Archive for 'Latest News and Trends'
A Sneak Peak into Shell and Ferrari at the Australian F1 Grand Prix
Posted on March 30, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
The experience of taking a peek at the pit garage of one of the world’s most successful teams, Ferrari was a different experience altogether. This happened during the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix that took place in Melbourne. The way the cars were placed in a fleet was ascertaining the fact that they would certainly not have been bought through a car loan. Car loans, car credit and car finance are usually availed of heavily to buy out these roadsters. The adrenaline rush that one would get out of being at a place can simply not be described. The alliance between Shell and Ferrari was the thing most talked about. (more…)
The Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster from Lamborghini
Posted on March 29, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
The Introduction of Drive assistance systems
Posted on March 27, 2009, under Accessories, Latest News and Trends.
The ‘ego’ often comes into play whenever you try to teach someone the proper way to drive. Things often go wrong especially when it includes the involvement of blokes. How would you feel if you own vehicle started passing on tips to you regarding your driving style? Luxury car designer and manufacturer Audi has implemented the addition of software smarts in the form of the novel and innovative “driver information system with efficiency program”. This new system in the vehicle lays focus on the fuel economy of the car and lays stress on less usage of fuel. It also determines the amount of fuel that ancillary systems use. (more…)
A Check on the Latest Automobiles
Posted on March 25, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
The Tata Prima
Italian automaker Pininfarina had a card up its sleeve this year at the Geneva Motor Show. It did not unveil an innovation of its own, but collaborated with Tata to display the Prima. The car will be called as the Tata Prima and the concept of the luxury sedan is supposedly the first in the merger that has taken place between Tata and Pininfarina. The concept has been designed keeping the Tata Indigo in mind, which was the first sedan in India. The Prima has also indicated about the designs of the future sedans that will be launched by Tata. (more…)
Fiat weds Chrysler and Aston celebrates birthday with a bang!
Posted on March 20, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
It’s wedding season for two auto giants separated by the Atlantic. Fiat and Chrysler joined hands in what could be a ground changing partnership for the car market worldwide. The two super car companies have decided to embark upon a knowledge and expertise sharing journey that is touted to be (hopefully) very profitable for both players. As a consequence of the alliance, the US markets will get their first taste of homegrown Fiats. Speedy and sleek hatchbacks and mid-sized cars from Fiat have led more people to car finance agents for car loans and employees to their bosses for novated leasing and chattel mortgage than can be counted. (more…)
Celebrating a Milestone
Posted on March 18, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
The Toyota Motor Corporation created hysteria when the Lexus was launched in the international market in the year 1989. The hysteria was further widened when the RX model of the Lexus was made available for purchase in 1998. Since then, the RX has only witnessed its units being sold comprehensively in Australia. Such has been the popularity of the RX that people have hounded banks for car credit, car loans and car finance and have been buying the model through a car loan like candy is sold on the street. The sales have not stopped since then in Australia as the brand just sold the 15,000th unit. (more…)
Wheeler Dealer
Posted on March 15, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
They never learn, do they? Car dealership owners in the United States seem to have the market covered on the best Don’t-try-this-at-home schemes to get rich or get arrested trying. A Nebraska car dealer and three of his executives are facing theft charges after 81 cars were taken from his dealership. Police were alerted to the theft when employees arrived at the dealership and found a considerable discrepancy in the dealership stock along with one boss and three of his executives missing along with a couple of computers. The flustered employees alerted the Toyota head office immediately. (more…)
A personal account of the Melbourne International Motor Show
Posted on March 10, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
When one takes the stairs to the Motor Show happening at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, not many expectations come as a part of the baggage because of the uncertainty of anticipation. I personally felt that I would be outnumbered when it came to gender stakes and also had apprehensions about my ego taking a big thrashing when I would see all the exotic cars on display. Sometimes, you just fail to cope up with the mysticism in the vehicles. Now I did not have a car loan with me and I thought people would come there prepared with car credit, car finance and car loans in their kitty all ready to book their favorite model. Also, the fear of understanding the speeches also kept bothering me. (more…)
Tenderness is the name of the game for your car to become a long-term friend
Posted on March 9, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
This ought to be an interesting piece of writing. Irv Gordon is a person who loves to drive. The fact justifying this claim is his Volvo P1800 that cost him $4,150 way back in 1966, the year he bought it. Now a retired teacher, Gordon’s daily commute used to be 125 miles when he worked. He has earned a reputation for driving from Atlanta to Long Island, NY where his home is. 26 is the number of times that the odometer of his Volvo has been turned. (more…)
A review of the AutoWeek list of the fastest cars in 2009
Posted on March 9, 2009, under Latest News and Trends.
A review was carried out by AutoWeek regarding the fastest wheels that are to be launched in the year 2009. Heading the list is the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 that has the potential to produce a speed from 0 to 60 mph within a time period of 2.6 seconds. The base price has been kept at $1.5 million. The amount might seem to be a little expensive, but the reviews say that you will get value for money even if you buy it through a car loan. The car boasts of more than 1,000 in horsepower in addition to four turbos. (more…)
