Fuel economy has become a major issue in recent years, with the rising price of fuel and the increase of awareness surrounding our impact on the environment. It’s good news then the new Hyundai i30 is leading the way, delivering more green friendly performance than hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius.

The i30 took to the track in the Panasonic World Challenge’s “Greenfleet Technology Class” held recently. The event sees teams set off from Darwin to tackle the long road to Adelaide.

Team i30 lead the way amongst a host of other challengers including Audi, Peugeot and a BioBike. The i30 CRDi’s incredible figures of only 3.2 litres of fuel per 100kmh meant that it emitted just 97g of C02 per kilometre of the 3,600 kilometer event.

So if you’re looking for a way to beat the pinch at the petrol pump and lessen your impact on the planet, the i30 already leads the pack! So it's not surprising as the level of enquiry is high and sales are booming. See our customer profile below who recently purchased 3 i30 CRDi's.

The Panasonic World Challenge is an annual event featuring a wide range of energy efficient vehicles from around the globe. For more information on the event visit the official website here.

Established in South Australia in 1956, Dickeson’s Amusements has over 50 years experience and provide one of Adelaide’s most comprehensive range of jukeboxes, karaoke machines and party hire equipment.

Originally dealing in the supply and operation of Jukeboxes, Pinball Machines, Video Games and Pool Tables to hotels and clubs in Adelaide and surrounding areas, Dickeson’s Amusements has since expanded its range of party hire equipment and now supply and operate the latest Digital Karaoke Jukeboxes, Digital Jukeboxes, Driving Simulators, Pool Tables, Pinball Machines, Video Jukeboxes, video games, redemption machines, karaoke equipment and chocolate machines throughout Australia.

Owner Ray Dickeson last month ordered three brand new Hyundai i30 CRDi’s to compliment his fleet. After test driving the latest from Hyundai he was extremely impressed with the i30 and it’s frugal fuel usage.

To turn your gathering into a party, contact Dickesons on 8277 1755, email them at info@dickesons.com.au  or visit the website at www.dickesons.com.au where you can browse their current jukebox song list.

• Over the past 10 years the life expectancy of the average Australian male has increased by 4 years and 3 years for females. A boy born in 2007 could expect to live to the age of 78 and a girl should expect to reach the age of 83.

• The proportion of people aged 25 to 64 with higher education qualifications increased from 15% in 1996 to 24% in 2007. The proportion of non-school qualifications such as trades increased from 48% to 59% over the same period.

• Australia’s unemployment rate decreased from 8.2% in 1996 to 4.9% in 2006 and real net national disposable income per capita grew by 3% per annum on average.

• For over 25 years Baby Boomers have largely driven our property markets. Currently they make up 45% of the property market and will increase to an estimated share of 55% by the year 2020.

• Of the 4.5 million Baby Boomers, 150,000 of them will reach retirement age each year.

• Over the past 5 years the median housing loan repayment has dramatically increased by 49.9%, compared to an increase of only 24.9% for the median weekly family income.

• This has led to a decrease in total home ownership of almost 12% and an increase in private rentals of 15% during the same 5 year period.

• The 2006 census data indicates that 23%, or 1 in 5 people rent their home from a private landlord.

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