Archive for September, 2009

Photo: Another Dealer Group Forecasts A Strong Future

Another Dealer Group Forecasts A Strong Future

September 30th, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in News

Major car and truck dealer, Adtrans Group, has recorded a drop in profitability for the year to the end of June - but is picking a stronger performance for the 09/10 year
Adtrans chairman, Graeme Bignell, says the company has started the new financial year on a positive note and is confident of an improved result [...]

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National Parts Inventory

September 30th, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in News

More than 85% of all National Parts Inventory is less than 6 month old.The National Average during the last 3 months shows that 85% of all Dealer Parts Inventory is aged less than 6 months. On average, 7% of all Dealer Parts Inventory is aged between 7 - 12 months, 4% is aged 13 - [...]

Photo: Supercars Are Leading The Way To Greener Cars

Supercars Are Leading The Way To Greener Cars

September 30th, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in Featured

While starting from a higher base of CO2 emissions, companies such as Ferrari have made the biggest improvements, according to automotive data and intelligence provider, JATO Dynamics.
Ferrari is leading the CO2 volume reduction race, with a 40.4g/km improvement in its CO2 output so far this year.
This is the greatest volume reduction among brands on sale [...]

Photo: Aussie Expertise Exported To India

Aussie Expertise Exported To India

September 30th, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in Community News

Ford Australia has exported design and engineering knowledge for a crucial new Indian small car that could even be sold here
A top secret new city car, designed and engineered by Ford Australia, has been revealed in India.
The Figo (pronounced “fee-go”, it’s Italian for cool) is an all-new car and nameplate for Ford that could go [...]

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Funny TV Commercials

September 22nd, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in Fun & Gossip

Toyota Commercial
Two men stranded on a island
Two men stranded on an island free a genie from a lamp and are granted one wish each
Brazilian Toyota Commercial
Toyota Clean Car Commercial
Man washes his car and gets a rather unexpectant surprise.
Funny Wrestling Toyota Commercial
Source: You Tube

Photo: 2010 Nissan Dualis Ti2WD

2010 Nissan Dualis Ti2WD

September 22nd, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in Profiles

THE DUALIS REMAINS a relatively uncommon sight on Australian roads. This fact is at odds with its outstanding success in Europe, where it has sold by the hundreds of thousands.
Originally launched as an AWD only in Australia, Nissan has recently released the cheaper FWD Dualis, simultaneously slashing prices across the Dualis AWD range.
Available in the [...]

Photo: Tax bonus that doesn’t yet exist boosts sales

Tax bonus that doesn’t yet exist boosts sales

September 22nd, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in News

The potential 30% rebate on business expenditure is paying dividends for the automotive industry – and that boost is set to continue for the next three months.
A report by CommSec into recent sales notes that while vehicle sales have trended down over the last year, by 20.2%, sales of ‘other’ vehicles – utes, trucks, vans [...]

Photo: Cheapest Petrol Prices in your local area

Cheapest Petrol Prices in your local area

September 22nd, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in Advice, Tips & Tutorials

Are you sick and tired of driving around to find the cheapest petrol?
Fed up with filling up at the petrol station around the corner, then drive down the road a bit further and find it cheaper??
Well now before you leave to fill up your car check here first!!
CHEAPEST PETROL IN YOU LOCAL AREA
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Photo: Porsche hybrid in secret Aussie ad shoot

Porsche hybrid in secret Aussie ad shoot

September 22nd, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in Featured, News

Porsche will release a hybrid version of the Cayenne SUV next year — but five may have already been in Australia.
A luxury European sports car manufacturer wrapped up production on a highly secretive photo shoot last week in Port Douglas, North Queensland. Traffic control was in place and no one was allowed to see or [...]

Photo: Holden says electric is the future – with a little help from gas

Holden says electric is the future – with a little help from gas

September 22nd, 2009  |  by admin  |  published in News

Petrol powers 96% of transportation - and that’s unsustainable, according to Holden’s manager environmental activities and strategy, Peter Vawdrey.
Especially, Vawdrey notes, when annual world car sales are set to rise from 71 to 98 million over the next few years, as people in India and China pursue the personal freedom, accessibility and comfort of automobiles.
“With [...]


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