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Well folks - Nissan Idol 2012 has started! Due to various time restraints we had to hold off on the competition this year but can confirm Round 1 will appear in the Jan-Feb 2012 issue (out just before xmas). When the Idol competition ran in 2010 there were over 186,000 votes cast over the rounds and final. The competition is back and this is your chance to be named Idol 2012. If the title isn’t enough, here is the prize package so far : - £250 voucher to spend with JapSpeed - £250 voucher to spend with Synionic - £150 prize package from Dodo Juice - Cover feature in the Nov-Dec 2012 issue - A lifetime subscription to the magazine - Hoodie, Hat & T-shirt featuring your own car as the Idol 8 entries will be shortlisted each round. Here is the competition format : - Round 1 – Jan-Feb 2012 issue - Round 2 – Mar-Apr 2012 issue - Round 3 – May-Jun 2012 issue - Round 4 – Jul-Aug 2012 issue - Final (top 3 from each round) – Sep-Oct 2012 issue - Winning cover feature – Nov-Dec 2012 issue Shortlisted entries will appear in the magazine each issue and then voting happens online. You can enter via the link below. Your entry will be considered for each of the rounds, so even if you are not shortlisted for the next round, you may be chosen for a later round. Good luck everyone! ENTER IDOL 2012 HERE http://www.totalcarmagazines.co.uk/idol DON'T FORGET : Our winter subscription offer ends soon - check out http://www.totalcarmagazines.co.uk/subscribe for amazing savings plus a free gift.

Hi With the launch of Honda we decided to hold off on Idol - it will run for 2012 starting Jan-Feb issue which is out just before xmas). We will email everyone who has already entered and ask them to re-submit (and pic) and up to date entry as soon as it goes live. Hope this helps? Cheers Lesley

Hi Folks, Quite a lot of exciting news regarding the magazine to get through, including our new website, online magazine launch and subscription offers. Please take a few minutes to read all the information and make sure you get the maximum benefit! You will see many changes and improvements in this latest issue with further changes in editorial style and content still to come… AND ON THAT NOTE.... The biggest news, we will shortly be announcing the appointment of a new editor for Total Nissan, watch this space for BIG changes.... NEW WEBSITE We have just launched a new website which we hope is much clearer and easier to use. On the new site you can: • Place free wanted / for sale adverts to appear in the magazine • Submit your car for a feature or readers’ drives • Subscribe & buy back issues • Search online for magazine stockists • Keep up to date with the latest competitions, news, products and motorsport updates • Visit the dedicated subscriber news area for updates on any issues affecting subscribers including posting dates etc. • We have launched a new online chat on our website – allowing you to talk directly to our team • http://www.totalnissan.co.uk WINTER SUBSCRIPTION OFFER – AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!! 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION for £20 • 1 extra issue FREE + a £3 discount on normal subscription rates + a free gift worth £4.99 • A total saving of £16.49 on RRP 2 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION for £38 • 3 extra issues FREE + a £5 discount on normal subscription rates + a free gift worth £4.99 • A total saving of £34.49 on RRP iPad / iPhone iPodTouch NEWS – Total Nissan goes worldwide via iTunes From December you will be able to download the magazine (single issues, back issues and subscriptions) vie the online Apple Newsstand App. This will be followed in the spring with the availability of Android, PC and Blackberry applications – watch this space! WH SMITH NEWS We have just signed a new 2 year deal with WH Smith which will see the number of stores increased to 417 across the UK – that’s almost every store. We will still be available in over 1500 independent newsagents, Martin McColls, Spar, Londis and all Eassons stores too of course. Remember – there is a full retailer search system available on our website, you can download the JUST ASK form from our website and get the magazine delivered to ANY newsagent convenient to you and you can even order the latest issue with free p& p from our website at any time – couldn’t be easier! CONTACTING US We are trying to make it even easier for readers to get in touch, here are the many ways: • ONLINE EMAIL via our contact form (using this form avoids the spam filter) • ONLINE via LIVE CHAT • PHONE by calling 01506 530496 – office hours are Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm (closed 1pm to 2pm for lunch) WORKING WITH CLUBS We are encouraging all clubs to take advantage of the editorial space allocated for them within each issue – these are just a few of the things we can run for you: • Rolling Road days • Events / Meet coverage • Charity days / events • Club Cars If you have a club rep that wishes to be responsible for this please contact us through our website. You can find out about the coverage opportunities for clubs on our website – Just check out the club info section (down on the right hand side) I think that’s it for just now – we’ll be back shortly with more news as it happens. Take care and thank you for your continued support. The Total Nissan Team

No worrries. Completely understand If anyone wants to go outwith the club they can still get club rate but book on our stand, still 8.00 each for the sunday. Just pm me.

Any update on a club stand guys? A bit more info : Bookings and payment needed by 14th September. (rep contact me for booking form clubs@totaljapcar.co.uk) Minimum cars on club stand = 5 Prices when booked on a club stand £8 per driver and £8 per passenger (£15 each on day and in general parking) Club set up by 10am. Any questions just shout. Thanks Lesley

I know some guys have two shows to choose from so, for those that want to come to Total Jap Car, if it helps, I am having a mixed Jap stand if anyone wants to sign up for that - basically payments come to me direct but need anyone to confirm by Friday lunchtime. We have about 8-10 clubs that maybe have 2 or 3 guys, maybe not enough for a club stand so this seems like the best option for a lot of people. If interested email me enquiries@totaljapcar.co.uk - its still £10 per driver and £5 per passenger. I will email back how to make payment (by paypal) and put names on the list. Cheers Lesley

Its 6 sessions, 10 mins for each session, so 20 cars will run out for 10 mins, next 20 cars, next and so on - you shouuld get out about 5-6 times during the day (depending on flags etc) Does this help? Cheers Lesley

Jay and Irfhan - we have already said you would be on Best of stand - thats not changed. Ticket info sent once we have finalised the cars. Deals for tickets : £10 for club car and £5 per passenger as opposed to £15 each on day. Track in advance is £40, drag elimination is £20 (as opposed to £50 / £30 on day) Anything else let me know Cheers Lesley

Hi Guys Just an update on the show (can we get an up to date attendance list?) On the day we have : BDC Drift Display team (with Scottish contingent) thanks to Japspeed Jap Only Track time Drag Elimination Subaru UK Time attack car and hot laps by Subaru UK / Pro-R driver Jon Mathers The News of the World Score Angels v Knockhill Calendar Girls challenge Kart-Attack Fun family entertainment Inter club challenge, sumo, bouncy boxing and more mad things A huge track invasion at the end of the day Show n shine competitions Huge Best of Arena We are also going to try for a record attempt - more info to follow on that The event is sponsored by ourselves . Redline, Japanese Performance and Capital FM - there will be coverage in all the mags after the event. Track / Drag spaces to be booked through Knockhill 01383 720044 Track is £40 in advance and is limited to 150 spaces so book fast Drag elimination is £20 and is limited to only 20 spaces. If you are booking track or drag you book your entry ticket at the same time. Club / Trade space through ourselves at Total Impreza 01506 530496 Club costs are £10 per driver and £5 per passenger £15 on day. Any questions just ask Thanks Lesley

Already did about half hour ago - if any typos its because I was logged into my pc from phone so please ignore them.

That's great that you can do that, credit to you but I was driving for 6 hours to the pod saturday then working all day sunday and drove back 6 hours last night. I haven't dealt with anyone before that posts on a forum after not receiving an email without even waiting 1 business day. Regards Lesley

I am dealing with Stew on this. I have not been in office today as was at santapod yesterday. We only made contact saturday and this is only monday so not sure why this comment???

Hi Stew - if you are the club media rep then great! that was quick. If you can email me nissan@totalcarmagazines.co.uk we can get cracking Cheers Lesley

Hi We already have a show on the Sunday and we cant get away for the whole weekend but already spoken to Dave and we will get it in the mag Cheers Lesley

Ok, a few things. Looking to do a club profile in the next issue of Total Nissan - who want to nominate themseleves to work with me on this? email me nissan@totalcarmagazines.co.uk please Sooner we can chat the better the feature will be. We are also looking for feature cars and are re-introducing club cars to the magazine - so that we can cover more than one of each marque in each issue. I need someone from the club to work with me on the club cars each issue - its one per issue but follows a different format than normal features. If anyone wants to put their car forward for a normal feature we would encourage you to do so : www.totalcarmagazines.co.uk/readersrides.htm (dont be put off that it says readers drives - we get the feature picks from this form also. We are at Jap Show at the weekend so any members are welcome to come along and have a chat, we have discounts etc on the day and can give more info to anyone. Cheers Lesley