SPORTY AND PRACTICAL - THE HYUNDAI VELOSTER 2012
Featured Vehicle
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has announced that a 1.6 litre turbo petrol engine will join the already confirmed naturally aspirated 1.6 litre petrol engine in the innovative Hyundai Veloster coupe line-up.
Click here to watch our promo video.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia plans to launch the naturally aspirated Veloster in early 2012, whilst timing of the turbo model variants is yet to be confirmed.
Standard Or Turbo Engine
The turbocharged model will join Hyundai Australia's line-up after the local launch of the naturally aspirated Veloster in the first quarter of next year.
Although it is still to be confirmed, the Veloster Turbo will almost certainly feature Hyundai's new Gamma 1.6 T-GDI powerplant which boasts 152kW of power and 265Nm of torque. The standard Veloster will be powered by a 103kW/167Nm 1.6-litre petrol engine.
A six-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission will send power to the front wheels.
Fuel Economy
In addition to the injection and valve-timing technology, Hyundai claims the engine's electronic throttle control, roller timing chain, variable induction and use of anti-friction coatings will combine to provide an impressive highway fuel economy of 5.9 litres per 100 kms.
The car shares it's underpinnings with the Accent sedan, sitting on a 2,650mm wheelbase. Overall length is 4,220mm, width is 1,790mm and weight is a tick under 1,200kg.
Stopping power will be provided by 280mm discs at the front and 262mm discs at the rear.
Following the trend of recent models such as the i45 sedan and i40 Tourer, the steering and suspension of local Velosters will be tuned locally to suit Australian conditions. The suspension set-up is MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear.
Sporty And Practical
Hyundai has discovered an untapped niche in the automotive market with it's Veloster -- a car that is sporty and practical but offering something beyond the norm.
That quality is the small car's asymmetric body construction. When people refer to 'three-door hatches', they're typically counting the tailgate as one of those three points of entry. That's not the case with the Veloster, which features two conventional doors on one side (the passenger side) and one long door on the driver's side. The tailgate is an extra.
Enhanced Ride Comfort
It rides on a MacPherson-strut front and rear end with mono-tube dampers for enhanced ride comfort.
In the safety department, Veloster scores a full suite of the good stuff including vehicle-stability-management.
Styled at Hyundai's studio at the Namyang R and D centre, the designers drew their inspiration from a high-performance sport motorcycle with the black A-pillars giving the windscreen a motorcycle helmet look. Inside is dominated by a centre stack and controls that also have motorcycle inspiration. Also borrowed from the motorcycle is the floor-mounted centre-console armrest that has been made to look like a bike seat.
The Hyundai Veloster is coming soon so give Craig Smith and the team at Adrian Brien Hyundai a call on 8374 5444 to reserve your spot for a test drive today!
SEASON'S GREETINGS
With Christmas and New Year's just around the corner we thought that we would put together this fun short video. Check it out and let us know what you think of it!
Click here to watch our video.
HAPPY VALLEY TENNIS
Dealership News
On Tuesday November the 1st 2011, Adrian Brien Automotive's Rick McLoughlin, Luke Harris and Ben Bastian teamed up with Brian Grooms (from the U.S.A.) to represent Adrian Brien Automotive in the Pro-Am event during the City of Onkaparinga International Men's Futures Tennis Tournament at the New Happy Valley Tennis Complex.
Pictured from left to right: Rick McLoughlin, Luke Harris, Brian Grooms and Ben Bastian.
Club and Tournament sponsors enter teams in a doubles only competition of which our team secured third place in a tightly fought contest.
This is the third year that the Pro-Am has been held and the seventh year that the Happy Valley Tennis Club has hosted the tournament, (still the only Metro Club to do so).
Next year's event is scheduled for September 2012 (dates to be confirmed). So there is plenty of time to practice if you want to play. Spectators are also welcome :)
The Happy Valley Tennis Club is proudly sponsored by Adrian Brien Automotive.
FORD PERFORMANCE ENTHUSIASTS OF SA
Community News
Introducing the Ford Performance Enthusiasts (FPE) Club of South Australia.
FPE is a social group for enthusiasts of FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles), XR, Tickford and specific Ford Heritage or modified Ford vehicles.
FPE is a South Australian based group that was formed by a small bunch of friends with the aim of providing a friendly, family oriented social "club" for those who enjoy driving their Ford Performance vehicles and socialising with others who have similar interests.
The group facilitates many 'cruises', family picnics, BBQ's, social & sporting events, club displays & competitions, track days, car shows and other motor events.
These displays and competitions allow the group and it's members to have some fun, show off their cars and also be exposed to potential new members.
The fun and friendly group is open to all like-minded people, whether a family group, a couple or a single person, with a similar interest in driving their cars, making new friends and enjoying time with their families.
Children are welcome and encouraged to participate in all activities.
There is a small fee of $10 per car per year to join. This covers the applicant, partner and children.
FPE welcomes all applicants who wish to be involved and participate at all levels within the organisation.
Contact 0468 348 373
Tips And Tricks
For years, the trusty seat belt provided the sole form of passive restraint in our cars. There were debates about their safety, especially relating to children, but over time, much of the country adopted mandatory seat-belt laws. Statistics have shown that the use of seat belts has saved thousands of lives that might have been lost in collisions.
Like seat belts, the concept of the airbag -- a soft pillow to land against in a crash -- has been around for many years. The first patent on an inflatable crash-landing device for airplanes was filed during World War II. In the 1980s, the first commercial airbags appeared in automobiles.
To date, statistics show that airbags reduce the risk of a fatality in a direct frontal crash by about 30 percent. Then came seat-mounted and door-mounted side airbags. Today, some cars go far beyond having dual airbags to having six or even eight airbags. Having evoked some of the same controversy that surrounded seat-belt use in it's early years, airbags are the subject of serious government and industry research and tests.
Laws Of Motion
Let's review our knowledge of the laws of motion. First, we know that moving objects have momentum (the product of the mass and the velocity of an object). Unless an outside force acts on an object, the object will continue to move at it's present speed and direction. Cars consist of several objects, including the vehicle itself, loose objects in the car and of course, passengers. If these objects are not restrained, they will continue moving at whatever speed the car is traveling at, even if the car is stopped by a collision.
Stopping an object's momentum requires force acting over a period of time. When a car crashes, the force required to stop an object is very great because the car's momentum has changed instantly while the passengers' has not -- there is not much time to work with. The goal of any supplemental restraint system is to help stop the passenger while doing as little damage to him or her as possible.
What an airbag wants to do is to slow the passenger's speed to zero with little or no damage. The constraints that it has to work within are huge. The airbag has the space between the passenger and the steering wheel or dashboard and a fraction of a second to work with. Even that tiny amount of space and time is valuable, however, if the system can slow the passenger evenly rather than forcing an abrupt halt to his or her motion then the chances of injury will be greatly reduced.
Design And Technology
SRS airbags are a Supplementary Restraint System and work in conjunction with the seat belt. They provide a barrier that can reduce the severity of head injuries sustained in a crash.
- The driver airbag is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
- The front passenger airbag is usually located in the dashboard above the glove compartment.
- Side airbags in the door panel or seat and curtain side airbags are located above the side doors.
These types of airbags are now standard in many new vehicles.
How Airbags Operate
- During impact, sensors in the vehicle detect sudden deceleration;
- A strong enough impact will induce a flow of electricity to the inflator which lights the gas generator;
- The airbag fills in a few milliseconds - faster than the eye can blink - into the space between the occupant and steering wheel, dashboard or doors;
- The bag then deflates quickly by allowing the filler gas to escape through vent holes or through the weave of the fabric. The energy of the occupant is absorbed while this occurs.
Many airbags are now dual stage, i.e. the airbag can inflate to two or more levels, depending on the impact speed and the distance the seat is from the steering wheel.
If your car has an airbag:
- Read the owner's manual to understand the operation of the vehicle's airbag system;
- If the steering wheel can be tilted, position it so that the airbag will deploy towards the chest, not the head.
To learn more about air bags and car safety please call us on 8374 5444 and ask to speak to one of our friendly sales or service staff.
OUR RALLY CAR RACER
Staff Profile
This month's featured staff member is Jim McGough. Jim is a Chrysler Jeep Dodge mechanic and a veteran of the rally car racing circuit.
Rallying is racing on closed public roads or in forests where the crew drive as fast as possible on a special "stage". With a transport section in between stages where all road rules apply. The winner is the one who completes the circuit in the fastest time without penalties.
Jim has been a rally driver for almost 15 years, highlights include:
- Australian Rally Championship winner in 2001 - Class N3, two wheel drive production cars;
- 2008 Clubman Rally Championship winner;
- Current president of the Southern Districts Car Club - one of the largest motor sport clubs in South Australia.
You can learn more about Jim below.
Q: How did you get started in the automotive business?
A: I started working here straight after I finished school about 18 years ago.
Q: What do you like about working for Adrian Brien Automotive?
A: The people here are great to work with, I'm used to the product and understand how everything works.
Q: Do you have any tips for someone who may be interested in getting into the business?
A: Work hard and concentrate on what you are doing. Ask questions and be prepared to accept constructive criticism.
Q: What are you promoting at the moment?
A: There is a lot of talk about Ford Capped Price Servicing at the moment and I reckon that some of our other brands are going to be implementing something similar in the not too distant future.
UP TO 50% DISCOUNT FROM ADELAIDE CITY PARK MOTEL
My Rewards Featured Supplier
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Adelaide's City Park Motel is situated within the square mile of Adelaide City, on the lush park lands. A convenient base from which to explore all that this beautiful city has to offer. The inner city location provides easy walking access to major venues and attractions, shopping and dining, including:
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- Adelaide Oval & Memorial Drive;
- Adelaide Zoo & Botanic Gardens;
- Victoria Park, Rundle Mall & Haigh's Chocolates;
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- Tram to Seaside Glenelg & Beach;
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DELIGHTED AND COMPLETELY SATISFIED
Featured Customer Review
This month's featured customer review is by Rob from Hallett Cove who purchased a second hand Ford FG XR6 from us back in April 2011. He was so happy with the entire process that he came back again to upgrade to a brand new Ford FG XR6 Limited Edition in September.
"It all started back in April this year when I purchased a second-hand FG XR6 from your used car section (Aaron Watson). I was completely satisfied with the car, but then saw the XR6 LIMITED EDITION on the FORD website and could see that it was great value for money. I phoned Adrian Brien Automotive on Monday the 12th September, spoke with Anothony Tovey, and subsequently visited the showroom that afternoon. Our discussions were straight forward, simple and most importantly, no high pressure sales atmosphere. So much so, that it was pretty straightforward in signing a sales order. I initially ordered a colour that had to be ordered on the factory, but within a week, changed my mind to a colour that was in stock, and took delivery on Friday 23rd September. I am delighted and completely satisfied with the car. I would have no hestitation in recommending Adrian Brien Automotive to any prospective Ford purchaser, as I believe I got a great deal in the changeover, dealing with very friendly and cooperative sales people, in particular Anthony, that clearly have a genuine enthusiasm in their job."
- Rob from Hallett Cove.
HOW TO WORK OUT THE TRADE-IN VALUE OF YOUR CAR
Frequently Asked Questions
We received this question recently from Christy (a Twitter user) with regards to the trade in value of her Hyundai Elantra 2003 Auto.
Q: do u think a Hyundai elantra, 2003 auto, a couple of dings, 110k would get a good trade in value?
A: This is a great question Christy and one that we get quite often.
There are a large number of factors to consider when estimating the trade in value of your car.
Some of these factors include:
- Make;
- Model;
- Year;
- Variant;
- Vehicle Type;
- Colour;
- Odometer Reading;
- Optional Features;
- Overall Condition of your car.
Once you have this basic information you can then compare it with other similar cars that have been sold in the past. If it sounds too complicated, don't worry because we have a free tool to help you work out the trade in value of your car. Simply go to http://www.adrianbrien.com.au/4498950/free-instant-valuation.htm and follow the instructions provided for a free instant valuation of your car now.
TOP BLOKES
Happy Snappy Photo Competition
Do you have a photo that you are particularly happy with?
Perhaps you have one of the very first car that you bought... or one you had when you went on a really great road trip?
Whatever it is, we'd love you to share it with us and maybe have it featured in our future eNewsletter. We're giving away a $100 service voucher for the best photo uploaded onto our Facebook page. So find your most creative and well shot photo, or get out and about to find some inspiration to shoot then upload it to be in with a chance of winning.
Disclaimer: No explicit or offensive material to be uploaded. The photo must be yours (an original and not copyright protected by someone else). The photo may be used for future marketing and promotions.
The winner of October's Happy Snappy Photo Competition is Steve from Mount Compass who along with this fantastic photo also posted the following comment on to our Facebook Page "Great service department, top blokes."
CHRISTMAS BELLS
Featured Recipe
It's Christmas time once more and we thought that you might like to try this creative and fun recipe for Christmas Bells...
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
Makes
Ingredients
- 1 quantity honey and cinnamon biscuit dough;
- 1/3 quantity glace icing;
- silver cachous, to decorate.
Method
- Using a 6.5cm bell cutter, cut out biscuits.
- Place on prepared trays.
- Bake, swapping trays halfway during cooking, for 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp and golden.
- Cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Place icing in a piping bag fitted with a 2mm nozzle.
- Pipe small linked dots around edge of biscuits.
- Decorate joins between dots with cachous.
- Set aside for 1 hour to set.
- Serve or gift wrap.
Notes
This recipe requires one hour cooling and setting time.
Variations
You can make holes in the tops of the dough with a wooden skewer before cooking so that you can thread through ribbon and turn the bells into Christmas decorations.
To change the colour of the icing, add a drop of food colouring.
Do you have a favourite family recipe that you would like to share? Send it in and we may feature it in a future eNewsletter.
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