Sci-Fleet Hino has followed up on last years success and won it's second consecutive Metropolitan Dealer of the Year Award at the annual Hino Dealer of the Year Awards held recently.
Congratulations to the entire Hino division on what was our most successful awards night on record also winning the following awards:
- Metropolitan Dealer of the Year (2nd time in a row)
- Gold Parts Excellence
- Bronze Service Excellence
- National Bus Dealer of the Year
- No.1 in Australia for Medium Duty Sales
- Greater than 100% Service Penetration
- Brad Elliott and Steve Buxton were inducted into the ‘Centurion Club’
These awards are a reflection on the contribution made by all the members of the Hino team and shows how over time with diligence and persistence what can be achieved.
Earlier this month Sci-Fleet participated in Go Blue for Autism, a day aimed to raise awareness and funds for people living with Autism and their families. Led by our parts manager Lindsay Harm, the company was painted blue for the day.
On World Autism Awareness Day, iconic buildings across Australia and the world turned their lights blue for the entire month of April to promote Autism awareness.
Autism is a complex, lifelong disability. People with Autism share the core features of social and communication difficulties, narrow interests and repetitive behaviours.
Autism is often referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), an umbrella term that encompasses a number of conditions including Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS).
People on the Autism Spectrum experience:
- Challenges in communicating and interacting with others,
- Thinking in a flexible way,
- Processing information from their senses and
- Adapting their behaviours to what can seem incredibly confusing and frustrating situations.
Despite having difficulties in these same core areas, no two people with Autism are the same.
People on the Autism spectrum may also have a significant intellectual impairment while others may have average or above average intelligence. Some may have little or no verbal language skills through to those who are highly verbal yet still have difficulty using these language skills socially.
While it is a lifelong disability, people with Autism can learn and develop when provided with appropriate supports.
For more information about this fantastic cause, visit www.autismqld.com.au/goblueforautism.
The all-new third-generation Toyota Kluger mid-size SUV made its world premiere today at the New York Auto Show.
Due in Australia in the first half of next year, the 2014 Kluger's new exterior design conveys refinement and strength that complements a new, more spacious interior with an array of comfort, convenience and technology features.
Next-generation Kluger features a progressive silhouette, improved aerodynamics and sculptured side-door panels for a sophisticated and dynamic appearance.
The redesigned exterior is longer and slightly wider with trapezoidal grille, wrap-around headlamps, bold fenders and a newly styled rear liftgate.
Visibility has been improved through precise repositioning of the front A-pillars, while the size of the rear quarter glass has been increased to provide a wider view for driver and occupants.
Toyota engineers have added even more refinement and functionality to the new Kluger's interior with premium materials and fittings, including a soft-touch instrument panel and easier access to the third row.
Cargo space behind the third-row seats has also been increased.
The new Kluger will be offered in Australia with a 3.5-litre V6 engine with a variable intake manifold and dual variable valve timing with intelligence, which controls phasing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts to optimise torque and fuel efficiency.
Fuel efficiency has been improved thanks to a new six-speed, electronically controlled automatic transmission that offers selectable manual sequential shifting.
The new Kluger will provide a more dynamic driving experience, with new technologies that include Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive, enhancements in suspension performance, and optimised electric power steering. Springs and shock absorbers have been tuned to help enhance the vehicle's handling characteristics.
Kluger's Dynamic Torque Control AWD system uses information sent from various sensors (speed, steering angle and speed, throttle angle and yaw rate) to automatically govern the transmission of torque to the rear wheels, as required.
A sophisticated, high-speed interactive management system coordinates control of the Dynamic Torque Control AWD, vehicle stability control and electric power steering systems to enhance Kluger's performance, handling and safety.
All Kluger models for Australia will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Princeton, Indiana.
Stay tuned for more Kluger information later in the year
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