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Concept to Reality – Jeep Wrangler Utility

Concept to Reality – Jeep Wrangler Utility

As a local Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer from 2003 to 2015, I got involved. along with my then GM, Cameron Semark, in upgrades to a lot of Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge models – Cherokee’s, Grand Cherokee’s, Chrysler 300’s, various Dodge models and of course the iconic Jeep Wrangler. Cameron was a wiz at picking the upgrades, […]

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Jeep Wrangler Gladiator Revealed Prior to LA Motor Show

It’s not a Jeep Scrambler, It’s a Jeep Gladiator.

Jeep pickup truck apparently will be named Jeep Gladiator – Russell will be pleased. Scrambler sounded like something you’d have for breakfast, anyway Hi Bob Aldons, former Jeep dealer with comments from autoblog.com on the forthcoming Jeep Wrangler Pick Up. Years ago, I travelled to the USA (Florida actually) for a short sharp Jeep meeting –

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Review – Why Should You Buy?

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Review – Why Should You Buy?

From 2008 until selling my dealerships in 2015, I was a Volkswagen dealer based at Redcliffe, just north of Brisbane. And it was a special time – I was a bit hesitant taking on the franchise, hearing all sorts of problems that Australian dealers had with the German senior management at Volkswagen, but, it couldn’t

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Hyundai officially names 3-row SUV the Hyundai Palisade.

Hyundai officially names 3-row SUV the Hyundai Palisade.

What’s in a name? Hyundai Palisade? According to US-based online news Autoblog.com, a new Hyundai 8-seat model will be launched at the LA motor show this month and is monikered as the Hyundai Palisade. “The reports we’ve been hearing about Hyundai’s new three-row SUV are right, it’s going to be called the Palisade and be revealed at this year’s Los Angeles

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Audi Q8 review: Yes, it’s smart. No, I don’t want one

Audi Q8 review: Yes, it’s smart. No, I don’t want one

Hello and good morning. Bob Aldons, The Car Guy, representing a Jeremy Clarkson article from the Weekend Australian about the Audi Q8. I try to share these articles via Facebook, but unfortunately whilst I’m a subscriber, to read it, you need to be a subscriber too or else you’re presented with the subscription page. Sure

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2018 Mustang Convertible Review – Throttle House

2018 Mustang Convertible Review – Throttle House

Hello there – Bob Aldons, The Car Guy on this beautiful Friday in Redcliffe, Queensland, down under in Australia. Thomas Holland from Throttle House gets to drive some really cool cars.This week, he’s in the 2018 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. If you remember, he wasn’t very complimentary of the EcoBoost version (no surprise there), so let’s see what he thinks about the 5.0 V8.

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Isuzu Ute – 10 Years and Going Strong

Isuzu Ute – 10 Years and Going Strong

Hi, Bob Aldons, The Car Guy, and former Isuzu Ute dealer helping to celebrate IUA’s 10th anniversary in Australia.Back in early 2008, the then and first managing director of Isuzu Ute Australia, Hitoshi Kono, and his right-hand man, Takeshi ‘Kasa” Kasahara approached me and my business partner with a view to taking on a brand new franchise, Isuzu Ute. With a financial involvement with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, (we were Mitsubishi dealers as well) we both welcomed the approach and agreed to sign on.

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Kia Picanto GT Line Review – Why Should You Buy?

Kia Picanto GT Line Review – Why Should You Buy?

Style never sits still. Introducing the Picanto GT-Line. “Rocking a sporty look, both inside and out, the all-new Picanto GT-Line is simply irresistible. Get ready to turn heads. Designed in collaboration at Kia’s design centre in Korea and Germany, the All-New Kia Picanto has been redesigned with a bold and all new look with a sportier

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