Posts Tagged ‘2009’

Grocery Getter Goes Gumball’n (For full length video see Gumball 3000 – 2009 – Full) This is my coverage of the first leg, Santa Monica – Las Vegas, of this years Gumball event. Lots of world class exotic cars / show cars / classic cars / , celebrities, in car footage and high speed driving.

Go behind the scenes to see the design, development and construction of our Formula One cars. Red Bull F1s business development manager, Steve Nevey, is your factory tour guide, giving you insight and detailed information on the rarely seen procedures and processes which have helped build the teams success in 2009.

Selection of cars at Goodwood 2009

Compilation video of footage taken by myself at various locations around the Goodwood Forest Rally Stage during the 2009 Festival Of Speed. As ever the soundtrack has been left untouched as no music can better the soundtrack provided by some of these classic cars. I dont think the video came out quite as well as last years; partially due to the quality of my videoing and partially due to the fact there seemed to be less of a selection of cars on the stage. Still, I hope the video is at least viewable. Footage includes (in no particular order); Audi Sport quattro, Citroen C4 WRC, Fiat 131 Abarth, an assortment of Ford Escorts (of course!), Ford Focus WRC, Hyundai Accent WRC, Lancia Fulvia HF, Lancia Stratos, MG Metro 6R4, Nissan 240RS, Nissan Sunny GTI, Peugeot 207 S2000, Porsche 911 SCRS, Subaru Impreza WRC (1995), Subaru Impreza Group N (2009) and Triumph 2.5PI. Top marks to Sebastian Loeb for being the fastest car round the stage all weekend. I suspect that Jesse James may have been faster in his Trophy Truck; but no one could see through the dust and debris after he passed through! Turn up the volume, sit back and enjoy!

Snow Patrol @ Pinkpop

Demolition Derby. Let the carnage begin. Limited Weld Stock Derby. Located in Portland Indiana.

Classic cars race in the snow circuit in Altenmarkt, Austria

Grocery Getter Goes Gumball’n Full Length video, for those with an attention span. ( For shorter clips check out Part’s 1 – 3 ) This is my coverage of the first leg, Santa Monica – Las Vegas, of this years Gumball event. Lots of world class exotic cars / show cars / classic cars / , celebrities, in car footage and high speed driving.

East Coast Large Cars had there 1st annual truck show on June 13, 2009 at the Sussex county fair grounds in Augusta, NJ. The show was a huge succes.

This car gets to go indoors also over winter. Stored at the same place as my Lincoln. Might be using this place as part of our shop in the spring.

PRIVATE ESTATE CAR SHOW FOR CHARITY, 1000′S OF CARS, AN AMAZING OUTING FOR ALL. AT PLUNKETTS ) THE 2008 CAR SHOW IS AT www.vimeo.com

These are the photos I captured at the 2009 DUB Show Tour in Atlanta,GA …..Vehicles from all over the United States were there………….including the black and silver Dodge Magnum

The Show is held at the Dornbirn Expo, located just between Lake Bodensee and the Austian & Swiss Alps. This US Car show runs only every second year and grows frequently. Thousands of nice American Rides showed up at this pictues perfect sunny weekend. From Rat Rods to high quality Old Style Hot Rods & Bikes, Classic & modern Muscle Cars, C(K)ustoms , Street Rods or American Factory Hot Rods, you could find everything there ! The Hot Rods came from all over Europe.

Looking to buy a new car this year? You may have your heart set on a particular make or model and you might have explored the new and second hand car prices on the internet and have decided that you can afford to purchase the car of your dreams, but a question you have to ask yourself is can you afford to run it?

Previously you may have asked yourself this question in passing and not really given it any real thought, but with the changes in Vehicle Excise Duty in 2009 and spiralling fuel and maintenance costs, coupled with the Credit Crunch and the through of recession for the next few years then running costs become much more important, therefore compromising and picking a car that you not only like, but will save you money in the long run is a sensible thing to do.

What about the changes in Vehicle Excise Duty? Now cars are classed by how much Carbon Dioxide they emit, therefore more environmentally friendly cars will be charged less Vehicle Excise Duty than more polluting vehicles. At the time of writing the least polluting cars will be exempt from paying tax at all, where as the most polluting cars (class M) such as large, big engined 4×4 vehicles will have to pay £440 per year. Come 2010-11 then this cost increases further to £455 per year.

If you’re looking to purchase a brand new car, then there will be another shock for your wallet and it has been dubbed the ‘showroom tax.’ If you’re looking to drive that Class M car out of the showroom, you’ll also have to face a bill for a one off ‘showroom tax’ payment of £950.

To help you pick the right car in this current environmental and financial climate we’ve compiled a top ten list of cars and car related schemes to consider that could save you money.

1. Buy a Small Family Hatchback. Small family hatchbacks are generally more economical to run and are usually big enough to meet most people’s needs. For example the VW Polo Bluemotion 1.4 Tdi is an economical runabout which falls into the Group A tax band. Not only do you not have to pay any tax on this vehicle, you can also avoid paying the showroom tax as this diesel car is so economical it is exempt. This car also boasts around 70mpg which makes it super cheap to run.

2. Buy a Diesel. When it comes to economical cars, vehicles with diesel engines are first to spring to most people’s minds. Whilst historically this was typically true, with the cost of diesel at the pump increasingly outstripping the cost of petrol, buying a diesel may not be the best way to save money. For drivers who typically need to drive a lot of miles each year then a diesel will still be more cost effective than its petrol equivalent. However if you do not drive many miles then this may not be true. You’ll need to do the maths before you take the plunge in buying a diesel car. On the plus side, the miles to the gallon of a diesel vehicle is typically much higher than petrol cars, so you will at the very least be doing more for the environment. Diesel vehicles are also typically classed into a lower tax band saving money on Vehicle Excise Duty.

3. Bi-Fuel Cars. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a method of running a car or van is becoming a popular way of running a vehicle more environmentally friendly and economically. Although you can buy a bi-fuel car from new many people pay to convert their current car to support LPG. The cost to convert a car is typically around £1500 and a real saving of around 30% on fuel costs can be made with each fill up at the pumps. Finding a petrol station that sells LPG may be one of the more difficult aspects of owning a LPG vehicle, with at least 10% of forecourts now stocking this alternate fuel type.

4. Electric Cars. – For many years electric cars have been pitched as the salvation to spiralling fuel costs and saving the environment from car pollution. Unfortunately in reality the electric vehicle hasn’t really lived up to the hype, with slow vehicles and short battery life limiting range. There are a few vehicles on the market which may be suitable depending on your circumstances. If you live in the centre of a large capital city such as London then a vehicle like the G-Wiz may be the right vehicle for you. Owning a G-Wiz in London could make perfect sense as they are exempt from paying parking charges in Westminster, do not have to pay the Central London Congestion Charge and are free from both road tax and petrol costs. However there are some catches. The G-Wiz is a tiny vehicle and feels very cramped inside. The car has a top speed of 50-60 miles per hour, which may not be the end of the world in a city where traffic barely moves faster than a snail pace. Another limiting factor is that the range of the vehicle is just 70 miles and it takes a while to recharge the batteries, which is not quite as simple as filling up at a petrol station! A less extreme version of the G-Wiz is the Toyota Prius, a hybrid electric vehicle which predominately runs off petrol, but uses electric power at low speeds and recharges the batteries at faster speeds. The Prius can do around 65 mpg making it an extremely economical car to drive.

5. Large Cars For the Family and Dog. If you’re single and want to save money on your car running costs or do your bit for the environment then you have a lot more options than families who need a larger vehicle to fit everyone in. Whilst smaller cars are more likely to be economical there are some larger vehicles out there which have been designed with both space and economy in mind. Take the Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 TDCI LX- a MPV which has been designed to give plenty of room inside. This is a five seat car which boasts a 1620 litre boot space and a top speed of 115mph. With fairly low emissions, helping to save money on Vehicle Excise Duty and decent economy with 58mpg this vehicle is a good bet for a family looking to save money.

6. Sports Performance in a ‘Green Car’. Traditionally being green means that you also have to sacrifice something. However car manufacturers being aware of this have been trying to come up with a compromise- a car with good performance, yet can also give a decent MPG return. For example the Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDI Sport is one of these cars with 52.3 MPG and a top speed of 129 miles per hour, a great combination of efficiency and performance that can meet all your expectations.

7. Buy a Classic Car. If you’re scared that you’ll loose a lot of money on the value of your car then buying a classic car may be the best option for you. Try to avoid fashion trends such as the one for VW Beetles and Camper Vans which inflate the cost of these vehicles short term for them to only crash at a later date. Instead pick a car that pure enthusiasts hanker after, as most classic cars tend to hold their value, or indeed increase over time as long as they are looked after. Maintenance costs are likely to be much higher with a classic vehicle and they may not be the most economical on the market, but for pure return on investment if you pick the right vehicle then you will likely get your money back when you come to sell the car.

8. Car Sharing Schemes. Those looking to save money on their everyday running costs of their cars could consider car sharing schemes. Basically car sharing schemes are set up for people to take turns when they drive, saving themselves money on fuel, plus gaining the benefit that they do not have to drive all the time! There are plenty of car sharing schemes out there, such as ones set up for parents doing the school run to a scheme for members of the Met Police Force in London. Explore the options in your local area and you may find that car sharing is a great way to save money. Perhaps if you want to get even more involved you could consider setting up your very own scheme.

9. Time Share Cars. You’ve heard all about time share villas in the Costa del Sol, but you don’t necessary have to be scared of time share car schemes. These schemes can range from clubs where you get a share of a Ferrari or Bentley to drive at the weekend every so often, to pay-as-you-go car schemes where you can join a club, and simply book a run-around for as long as you want from an hour to a day. For those who tend to use public transport predominately and can’t really justify owning a car then a pay-as-you-go scheme may be the perfect way of having access to a car without having to pay expensive rental costs. Live in a city and fancy a country jaunt once a month? No problem, book a car online and pick it up, swipe your membership card on the dashboard and you’re away! Generally fuel costs (up to a point) are included and insurance is also taken car of.

10. Car Finance Packages. In the current economic climate taking out a car finance package makes perfect sense as you can split your payments over many months allowing you to fully budget for your vehicle. If you are considering buying a car in cash over a forecourt you may be concerned about the recession and redundancy. Having a nest egg in the bank can help provide comfort and piece of mind. Spending that nest egg in the current climate may not be the most sensible thing to do therefore buying a car on a car finance scheme can be the smart move. Also you will likely be able to afford a better car on finance than you might if you were to buy a car outright. The newer the car the more likely your maintenance costs will be reduced, again saving you money in the long run.

Classic Motor Show 2009 – Birmingham NEC

Video clips from the 88MC’s “The Outlaw Run” that was held on the 7th March 2009 in Wellsford New Zealand. The event is held every year and is open to British, American, European motorcycles, Classic cars, Hot Rods etc. Thanks to the sponsors theres great prizes to be won. Music clip from Freeplay Music

Part 1 Hot August Nights 2009… Highlights from Hot August Nights 2009, recorded in Reno Nevada at the Atlantis. Reno Fitness Trainer Clifta Coulter Perez Video… 2009 Hot August Nights in Reno Nevada. Car Show with great classic cars.

Part 3- Hot August Nights 2009… Highlights from Hot August Nights 2009, recorded in Reno Nevada at the Atlantis. Reno Fitness Trainer Clifta Coulter Perez Video… 2009 Hot August Nights in Reno Nevada. Car Show with great classic cars.

Chinese automobile market kept a certain growth, and the domestic automobile sales reached to 9.38 million at a year on year growth rate of 6%. FAW-Volkswagen, Shanghai- Volkswagen and Shanghai Tayor ranked the top three in auto sales in 2008 respectively. However, the market share of domestic independent brand, such as Chery, fell down; whose market share was only about 25.92% in total auto market.

The author investigates and analyzes Chinese auto manufacture and sales enterprises and writes this report by citing abundant second-hand information. The author is not only familiar with Chinese auto industry, but also proficient in the means of market research.

More information can be obtained as follows:
-Auto yields and sales in China
-Product structure of Chinese automobile industry
- Development of Chinese automobile industry in sub-sectors
- Driving forces of Chinese automobile market
-Unfavorable elements for the development of Chinese automobile market
- Policy development environment of Chinese automobile industry
- Sales channels of Chinese automobile industry
- Present state of Chinese new energetic autos
- Impact of international financial crisis on Chinese automobile industry
- Development prediction of Chinese automobile industry, 2009-2010

The definition of Chinese automobile manufacture industry researched in this report is as follow:
Refer to the vehicles droved by power installation, possessed four or more wheels without track and wires, used for transporting passengers or goods.

Including:
—basic passenger vehicles: convertible top passenger vehicle, mini- passenger vehicle, convertible rips,
—cross-country passenger vehicles
—special passenger vehicles, such as traveling and living vehicles, bulletproof vehicles and ambulances etc.
—others: traveling vehicles, multipurpose vehicles and short head vehicles etc.
—passenger vehicles: small vehicles, city vehicles, long-distance vehicles, traveling vehicles, cross- country vehicles and special vehicles etc.
—semi-trailer towing vehicle
—freight vehicles: normal vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles, trailer towing vehicles and cross-country vehicles etc.
— Special working trucks: pipe refueling truck, fire vehicle, refrigerator wagon and concrete mixer etc.
—special freight vehicles: tank truck, concrete transport vehicle, vehicle transporter, bulk cargo conveyor vehicle, and container carrier etc.
—special motor vehicle for walking on snow, golf motor vehicle and similarities
—automobile engine
—chassis of above mentioned vehicles

Table of Contents :

1 Overview of China’s Automobile Industry, 2008
1.1 Operations of China’s Automobile Industry, 2008
1.1.1 General Operations
1.1.2 Yield Analysis
1.1.3 Sales Analysis
1.2 Development Environment Analysis on China’s Automobile Industry
1.2.1 Policy Environment
1.2.2 International Financial Crisis Impact on China’s Automobile Industry
1.2.3 Domestic Economic Environment Impact
1.3 Export and Import Analysis on Chinese Automobile Market, 2008
1.3.1 Import Analysis
1.3.2 Export Analysis 
1.4 Economic Indictor Analysis on China’s Automobile Industry
1.4.1 Output Value Changes and Its Trends of Automobile Enterprises 
1.4.2 Profit Changes and Its Trends of Automobile Enterprises
1.4.3 Asset Analysis on Automobile Enterprises

2 Chinese Passenger Vehicle Market
2.1 Analysis and Prediction of the Car Market
2.1.1 Yields and Sales of Cars in China, 2008
2.1.2 Car Market Structure, 2008
2.1.3 Market Performance of Passenger Vehicles, 2008
2.2 Analysis and Prediction of General-purpose Vehicle and Sport Vehicle Market
2.2.1 Yields and Sales, 2008
2.2.2 Market Structure and Demand Analysis, 2008

3 Chinese Commercial Vehicle Market
3.1 Analysis of Chinese Commercial Vehicle Market, 2008
3.1.1 Present State of Chinese Commercial Vehicle Market, 2008
3.1.2 Analysis on Chinese Midget Car Market, 2008
3.1.3 Development Trend Prediction of Chinese Passenger Car Market
3.2 Analysis on Chinese Passenger Car Market
3.2.1 General Yields and Sales of Chinese Passenger Car Market
3.2.2 Yields and Sales of Various Passenger Car Manufacturers
3.2.3 Regional Sales of Chinese Passenger Car
3.2.4 Yields and Sales of Different Passenger Cars, 2008
3.2.5 Development Trend Prediction of Chinese Passenger Car Market
3.3 Analysis on Chinese Freight Vehicle Market
3.3.1 General Yields and Sales of Chinese Freight Vehicle Market, 2008
3.3.2 Yields and Sales of Trucks, 2008
3.3.3 Analysis on Chinese Freight Vehicle Market
3.3.4 Development Trend Analysis on Chinese Truck Market

4 Regional Market Analysis of Chinese Automobile Market
4.1 Beijing 
4.1.1 Feature Analysis
4.1.2 Operations of Automobile Manufacture Industry in Beijing
4.1.3 Sales Analysis in Beijing, 2008
4.2 Shanghai
4.2.1 Feature Analysis
4.2.2 Operations of Automobile Manufacture Industry in Shanghai
4.2.3 Sales Analysis in Shanghai, 2008
4.3 Jiangsu
4.4 Guangdong
4.5 Zhejiang

5 Main Local Manufacturer Analysis of Chinese Automobile Market
5.1 China FAW Group Corporation 
5.1.1 Company Profiles
5.1.2 Operations
5.1.3 Development Strategies
5.1.4 Influence of Financial Crisis on China FAW Group Corporation
5.2Beijing Automobile Industry (Group) Co., Ltd
5.2.1 Company Profiles
5.2.2 Operations
5.2.3 Development Strategies
5.2.4 Influence of Financial Crisis on Beijing Automobile Industry (Group) Co., Ltd
5.3 Changhe Aircraft Industries Group
5.4 Nanjing Automobile Group Co., Ltd
5.5 Jiangling Motor Group
5.6 Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd
5.7 Chery
5.8 Jinbei AUTO CO., LTD

6 Marketing Analyses on Chinese Automobile Market
6.1 Marketing State 
6.1.1 Overview
6.1.2Features
6.2 Marketing Models
6.2.1 Franchising
6.2.2 Auto Trade Market
6.2.3 4S Automobile Brand Shops
6.2.4 Other Marketing Models
6.2.5 Development Trends of Auto Marketing Model
6.3 Three Guarantees and Recall Systems
6.3.1 Introduction of Three Guarantees
6.3.2 Recall System Analysis
6.4 References to Foreign Sales Method
6.4.1 Characteristics of Automobile Sales Systems in Europe and America   
6.4.2 Characteristics of Automobile Sales Markets in Germany, France and Italy
6.4.3 Characteristics of Automobile Sales Markets in America, Japan and South Korea

7 Entry Models and Strategies of Various Foreign Capitals into Chinese Automobile Industry
7.1 Foreign Funded Enterprises Entry into Chinese Automobile Market
7.1.1 Entry Models 
7.1.2 Investment Changes of Multinational Auto Assets in China
7.1.3 Strategic Analysis on Multinational Enterprises in China
7.1.4 Marketing Model Research of Multinational Enterprises in China
7.2 Domestic Individual Asset Moving to Chinese Automobile Industry
7.2.1 Entry Models
7.2.2 Present State Analysis

8 Mergers and Acquisition Analysis of Chinese Automobile Market
8.1 Background Analysis
8.1.1 Policy Background
8.1.2 Economic Background
8.2 Merging and Restructuring Field Analysis of Chinese Automobile Market
8.2.1 Merging and Restructuring among Foreign Funded Enterprises in China
8.2.2 Merging and Restructuring among Domestic Enterprises
8.2.3 Domestic Enterprises Purchasing from Abroad

9 Development Prediction of Chinese Automobile Industry, 2009-2010
9.1 General Development Trends 
9.2 Statistics Prediction of Chinese Automobile Market, 2009-2010
9.2.1 Total Demand Prediction of Chinese Automobile Market, 2009-2010
9.2.2 Demand Prediction of Chinese Various Automobile
9.2 New Investment Opportunity Analysis of Chinese Automobile Market,
9.2.1 Automobile Finance
9.2.2 Automobile Service Industry
9.2.3Analysis on New Energetic Automobile

Selected Charts
Chart Yields of Chinese Automobile, 2001-2008
Chart Market Size of Chinese Automobile, 2001-2008
Chart Top Ten Enterprises in Chinese Automobile Sales, 2008
Chart Volume of Highway Freight Traffic in China, 2003-2008
Chart Turnover of Highway Freight Traffic in China, 2003-2008
Chart Sales Volume of Chinese Automobile in China, 2001-2008
Chart Sales Volume Ranking of Top 20 Enterprises of Chinese Automobile Industry
Chart Profit Ranking of Top 20 Enterprises of Chinese Automobile Industry
Chart Operations of Major Independent Brand Automobile Manufacturers
Chart Sales of Domestic Automobile in Different Quarters, 2007-2008
Chart Sales of Passenger Vehicle, 2001-2008
Chart Sales of Domestic Passenger Vehicle in Different Quarters, 2007-2008
Chart Sales Growth Rates of Domestic Passenger Vehicle, 2003-2008
Chart Sales of Commercial Vehicle, 2001-2008
Chart Sales of Commercial Vehicle in Sub-sectors, 2008
Chart Impact of Financial Crisis on Chinese Automobile Industry
Chart Favorable Elements for the Development of Chinese Automobile Industry
Chart Unfavorable Elements for the Development of Chinese Automobile Industry
Chart Domestic Sales Prediction of Chinese Commercial Vehicle in Sub-sectors, 200

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