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Success-driven

RELIABLE RIDE
It’s been a case of continuous
success for Cairns Cars
Principal Dealer, Alan Ren, since Q&A
he and his wife Connie Kang Alan Ren, Dealer What sets Skoda apart? Skoda is a brand
purchased the Audi Centre Principal, Cairns Cars that exemplifies the word ‘value’. It’s got
exceptional features and build quality at
dealership in Cairns four What make and model of car do an affordable price, so it is simply clever.
years ago. you drive? I am lucky enough to be able Take us through the different
to drive a few different models. Audi Skoda models available in Cairns?
The former chartered accountant worked RSQ3 but currently I am in the Skoda Scala is the new stylish city hatchback
with Volkswagen Group Australia for Kodiaq RS. with exceptional value. Kamiq is the new
seven years before an epiphany drove him Do you have a name for it? I never really award-winning city SUV packed with the
to start his own business. Today, he sells got into the idea of naming my cars. latest technology. Kodiaq is the ultimate
a range of European cars, from Audi to However, if I were to choose one it would European 7-seater SUV with the range-
Citroen and Peugeot, as well as Great Wall most likely be ‘Quiet Achiever’. It refers topping Kodiaq RS clocking one of the
and Haval. Tropic sat down with Mr Ren to to the fact that I like to stay under the fastest lap times in the world at
talk about his latest acquisition, another radar but quietly overachieve and the Nürburgring.
European make: Skoda. exceed expectations. What would I find in your car cup holder?
What is it that draws you to An ice chocolate frappe.
European cars? The way they drive What’s the top trait you possess
especially on the highway and their fuel- for business success? Asking the
efficient engines. It’s hard to describe right questions and tackling issues
and it’s something that is immediately. I don’t procrastinate!
better experienced. What led you to put down roots
Favourite feature in a car? Rear view in Cairns? I love the city, the lifestyle, the
camera and keyless entry. They’re pretty people and it’s not every day that you get
much standard across most European an opportunity to own a car dealership!
models now and I have to say it does
feel weird when you get into a car that INSTAGRAM: @cairnscars
doesn’t have those features!

Seasonal style

TROPICAL FASHION
Temperate Autumn/Winter
attire is being brought to
the fore through a new local Customers have the
tourism campaign. chance to win one of ten
tropical staycations from
Cairns Central has now completed its
$60-million renovation and as shoppers the Daintree to Mission
stream through the sliding doors, Beach
it’s launched a special showcase of
fashion fit for holidaying at home. Christie-Lee Jackson
The shopping centre has teamed up with Centre Manage
Cairns Central
Tourism Tropical North Queensland and
Tropical Coast Tourism to encourage The campaign is running alongside a
locals to tour their own backyard. competition which will see ten lucky
With traditional Autumn/Winter season people winning free tropical holidays.
fashion unfit for our comfortable climes Hotels include Executive Retreats,
at this time of year, it’s engaged resident Allamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore,
stylist Pip Addison to style weekly Green Island Resort and Castaways.
fashion reels featuring local influencers You can enter by visiting the Cairns INSTAGRAM:
and identities to showcase trends that Central Facebook page and commenting @cairnscentral
complement our tropical conditions. on the weekly competition post.

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