A
word from the
Dealer Principal
Hello and welcome to our April E-News and a special welcome to our new subscribers.
What a refreshing change to have had some cooler, fine weather and a little rain.
It has been hard to avoid, but the new FG Falcon has been receiving some huge amounts of very positive press. Having had the opportunity to drive the range during April, it is not surprising!
As you receive this e-news, we are seeing the range roll into our showrooms, so make some time to come on in and see what all the fuss is about.
The automotive industry continues to remain very strong and 2008 is trading already ahead of record results in 2007.
Enjoy our e-news. Happy and safe motoring.
Andrew
Brown,
Dealer Principal.
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CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER
READY FOR ADVENTURE |
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The all new 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager is here and it’s more than just a people mover – just like everything in the Chrysler range, it’s a statement.
Offering a unique sense of style and refinement, the 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager goes beyond the competition with its high levels of refinement, unbeatable value and intelligent design features such as modular seating, the option of a removable table, and a host of entertainment options, including DVD players and MyGig entertainment centres.
As befits a people mover, particular care has been given to safety with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), standard driver and front-passenger air bags, supplemental side-curtain air bags for outboard passengers in all three rows, seat-mounted thorax-protection air bags for front-seat passengers and rear park assist.
The Grand Voyager raises the bar with an all-new interior and exterior design and more than 30 new or improved features, including a reversing camera as standard across the range – a first for people movers.
Available with either a 2.8-litre CRD Turbo Diesel engine or 3.8-litre Petrol V6, the Chrysler Grand Voyager is just waiting for adventure.
To find out more or to book a test drive, contact Alex Hill or Matt Simmons today. |
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Patriot |
John and Helen Taylor, fuel economy enthusiasts, drove a Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot from London to Berlin on less than a single tank of fuel each – an unmatched achievement among SUVs.
Both vehicles were standard production vehicles equipped with 2.0-litre turbo diesel engines and carrying two people and their luggage.
The Australian husband and wife team drove the Jeep Compass and Patriot 1059km between the two European capitals, where upon arriving in Berlin, there was enough fuel remaining in both vehicles for them to continue their journey and cross the border into Poland.
In total, they travelled a total distance of 1124.1km, on their way to achieving their record of 4.2L/100km.
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| The Ultimate Falcon G6E Turbo |
After years of research and design, the latest in the iconic Falcon range sets new standards in Australian motoring with a host of new features and improved technology, making the ultimate Falcon.
The new hero of the sports luxury Falcon line-up, the G6E Turbo is differentiated from the G6E, by a range of performance-oriented features, including the I6 Turbo engine that produces 270kW of power and 533Nm of torque, matched to the ZF six-speed automatic transmission.
New 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear lip spoiler and bright headlamp bezels, complete the unique exterior elements, while 19-inch alloy wheels are available as an option.
Interior differentiation includes fabric-wrapped lower door trims and an iPod Integration feature, which provides a fully integrated interface between a customer's iPod unit and the vehicle's audio system.
The new FG Falcon provides customers with the most user-friendly overall vehicle package amongst the large car class.
For more information or to book a test drive of the new Falcon G6E Turbo, or another of the new FG Falcon range, contact our Ford Manager Craig Smith and his team today. |
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“In the middle of difficulty lies
opportunity"
Albert Einstein |
10 TIPS FOR ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS |
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Share your goals with others |
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Make your goals specific and measurable |
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Anticipate and plan for obstacles to your progress |
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Put up visual reminders of your goal |
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Get a friend to support you and keep you on track |
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Celebrate achievements and reward yourself for effort |
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Break down your goals into manageable stages |
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Relax and visualise achieving your goal |
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Continually tell yourself you can make it |
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Act now, don’t procrastinate |
What is your most important goal right now?
Act on it, don’t procrastinate. As Confucius said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.
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A WINTER WARMER |
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Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
As the weather cools down it’s time to head into the kitchen for some good old fashioned winter warmups. This soup is low in fat and kilojoules and great for people with diabetes, so get cooking!
Ingredients (serves 4)
2 tsp olive oil
1 leek, trimmed, sliced
1 kg sweet potato, peeled, chopped
1 cup (210g) Ward McKenzie red split lentils, washed
2 litres (8 cups) salt-reduced vegetable or chicken stock
1 tbs finely chopped fresh oregano
Freshly ground pepper
Seed or wholegrain dinner rolls, warmed, to serve
2 tbs fat-free natural yoghurt
Fresh sprigs oregano, to serve
Method
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leek and cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the sweet potato, lentils and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.
Place the sweet potato mixture in a food processor and process until smooth. Return to the saucepan and add the oregano. Season with the pepper. Stir over a low heat until heated through.
Serve with the warm rolls and top with yoghurt and a sprig of oregano.
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CUSTOMER PROFILE: bananablue.com.au |
| bananablue.com.au is a local South Australian business with over 50 years of experience in the fresh produce and grocery industry.
They deliver an online supermarket service which provides customers the ability to place orders up to midnight and receive their order the next day.
Bananablue.com.au is linked to IGA and can supply the complete range of products that customers can find in any IGA or Foodland store. In addition, they can also supply beer, wine, spirits and premixed drinks at very competitive prices.
Due to their unique distribution process, they are able to guarantee all produce you receive is of the freshest quality.
They recently added two new Ford Transits from Adrian Brien Ford as delivery vehicles to their fleet. It won’t be hard to miss them with the big Blue Banana on the side!
Happy shopping! |
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