On-Line Automotive Selling Is More Than Just Pushing Buttons
Feb 1, 2011
<b>Commentary by Rick Carlton</b> A recent article by Susan Harris at Automotive News got me thinking about the processes necessary to market, promote and create a car sales transaction in today's virtual environment. While Ms. Harris rightly asserts that â...the volume of Internet traffic and sales seems to be ou ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2011
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study that confirms a 24% reduction in fatalities (159 lives saved) across 14 U.S. cities with safety camera programs operating from 2004 to 2008. Had safety cameras been operating during that period in all large cities, a total of 815 deaths would have been prevented, ... Continue reading
New Astra Model Trumps Key Rivals For Kit, Value & Warranty
Feb 1, 2011
A new model joins Vauxhall's Astra range today, which squarely targets similarly-priced five-door hatch rivals from Ford and VW by offering levels of standard equipment and trim not usually seen outside the options list. ... Continue reading
Cruze-Flash! New Model To Hatch At Geneva…
Feb 1, 2011
With both the British and World Touring Car Championship titles in its armoury, the Cruze is already a winner - and at the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet will pull the wraps off the variant that will bring it even greater success in the sales charts. ... Continue reading
Ford Makes Life Sweeter In February
Feb 1, 2011
Ford customers will earn a little more from participating Ford dealers in February, with double Nectar points available on MOTs and servicing for the first time. ... Continue reading
Kia: Big Savings On Our Small Cars
Feb 1, 2011
The January VAT rise may have added extra costs to buying a new car but Kia can save the cost conscious motorist more than 20%. ... Continue reading
Honda Launches World's First 'Screen-Hopping' Commercial
Feb 1, 2011
Honda continues its tradition of creating ground-breaking advertising campaigns by introducing, for the first time ever, an App with the functionality to enable users to 'play' with a commercial using a mobile phone, in real time. ... Continue reading
Sixty Years Of The Toyota Land Cruiser
Feb 1, 2011
The Toyota Land Cruiser clocks up 60 years this year, stronger and better than ever. Far from aging gracefully, the legendary 4x4 remains one of the toughest machines on four wheels: it's conquered the Arctic (and Antarctic) wastes, traversed deserts, ploughed its way through tropical rain forests and generally taken t ... Continue reading
Pirelli To Contribute To Flood Relief
Feb 1, 2011
Pirelli Tyres Australia is to contribute $1 from each Pirelli tyre sold throughout Australia to the Queensland Premier's Flood Relief Fund. The relief fundraising programme will run from Tuesday, February 1 to Monday, February 28, 2011. ... Continue reading
Forester S-Edition On A Mission
Feb 1, 2011
Australia's best-selling compact sports utility vehicle, the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru Forester, offers a new range-topping turbocharged variant for 2011 and refined, torque-enhanced new naturally aspirated engines. ... Continue reading
Honda And Gilmore Support AGF Parra Pedal
Feb 1, 2011
Honda Dream Team leader and Commonwealth Games cycling gold medallist, Rochelle Gilmore is supporting the Amy Gillett Foundation's Parra Pedal event on Western Sydney's cycle-ways on Sunday, 13 February 2011. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Vehicle Assistance Programme - Queensland Floods
Feb 1, 2011
In response to the impact of the flood event in Queensland, Hyundai Motor Company Australia has announced a Vehicle Assistance Programme available to people affected by the disaster. ... Continue reading
Australia's First Public Fast Charger To Be Unveiled At Mitsubishi
Feb 1, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) will unveil the nation's first ever, public electric vehicle fast charger at the company's head office in Adelaide on Wednesday February 2nd. ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2011
Two of PROTON Motorsports' Satria Neo S2000s featured in last night's BBC Top Gear programme as part of the Ashes Special show. ... Continue reading
Rare Museum Porsches Headline 2011 PI Classic
Feb 1, 2011
Rare sports cars spanning six decades are heading from Germany's Porsche Museum to the 2011 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 18-20 to celebrate Porsche's 60th anniversary in Australia. ... Continue reading
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