Car research best online

Subaru Australia has launched a redesigned website featuring up-to-date model information and a video archive.

Subaru says the new site at www.subaru.com.au caters for all audiences, offering detailed technical information and the opportunity for customers to build their ideal car and book a test drive.

The new site also features all the latest Subaru news, including national and international motorsport pursuits.

Visitors can purchase items online at the 'Lifestyle Shop' and obtain information on finance and insurance, parts and accessories and servicing.

Subaru says that it was important to offer many services via its website because the majority of prospective buyers use the internet to research vehicles.

Nick Senior, Managing Director of Subaru Australia says: "We've put a lot of work into the new site and this will continue. With more than 80 per cent of prospective customers researching their new car online, we need to make sure our contact with them is engaging, informative and, most importantly, fun."

Honda recently added a 'Green Technology menu' to its international website.

The section provides up-to-date news for owners and interested parties on Honda's petrol-electric hybrid technology and the latest information on Honda's developments in fuel cell technology, clean diesel, natural gas and ethanol from biomass for use in countries such as Brazil.

If watching movies online is your thing, there's even HDTV (Honda Dreamers TV): Honda's archive of videos including footage of the company's 'super handling' all-wheel-drive system and concept car test drives. Visit world.honda.com for details.