Thursday, 28 April 2011

Trips To The US And How You Can Find Cheap Car Rentals


Renting a car during your trip to the US can be a great idea. The US is probably one of the best places in the world to drive and it will mean that you have so much freedom to go wherever you want to go. There is a lot to choose from when it comes to car rental in the states, and you will probably want to make sure that you are getting a good deal. These rental places like to make extra money out of the less savvy renter so it pays to pick up a few tips before approaching them. Here are a few ideas for how you can pick up a cheap car rental during your trip to the US.

- Looking for good deals on the internet is a wise move. It is a good idea to do a bit of research even before you arrive in the US. The internet is a fantastic resource for finding all the information that we need. It is a good idea to have a look at what a few different car rental companies are charging for cars. You might be shocked at how different some of the prices are.

- It is probably not a good idea to look for a car to rent as soon as you arrive. You will probably be very tired and this means that you are less likely to make the right decisions. And when you haven't booked in advance, there will be less choice available. It is also nice to arrive at your destination and have a rental ready for you.

- Don't be fooled into purchasing insurance that you don't really need. Many car rental companies make more money by selling unnecessary insurance than they do from the cars that they rent out.

- Make sure that you always check the terms and conditions of a car rental contract for any hidden costs.

For any number of reasons you may investigate the prospect of USA car hire. It could be you are on family vacation and require some transport. It depends on your location, but you could end up on the lookout for Miami car hire.

Friday, 25 February 2011

Brilliance



During 2009, the Group had undergone tremendous transformation. The disappointing performance of the Zhonghua sedan business in the past had adversely influenced and suppressed the true intrinsic value of the Group. Therefore, during the year management decided to exit the Zhonghua business via a disposal to the Huachen Group, the Group’s major shareholder. The disposal will not only provide an immediate earnings enhancement but will also enable the Group to refocus its management and financial resources on the development of its existing profitable businesses and potential new ventures. The transfer had taken effect on 31st December, 2009, and the significant losses recorded for 2009 was primarily a result of the operating losses incurred by the Zhonghua business during the year, as well as writedowns and losses associated with the sale of the Zhonghua operation.
With respect to our minibus business, despite a competitive operating environment, the Group continued to maintain its market leading position in 2009. A total of 78,968 minibuses were sold in 2009, representing an increase of 6.9% from the 73,863 units sold in 2008. The deluxe minibuses had shown a particularly impressive sales volume increase of 21.3% during the year, primarily driven by the new Granse model which has been very well received by the market since its launch in 4Q2009.
The BMW Brilliance joint venture registered sales of 44,888 units in 2009, an increase of 28.0% over that of 2008. The joint venture’s cost cutting effort has continued to show results, as demonstrated by the 39.0% increase in profit contribution to the Group from the joint venture in 2009 compared to that of the previous year.