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		<title>The New Hyundai ix35</title>
		<link>http://icarforum.info/2012/01/14/the-new-hyundai-ix35/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Huyndai ix35]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hyundai ix35 review]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The cars and anything about the car can be really interesting for all people, especially for people who are in love with the automotive. The new technology of the car can be really interesting for us. Of course, the new car from the car manufacturer becomes the magnet for us to find the information and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The cars and anything about the car can be really interesting for all people, especially for people who are in love with the automotive. The new technology of the car can be really interesting for us. Of course, the new car from the car manufacturer becomes the magnet for us to find the information and get the details of the cars. It is totally interesting. Almost all car manufacturer companies want to provide people the best technology and features of their car, so do Hyundai which becomes one of the great car companies. It has produced the great numbers of car that are really interesting. We can wait for their new car that of course uses the better technology and feature to meet the people’s needs for the comfortable and well performance car.<br />
From Hyundai which often give the great technology to their car, the new car of the<a href="http://www.carreviews.com.au/hyundai-ix35/" target="_blank"> Hyundai ix35</a> will be really interesting to be discussed. Of course, we need to know about the details of this new car, such as the features and the technology which is used. This car have some great features which can be the advantages of this car, such as the features of the control of cruise, the controls for the hill descents, holder of hills, security system to prevent the thefts, the programs for the electronic stabilities, and many more. Those features are available for this new car from <a href="http://www.carreviews.com.au/hyundai" target="_blank">Hyundai</a>.<br />
Besides the advantages that we can get from those awesome features, we also can see the adorable designs of this car. The exterior design which looks elegant and the interior design which looks classy make this car becomes really stylish and adorable. To know much about this car performance and any further details and information of this new car from Hyundai, we can get the <a href="http://www.carreviews.com.au/hyundai-ix35/" target="_blank">Hyundai ix35 review</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to Buy a MINI Car in Baltimore</title>
		<link>http://icarforum.info/2011/12/17/how-to-buy-a-mini-car-in-baltimore/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Car Updates]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MINI dealer Southern PA]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you love driving the MINI Cooper, a subcompact vehicle made in Oxfordshire, England, visiting MINI dealership Southern PA will certainly entertain you. In that dealership, you can find all MINI Cooper cars from all ages, ranging from the classic MINI Cooper cars made during the sixties to the modern MINI Cooper cars manufactured during [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you love driving the MINI Cooper, a subcompact vehicle made in Oxfordshire, England, visiting <a href="http://www.minibaltimore.com/" target="_blank">MINI dealership Southern PA</a> will certainly entertain you. In that dealership, you can find all MINI Cooper cars from all ages, ranging from the classic MINI Cooper cars made during the sixties to the modern MINI Cooper cars manufactured during the 2000’s. Whether you want to be Mr. Bean with your classic car or to become Mark Wahlberg with your modern car, you can always find a car that you will favor the most in that dealer.</p>
<p>If you want to buy a MINI Cooper car from <a href="http://www.minibaltimore.com/" target="_blank">MINI dealer Southern PA</a>, there are a number of things that you need to regard. First, you need to decide whether to buy a new or a used car. Both decisions have advantages and disadvantages so you should think clearly about that before making a decision. If you buy a new car, you will get a car whose condition is totally unquestionable. It is new, its engine is in perfect condition, and its workability is guaranteed. However, new MINI Cooper car, just like other new cars, is expensive and its value will significantly degrade as soon as you live the dealer’s lot. If you buy a used car, you will get a car with much more inexpensive purchasing price. However, you need to question many things in order to make sure that the car is workable.</p>
<p>If you finally decide to buy a used MINI Cooper car from <a href="http://www.minibaltimore.com/" target="_blank">used car dealership Baltimore</a>, there are three important things that you need to pay attention to if you want to have a car that is really operable. Those three things are price, mileage, and condition. Since the reason why you buy a used car is because it is economical, you should choose a car whose price is reasonable. For the mileage, choose a car with the lowest one; and for the condition, ask a mechanic to accompany you if you cannot assess the overall condition of the car alone.</p>
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		<title>The Best Gifts for Your Race Car Fanatic Brother</title>
		<link>http://icarforum.info/2011/12/07/the-best-gifts-for-your-race-car-fanatic-brother/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a brother who loves watching car race, you can give him many types of gift during his birthday or any other celebrations that he happens to celebrate. Car race buffs certainly love receiving stuffs which feature their fondness. Therefore, any gifts that you want to give to your car race fanatic brother [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have a brother who loves watching car race, you can give him many types of gift during his birthday or any other celebrations that he happens to celebrate. Car race buffs certainly love receiving stuffs which feature their fondness. Therefore, any gifts that you want to give to your car race fanatic brother should feature car race. You can give him a car model, an RC car, a piece of apparel with car race printing, a ticket to watch a car race in a speedway, or an experience to ride or even to drive one of the most famous <a href="http://www.freemanxexperience.com.au/driving-experiences-gifts/V8-racing-experience-hotlaps/" target="_blank">Supercars</a> that are driven by famous racers. There are many things that you can give to him so make sure that you choose one of those gifts wisely.</p>
<p>The first gift that you can give to your car race fanatic brother is a car model. Car models are replica of the authentic race cars and they are often collected as a collection. If your brother is very fond of car race, he will mostly love to receive car models that you give to him and he will include them in his most precious cars collection, especially if you give the car models during the most important moments in his life, such as his birthday.</p>
<p>You can also give your brother a jacket, a shirt, a hat, or any other types of apparel depicting a famous race car or those usually worn by famous racers. There is a large assortment of such apparel in many department stores so you should visit those stores once in a while to check out their collection.</p>
<p>Another gift that you can also give to him is an RC car. Unlike car models, RC cars are controllable and this feature often makes them a more favorable gift than car models.</p>
<p>If your brother really loves “driving” the RC car that you give, you should consider giving him a chance to feel the <a href="http://www.freemanxexperience.com.au/driving-experiences-gifts/V8-racing-experience-hotlaps/" target="_blank">V8 Experience</a>. V8 supercar is the most famous supercar in Australia and driving it will certainly be an unforgettable gift that your brother can receive.</p>
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		<title>HGV Training to get Your License</title>
		<link>http://icarforum.info/2011/11/05/hgv-training-to-get-your-license/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:38:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Internet is one place to get all kinds of information about the various career options available for a person living in the UK. One of the most popular career options is that of an HGV driver. An HGV driver can earn up to £30,000 a year and well-qualified HGV drivers are very much in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Internet is one place to get all kinds of information about the various career options available for a person living in the UK. One of the most popular career options is that of an HGV driver. An HGV driver can earn up to £30,000 a year and well-qualified HGV drivers are very much in demand. This is a much sought after job also because it promises job security and flexible working hours.</p>
<p>To become a qualified driver one must first get his licence. There are two types of licences and the one you need depends on the class of vehicle you intend to drive. The category C Licenses are for rigid vehicles that are all in one unit and are called HGV class 2 vehicles, the category C+E License is for articulated vehicles that have a cab and a trailer and are called HGV class 1 vehicles.</p>
<p>Many companies offer <a href="http://www.trackcompare.co.uk/hgv-training">HGV training</a> all over the country. Enrolling in one and learning to operate the HGV in the most efficient way is the best, fastest and most cost effective way to train and pass the required tests. Often the training courses that will help you qualify last 5 days and the prices for these courses vary from company to company.</p>
<p>The companies not only give you training that will make you a well qualified HGV driver, they also help you with the various licence procedures that include the submission of the provincial licence application forms, medical forms and preparation for passing the theory and practical tests. The most popular and sought after companies offer flexible courses with flexible times and you can chose one that suits your schedule and requirements.</p>
<p>There are so many HGV driver training companies that it can be confusing when trying to decide which one to choose. A few things that you will want to keep in mind when choosing one are the duration of the course, schedule for the course, the price of the HGV training courses and the kind of help they provide in obtaining the licences.</p>
<p>There are online websites that will not only give you the details of the courses offered by the various companies but also help you with comparing prices, getting free quotes and other aspects. A little time spent comparing and analysing will help you select the one that will best suit you and give you a chance to find exclusive offers.</p>
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		<title>Best Options of Honda Cars in Los Angeles</title>
		<link>http://icarforum.info/2011/09/26/best-options-of-honda-cars-in-los-angeles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a car can be both exciting and intense because you have pay special attention to practically everything. To know that they fully meet your requirements usually you have a detailed picture in your head of what you are looking for in your new car. Yet the absence of that will leave car hunting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a car can be both exciting and intense because you have pay special attention to practically everything. To know that they fully meet your requirements usually you have a detailed picture in your head of what you are looking for in your new car. Yet the absence of that will leave car hunting as a big deal. If you are open to all options that are around you, then the right place for you to go to is where the largest inventory is located nearest to you. If you domicile in Los Angeles, then the <a href="http://www.airportmarinahonda.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Honda dealership Los Angeles</strong></a> is a great place to start.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://www.airportmarinahonda.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Honda LA</strong></a> you are welcome to comb through the many options of Honda’s that suit your interest, style, preference and most of your entire budget. You certainly don’t want to be ripped out in only a day. The team will be more than delighted to assist you through the many options and have several picked out for you. Arrange an appointment and the next thing you know, you will be test driving the car you may well be taking home with you. There is nothing better than knowing you are assisted by those who care most.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.airportmarinahonda.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Honda Los Angeles</strong></a> has been in the arena of car selling for a great length of time. This has allowed them to pocket the many experiences that bring you nothing but good. Compare the prices that are offered by the rest and slowly you will learn that only here will you be able to get the best prices of all. Next on the list you will also be looking out for quality in material and guarantee of good, where all that is covered with ease and full support. So for a new car, head straight here for the best options.</p>
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		<title>Top Three Characteristics of the Best Dealer in Kansas City</title>
		<link>http://icarforum.info/2011/09/19/top-three-characteristics-of-the-best-dealer-in-kansas-city/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, getting the best values of a purchase has become one of the goals of most car buyers. Most car buyers think that getting the best values enables them to get optimum benefits of their purchase. Even though they spend lots of money, they will become very satisfied if they are able to get the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nowadays, getting the best values of a purchase has become one of the goals of most car buyers. Most car buyers think that getting the best values enables them to get optimum benefits of their purchase. Even though they spend lots of money, they will become very satisfied if they are able to get the best values. In fact, if car buyers want to get the best values of purchasing their favorite car, they should manage to buy it at the best car dealer. As if you want to get the best values of purchasing a car in Kansas City, you will need to buy if at the best dealer in Kansas City.</p>
<p>Fortunately, there are top three characteristics of the best <a href="http://www.deweydodgejeep.com/dodge-chrysler-jeep-kansas-city-mo.htm" target="_blank">Chrysler dealer Kansas City</a> that can become your references in your survey to find the right car dealer. The first top characteristic is huge car inventories. You probably have understood that huge car inventories enable customers to compare several cars at once more easily. If a car buyer has many options to choose, he or she will have better chances to find the most suitable car more easily. Then, the second top characteristic of the best <a href="http://www.deweydodgejeep.com/dodge-chrysler-jeep-kansas-city-mo.htm" target="_blank">Dodge dealer Kansas City</a> is a reliable sales team. As you know, the one who will mostly interact with you in your attempt to buy a car is the sales team. In this case, the best car dealer usually has a reliable sales team because the reliability of a sales team will influence customers’ satisfaction.</p>
<p>Further, the third top characteristics of the best <a href="http://www.deweydodgejeep.com/dodge-chrysler-jeep-kansas-city-mo.htm" target="_blank">Jeep dealer Kansas City</a> that you have to consider is excellent customer support. You certainly have known that no one knows when you will be in trouble. If you have excellent customer support, you will be able to get the right assistance anytime you are in trouble.</p>
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		<title>Evolving Technology And Auto Sound Systems</title>
		<link>http://icarforum.info/2011/08/29/evolving-technology-and-auto-sound-systems/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was a time in the not so distant past when car stereos that had CD players or CD disc changers where the cutting edge of technology. New technology however has nearly rendered the CD players in cars as obsolete as long forgotten 8-track players. The sad news is that many carmakers are clinging to [...]]]></description>
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 There was a time in the not so distant past when car stereos that had CD players or CD disc changers where the cutting edge of technology. New technology however has nearly rendered the CD players in cars as obsolete as long forgotten 8-track players. The sad news is that many carmakers are clinging to the old days and only offer something as modern as cassette players as standard equipment for auto sound systems.
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 I think those days will soon be forgotten, as cassettes are no longer even in mainstream production. You should also find that as CDs are rapidly becoming replaced by MP3s that take up very little space in our cars and homes, one day very soon we may see that music companies have decided it is no longer cost effective to produce CDs and render all music to digital formats. So, what does this mean for auto sound systems? It&#8217;s actually good news for savvy manufacturers are well as savvy consumers who have their eyes on the future and the growing role technology is playing in our lives and as well as our commute to work.
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 We&#8217;ve seen a recent introduction of satellite radio to our selection of auto sound systems. These stations offer the allure of no commercial interruptions to your music play in exchange for the price of a monthly subscription. At the moment there are two major companies that offer this service to consumers and each have rather proprietary equipment for their use and installation into your car. They are actually offering some rather tempting offers in order to encourage subscribers. Among those wonderful offers are auto sound systems for your vehicle at less than 0 with a prepaid year of subscription services.
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 For the satellite radio companies this indicates a constantly growing pool of prospective subscribers and the cost of the equipment is a drop in the bucket when compared to customer loyalty and being on the cutting edge of sound technology. The drawback is that you must decide which service you wish to go with before making the purchase. Also while they offer a very nice auto sound system (bare bones kind of kit that only allows for the radio reception in most cases) at a very sweet price, if you want upgrades such as MP3 compatibility, CD players, CD changers, DVD players, GPS, or any number of other new and advanced technology you will still have to purchase those for your sound system at an upgraded price. There are a few packages that come with these things, but the price is a little on the hefty side. Oh the sacrifices we will make for a more enjoyable daily commute.
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 Know what your expectations are before you decide to purchase the auto sound system of your dream or you could find that it is more the stuff that nightmares are made of than sweet dreams. Do not live in constant fear that if you buy today you will find something you like better 6 months from now, that is a reality. Technology is growing and evolving at a frightening pace. Find the auto sound system that you like best today and make that your purchase. This is a much better option than waiting around indefinitely and purchasing one just as your warranty expires on your car and it&#8217;s time for a trade in and another auto sound system.</p>
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		<title>Auto Transport ? My Super Hero</title>
		<link>http://icarforum.info/2011/08/26/auto-transport-my-super-hero/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Auto Transport – My Super Hero The last thing I was thinking about was auto transport service, when I got the news I was transferring for a new job position. I began to make all the usual moving arrangements for all of my personal and household items. Everything was almost ready, and Mother Nature decided [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Auto Transport – My Super Hero</p>
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The last thing I was thinking about was auto transport service, when I got the news I was transferring for a new job position. I began to make all the usual moving arrangements for all of my personal and household items. Everything was almost ready, and Mother Nature decided to give us the worst snowstorm in 20 years. I was not sure of exactly where I was going, but I knew that I could not take the chance on driving my car across several states in this weather. A work friend suggested an auto transport service to take my car for me. This was well worth checking out.</p>
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I had several weeks to get to my new destination, so I contacted the auto transport service and set up all the arrangements. They were very understanding, polite and had the answers to all my questions. With the terrible weather conditions, I knew that I had extra time for my car to get to me in time to start my new position. This is where I found a super Hero. The driver was only a few hours off from our original delivery time, and he helped me every step to complete the transaction and my car had no problems or issues.</p>
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I feel that the driver went above and beyond to get my car to me and to get it there with no problems. He truly saved the day for me – my super hero! I know this sounds a little extreme, but for me not having to drive that distance in the bad weather conditions made all the difference in the world. Doesn’t that make a super hero?</p>
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The total experience with the auto transport service was professional, easy and well worth the cost for the exceptional service. The auto transport service made a big impact on my move and I know that I will employ their services again. I was lucky to have this service recommended to me right when I needed it. If you are in the position to need this service, I recommend to start with online quotes from several companies and find the one that best meets your needs. Auto transport is the best service I found to come to my rescue.</p>
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In your time of need call the hero’s of the auto transport services no matter what situation you find yourself in. The auto transport service can save the day!</p>
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		<title>Outlook 2011: China Says No More Cars, Down Goes The Auto Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Dian L. Chu, EconForecast While the world is still unwrapping the surprise Christmas gift from China in the form of an interest rate hike of 25 basis points, this other piece of news with ample implications to the auto industry seems to have gone largely under the radar&#8211;The City of Beijing will limit the [...]]]></description>
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 By Dian L. Chu, EconForecast</p>
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 While the world is still unwrapping the surprise Christmas gift from China in the form of an interest rate hike of 25 basis points, this other piece of news with ample implications to the auto industry seems to have gone largely under the radar&#8211;The City of Beijing will limit the number of new license plates issued in 2011 to 240,000 to help control traffic congestion. Xinhua reported that car buyers in Beijing will have to draw lots before obtaining a vehicle license plate.</p>
<p><strong>Beijing – An Auto Gold Mine</strong></p>
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 In 2009, Chinese government introduced tax incentives for cars with engine sizes of 1.6 liters or smaller. The move propelled China to the world’s biggest auto market that year, surpassing the United States. The trend has continued in the first 11 months of 2010&#8211;automakers in China shipped a total of 16.4 million vehicles, up 34% year-over-year.</p>
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 Beijing is China&#8217;s largest auto market and regarded by auto manufacturers as a gold mine. Statistics from the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport show that the city&#8217;s total number of automobiles stood at around 4.8 million, up almost 85% from 2005.</p>
<p><strong>Carriage Before Horse</strong></p>
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 The problem is that the Chinese government is putting the carriage before the horse&#8211;encouraging consumers to buy cars without building enough roads and parking lots to support the auto boom. This problem is not unique to the city of Beijing, although it is the first resorting to this somewhat drastic measure to alleviate its horrendous traffic situation.</p>
<p><strong>50% Drop in New Car Sales</strong></p>
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 With this new vehicle limit, China Automobile Dealers Association already came out with estimate that new car sales in Beijing are likely to decline 50% to around 400,000 next year.</p>
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 Although this policy is only implemented in Beijing, it could have great influence over other large cities as Beijing is hardly the only city with poor urban planning suffering from the Great Traffic Jam, which could be a huge blow to the auto industry.</p>
<p><strong>China – A Critical Auto Success Factor</strong></p>
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 China has been a major salvation to global automakers that are still struggling from a severe downturn in 2009 in the developed car markets. As such, position in China has become one of the most critical aspects of any auto company’s success. General Motor (GM), Volkswagen AG, Toyota Motor (TM), Ford Motor (F), and other industry heavy weights are all competing intensely for a bigger slice of the Chinese market (See China Car Market Chart).</p>
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 Although China auto market is expected to slow down in the coming years (see Predicted Sales Chart) partly because the tax incentives that help drive the auto sales are set to expire on Dec. 31, 2010, the world’s top auto companies still have high hopes for China.</p>
<p><strong>Great Auto Growth Sans Roads &amp; Parking? </strong></p>
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 Bloomberg reported that world’s largest automakers-GM, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Nissan all expect sales in China to grow anywhere from 10% to 17% in 2011. While most auto companies commented that it is too soon to talk about the effect this measure will have on car sales, there’s no getting around the fact that without sufficient roads and parking spaces, any great growth potential (See Predicted Sales Chart) in China is basically meaningless.</p>
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<p>Chart Source: Midwaydirect.com</p>
<p><strong>Infrastructure Gap For The Next Decade</strong></p>
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 As discussed in my previous analysis, China has inadequate logistic infrastructure to meet the needs of its mass population and heavy industrial business, partly reflecting poor planning by the local and central officials. As much as the country has been racing to build and upgrade its transportation system, this new restriction speaks volumes that the deficiency most likely will persist in the next decade or so.</p>
<p><strong>A Quinq Whammy</strong></p>
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 Conceivably, the new vehicle cap, the also new 4% increase on fuel prices, and the latest interest rate hike to rein in escalating inflation and asset bubbles would constitute a triple whammy to the already severely recession-hit auto sector.  Furthermore, since the automaker cost structure is heavy on the raw material, the global inflation pressure would hit input costs more so than other sectors.</p>
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 Then, you also have companies already made resource commitments based on the prior robust China growth forecasts. For example, Ford will open 66 new dealerships in China by the end of the year, bringing its total to 100 new dealers in the country in 2010 and its total number of outlets to 340. Daimler AG also plans to invest €3 billion by 2015 to expand its production facilities in China.</p>
<p><strong>Beware of the “Bullwhip Effect”</strong></p>
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 This suggests automaker stocks and/or ETFs, mutual funds with Chinese auto exposure, including but not limited to the aforementioned companies, could be subject to significant revaluation based on new tightening measures coming out of China, which could only intensify and likely extend beyond 2011. And this could also have a “Bullwhip Effect” up and down the entire auto supply chain.</p>
<p><strong>Auto Sector Could Be A Short </strong></p>
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 Shares of Chinese (see China Car Maker Ranking Table) and German automakers like SAIC Motor Corp. (600104:SS), China’s largest automaker, Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s biggest carmaker, BMW, Volkswagen AG, are already seeing selling pressure after city of Beijing decision to impose the limit. Further selloff could be expected as fund managers and traders start doing some serious portfolio VaR shuffling after the start of the New Year.</p>
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<p>Source: Reuters.com</p>
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 Compared to its peer group, GM is probably the most vulnerable, as China has become the largest single market for GM since the first half of 2010, surpassing the home market.  So, it looks like American taxpayers would need to wait a bit longer for GM to pay off the taxpayer-funded bailout.</p>
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 Nevertheless, look on the bright side&#8211;it is fortunate that GM’s IPO took place before these negative announcements came out, so GM was able to plow .8 billion of the IPO money back to the U.S. Treasury Dept.</p>
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 Disclosure: No Positions<br />Dian L. Chu, Dec. 27, 2010 | Mobile Reader, Website | Facebook | Twitter | Google Profile</p>
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 For those who are keen followers of car insurance news across the nation, you&#8217;d be mindful of the current war raging in the state of Wisconsin over the intended slash of auto insurance rates by up to 20%. This is an interesting piece of news which of course is not being welcomed by insurance companies. How does affect the rest of the nation?
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 The last step prior to you sign insurance contract is to read the policy wording. At least you understand your rights and obligations. Rules related to premium payment, scope of over and claim procedures are critical to understand. If you are not regarding something you&#8217;ll ask the customer service or discuss with your insurance agent or broker. When you have full understanding of the policy contract, there will no &#8221; dispute&#8217; when a claim happens.
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 When you start choosing the insurance company to become insured under confirm it&#8217;s a known company with a solid track record. Many companies sell fake car insurance and are getting away with it due to the increasing number of companies doing it. This is why you want to do your research and ensure that the corporate you opt has many happy and satisfied customers before you become insured under them. Many of the leading companies will have higher rates then other companies but with the smaller companies you run the risk of getting fake insurance, so there is a fine line between getting the right price and finding the right company. Research is critical in this stage and the cheapest cost might not be the best company and thus I wouldn&#8217;t go with them. Usually you&#8217;ll need to spend a few extra bucks to ensure that you get the automobile insurance from a solid company, but in the end it&#8217;s worth it.
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