Journey MAN reaches Journeys Finish

Effectively known to all the normal blog readers, right here she is on her final delivery to mainland Europe. Right after 9 years service and 987,000KM beneath her belt, GB05 STE is observed above delivering to a new French Connection shop in Grenoble, France. I don’t feel Steve Marsh could even start to function out the amount of instances he has driven GB05 over French soil but this the final trip was a good little run to finish a fairly glamour career. This last trip began from Marshy’s Warrington base, with a run down to Leicester for 2 pickups, on to Purfleet for a 3rd collection before heading to Dover and then onward to Grenoble and the delivery point. Once empty it was time for a leading up from the local Carre4 (see under),back up to Amiens to reload for Ellesmere Port, just a stones throw away from Warrington and house. A steady 2800KM later and the curtain was down on GB05’s European days. To say Steve and small MAN TGL have been some areas is virtually an understatement, obtaining covered hundreds of thousands of miles together……..

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Isle of Man, Italy, Luxembourg, Majorca, Malta, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Tenerife…….oh and the lsola del Giglio off the Italian Coast, you know the one exactly where the captain parked his cruise ship on the rocks!

The days of Europe now over, there was still one more trip involving a ferry left to full. Start, Warrington, load Worcester for same day delivery to Belfast and Newtownards in Northern Ireland. A standard job for Steve and GB05 STE completed with no fuss, pretty effectively the identical given that she was registered back in November 2005.

Ultimately Steve produced the decision to update the ageing TGL for a newer Euro 6 version. It’s taken a year to put GB14 STE on the road (that is an additional story!) but now she will be Steve’s new workhorse and GB05 is up for sale and obtainable to go to a new residence. If you have any genuine interest in purchasing Steve’s old steed then please e mail Steve marshy@stevemarshexpress.co.uk or you can leave a comment beneath with your phone quantity and I can pass it on. Not a lot much more to say other than I’m certain Steve will agree that GB05 has been a good truck in common and I’m certain Steve will be pleased if GB14 is as reliable. I’d like to say a thank you to GB05 as it is the truck that got me and Marshy in touch and it is also the truck that have given MAN trucks a lot of social media coverage as each the truck and Steve have created very a fan base right here on the weblog. IA weblog on GB14 STE will stick to quickly.

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Journey MAN reaches Journeys Finish

Journey MAN reaches Journeys End

Properly recognized to all the normal weblog readers, right here she is on her final delivery to mainland Europe. Soon after 9 years service and 987,000KM beneath her belt, GB05 STE is noticed above delivering to a new French Connection shop in Grenoble, France. I do not consider Steve Marsh could even commence to perform out the amount of instances he has driven GB05 more than French soil but this the final trip was a good little run to finish a fairly glamour profession. This final trip began from Marshy’s Warrington base, with a run down to Leicester for 2 pickups, on to Purfleet for a 3rd collection just before heading to Dover and then onward to Grenoble and the delivery point. As soon as empty it was time for a best up from the local Carre4 (see below),back up to Amiens to reload for Ellesmere Port, just a stones throw away from Warrington and residence. A steady 2800KM later and the curtain was down on GB05′s European days. To say Steve and small MAN TGL have been some areas is virtually an understatement, possessing covered hundreds of thousands of miles together……..

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Isle of Man, Italy, Luxembourg, Majorca, Malta, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Tenerife…….oh and the lsola del Giglio off the Italian Coast, you know the one exactly where the captain parked his cruise ship on the rocks!

The days of Europe now over, there was nevertheless 1 far more trip involving a ferry left to total. Start off, Warrington, load Worcester for same day delivery to Belfast and Newtownards in Northern Ireland. A standard job for Steve and GB05 STE completed with no fuss, fairly properly the exact same considering that she was registered back in November 2005.

Finally Steve produced the selection to update the ageing TGL for a newer Euro 6 version. It is taken a year to place GB14 STE on the road (that’s an additional story!) but now she will be Steve’s new workhorse and GB05 is up for sale and offered to go to a new home. If you have any genuine interest in buying Steve’s old steed then please e-mail Steve marshy@stevemarshexpress.co.uk or you can leave a comment below with your phone number and I can pass it on. Not a lot much more to say other than I’m positive Steve will agree that GB05 has been a excellent truck in common and I’m certain Steve will be pleased if GB14 is as trus2rthy. I’d like to say a thank you to GB05 as it’s the truck that got me and Marshy in touch and it is also the truck that have provided MAN trucks a lot of social media coverage as each the truck and Steve have created very a fan base right here on the blog. IA blog on GB14 STE will comply with soon.

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Journey MAN reaches Journeys End

Journey MAN reaches Journeys Finish

Effectively recognized to all the standard weblog readers, right here she is on her final delivery to mainland Europe. Soon after 9 years service and 987,000KM below her belt, GB05 STE is seen above delivering to a new French Connection shop in Grenoble, France. I don’t believe Steve Marsh could even start to perform out the quantity of occasions he has driven GB05 more than French soil but this the final trip was a good small run to finish a fairly glamour career. This final trip started from Marshy’s Warrington base, with a run down to Leicester for 2 pickups, on to Purfleet for a 3rd collection just before heading to Dover and then onward to Grenoble and the delivery point. Once empty it was time for a best up from the regional Carre4 (see below),back up to Amiens to reload for Ellesmere Port, just a stones throw away from Warrington and residence. A steady 2800KM later and the curtain was down on GB05′s European days. To say Steve and tiny MAN TGL have been some areas is virtually an understatement, possessing covered hundreds of thousands of miles together……..

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Isle of Man, Italy, Luxembourg, Majorca, Malta, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Tenerife…….oh and the lsola del Giglio off the Italian Coast, you know the one where the captain parked his cruise ship on the rocks!

The days of Europe now over, there was still 1 much more trip involving a ferry left to full. Commence, Warrington, load Worcester for same day delivery to Belfast and Newtownards in Northern Ireland. A typical job for Steve and GB05 STE completed with no fuss, fairly properly the identical given that she was registered back in November 2005.

Ultimately Steve created the decision to update the ageing TGL for a newer Euro 6 version. It’s taken a year to put GB14 STE on the road (that’s one more story!) but now she will be Steve’s new workhorse and GB05 is up for sale and offered to go to a new home. If you have any genuine interest in purchasing Steve’s old steed then please email Steve marshy@stevemarshexpress.co.uk or you can leave a comment below with your phone quantity and I can pass it on. Not a lot much more to say other than I’m confident Steve will agree that GB05 has been a great truck in common and I’m positive Steve will be pleased if GB14 is as trus2rthy. I’d like to say a thank you to GB05 as it is the truck that got me and Marshy in touch and it is also the truck that have provided MAN trucks a lot of social media coverage as both the truck and Steve have created very a fan base right here on the blog. IA weblog on GB14 STE will adhere to soon.

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Journey MAN reaches Journeys Finish

Hyundai reaches highest ever brand value rating

Hyundai, one of the top-selling brands globally and in South Africa, saw its brand value post another 2-digit growth into the top 40 in 2014 for the first time – fueled by the successful launch of products such as the new Genesis, as well as the successful implementation of its Modern Premium brand direction.

The brand value of Hyundai Motor Company, which has been included in Interbrand’;s Best 100 Global Brands for 10 consecutive years, surpassed the $ 10 billion mark for the first time, its highest record so far. This is a 16% increase from last year’;s $ 9 billion value and a nearly 200% jump from its $ 3,5 billion value in 2005.

“Hyundai Motor is one of the fastest growing automotive brands in terms of both volume and brand value,” Interbrand said in a statement. “Hyundai Motor makes unique convenience features available across a broader range of vehicles to enhance driving experience and customer satisfaction, while its commitment to brand building extends to multiple touchpoints.

“As a result of these efforts, brand awareness of product attributes like design and the kind of brand loyalty that comes from an emotional connection are becoming key drivers over price.”

Hyundai Motor, whose brand value ranking rose 3 notches to reach the top global 40 ranking for the first time this year, is building a loyal fan base through continued enhancements in its product lineup, including innovative eco-friendly products such as the world’;s first assembly-line produced ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle.

Ongoing investment in the brand, such as active involvement in high-profile sports marketing activites with UEFA, FIFA, and the World Rally Championships also continue. In Seoul, the automaker opened its first brand experience space, Hyundai Motorstudio, while a second one is scheduled to open in Moscow later this year.

Hyundai Motor’;s ranking rose 44 notches since 2005, when it first announced its shift to brand management. Also, the brand value has increased an average of 20% each year after the company introduced its new brand direction in 2011, called “Modern Premium”, which has been creating not only a unified image for the brand worldwide, but also an emotional connection with its customers.

“We’;re implementing a wide variety of brand-related activites that aren’;t simply focused on increasing sales, but are aimed at becoming a brand that our customers genuinely love,” said Won Hong Cho, Hyundai Motor’;s chief marketing officer. “We will continue to invest in our brand, by providing Hyundai Motor’;s unique premium experience in all aspects of the customer’;s journey with our brand.”

Hyundai announced its latest brand direction, “Modern Premium”, and slogan, “New Thinking. New Possibilities.”, at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. Since then, a wide range of Hyundai Motor’;s divisions including product development, design, marketing, sales and after sales, have applied the direction to their work in a sustainable, consistent and systematic way. Enhanced global brand awareness and preference of the Hyundai brand through such efforts contributed to the increase in global sales and profits.

The Interbrand rankings are calculated using companies’; financial balance sheets combined with marketing activities, while also reflecting each brand’;s potential profit.

Automotive Brand Rankings

Rank (Auto)	Brand	Brand Value (US$ billion)		2014 Rank (total)
		?	Y-o-Y
1	Toyota	42,4	19,9%	8
2	Mercedes-Benz	34,3	7,6%	10
3	BMW	34,2	7,5%	11
4	Honda	21,7	17,2%	20
5	VW	13.7	23,3%	31
6	Ford	10,9	18,5%	39
7	Hyundai	10,4	15,6%	40
8	Audi	9,8	26,6%	45
9	Nissan	7,6	22,9%	56
10	Porsche	7,2	10,8%	60
11	Kia	5,4	14,6%	74
12	Chevrolet	5,0	10,0%	82
13	Land Rover	4,5	new	91

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Hyundai Motor’;s Brand Value (2005 – 2014)

Year	Brand Value (US$ billion)	Rank (total)
2005	3,5	84
2006	4,1	75
2007	4,5	72
2008	4,8	72
2009	4,6	69
2010	5,0	65
2011	6,0	61
2012	7,5	53
2013	9,0	43
2014	10,4	40

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Hyundai reaches highest ever brand value rating

Hyundai reaches highest ever brand value rating

Hyundai, one of the top-selling brands globally and in South Africa, saw its brand value post another 2-digit growth into the top 40 in 2014 for the first time – fueled by the successful launch of products such as the new Genesis, as well as the successful implementation of its Modern Premium brand direction.

The brand value of Hyundai Motor Company, which has been included in Interbrand’;s Best 100 Global Brands for 10 consecutive years, surpassed the $ 10 billion mark for the first time, its highest record so far. This is a 16% increase from last year’;s $ 9 billion value and a nearly 200% jump from its $ 3,5 billion value in 2005.

“Hyundai Motor is one of the fastest growing automotive brands in terms of both volume and brand value,” Interbrand said in a statement. “Hyundai Motor makes unique convenience features available across a broader range of vehicles to enhance driving experience and customer satisfaction, while its commitment to brand building extends to multiple touchpoints.

“As a result of these efforts, brand awareness of product attributes like design and the kind of brand loyalty that comes from an emotional connection are becoming key drivers over price.”

Hyundai Motor, whose brand value ranking rose 3 notches to reach the top global 40 ranking for the first time this year, is building a loyal fan base through continued enhancements in its product lineup, including innovative eco-friendly products such as the world’;s first assembly-line produced ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle.

Ongoing investment in the brand, such as active involvement in high-profile sports marketing activites with UEFA, FIFA, and the World Rally Championships also continue. In Seoul, the automaker opened its first brand experience space, Hyundai Motorstudio, while a second one is scheduled to open in Moscow later this year.

Hyundai Motor’;s ranking rose 44 notches since 2005, when it first announced its shift to brand management. Also, the brand value has increased an average of 20% each year after the company introduced its new brand direction in 2011, called “Modern Premium”, which has been creating not only a unified image for the brand worldwide, but also an emotional connection with its customers.

“We’;re implementing a wide variety of brand-related activites that aren’;t simply focused on increasing sales, but are aimed at becoming a brand that our customers genuinely love,” said Won Hong Cho, Hyundai Motor’;s chief marketing officer. “We will continue to invest in our brand, by providing Hyundai Motor’;s unique premium experience in all aspects of the customer’;s journey with our brand.”

Hyundai announced its latest brand direction, “Modern Premium”, and slogan, “New Thinking. New Possibilities.”, at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. Since then, a wide range of Hyundai Motor’;s divisions including product development, design, marketing, sales and after sales, have applied the direction to their work in a sustainable, consistent and systematic way. Enhanced global brand awareness and preference of the Hyundai brand through such efforts contributed to the increase in global sales and profits.

The Interbrand rankings are calculated using companies’; financial balance sheets combined with marketing activities, while also reflecting each brand’;s potential profit.

Automotive Brand Rankings

Rank (Auto)	Brand	Brand Value (US$ billion)		2014 Rank (total)
		?	Y-o-Y
1	Toyota	42,4	19,9%	8
2	Mercedes-Benz	34,3	7,6%	10
3	BMW	34,2	7,5%	11
4	Honda	21,7	17,2%	20
5	VW	13.7	23,3%	31
6	Ford	10,9	18,5%	39
7	Hyundai	10,4	15,6%	40
8	Audi	9,8	26,6%	45
9	Nissan	7,6	22,9%	56
10	Porsche	7,2	10,8%	60
11	Kia	5,4	14,6%	74
12	Chevrolet	5,0	10,0%	82
13	Land Rover	4,5	new	91

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Hyundai Motor’;s Brand Value (2005 – 2014)

Year	Brand Value (US$ billion)	Rank (total)
2005	3,5	84
2006	4,1	75
2007	4,5	72
2008	4,8	72
2009	4,6	69
2010	5,0	65
2011	6,0	61
2012	7,5	53
2013	9,0	43
2014	10,4	40

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Hyundai reaches highest ever brand value rating

Hyundai reaches highest ever brand value rating

Hyundai, one of the top-selling brands globally and in South Africa, saw its brand value post another 2-digit growth into the top 40 in 2014 for the first time – fueled by the successful launch of products such as the new Genesis, as well as the successful implementation of its Modern Premium brand direction.

The brand value of Hyundai Motor Company, which has been included in Interbrand’;s Best 100 Global Brands for 10 consecutive years, surpassed the $ 10 billion mark for the first time, its highest record so far. This is a 16% increase from last year’;s $ 9 billion value and a nearly 200% jump from its $ 3,5 billion value in 2005.

“Hyundai Motor is one of the fastest growing automotive brands in terms of both volume and brand value,” Interbrand said in a statement. “Hyundai Motor makes unique convenience features available across a broader range of vehicles to enhance driving experience and customer satisfaction, while its commitment to brand building extends to multiple touchpoints.

“As a result of these efforts, brand awareness of product attributes like design and the kind of brand loyalty that comes from an emotional connection are becoming key drivers over price.”

Hyundai Motor, whose brand value ranking rose 3 notches to reach the top global 40 ranking for the first time this year, is building a loyal fan base through continued enhancements in its product lineup, including innovative eco-friendly products such as the world’;s first assembly-line produced ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle.

Ongoing investment in the brand, such as active involvement in high-profile sports marketing activites with UEFA, FIFA, and the World Rally Championships also continue. In Seoul, the automaker opened its first brand experience space, Hyundai Motorstudio, while a second one is scheduled to open in Moscow later this year.

Hyundai Motor’;s ranking rose 44 notches since 2005, when it first announced its shift to brand management. Also, the brand value has increased an average of 20% each year after the company introduced its new brand direction in 2011, called “Modern Premium”, which has been creating not only a unified image for the brand worldwide, but also an emotional connection with its customers.

“We’;re implementing a wide variety of brand-related activites that aren’;t simply focused on increasing sales, but are aimed at becoming a brand that our customers genuinely love,” said Won Hong Cho, Hyundai Motor’;s chief marketing officer. “We will continue to invest in our brand, by providing Hyundai Motor’;s unique premium experience in all aspects of the customer’;s journey with our brand.”

Hyundai announced its latest brand direction, “Modern Premium”, and slogan, “New Thinking. New Possibilities.”, at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. Since then, a wide range of Hyundai Motor’;s divisions including product development, design, marketing, sales and after sales, have applied the direction to their work in a sustainable, consistent and systematic way. Enhanced global brand awareness and preference of the Hyundai brand through such efforts contributed to the increase in global sales and profits.

The Interbrand rankings are calculated using companies’; financial balance sheets combined with marketing activities, while also reflecting each brand’;s potential profit.

Automotive Brand Rankings

Rank (Auto)	Brand	Brand Value (US$ billion)		2014 Rank (total)
		?	Y-o-Y
1	Toyota	42,4	19,9%	8
2	Mercedes-Benz	34,3	7,6%	10
3	BMW	34,2	7,5%	11
4	Honda	21,7	17,2%	20
5	VW	13.7	23,3%	31
6	Ford	10,9	18,5%	39
7	Hyundai	10,4	15,6%	40
8	Audi	9,8	26,6%	45
9	Nissan	7,6	22,9%	56
10	Porsche	7,2	10,8%	60
11	Kia	5,4	14,6%	74
12	Chevrolet	5,0	10,0%	82
13	Land Rover	4,5	new	91

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Hyundai Motor’;s Brand Value (2005 – 2014)

Year	Brand Value (US$ billion)	Rank (total)
2005	3,5	84
2006	4,1	75
2007	4,5	72
2008	4,8	72
2009	4,6	69
2010	5,0	65
2011	6,0	61
2012	7,5	53
2013	9,0	43
2014	10,4	40

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Hyundai reaches highest ever brand value rating

Buyer Satisfaction with Vehicle Insurers Reaches Record Higher

Drivers reported record-high levels of satisfaction with their auto insurance firms in spite of recent premium increases, according to a recent J.D. Energy study.

Primarily based on a 1,000-point scale comparing 5 factors—interaction, policy offerings, price, billing and payment, and claims—customers reported a satisfaction level of 810 this year. It’s the highest point total considering that J.D. Power’s 1st U.S. Auto Insurance coverage Study in 2000.

Here are the study’s point totals in overall satisfaction for the final 4 years.

2014: 810

2013: 794

2012: 804

2011: 790

Insurers ‘More Effectively Communicating’ with Customers

Practically 1 out of each 5 buyers reported this year that their auto insurer raised rates on them, which was about the exact same rate who said so in 2013.

Even so, the size of rate hikes shrunk. Among drivers who reported price increases in 2014, the typical boost dropped from $ 153 last year to $ 86 this year.

The average rate improve in 2012 was $ 113.

Typical shoppers will shop around for another car insurer when their rates improve about $ 50 or far more, Jeremy Bowler, senior director of the insurance coverage practice at J.D. Energy, stated in 2012.

Even so, he mentioned that this year’s survey final results show that fewer individuals are purchasing, which highlights a bigger trend in client satisfaction.

“[T]his indicates that insurers are far more effectively communicating with their consumers, creating them aware of the premium increases when they happen and why they’re needed, and demonstrating the value of their coverage,” Bowler stated in a statement.

In truth, of the 5 variables impacting client satisfaction that J.D. Energy measures in its study, a customer’s “interaction” with his or her auto insurer carries the most weight, the firm said.

According to J.D. Energy, insurers have partly been capable to reduce the blow of price tag increases since they have more often employed customers’ “preferred communication channel” to notify them about value hikes.

2 out of every 5 clients surveyed said that they had only utilized digital channels—like their automobile insurer’s website or social media platforms—to communicate with their vehicle insurer in the previous year.

Another J.D. Energy study released this month identified that an auto insurance coverage company’s web site plays a significant role in whether or not or not a consumer picks it for coverage. The 2014 Website Evaluation study also ranked automobile insurers that very best met consumers’ buying and policy service wants.

Firms with the Highest Satisfaction Levels

Right here are the top-performers amongst auto insurers, reported in J.D. Power’s most recent satisfaction survey by region:

California: Wawanesa

Central: Auto-Owners

Florida: The Hartford

Mid-Atlantic: The Hartford

New England: Amica Mutual

New York: GEICO and State Farm

North Central: Auto-Owners

Northwest: PEMCO

Southeast: Tenneesee Farm Bureau

Southwest: State Farm

Texas: Texas Farm Bureau

Buyer Satisfaction with Vehicle Insurers Reaches Record Higher