DECEMBER 2009
 
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEALER PRINCIPAL
 

Hello and welcome to
the December Brighton Hyundai e-news.

We welcome you to this our final e-news for 2009!  What a year it has been, and with so much news still happening around the dealership, 2010 is set to be another stellar year.

Hyundai is celebrating a hat rick of accolades at the Wheels Magazine’s annual Gold Star Car awards where the Santa Fe, i30, and Getz took out their respective categories to win top honours.

December is also the last month small businesses can take advantage of the Government’s 50 per cent tax rebate, and with the new generation Hyundai Santa Fe having arrived at our dealership, now is the time to buy.

We wish you all a very safe and happy festive season and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

 

Kevin Swanson
 
Dealer Principal
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SANTA FE MAKES TOUGH LOOK EASY
 

The tough new Hyundai Santa Fe ‘R’ has arrived at our dealership and to celebrate Hyundai is offering you the chance to win a Sony Home Entertainment Pack.


Simply make an enquiry about the Santa Fe ‘R’ here and tell us about your most memorable family car moment to win the Sony Home Entertainment Pack valued at $5,000.

The new generation Santa Fe ‘R’ series offers new standards of efficiency, thanks to the all-new R-2.2 diesel engine with improved power and torque as well as reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Combined with your choice of the new six-speed transmissions, the new ‘R’ series engine reduces Santa Fe’s class-leading fuel consumption by a further seven per cent to 6.7-litres/100km (manual) – with corresponding emissions reductions.

With your choice of manual or automatic transmissions, once again designed to improve performance and efficiency, as well as enhanced safety features, including improved crash and rollover protection, resulting in a five star ANCAP rating and new styling cues, you really can’t go wrong with the new generation Santa Fe.

Contact us today to book a test drive of the new generation Santa Fe ‘R’ series or register your interest here to win.
 
 
CAROLS BY THE BAY – SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER
 

The Mordialloc foreshore will again come to life on Sunday 20th December as the Kingston community gathers to celebrate the magnificent 2009 Carols by the Bay event.

Brighton Hyundai is proud to once again be the principal sponsor of the annual Kingston City Council’s Carols by the Bay.

A dazzling line-up of performers will take to the stage in what promises to be a night of fantastic music, entertainment and family fun.

Headlining this year’s event is one of Australia’s favourite singer/songwriters, Mark Seymour, along with performances by Annalisa Kerrigan, Jane Clifton, Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Richard Thomas, Paul Williamson, Troy McMillin and the Airforce Band, Russell Robertson, Rebecca Barnard and Gorgi Coghlan.

The Kingston Council is also delighted to welcome back Darryl Cotton as MC for the event.

Held at the Peter Scullin Reserve, corner of Beach Rd and Pier Rd, Mordialloc on Sunday 20th December, this event is free for the whole family, so get in early.

Pre-entertainment festivities begin at 6.30pm, with a performance of The Great Gizmo Show for the kids, and the main concert starts at 8.15pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information click here.
 
 
 

50% TAX REBATE - HURRY LAST MONTH
 

December is the last month you have to take advantage of the Federal Government’s 50 per cent tax break for eligible small businesses.

 
The additional 50 per cent tax deduction is for eligible assets costing $1,000 or more acquired from 13th December 2008 to 31st December 2009 and installed by 31st December 2010.

In order for a small business to benefit from this tax break they must have a turnover of $2 million or less a year.

Other businesses can receive a 10 per cent deduction for eligible assets greater than $10,000 purchased from 1st July to 31st December 2009 and installed before 31st December 2010.

The tax bonus will apply to tangible assets with depreciating value used in everyday business activities, including fleet vehicles.

Contact us for more information on the Small Business and General Business Tax Break and get in before time runs out!
 
 

VICTORY LEADING THE HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE
 

The Hyundai A-League is only a few months away from the finals and reigning Premiers Melbourne Victory is starting to run away from the pack.

The Victory is sitting at the top of the ladder after Round 17 on 31 points with nearest rivals, Sydney FC, in second place on 28 points.

A pretty close field is trailing behind with only 10 points separating the pack with the new club Gold Coast United sitting in third on 27 points with the Central Coast Mariners on 24 in fourth.

Adelaide United is in last place on 17 points, but with 10 rounds left to play, the final’s race is open to anyone.

Keep track of your favourite Hyundai A-League team by visiting the website here and watch their progress for the remainder of the season culminating in the Grand Final to be held on the 20th March 2010.
 
 
 
HYUNDAI WHEELS IN THE AWARDS
 

Hyundai has had one stellar year for 2009 having broken sales records, introduced several new innovative models, and continued to bring in the awards to honour our successful range.

 
At the recent Wheels Magazine’s annual Gold Star Car awards Hyundai was the only manufacturer to have secured three category wins including Best Medium SUV, Small Car under $26,000, and Light Car under $21,000.

The Hyundai Santa Fe SX CRDi took out the ‘Best Medium SUV’ award where it earned close to maximum points.

It was the most affordable, offered good resale, had excellent fuel economy, best service intervals, warranty and insurance.  Wheels described the Santa Fe as ‘a hard act to follow’.

First place in the ‘Small Car under $26,000’ category went to the Hyundai i30 SX CRDi with judges describing it as ‘the most affordable diesel in Oz’, while the ‘Light Car under $21,000 category’ was taken out by the Hyundai Getz SX.

This all comes as we anticipate the arrival of three new models in the New Year.

With so much to celebrate and even more to look forward to next year stay tuned for our first e-news for 2010!
 
 


GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT IN MELBOURNE

 

Can you believe it – Christmas is only just around the corner! Where has the year gone!

Now is the time to get in the festive mood and with so much happening around Melbourne it’s the perfect place to be.

Here are some of our top tips to enjoy Melbourne’s Christmas festivities;

Christmas at Fed Square

Escape from the bustle of the city and take a chance to reflect this Christmas at Fed Square.  Admire installations by local artists and enjoy free concerts by community choirs.

When: 1st – 25th December
Where: Federation Square, Crn Swanston
& Flinders Street, Melbourne

 
 
Christmas Shop Windows

Make a trip into the City to see our beautiful Christmas Windows throughout the Melbourne CBD. Click here for more information.

When:  1st – 31st December
Where:  Melbourne CBD

Nativity Scene at City Square

The city’s Nativity scene returns to the City Square.  This contemporary calligraphic interpretation features a message of hope, joy and wonder.

When:  3rd – 31st December
Where:  City Square, 60 Swanston Street, Melbourne
 
 

Thomas & Friends Christmas Surprise


Start your engines with Thomas & Friends in the fun-filled all singing all dancing live musical – “Thomas’ Christmas Surprise” free live show.  Thomas & Friends brings the imaginary world of Thomas the Tank Engine into sparkling reality live onstage in a colourful and entertaining musical spectacular! Click here for more information.

When:  5th – 20th December
Where:  Waterfront City Piazza & Pavilion,
429-437 Docklands Drive, Docklands


Santa in the City

Meet Santa and his elves, as they drop by the city’s Christmas tree in the days leading up to Christmas.  Bring your camera and get a photo taken with Santa – it’s free to take your own picture.  Daily, 10am to noon.

When:  7th – 24th December
Where:  City Square, 60 Swanston Street, Melbourne
 
 
Santa’s Post Box at City Square

Too shy to tell Santa what you want for Christmas?  Send him a letter instead.  Post your letters in the special Santa’s Post Box in the City Square and you’ll receive a reply from Santa. Click here for more information.

When:  7th – 25th December
Where:  City Square, 60 Swanston Street, Melbourne
 
 

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