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Hyundai boosts C-Segment range with new generation i30 wagon

23 Feb 2012 10:56

Ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the New Generation i30 wagon has today broken cover. It is the second member of the New Generation i30 family, and joins the five-door hatchback to broaden the appeal of Hyundai’s C-segment range.

The stylish wagon shares engines and running gear with the well-received New Generation i30 five-door, but has a longer body to create a significant increase in trunk space without compromising the model’s dynamic styling.

The i30 wagon’s overall length is increased by 185 mm to 4485 mm over its five-door sibling, making it one of the most accommodating vehicles in the European C-segment, and 10 mm longer than the original i30 wagon.read full article >

Mini widens global sales network with Jordan showroom

22 Feb 2012 14:13

Premium small car brand MINI has stepped up its involvement in the Middle East sales area in geographical terms as well: the brand’s market entry into the Kingdom of Jordan brings a further boost to MINI’s presence in this growth-intensive economic region. In 2011, MINI posted a 77% increase in sales in the Middle East. Worldwide, the British premium carmaker is now represented in more than 100 countries.

The new MINI branch will open in the centre of the capital Amman – a bustling city of some 3m people – in partnership with a local dealer who already collaborates with the BMW Group on BMW car sales and service. Potential MINI customers in Jordan will be able to choose from the full model portfolio. In addition to the MINI, MINI Clubman and read full article >

Avis saves $35 million

21 Feb 2012 10:23

Avis Budget Group has made savings of around $35 million in its European division since buying the independent firm back in October 2011.

The US-based company’s moves include reducing the size of Avis Europe’s senior management team, resulting in savings of $6 million a year, moving to a shared service centre which will realise $13 million a year and consolidating its IT infrastructure, which will save $3 million per annum.

The company is also renegotiating leases on certain properties, offering a $1 million per annum saving, while consolidating the procurement of fuel, glass repair services, tyres and vehicle maintenance are set to save $5 million annually.

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