Lavish car launches worth it, say luxury brands

Singapore

SEVERAL luxury car launches stood out last month, not only for being different but for their big budgets, which their organisers say were well worth the expense.

The most recent was the introduction of the Porsche Panamera at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The second-generation of the big Porsche limousine was unveiled on March 22 in an exhibition hall to 1,300 guests, who were given a choice of parking just beside the hall or using the valet service - both complimentary.

Dinner with wine and beer was served at the event, which included an aerial ballet performance and a violin quarte…