help their economies and property markets bounce back in 2021 after a difficult pandemic year. The two countries are facing off in the battle to capture the hearts and minds of rich investors.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In November 2020, both the United Arab Emirates and Thailand announced new visas that they hope will help their economies and property markets bounce back in 2021 after a difficult pandemic year. The two countries are facing off in the battle to capture the hearts and minds of rich investors.

Juwai IQI Group Co-Founder and CEO Kashif Ansari said:

«In 2021, the battle to attract foreign investors will be hotter than ever. The pandemic has made attracting investment even more critical than it already was in 2019. Thailand and the UAE are moving quickly and aggressively.

«They compete for the same investors with attractive lifestyles and long-term residency. The UAE provides more opportunities for entrepreneurs and talented professionals, while Thailand offers more lifestyle opportunities and includes everything from massages to elite golf courses in its visa packages.

«At first glance, the United Arab Emirates’ golden visa is very different from Thailand’s, but there is significant overlap in potential applicants. Applicants from India, China, Japan, and the United States can now play one country against the other as they decide where to wish to live and to invest.

  • Why the Wealthy Obtain Investment Visas

«Wealthy investors look for visas that offer them lifestyle and financial opportunities. The most important benefits are visa-free travel to desirable destinations, the right to reside, educational opportunities for their children, and lifestyle, career and investment potential.

«Investment visa firms are reporting that demand from wealthy investors is up 25% to 50% in 2020, compared to 2019. India is the number-one source of investment visa applicants, but demand from Americans is growing faster. The U.S. is now the second-ranked source of investor visa applicants, up from just sixth place in 2019. Investment visa enquiries from U.S. nationals surged by 235% in Jan through November 2020, according to a top investment visa firm, compared to the same period in 2019.

  • Thailand’s New Real Estate Investment Visa

«The new visa that Thailand announced in November exchanges five-year residency for an investment of THB10 million (US$333,000) in residential real estate. That means that, for every 100 approved applicants, THB1 billion (US$33.3 million) in new investment will pour into the real estate market. The new real estate visa throws a lifeline to Thai developers struggling with an oversupply of new luxury condo units.

«Property investors will have to act fast because the Thai program will only be available for two years. It ends on 31 December 2022. The foreign buyer must choose a property of which you can take possession before that date. To apply, you need your passport, a foreign exchange transfer, the document showing that you own the property, and evidence that you are at least 20 years of age.

«Thailand already offers other long-term golden visas that provide tourism and lifestyle benefits for a fee, but it is new to give residency in exchange for property investment. Until now, Thailand’s golden visas have required applicants to pay a significant amount to obtain a residency visa, and you don’t get that money back. By buying real estate instead of paying a fee, you can potentially earn an income or resell your investment later.

«Thailand issued 2,398 of its Elite golden visas in the first three quarters of 2020, an average of about 266 per month. The least expensive visa options are the most popular. Only about one per cent of applicants took up the THB2 million (US$66,000) Elite Ultimate Privilege. About 57% of applicants applied for the Elite Easy Access visa, which requires THB500,000 (US$16,600).

  • The UAE’s Visas

«The UAE offers long-term visas to property investors, entrepreneurs, and talented professionals and students. In November, the UAE announced a new policy. It will now grant 10-year golden visas to all PhD holders, physicians, high-performing university graduates, and engineers in several high-tech fields.

«Unlike Thailand, the UAE has long offered golden visas to real estate investors who put a minimum of AED5 million (US$1.4 million) into local property. That’s different from Thailand’s golden visas, which work to boost tourism and include benefits like spa treatments, golf games, airport transfers, and medical checkups. The UAE wants people to come to its country and work, while Thailand is less enthusiastic about professionals who might compete with locals in the job market.

  • Thai and UAE Real Estate Outlook

Somsak Chutisilp, Managing Director of IQI Thailand, said:

«Many investors believe this is an excellent time to invest in the Thai market. I have great faith that the market will gather pace in 2021. The pandemic is an external blow to the economy and not the result of intrinsic weakness.

Investors and migrants are more attracted to Thailand now than ever, as a result of its excellent handling of COVID-19. Economic growth is likely to bounce back at high rates after travel and trade recover. The outlook for the property market is good. Despite a surplus of stock now, planned projects have been cancelled, and the pipeline of new supply is limited, which supports prices.»

Omer Ali Khan, Country Director of IQI-UAE, said:

«The outlook for Dubai’s real estate market is similar to Thailand’s. Both countries are suffering from a lack of activity due to the pandemic and an oversupply of new apartments. Both countries look likely to recover in 2021. Economic activity and property demand will return after this hiatus at a higher level than in 2019.

«Demand and transactions are on the uptick. In November, real estate and property transactions were valued at Dh3.9 billion from 1,400 transactions during the week ending Thursday, according to the Dubai Land Department’s weekly report. Sixty plots were sold for Dh412.83 million, and 944 apartments and villas were sold for Dh1.58 billion.

«We are looking forward to the rebound, with the UAE’s non-oil economy to expand by 4.2 per cent in 2021. That comes after a difficult 2020 in which GDP fell by 7.4 per cent. Oxford Economics believes the economy will return to pre-crisis levels by mid-2022.»

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Dave Platter, Juwai IQI, +61432814888, dave@juwai.com

 

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2020 Model Year Vehicles Available at Automax Truck and Car Center

FARMINGTON, N.M., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Automax Truck and Car Center may only sell used cars, but that does not stop them from selling 2020 models. Despite being recently built, Automax has a stock of 2020 vehicles on…

FARMINGTON, N.M., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Automax Truck and Car Center may only sell used cars, but that does not stop them from selling 2020 models. Despite being recently built, Automax has a stock of 2020 vehicles on their lot, including sedans, pickup trucks and crossover SUVs.

A 2020 Hyundai Elantra SEL is priced at $16,781 and has 21,407 miles on it. This model is painted black, has front-wheel drive and a 4-cylinder engine. The only other sedan is a 2020 Kia Forte FE, which is priced at $17,851 and has 13,827 miles on it.

A 2020 Hyundai Tucson SE is available now at Automax Truck and Car Center for $22,447. This model has 10,761 miles on it and a blue exterior paint color. A second Hyundai Tucson model at the Value trim level is also available and painted dark red.

Multiple used 2020 RAM 1500 Classic models are available at the dealership. Each one belongs to the same trim, the 2020 RAM 1500 Classic SLT. Each one has four-wheel drive and the same 5.7L HEMI® V8 Multi-Displacement VVT engine. Price and accumulated mileage varies between models. There are two black models, one white model, and one gray model.

A 2020 Chevrolet Suburban LT with four-wheel drive is located at the dealership and priced at $49,987. This model includes an EcoTec3 5.3L V8 engine and a black exterior. This model has been driven 21,347 miles.

A 2020 Ford F-350SD XLT is also available at Automax. This model has a power stroke 6.7L V8 turbodiesel engine and a white exterior. It has accumulated 31,072 miles and is being sold for $58,887.

Shoppers seeking to learn more about these models or other models available at Automax Truck and Car Center should visit the dealership at 5220 East Main Street in Farmington, New Mexico, 87402, call the dealership at (855)301-8633 or chat with a representative using the chat function on the website at https://www.4automax.com/.

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Laisha Lare, Automax Truck and Car Center, 505-327-0500, laisha@4automax.com

 

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2021 Hyundai Models Available at James Hodge Hyundai Dealership

MUSKOGEE, Okla., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Car shoppers seeking 2021 model year vehicles will have no trouble finding them in stock at the James Hodge Hyundai dealership. There are currently 100 new 2021 model year vehicles…

MUSKOGEE, Okla., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Car shoppers seeking 2021 model year vehicles will have no trouble finding them in stock at the James Hodge Hyundai dealership. There are currently 100 new 2021 model year vehicles available at the dealership.

There are seven 2021 Hyundai Accent models. These include the Limited, SE and SEL trim levels and red, blue, and gray as available color options.

There are 14 2021 Hyundai Elantra models at James Hodge Hyundai. Two of these models belong to the Limited trim level, while the other 12 belong to the SEL trim level. Available colors include white, blue, gray and black.

The 2021 Hyundai Kona is one of the latest models to enter the Hyundai lineup, however, it is popular enough for the dealership to stock 30 models to keep up with demands. The Kona is available in five trims at James Hodge Hyundai: the Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Plus and the Ultimate trim. The SEL is the most well-stocked trim among them.

One Hyundai Palisade model is in stock at James Hodge. This model belongs to the Limited trim and is colored black.
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata is available in both hybrid and regular gasoline powertrains at James Hodge Hyundai. There are currently 15 gasoline models and one hybrid model for sale at the dealership.

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is represented by 25 models on the James Hodge Hyundai lot. There are six trims for the Tucson, including the Limited, SE, SEL, Sport, Ultimate and Value trims.

One new 2021 Hyundai Veloster is on the lot at the dealership. This model belongs to the turbo trim and has a black exterior.

Two 2021 Hyundai Venue SEL trims are available at the dealership. Color selection is limited to white and gray for this model.

Shoppers interested in these or any other models at James Hodge Hyundai are encouraged to contact a representative of the dealership on their website https://www.jameshodgehyundai.com/, over the phone at (833) 331-0067 or in-person at 1330 North Main Street, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, 74401.

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Myron McCall, James Hodge Hyundai, (918) 687-3646, mmccall@hodgeautogroup.com

 

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Local Used Car Dealer Allows Shoppers to Search for a Vehicle by Features

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When shopping for a new or used vehicle, many drivers will focus on searching by price or year. However, many of them don’t realize that they can define their search results even further. Dan’s Car World encourages its customers to use the Search by Vehicle Features tool before browsing the <a target="_blank"…

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When shopping for a new or used vehicle, many drivers will focus on searching by price or year. However, many of them don’t realize that they can define their search results even further. Dan’s Car World encourages its customers to use the Search by Vehicle Features tool before browsing the used vehicle inventory.

When customers enter on the homepage of the Dan’s Car World website, they can scroll down a bit to find the Search by Vehicle Features section. This section allows shoppers to choose features from five different categories. These categories include comfort, interior, entertainment, type and color. Features available in the comfort category include blind spot assist, driver/parking assist, heated steering wheel, rearview camera and steering wheel controls. Interior feature options include third-row seating, power liftgate, sunroof/moonroof, heated seats, roof/cargo rack and power seats.

Features in the entertainment category include Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, keyless entry, keyless start, navigation and touchscreen. Vehicle type can be narrowed down to crossover, hatchback, sedan, SUV, truck and other. If color is an important feature for a driver, the list of colors includes black, beige, red, blue, silver and much more.

If any customers would like to check out or learn more about this inventory search feature, they can find more information at danscarworld.com. They can also reach out to the sales team by calling 304-848-9250. Dan’s Car World is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The dealership is located at 1221 Johnson Ave. in Bridgeport.

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Aristocrat Motors Offers Yuletide Deals on New Luxury Models

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the first breath of winter sends a wave of chilled air and twinkling bulbs across the Kansas City area, the Aristocrat Motors showroom lights up with a long succession of holiday deals ready to be unwrapped all December long.

From now through December 31, car buyers can take advantage of financing and lease offers on entries from the various luxury car brands available on…

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the first breath of winter sends a wave of chilled air and twinkling bulbs across the Kansas City area, the Aristocrat Motors showroom lights up with a long succession of holiday deals ready to be unwrapped all December long.

From now through December 31, car buyers can take advantage of financing and lease offers on entries from the various luxury car brands available on site, including opportunities to:

Porsche

  • Finance any new or certified pre-owned 2020 Porsche model in stock at 2.99% APR for 72 months.
  • Lease a new 2020 Porsche Macan at $645 per month for 39 months with $5,995 total due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 Porsche Cayenne at $1,099 per month for 39 months with $6,995 total due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 Porsche Panamera 4 at $1,195 per month for 39 months with $5,995 total due at signing.

Maserati

  • Lease a new 2020 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 or 2020 Maserati Levante at $999 per month for 39 months with $0 total due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 GranLusso for $1,499 per month for 36 months with $0 total due at signing.

Land Rover

  • Finance a new 2021 Range Rover or 2021 Range Rover Sport at 0.9% APR for up to for 60 months.
  • Finance a new 2020 Land Rover Discovery or 2020 Range Rover Velar at 0% APR for up to for 72 months.
  • Finance a new 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020 Range Rover or 2020 Range Rover Evoque at 0% APR for up to for 60 months.

Jaguar

  • Finance a new 2020 Jaguar E‑PACE, 2020 Jaguar F-PACE, 2020 Jaguar XE or 2020 Jaguar XF at 0% APR for up to for 72 months.

Alfa Romeo

  • Lease a new 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti for $499 per month for 39 months with $0 total due at signing.

Mercedes-Benz

  • Lease a new 2020 Merecedes-Benz C-Class 300 at $459 per month for 36 months with $4,453 total due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 Merecedes-Benz E-Class 450 Sedan at $679 per month for 36 months with $5,773 total due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 Merecedes-Benz GLA 250 at $339 per month for 36 months with $3,883 total due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 Merecedes-Benz GLC 300 at $489 per month for 36 months with $4,453 total due at signing.

All luxury financing and lease offers listed are valid now through December 31. Eligibility is subject to credit approval by lender.

Additional fees, terms and restrictions may apply. More information on these lease offers, including restrictions and lease terms, is available online at the Manager’s Specials page of https://www.aristocratmotors.com/. Interested parties may also contact the Aristocrat Motors team online, by phone at 833-343-0933 or in person with a visit to the dealership at 9400 W. 65th St. in Merriam, Kan.

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Kris Nielsen, Aristocrat Motors, (833) 343-0933, Kris.Nielsen@SoaveAuto.com

 

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Akins Ford Decks the Halls with Holiday Deals Available All December

ATLANTA, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — It doesn’t snow much in Atlanta, but Akins Ford is sending a blizzard of deals to car shoppers in the area with the Built for the Holidays sales event running all month long.

During this time eligible customers who finance their purchase through Ford Credit will be able to take advantage of low financing rates on select vehicles in stock at Akins Ford.

There’s more good news for guests looking to trade in…

ATLANTA, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — It doesn’t snow much in Atlanta, but Akins Ford is sending a blizzard of deals to car shoppers in the area with the Built for the Holidays sales event running all month long.

During this time eligible customers who finance their purchase through Ford Credit will be able to take advantage of low financing rates on select vehicles in stock at Akins Ford.

There’s more good news for guests looking to trade in their current vehicle, as the Trade-In Assist Bonus Cash program has been extended through December.

Among various limited time offers customers will have the opportunity to:

  • finance a new 2020 Ford F-150 XLT and receive 0% APR financing for 36 months, plus $2,500 Trade-In Assist Bonus Cash with qualifying vehicle trade in.
  • finance a new 2020 Ford Ranger XL and receive 0.9% APR financing for 35 months, plus $1,000 Trade-In Assist Bonus Cash with qualifying vehicle trade in.
  • finance a new 2020 Ford Edge ST and receive 0% APR financing for 36 months, plus $5,250 Trade-In Assist Bonus Cash with qualifying vehicle trade in.
  • finance a new 2020 Ford Escape S and receive 0% APR financing for 36 months, plus $2,000 Trade-In Assist Bonus Cash with qualifying vehicle trade in.
  • finance a new 2020 Ford Explorer XLT and receive 0% APR financing for 72 months, plus $1,250 Aged Inventory AXZD Plan Customer Cash.
  • finance a new 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and receive 0% APR financing for 72 months.

Additional restrictions may apply. Those interested can connect with the Akins Ford team for more information on program terms and conditions by calling 770-867-9136.

Akins Ford is home to Georgia’s largest selection of Ford vehicles and is also the second-largest Ford dealer in the Southeast. The dealership’s inventory is available to view online at the Akins Ford website, http://www.akinsford.com. Akins Ford is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area at 220 W. May St. in Winder, Ga.

Media Contact

Kris Wall, Akins Ford, (770) 867-9136, kwall@akinsonline.com

 

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Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Stuffs Stockings with Deals on Luxury Vehicles

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, but this year the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City showroom might just be a close second. The dealership is offering a flurry of limited-time incentives on select luxury cars and SUVs available throughout December.

Those looking to lease a new Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicle can find a handful of special offers, including opportunities to:

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, but this year the Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City showroom might just be a close second. The dealership is offering a flurry of limited-time incentives on select luxury cars and SUVs available throughout December.

Those looking to lease a new Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicle can find a handful of special offers, including opportunities to:

  • Lease a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG® 43 Sedan at $559 per month for 36 months with $5,225 due at signing.
  • Lease a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 350 4MATIC® Sedan at $549 per month for 36 months with $5,243 due at signing.
  • Lease a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC® SUV at $339 per month for 36 months with $3,883 due at signing.
  • Lease a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC® SUV at $479 per month for 36 months with $4,443 due at signing.

With the whirlwind of changes brought on this year, there has been an influx of drivers looking to invest in pre-owned models. During this time shoppers in this category can also find special financing rates on used luxury cars with rates as low as 0% APR for 36 months on select Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned models.

All offers listed are subject to credit approval by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. These deals are valid now through December 31, so those interested in taking advantage of these offers are encouraged to act fast.

Additional fees and restrictions may apply. More information on these lease offers, including restrictions and lease terms, is available online at the Specials page of http://www.mb-kc.com. Luxury car shoppers looking for additional information or personalized assistance can contact a dealership representative by calling 833-353-0155. Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City is Jackson County’s hub for new and certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicles. The dealership is located at 13851 Madison Ave. in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kris Nielsen, Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, 833-353-0155, Kris.Nielsen@SoaveAuto.com

 

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Gwatney Mazda Welcomes the Holidays with Deals All December Long

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Winter is here in Memphis and the sound of sleigh bells always rings in holiday deals and incentives at Gwatney Mazda of Germantown.

During this time, Gwatney Mazda is treating qualified customers to 0.9% APR financing for up to 60 months, plus no payments for 90 days on all 2021 models in stock. And as a bonus the dealership will add on $1,000

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Winter is here in Memphis and the sound of sleigh bells always rings in holiday deals and incentives at Gwatney Mazda of Germantown.

During this time, Gwatney Mazda is treating qualified customers to 0.9% APR financing for up to 60 months, plus no payments for 90 days on all 2021 models in stock. And as a bonus the dealership will add on $1,000 Customer Cash for guests who drive off the lot in a new 2021 Mazda CX-9 three-row crossover.

With new models coming in fast, the Gwatney team is pushing to clear out vehicles from the previous model year. That means qualifying customers who purchase a new 2020 CX-5 can enjoy even better perks with 0% APR for up to 60 months, no payments for 90 days and $500 Customer Cash.

Drivers looking to enter a lease agreement on a new vehicle can get in on the fun with opportunities to:

  • lease a new 2021 Mazda3 Sedan at $209 per month for 36 months with $2,499 due at signing.
  • lease a new 2021 Mazda3 Hatchback at $229 per month for 36 months with $2,499 due at signing.
  • lease a new 2021 Mazda6 at $279 per month for 36 months with $2,499 due at signing.
  • lease a new 2021 Mazda CX-30 at $215 per month for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing.
  • lease a new 2021 Mazda CX-5 at $264 per month for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing.
  • lease a new 2021 Mazda CX-9 at $319 per month for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing.

All offers and incentives are valid now through January 4. Additional terms and restrictions may apply, so prospective clients are encouraged to reach out to the dealership’s sales team for complete offer details by calling 833-733-9226. Those interested can also view a full list of current incentives, inventory and terms online at the dealership’s website, https://www.mazdaofgermantown.com/. The Gwatney Mazda dealership is located at 7300 Winchester Road in Germantown, Tenn.

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Russell Gwatney, Gwatney Mazda, 833-733-9225, jrg@gwatney.com

 

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BMW & VW of Topeka Dealership Gifts Holiday Lease Opportunities

TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BMW & Volkswagen of Topeka is sending off a rapid fire of lease opportunities available now through the end of December.

During this time the dealership is extending various lease offers on new Volkswagen vehicles to qualified customers with the chance to:

  • Lease a new 2020 VW Passat 2.0T SE for $269 per month for 39 months with <span…

TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BMW & Volkswagen of Topeka is sending off a rapid fire of lease opportunities available now through the end of December.

During this time the dealership is extending various lease offers on new Volkswagen vehicles to qualified customers with the chance to:

  • Lease a new 2020 VW Passat 2.0T SE for $269 per month for 39 months with $269 due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 VW Passat 2.0T SEL for $326 per month for 39 months with $326 due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 VW Jetta 1.4T S for $199 per month for 39 months with $199 due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 VW Jetta R-Line for $239 per month for 39 months with $239 due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 VW Arteon 2.0T SEL for $399 per month for 39 months with $399 due at signing.

Eligible leasees interested in a new BMW can find equally attractive deals with opportunities to:

  • Lease a new 2020 BMW X1 sDrive28i for $379 per month for 36 months with $5,000 due at signing.
  • Lease a new 2020 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive for $389 per month for 36 months with $5,000 due at signing.

Eligibility is subject to credit approval through Volkswagen Credit or BMW Financial Services. All offers listed are valid now through December 31. Amount due at signing includes first month’s lease payment. Taxes, registration and assignment fees not included. Lease opportunities are limited to 7,500 miles per year for Volkswagen models or 10,000 miles per year for BMW models.

More information on these lease offers, including restrictions and lease terms, is available online at the Manager’s Specials page of http://www.bmwvwtopeka.com. Interested parties may also contact the BMW and Volkswagen of Topeka team online, by phone at 855-978-7611 or in person with a visit to the dealership at 3030 S. Kansas Ave. in Topeka, Kan.

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Kris Nielsen, BMW & VW of Topeka, (855) 978-7611, Kris.Nielsen@SoaveAuto.com

 

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Personas de todo el mundo se unen para celebrar la primera víspera de Año Nuevo virtual de Nueva York

Líderes de lugares tan lejanos como Alemania, India, Japón, México, Sudáfrica y España, y alcaldes de ciudades tan cercanas como Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Los Ángeles y Miami se unen con Nueva York en la conmemoración de esta ocasión histórica

Los organizadores de la celebración de la caída de la bola de Nochevieja invitan a familias de todo el mundo a publicar mensajes de video en Instagram describiendo sus esperanzas para el…

Líderes de lugares tan lejanos como Alemania, India, Japón, México, Sudáfrica y España, y alcaldes de ciudades tan cercanas como Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Los Ángeles y Miami se unen con Nueva York en la conmemoración de esta ocasión histórica

Los organizadores de la celebración de la caída de la bola de Nochevieja invitan a familias de todo el mundo a publicar mensajes de video en Instagram describiendo sus esperanzas para el 2021; algunos pueden ser elegidos para participar en una transmisión en vivo presentada por David Osmond de Wonderama

NUEVA YORK, 30 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Los organizadores de la famosa celebración de la caída de la bola de Nochevieja llevan la fiesta más grande del mundo directamente a su hogar, en vivo y directamente desde la encrucijada del mundo, Times Square. Jamestown, propietario de One Times Square, hogar del icónico bola de Nochevieja, ha colaborado con Ultimate Gamer, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Samsung y otros para crear una experiencia virtual de Nochevieja única en su tipo para permitir que las personas reciban el Año Nuevo de manera segura.

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El alcalde de la ciudad de Nueva York, Bill de Blasio, dijo: «Los neoyorquinos están emocionados por un nuevo comienzo en 2021, y celebraremos el Año Nuevo haciendo lo que mejor sabemos hacer: cuidarnos unos a otros. Mantenemos nuestra ciudad segura al renunciar a las grandes reuniones, y sé que esta dinámica de programación virtual hará que esta Nochevieja sea una noche inolvidable».

El presidente de Times Square Alliance, Tim Tompkins, dijo: «Nueva York siempre ha sido una ciudad global y la víspera de Año Nuevo de Times Square una celebración global, por lo que nos complace unirnos a alcaldes de todo el mundo para celebrar virtualmente juntos y decir adiós, ¡finalmente! – al 2020″.

Para conmemorar esta ocasión histórica, los alcaldes estadounidenses de Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Charleston, Charlottesville, Houston, Los Ángeles, Miami, Savannah y Seattle, junto con líderes de Canadá, Alemania, India, Japón, México, Sudáfrica y España están uniéndose a las festividades para ayudar a Nueva York a enviar mensajes de esperanza y optimismo para 2021.

La alcaldesa de Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, dijo: «Gracias a Jamestown y a todos los socios por organizar un evento seguro para celebrar la víspera de Año Nuevo. Aunque 2020 ha estado lleno de desafíos, el hecho de que estemos aquí para celebrar un Año Nuevo es un testimonio de la resiliencia de las personas en todo el mundo».

El alcalde de Boston, Martin J. Walsh, dijo: «2020 ha sido un año desafiante, pero también nos ha demostrado lo fuerte que podemos ser cuando nos apoyamos unos a otros. En Boston, y en ciudades y pueblos de todo Estados Unidos y de todo el mundo, hemos encontrado formas creativas de mantener vivas las tradiciones y estar conectados de forma segura. La primera celebración virtual de Nochevieja en Nueva York es un gran ejemplo de eso, y estamos orgullosos de ser parte de ella mientras esperamos días mejores en 2021″.

El alcalde de Charleston, John Tecklenburg, dijo: «Es un verdadero honor poder ayudar a celebrar el Año Nuevo en Times Square y ofrecer a todos, en todas partes, los mejores deseos para un 2021 feliz y saludable. Como decimos aquí en Charleston, Feliz Año Nuevo, todos ustedes! «

El alcalde de Los Ángeles, Eric Garcetti, dijo: «Este año ha sido diferente a cualquier otro: sin precedentes, doloroso, lleno de pérdida y angustia, por lo que es lógico que digamos adiós al 2020 de una manera única, divertida, segura y virtual. Si bien no podemos reunirnos para celebrar el Año Nuevo como solemos hacer, miremos hacia el 2021 con esperanza, vigilancia, desinterés, la promesa de una vacuna y el fin de esta crisis, y un regreso al abrazo de familiares y amigos «.

La alcaldesa de Nueva Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, dijo: «Aquí en Nueva Orleans, sabemos cómo celebrar; prácticamente lo inventamos y estamos ansiosos por celebrar el Año Nuevo. También sabemos cómo enfrentarnos a un desafío, y 2020 fue un año de desafíos. En nuestra ciudad, y en todo el país, estamos trabajando y hay una luz al final de este túnel, y seguiremos avanzando juntos. En nombre de la ciudad de Nueva Orleans, deseamos a todos en todo el mundo buena salud, felicidad y prosperidad en el Año Nuevo «.

La alcaldesa de Seattle, Jenny A. Durkan, dijo: «2020 presentó desafíos sin precedentes para las ciudades de todo el mundo. Vimos la resistencia, la compasión y la determinación de nuestros vecinos, amigos, trabajadores esenciales y primeros intervinientes para responder a una pandemia y una crisis económica única en la vida. En 2021, hay muchas esperanzas en el horizonte. Ciudades como Seattle se reconstruirán más fuerte, mejor y más equitativa. Todavía tenemos algunos meses difíciles por delante, pero tenemos el valor y la determinación para no solo superarlos, sino para crear un futuro mejor para las próximas generaciones. Que el Año Nuevo nos traiga a todos paz, alegría y felicidad. Adiós 2020 y hola 2021 «.

Todos en todas partes pueden comenzar las festividades hoy descargando la aplicación NYE para ingresar al mundo virtual de Times Square. El 31 de diciembre, los espectadores pueden sintonizar una transmisión en vivo presentada por David Osmond, presentador de la serie premiada Wonderama. El espectáculo que durará toda la noche contará con un talento increíble y saludos de los líderes mundiales y las familias mientras todos celebramos juntos el Año Nuevo.

Los organizadores del evento están invitando a familias de todo el mundo a publicar mensajes de video en Instagram describiendo sus esperanzas para el 2021. Unos pocos que publican videos y etiquetan a @OneTimesSquareNYC y #WonderamaWishes también pueden ser elegidos para hablar con David Osmond en los próximos días y tener su mensaje presentado durante la transmisión en vivo.

El presentador de Wonderama, David Osmond, dijo: «Todos en Wonderama estamos encantados de ser parte de esta histórica celebración mundial. ¡Todos estamos listos para dejar 2020 atrás y celebrar un fabuloso Año Nuevo! Estoy orgulloso de ser el anfitrión virtual de este emocionante evento, que culminó con la icónica caída de la bola en Times Square. Es una comunidad global que se une con un deseo compartido de salud, felicidad y bondad humana «.

El presidente de Jamestown, Michael Phillips, dijo: «Aquí en Nueva York, One Times Square es el lugar donde la gente celebra los momentos más importantes del mundo. También es el lugar donde más de un millón de personas se reúnen cada año para celebrar la víspera de Año Nuevo. Cuando quedó claro para nosotros, Times Square Alliance y nuestros socios de ciudad y el estado, que esta celebración no sería posible este año, dirigimos nuestra atención a crear una nueva plataforma que permita a todos, en todas partes, unirse con nosotros virtualmente en Times Square. Para nosotros, esta fue una decisión simple. Jamestown, como administrador de la víspera de Año Nuevo, tenía la responsabilidad de unir a las personas, de una manera segura y socialmente distanciada, al tiempo que se aseguraba de que la tradición de celebrar el Año Nuevo no se perdiera en 2020 «.

El alcalde de Blasio presionará el botón de cristal en el escenario principal en el centro de Times Square, lo que indica el descenso de la bola de Nochevieja de Waterford Crystal en Times Square. Históricamente, se le unen invitados especiales en el escenario principal para este momento. Este año, debido a los protocolos de distanciamiento social en el lugar, los invitados no aparecerán en el escenario con el alcalde. Este año, cada invitado y su familia representarán a los Everyday Heroes de 2020 y verán el evento desde un área de visualización privada y físicamente distanciada.

La alcaldesa de la Ciudad de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, dijo: «2020 ha sido un año difícil debido a la pandemia de COVID-19. Debemos seguir realizando esfuerzos extraordinarios para reducir el número de personas infectadas por el virus. Al personal de salud, le debemos nuestra vida, en nombre de todos los ciudadanos, se lo agradecemos. Debemos honrar sus esfuerzos siendo responsables. Juntos superaremos. Cada una de nuestras acciones tiene un impacto en la evolución de la pandemia. Debemos asumir la responsabilidad de nuestras acciones. Lo más importante hoy es nuestra salud, nuestras vidas «.

El alcalde de la ciudad de Fukuoka, Sōichirō Takashima, dijo: «Todos estamos luchando contra el COVID-19, pero hay una lucha más contra la discriminación hacia los ciudadanos infectados. Nuestro enemigo es el virus, no entre nosotros. No debemos dejar que nos divida «.

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Acerca de la víspera de Año Nuevo virtual:
Jamestown ha creado una experiencia ludificada para la víspera de Año Nuevo para llevarle la apariencia, la sensación y las celebraciones icónicas de Times Square. Cree su avatar personalizado para ingresar y explorar el mundo virtual de Times Square en un año en el que no puede estar allí en persona.

Para aquellos que quieran bailar, disfrutar de la naturaleza o experimentar la gravedad cero, VNYE tiene tres divertidos juegos en los que puedes recolectar puntos de confeti de celebración para vestir a tu avatar. Los jugadores y los fanáticos de los deportes electrónicos pueden dirigirse al Ultimate Gamer Lounge para conectarse a contenido exclusivo y obsequios. Los fanáticos de la música pueden ver actuaciones exclusivas de los músicos emergentes Alex Boyé, Armani White y Chloe Gilligan.

La experiencia también incluye una exposición de arte multimedia, Hi-Resolution. La colección de 60 piezas de más de 45 artistas digitales y contemporáneos, incluidos Shyama Golden, Molly Soda, Jeanette Getrost e Ines Alpha, se enfoca en establecer intenciones para el próximo año.

Finalmente, el 31 de diciembre, sintonice una transmisión en vivo desde Times Square, mientras contamos regresivamente hasta la medianoche y la icónica celebración de la caída de la bola de Nochevieja. Dirige tu programa de Nochevieja a través de la experiencia de Nochevieja: echa un vistazo a Twitch mientras los creadores comparten nuestra transmisión en sus canales, eligen tu vista de Times Square entre múltiples imágenes de cámara y mira las celebraciones de Año Nuevo de todo el mundo e incluso la Estación Espacial Internacional a través de nuestra alimentación EarthCam Rolling Live.

Para obtener más información, visite VNYE.com o descargue la aplicación NYE en todas las tiendas de aplicaciones.

Acerca de Wonderama:

Wonderama es una marca de medios heredada, con más de 40 años de historia entreteniendo a los niños. Hoy, ha sido reinventado y relanzado con elogios de la crítica. Diseñado para entretener, educar e involucrar a niños y familias a través de múltiples plataformas a través de nuestro contenido original, Wonderama combina actuaciones musicales, experimentos científicos, demostraciones de cocina, juegos y mucho más en cada episodio. Nuestro enfoque creativo e interactivo hace que el aprendizaje realmente resuene en los niños.

Wonderama está certificado por la Universidad de Stanford y el Metropolitan College of New York como Programación Educativa e Informativa. Wonderama ha expandido rápidamente su plataforma para ayudar a atender las necesidades educativas de los niños de la escuela primaria y secundaria. Con más de 100 medias horas de televisión y cerca de 500 segmentos de video individuales. Wonderama TV se distribuye en los EE. UU. En más de 100 mercados y se distribuye internacionalmente. También está disponible en el servicio Amazon Prime FVOD, Tubi TV, un canal Music Choice del mismo nombre y a través de nuestro propio canal de YouTube.

Acerca de Jamestown:

Jamestown es una empresa de gestión e inversión inmobiliaria centrada en el diseño con una trayectoria de más de 35 años y una misión clara: transformar espacios en centros de innovación y centros comunitarios. Con oficinas centrales en Atlanta, Georgia y Colonia, Alemania, y oficinas en Ámsterdam, Bogotá, Boston, Los Ángeles, Nueva York y San Francisco, la empresa es conocida por su disciplina de mercado. Desde su fundación en 1983, Jamestown ha ejecutado transacciones por más de $35 mil millones y a partir del 30 de septiembre de 2020, la compañía tiene activos bajo administración de $11,8 mil millones. En su calidad de propietario de One Times Square en la ciudad de Nueva York, Jamestown es el productor y anfitrión de la consagrada celebración de la caída de la bola de Nochevieja, que reúne a personas de todo el mundo para dar la bienvenida al Año Nuevo. Otros proyectos icónicos actuales y anteriores incluyen Chelsea Market en la ciudad de Nueva York, Industry City en Brooklyn, Ponce City Market en Atlanta, Ghirardelli Square en San Francisco y el Edificio de Innovación y Diseño en Boston. Jamestown recientemente expandió su huella de inversión a América del Sur y Europa.

Contactos de medios:
Nochevieja virtual:
Aarti Parekh / Lauren Weil
M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment LA
aarti.parekh@mcsaatchi.com / lauren.weil@mcsaatchi.com

Jamestown:
Jessica Scaperotti
Jessica.Scaperotti@Jamestownlp.com

One Times Square:
Elizabeth Latino / Siobhan Stocks-Lyons
Marino
elatino@marinopr.com / SStocks-Lyons@marinopr.com

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