Alan Jackson to headline 15th Anniversary Deni Ute Muster

Singer-songwriter Alan Jackson

Here at the Deni Ute Muster we are gearing up for our biggest year yet! With 15 amazing years under our belt we are throwing a huge party to celebrate. Our 15th anniversary present to you is the one and only Alan Jackson!

‘To host country music sensation Alan Jackson in Deniliquin at our 15th Anniversary event is a huge coup for the Deni Ute Muster’ said Karla Notley Marketing Manager

Early bird tickets have been extended until Friday 24 May unless sold out prior.

‘Early bird tickets are currently $150 normally $180 for adults but are selling fast. Early bird tickets are limited and are sure to sell out before this date.’ Karla said.

Alan Jackson is one of the most successful and respected singer-songwriters in music. He’s in the elite company of Lennon and McCartney among artists who’ve written and recorded more than 20 US #1 hits. He’s sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, and has scored nearly 40 Top 10 hits in Australia, with 15 #1s including “Good Time,” “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere,” “Little Bitty” and “I’ll Go On Loving You” – each spent a month at the top of the Australian music charts.

“I’d always heard great things about Australia, and everybody was right – it’s a beautiful country and the people were really nice,” Jackson said. “I really enjoyed it, and I’m glad to be going back to play for the folks down under who love country music.”

Jackson has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, topped the country singles charts 35 times, and scored more than 50 Top-10 hits. He has written or co-written 24 of his 35 #1 hit singles. Jackson is an 18-time ACM Award winner, a 16-time CMA Award recipient, and a two-time Grammy-winning artist whose song writing has earned him the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award and an induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame as a 2011 Songwriter/Artist inductee.

We have added two huge new highlights to the program this year including a Quickshear competition and lawn mower racing. The all-time favourites are back including the Australian National Circle Work Championships, bull ride spectacular, tractor pull, the blue singlet count and so much more.

Camping is once again included in the ticket price and kids under 13 are FREE!

Celebrate our 15th birthday with country music sensation Alan Jackson!

Purchase your early bird tickets now at www.deniutemuster.com.au or http://www.ticketek.com

‘Here at Muster HQ we are so excited about our huge anniversary event and we can’t wait to share the October long weekend with our patrons who have helped us create the best festival in Australia’ Karla said. Just as many industry observers are predicting that in 2022 car sales in China will top 35 million units annually; the U.S. Public Research Interest Group (PIRG) is saying that America’s love affair with the car is cooling.

Boom or bust? It all depends on where you live

Just as many industry observers are predicting that in 2022 car sales in China will top 35 million units annually, the U.S. Public Research Interest Group (PIRG) is saying that America’s love affair with the car is cooling.Their data indicates that while all demographics are participating in this shift, it’s the Millennials who are driving it.

They are the ones moving into urban areas where car ownership is more of a negative than a positive.

Furthermore, the study says that if this trend continues it will be one of the most significant shifts in American lifestyle in over 100 years.

While some are saying that the trend is a one off generated by the GFC and rising fuel prices, the research indicates that it is a long term shift and reflects a massive change in the nation’s youngest generation of motorists.

It found;
• Motorists 16 – 34 logged 23% fewer miles behind the wheel in 2009 than the same age group recorded in 2001. Also, unlike previous generations who couldn’t wait to get their licenses, this group is not rushing to do so instead they are opting to use public transport more often.
• Across all demographics, Americans of driving age who were licensed fell to only 86% in 2011 – a 30 year low. 19 years ago it was 90%.
• The number of cars owned by Americans is also dropping.
• For years there have been more cars than licensed drivers and that is down too, by 4% compared to 2006.

According to one chief economist, younger people aren’t buying cars because they are suffering financially. He added: “If and when the economy recovers, they will buy cars at the same rate as other generations.”

Other analysts believe the trend to inner city living by U.S. Millennials (a trend that is being mirrored globally) will continue which will mean that local governments and state and private authorities will need to rethink their urban transportation policies.

This trend is being recognised by some OEMs who have responded by moving into car sharing services as a substitute to owning a car, hoping that when the Millennials marry and move to the suburbs their brands will be top-of-mind which will be reflected in sales. Only time will tell.

Take the leap to Fast and Furious 6 at IMAX Darling Harbour

Fast cars, stunning locations and more jaw-dropping action than ever before is heading to IMAX Darling Harbour with the highly anticipated release of FAST & FURIOUS 6. Kicking off the season will be a midnight screening on 6th June 2013.

The returning cast of all stars including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson reunite for their most high-stakes adventure yet, tracking an organisation of lethally skilled mercenary drivers across 12 countries.

The IMAX release of FAST & FURIOUS 6 is digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®. The crystal-clear images coupled with the powerful digital audio exclusive to IMAX, will immerse audiences into the high-octane action that is renowned with the global blockbuster franchise.

With the addition of an action-packed military tank sequence, the return of Michelle Rodriguez’s character, Letty, and a stellar soundtrack, there is no better place to watch FAST & FURIOUS 6 than on the world’s biggest screen!

FAST & FURIOUS 6: AN IMAX EXPERIENCE
Release Date (Sydney): Midnight screening on 6th June 2013
IMAX Darling Harbour
Tickets and Session Times: www.imax.com.au or at the box office
Adults $31; Child $22.50; Concession $27;
Family (2 adults, 2 child) $88

What’s your reputation worth?

A former licensed motor car trader has been convicted and fined $37,000 for breaching the Australian Consumer Law and the Motor Car Traders Act 1986.

The dealer pleaded guilty in the Broadmeadow’s Magistrates’ Court to:
- accepting payment and failing to supply a motor car
- making a false or misleading representation that a vehicle would be sold with 12 months registration
- consignment selling (selling, exchanging or otherwise disposing of a motor car, or any interest in one, as an agent for someone who is not an LMCT or a special trader
- failing to comply with an inspector’s requirement, without a reasonable excuse
- failing to make the prescribed entries into the dealings book for 23 motors

The court also ordered the dealer to pay costs of $1,400. His motor trader’s licence was cancelled in July 2012 due to unrelated events.

I’m not sure how much media publicity this case received, but I’m sure the dealer’s former customers have told their family, friends, work colleagues and dozens of other people of their unfortunate experience.

This brings to mind the title of a chapter in Robert Greene’s international best seller: The 48 Laws of Power, “So much depends on reputation – guard it with your life.”

Green elaborates: “Reputation is the cornerstone of power. Through reputation alone you can intimidate and win; once it slips, however, you are vulnerable, and it will be attached on all sides. Make your reputation unaisable. Always be alert to potentials attacks and thwart them before they happen. Meanwhile, learn to destroy your enemies by opening holes in their own reputations. Then stand aside and let public opinion hang them.”

While Greene’s book is more of a philosophical guide for the power hungry or those obsessed with getting power, the chapter on reputation is well worth reading.

As is a recent DealerRater/Polk study which, it says, proves that online consumer reviews drive auto dealer business.

Key points validated by Polk’s analysis include:
• Higher than average star ratings lead to increased sales
• Participation in DealerRater’s Certified Dealer Program drives sales volume increases at dealerships
• Certified dealers outperform non-certified dealers
• Being 360Certified provides additional value – almost a 50 percent sales volume increase compared to non-certified dealers

Most importantly, 84 percent of Americans acknowledge that online evaluations influence their purchase decisions which highlights the importance of online reviews in the car buying cycle

Does the Australian market need a dedicated online auto dealer review site where consumers can post their comments? Let’s know your thoughts in the comments box below.

Classic Euros collect top prices at Sydney Auction

Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Shannon’s Sydney Autumn Classic Auction Results courtesy Christophe Boribon - National Auctions Manager at Shannons

Two striking SL Mercedes-Benz Roadsters led the 'Euro' bidding war at Sydney's Autumn Classic Auction on May 6, when they caught the eye of collectors both on the floor and by phone, with $91,000 paid for the cream Australian-delivered 190SL and $89,000 for a red former Concours-winning 1964 'Pagoda roof' 230SL - both comfortably above their pre-sale estimates.

Not to be outdone, bright 70s colours were also in demand on the night with a nicely restored Ex-US yellow Porsche 911T 2.2 'Targa' selling for $45,000, followed shortly after by an eye catching and well presented blue Jaguar E-Type V12 Coupe, sporting chrome wire wheels selling for $56,000.

A wonderful private collection of 1950s and 1960s British A.J.S and Matchless motorcycles- all totally restored and unridden since - sold with no reserve for a total of $101,000. Highlights included the c1960 Matchless G80 'Typhoon' 600cc solo - a limited production model produced primarily for the American market - that brought $17,500, while a c1964 Matchless G80CS with a competition alloy 500cc single cylinder engine went for $14,500 and a striking c1963 Matchless G12 CSR ('Competition Sprung Roadster') 650cc Twin-cylinder (dubbed the 'Coffee Shop Racer' by its rivals because of its distinctive two-into-one 'Siamese' exhaust system) made $12,000.

Overall, the SL sales were highlights of this auction, which attracted an enthusiastic crowd of around 400 people to Shannons' St Leonards, Sydney showroom and resulted in a healthy clearance rate of 80 per cent from the 39 vehicles on offer.

The Auction action continues over Winter, with two great Auctions ahead of us, starting with Melbourne on July 1st - which has so far attracted some rare world market vehicles. Followed by the Custom & Collectable Auction at Meguiars MotorEx in Sydney on July 21st.