Life behind our Caboolture Dealership
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monster Trucks - only in America
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Should 'The Stig' be outed?
The BBC is taking legal action against 'The Stig,' the mystery stunt driver on Top Gear, in an attempt to stop him from disclosing his identity.
The corporation is trying to prevent him from writing an autobiography, a move his lawyers say is in violation of his basic human rights, reports The Telegraph.
The Stig is always seen in his trademark white overalls with his face concealed behind a black visor when he test drives a number of cars as well as training celebrities for Top Gear’s ‘Star in a Reasonably Priced Car' segment.
There is a strict clause in his contract that prevents him from revealing his identity to anyone.
It is rumoured that only six people, including the programme's presenters — Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond — know his true identity.
Celebrities who appear on the program are not allowed to see his face.
The Stig is reportedly unhappy that other presenters are able to earn large sums of money from book deals and promotions from which he is barred.
Full article here:
The Stig is always seen in his trademark white overalls with his face concealed behind a black visor when he test drives a number of cars as well as training celebrities for Top Gear’s ‘Star in a Reasonably Priced Car' segment.
There is a strict clause in his contract that prevents him from revealing his identity to anyone.
It is rumoured that only six people, including the programme's presenters — Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond — know his true identity.
Celebrities who appear on the program are not allowed to see his face.
The Stig is reportedly unhappy that other presenters are able to earn large sums of money from book deals and promotions from which he is barred.
Full article here:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Holden Spark knocks on Woody
Is this the way the Holden Spark will look when it gets to showrooms?
Unlikely, but it shows the youthful fun factor on tap for a car which will eventually be sold alongside the Barina at GM Holden outlets. The Woody wagon look was added to the Spark in Europe as a summer teaser and a way to lure Gen-Y buyers to the car, which carries a Chevrolet badge on the other side of the world.
It will have a similar starter spot when it reaches Australia, as Holden goes for a double-edged effort with the Barina and Barina Spark sometime in 2011. There is no news yet on the likely pricetag or arrival of the new models, but the new Barina - called the Chevrolet Aveo - is already testing and Holden is believed to be waiting for the newcomer before going two-up in the baby car class.
Meanwhile, there is no chance of a lifetime warranty on new Holdens even though the Red Lion brand's sister company has just done the deal in Britain. Vauxhall is now providing lifetime warranty on all new cars from the day of registration, with a package that covers all major components.
There is a hitch - because the lifetime coverage is tied to the first owner - but Vauxhall says it will still have a 160,000-kilometre protection package regardless of the owner. And owners must still visit a Vauxhall dealer each year for a free vehicle inspection.
Vauxhall is also working on a lifetime program purchase for second owners, but the British move has not triggered any thinking in Australia. "Holden doesn't have any plans to introduce this sort of warranty," Holden spokesperson, Emily Perry, says.
Full article here:
Unlikely, but it shows the youthful fun factor on tap for a car which will eventually be sold alongside the Barina at GM Holden outlets. The Woody wagon look was added to the Spark in Europe as a summer teaser and a way to lure Gen-Y buyers to the car, which carries a Chevrolet badge on the other side of the world.
It will have a similar starter spot when it reaches Australia, as Holden goes for a double-edged effort with the Barina and Barina Spark sometime in 2011. There is no news yet on the likely pricetag or arrival of the new models, but the new Barina - called the Chevrolet Aveo - is already testing and Holden is believed to be waiting for the newcomer before going two-up in the baby car class.
Meanwhile, there is no chance of a lifetime warranty on new Holdens even though the Red Lion brand's sister company has just done the deal in Britain. Vauxhall is now providing lifetime warranty on all new cars from the day of registration, with a package that covers all major components.
There is a hitch - because the lifetime coverage is tied to the first owner - but Vauxhall says it will still have a 160,000-kilometre protection package regardless of the owner. And owners must still visit a Vauxhall dealer each year for a free vehicle inspection.
Vauxhall is also working on a lifetime program purchase for second owners, but the British move has not triggered any thinking in Australia. "Holden doesn't have any plans to introduce this sort of warranty," Holden spokesperson, Emily Perry, says.
Full article here:
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