A
word from the
Dealer Principal
Hello and a special welcome to our new e-news subscribers.
We now have over 8,000 people receiving our e-news each month, and we’d like to thank you all for the ongoing positive feedback.
We trust you had a relaxing and safe Easter.
We have now left summer behind us and the autumn weather we have been experiencing to date has been just superb.
I acknowledge again all the hard work and great service our 105 staff are providing this year, in particular our new ‘crop’ of automotive apprentices, Their work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude is great to see from the much talked about ‘Y’ generation.
Enjoy this issue and happy and safe motoring.
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Andrew Brown,
Dealer Principal
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FIAT 500 BEV ALL-ELECTRIC CONCEPT CAR
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Fiat recently showcased the Fiat 500 BEV – an all-electric version of the 500 micro-hatch – at the Detroit Motor Show, which is still in the concept stage.
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The 500 BEV employs the modular electric drive system being developed for small and mid-size models by Chrysler, which Fiat has a stake in.
It is based on what is already one of the most fuel-efficient models on the market, the 500 BEV is a direct response to the growing desire for more economical and ecologically sound vehicles.
Look out for more news on the fantastic all-electric 500 BEV that will be incorporated into future Chysler vehicle we are excited to be involved with
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‘The thing to remember is
that the future comes
one day at a time.’
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- Dean Acheson |
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CUSTOMER PROFILE: KYTONS BAKERY
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Kytons Bakery, a customer of Adrian Brien, recently bought a Ford Transit Van to make their deliveries, including taking their award winning Lamingtons to customers throughout South Australia.
Kytons Bakery has been baking for South Australians since 1938, producing their famous Lamingtons along with a wide selection of delicious and tasty treats.
They have also been instrumental in helping groups in South Australia to run successful fundraising drives since 1972. As a family business they offer personailsed advice and service to help make your fundraising drive a success and have experience throughout South Australia and Metropolitan Melbourne.
Kyton’s bake their products using time proved recipes and have created some very tasty new ones, and use only the finest ingredients which guarantee value, freshness and flavour.
On the Thursday before Easter we purchased 40 dozen award winning hot cross buns and donated them to Fred’s Van (part of St Vincent de Paul) for distribution that evening to the homeless.
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We also made a similar donation on Australia day with Lamingtons. A special thanks to Kytons for the special price the arranged for us, to help us help others.
Visit them at kytonsbakery.com.au
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The much-anticipated i20 is expected to hit Australian shores around mid-2010 and will make quite a splash in the compact car segment.
After months of delays in getting the i20 to Australia, the newcomer will be welcomed with open arms into our dealership.
Available in 3-door or 5-door hatchback varieties, the i20 has a size and style that will see it take on the likes of Toyota Yaris, Mazda2 and Honda Jazz.
With 6 airbags fitted as standard and other features including an MP3-capable stereo, the i20 will come with a very competitive price-tag too!
Keep your eye out for more info about engine specifications and pricing over the coming months.
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. |
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HOW MANY PROPERTIES SOLD FOR OVER $1 MILLION IN ADELAIDE IN 2009 |
Last year’s housing figures reported there were around 407 homes and seven apartments that sold for over $1 million in 2009, which is down compared to sales in the previous year.
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In 2008 there were 447 homes which sold for over $1 million.
But is $1 million still considered ‘special’? Any home worth $1 million and beyond is special, but from a price benchmark point of view, it is fair to say that $2 million is the new $1 million, given that 364 homes sold between $1-2 million, but only 43 of them sold for over $2 million.
See the sales in each price band for sales in 2009:
$1m- $1.5m > 288
$1.5m - $2m > 76
$2m - $3 > 37
$3m - $4m > 5
$4m - $5m > 1 in Unley Park for $4, 123, 550. |
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ADRIAN BRIEN'S YEAR OF SERVICE HONOUR BOARD |
Recently we established a Years of service honour board, which can be found displayed in the service waiting area, to acknowledge the wonderful achievement by many of our employees.
I am very proud of the years of dedicated service by a large group of employees.
To date, we have 25% of our staff with 10 years or more service and of these 13% have greater than 15 years service.
Ian Brown and Geoff Brice holding down the record at 42 years plus – and going strong !
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Time has flown quickly and summer is now behind us, leaving balmy weather welcoming us into the start of autumn gardening.
There’s the lawn care, cutting and trimming of roses or shrubs and the pruning and lopping of large shrubs and trees. Autumn, like spring is the time to give the garden a fresh start and if the right preparation is put into the garden it will come alive beautifully through winter and reap rewards. Here is a quick checklist for your autumn gardening tasks.
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Autumn is time to make new plants from cuttings so take 10cm cuttings from hardwood herbs such as rosemary or bay leaves, remove the lower leaves then dip cuttings into hormone powder and pot in small containers. Keep moist and shelter from strong wind and sun. |
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Gather fallen leaves and grass cuttings, kitchen scraps and shredded prunings and layer in a compost bin, turning periodically to circulate and feed organisms. |
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And old ladder makes the perfect support for climbing vines like sweet peas. Try a splash of paint to give it impact in the garden or up against a wall. |
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Autumn is rose season, and they look beautiful at this time of the year, so choose the ones you love and order them from your local nursery. |
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This is the best time of year to feed the lawn as the grass will slow down with the cold nights, but the roots are still growing well. It’s a great time for repair because the soil is warm so use a slow release lawn food to develop a strong root system and thicker grass. |
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