jJuly Fallback After Bumper June
In June vehicle sales in Australia stunned the analysts and the World’s economists by soaring 36.3 percent over the May figures, and posting the third biggest sales month ever.
This was in total contrast to the dismal results recorded by most of the World’s leading economies.
The Government put this unique performance down to their “carefully targeted investment packages”. By this they meant the 30 percent big business tax break, and the recently announced 50 percent tax break for small business (under $2mil annual turnover).
Porsche’s Fall From Grace
Dr. Ferdinand Porsche created the Volkswagen (People’s Car) for Hitler in the 1930’s.
After the war and after his incarceration he helped his son, Ferry, produce the first Porsche sports car, the 356, mainly from Volkswagen components.
Summer motoring
Spring is here and Summer is on its way.
That’s a sign that the tops are coming off, so you may want to turn your thoughts to open top motoring – a concept not possible not so long ago.
Ten worst driving habits
Safety experts tell us that 2009 will be a bleak year for road toll statistics in most States in Australia.
So we thought we’d do our bit to help the cause of safe motoring and enlist the help of the experts on how we can improve our driving standards.
New Car Buying Decision
OK, you’ve decided to buy a new vehicle, but can’t decide which one you want.
So let’s see if we can help you through the decision process.
Aussie Auto Artist Makes Good
James Corbett’s life was somewhat unremarkable, employed as a manager of a car breakers yard in Brisbane. But his spare time hobby has now evolved into World Wide recognition. Using parts solely sourced from his breakers business James crafted stunning sculptures of cars and motorbikes.
His first effort was an off-road buggy, inspired by a sport that James had enjoyed for many years.
The Biggest Failures
What have been the biggest failures in Australia’s motoring history? We’ve listed our top five, see if you agree….
The Leyland P76
Designed by Michelotti in Italy and launched by impoverished Leyland into the large car market in 1973 against entrenched competition from Holden, Ford and Chrysler, it withered and died within a couple of years after less than 18,000 cars were produced.
Time Is Running Out
The special temporary fifty percent tax break announced in the Government’s Economic Stimulus Package in the May Budget runs out on 31st December 2009.
So if you want to take advantage of this you will need to act quickly!
Fuel Saving Tips
1. Buy On The Right Day Of The Week
It’s obvious – buy your fuel when it’s at its cheapest. This will save you up to 12 cents a litre. But be careful! The unwary motorist is already being caught out as the fuel companies are changing their cheapest days.
The ‘cheap days’ do vary from state to state, but in the Eastern States, for example, the cheap day was Tuesday, then Wednesday and now it’s Thursday morning.
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