The brand new BMW M3 will be the only high performance vehicle on the market to have Auto Start-Stop technology as a standard feature. The addition of Auto Start-Stop will result in a hefty drop in CO2 emissions and improve fuel consumption. The technology will be available on both six-speed manual and M DCT transmission. BMW’s contribution to the environment, there far too kind.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Dacia Duster, promitatoare
A aparut si brosura pentru Dacia Duster. Masina o sa vina in 4 variante de echipare: Duster, Ambiance, Laureate si Prestige.
E misto ca o sa aiba airbaguri pentru cap si torace, oglinzi electrice incalzite, tapiterie din piele, volan si schimbator imbracate in piele. Deci suna a masina civilizata.
Daca tinem cont si de pret si de costurile de intretinere, oferta nu e rea deloc. Astept sa vad modelul in realitate; sper sa fie la fel de “impunator”.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Skoda Auto India supports India Cyclothon Mumbai 2010
Salman pedals Mumbai Cyclothon
In its bid to support the cause of saving fuel and going green, Skoda Auto India, flagged off India Cyclothon – Mumbai 2010, India’s first ever international cycling event held at Bandra Reclamation on Sunday, 21st February, 2010.
Skoda Auto India supports India Cyclothon Mumbai 2010
The ride, that flagged off from Bandra Reclamation had participants from all walks of life including amateur cyclists, cycling enthusiasts, working professionals, housewives and schoolchildren, thus adding to the colour and festivities. The event was marked by the presence of a host of celebrities including bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Reputed international cyclists like Stuart O’Grady and Baden Cooke competed in the International Elite 100kms Men’s Race, which was mentored by cycling great Eddy Mercx. Skoda Auto India too made its presence felt with a contingent of cyclists of their own.
Skoda Auto’s association with the environment friendly sport of cycling has been a distinguished one. For the past six years, Skoda Auto has been an official partner of the legendry international cycle race, the ‘Tour De France.’ Bringing this association closer home, Skoda Auto India collaborated with Mumbai Cyclothon to lend its support to the events pledge of saving fuel and promoting a greener environment. In this regard, Skoda Auto’s highly fuel efficient and eco-friendly vehicles were also present during the event.
Previously too, Skoda Auto India has been involved in eco-friendly campaigns by organising several free pollution-check drives across its 65 dealerships in the country. Skoda Auto India’s participation in Mumbai Cyclothon further augments Skoda’s environment friendly measures.
Mumbai Cyclothon had multiple race categories – the Amateur ride of 24 km, the corporate/group ride of 24 km, the Green ride of 12 km and the kids ride for youngsters between the ages of 8 and 13 spanning 2 km and an International Elite Men’s Race of a 100 km. Team Skoda participated in the XXX race, displaying great enthusiasm and vigour.
Source: http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewNews.aspx?newsid=5767
Friday, February 19, 2010
IRS Presents: Eight Facts about the New Vehicle Sales and Excise Tax Deduction
If you bought a new vehicle in 2009, you may be entitled to a special tax deduction for the sales and excise taxes on your purchase.
Here are eight important facts the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about this deduction:
- State and local sales and excise taxes paid on up to $49,500 of the purchase price of each qualifying vehicle are deductible.
- Qualified motor vehicles generally include new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycles.
- To qualify for the deduction, the new cars, light trucks and motorcycles must weigh 8,500 pounds or less. New motor homes are not subject to the weight limit.
- Purchases must occur after Feb. 16, 2009, and before Jan. 1, 2010.
- Purchases made in states without a sales tax — such as Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon — may also qualify for the deduction. Taxpayers in these states may be entitled to deduct other qualifying fees or taxes imposed by the state or local government. The fees or taxes that qualify must be assessed on the purchase of the vehicle and must be based on the vehicle’s sales price or as a per unit fee.
- This deduction can be taken regardless of whether the buyers itemize their deductions or choose the standard deduction. Taxpayers who do not itemize will add this additional amount to the standard deduction on their 2009 tax return.
- The amount of the deduction is phased out for taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income is between $125,000 and $135,000 for individual filers and between $250,000 and $260,000 for joint filers.
- Taxpayers who do not itemize must complete Schedule L, Standard Deduction for Certain Filers to claim the deduction.
For more information about these rules and other eligibility requirements visit IRS.gov/recovery.
Links:
- The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Information Center
YouTube Video:
- Vehicle Tax Deduction-Claim It: English | Spanish | ASL
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Are Automotive Ad Agencies On Board With Social Media?
Simple truth is no. So here are some stats on Social Media that you should be aware of.
Is Social Media here to stay?
Yes, if you believe this information.
- 230 million -posting each and every day to social media websites
- +83% – the growth of time between 09 and 10 that people in US spent on social networking sites
- +145% – the growth of US Facebook users from 2009 to 2010
- +3712% – growth of US Twitter users from 2009 to 2010
- 25% –One in four US Internet page views occurred at one of the top social networking sites in December 2009, up 83% from 13.8% in December 2008
Here’s another stat that should put a fire underneath you.
What are your competitors doing?
In 3 Hours of announcing our Social Media Webinar we had 25 registrations.
Your competition is hungry for information. Most automotive ad agencies are not engaged in social media. That’s why dealers are searching for the right program and approach on their own.
I have never seen this kind of response. I’ve been doing webinars for over 12 years and this really blows my mind. I knew dealers were wondering and watching but the sleeping bear is awaking.
Here is my final piece of advise. If you’ve been reading up-your-ups for long you know I provide valuable information and relevant information to the dealer world. So here goes, don’t let your competition get ahead of you. Get on the move!
Wait… another 10 dealers just signed up!
If you would like any information on webinars on Automotive Social Media shoot me a message.
Friday, February 12, 2010
2011 Honda Odyssey Concept at the Chicago Auto Show
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February 11, 2010 by Tim Beissmann
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It’s called the Honda Odyssey Concept, but this latest offering at the Chicago Auto Show gives a very real indication of the production version of the fourth-generation US-spec Honda Odyssey.
Following what is already a sleek people-mover design, Honda said it wanted the new Odyssey to appear lower and more grounded. As a consequence the minivan sits on the same 3m wheelbase but is 3.6cm wider and incorporates tighter bodywork and uncomplicated lines.
While the huge alloys and discs of the show car are unlikely to make it to production, the “lightning bolt” beltline – designed to increase third-row comfort and visibility – will be a showroom feature of the new Odyssey.
Mums and dads in the front will also be happy to know that the production version is expected to have seatbacks, despite the interior design sketches released at the show.
Honda is yet to confirm specific drivetrain data but expects fuel consumption to drop from 14.7 litres/100km in the city and 10.2 litres/100km on the highway to 12.4 and 8.4 respectively.
Honda also hinted at an eco model with “enhanced aerodynamics” and “advanced powertrain technologies” that would improve economy and emissions figures even further.
The Honda Odyssey Concept was designed and engineered in the US and will be produced in Alabama for a likely 2011 debut.
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