Jump to content

Wicked Campers: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
→Controversy: +ref +misleading advertising allegation
m couple of minor fixes
Line 1: Line 1:


[[File:Toyota_TownAce_Wicked_Campers.JPG |thumb|right|[[Toyota TownAce]] from Wicked Campers.]]
[[File:Toyota_TownAce_Wicked_Campers.JPG |thumb|right|[[Toyota TownAce]] from Wicked Campers.]]
[http://www.wickedcampers.com '''Wicked Campers'''] is an Australian camper van rental company based in [[Brisbane]], Queensland, Australia.<ref name="News.com.au_1225700334722">{{cite news |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/lifestyle/no-business-like-slogan-business/story-e6frg9zx-1225700334722 |title=No business like slogan business |author=Connolly, John |date=18 April 2009 |work=[[The Australian]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref> The company also has outlets in other parts of Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, North America, and South Africa.
'''Wicked Campers''' is an Australian camper van rental company based in [[Brisbane]], Queensland, Australia.<ref name="News.com.au_1225700334722">{{cite news |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/lifestyle/no-business-like-slogan-business/story-e6frg9zx-1225700334722 |title=No business like slogan business |author=Connolly, John |date=18 April 2009 |work=[[The Australian]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref> The company also has outlets in other parts of Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, North America, and South Africa.


Wicked Campers are proving popular amongst younger drivers and backpackers. Each van features a hand painted design, [http://www.wickedcampers.com/vanprofile/ often featuring primitive pop culture references and crude slogans.]
Wicked Campers are proving popular amongst younger drivers and backpackers. Each van features a hand painted design, often featuring primitive pop culture references and crude slogans.


== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==
Line 10: Line 8:
Wicked have continually attracted media attention in Australia and New Zealand for their use of offensive slogans on their painted vans.<ref name="Stuff.co.nz_3659946">{{cite news |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/3659946 |title=Wicked slogan 'goes too far' |date=5 May 2010 |agency=[[NZPA]] |work=[[Stuff.co.nz]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref><ref name="News.com.au_1111116961545">{{cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/national/campervan-slogans-are-too-wicked-for-words/story-e6frfkwr-1111116961545 |title=Campervan slogans are too Wicked for words |author=Lawrence, Jessica |date=20 July 2008 |work=[[The Sunday Mail (Brisbane)|The Sunday Mail]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2008/07/21/5637_local-news.html |title=Controversial campervan found |date=21 July 2008 |work=[[The Cairns Post]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last=Gough|first=Anthony|title=Naked Truth on Wicked Campers|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/naked-truth-on-vans-wicked-ad/story-fnbt5t29-1226288278902|accessdate= July 2012|newspaper=Courier Mail}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last=Bastow|first=Clem|title=Why women should boycott Wicked Campervans|url=http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/dl-opinion/why-women-should-boycott-wicked-campervans-20130207-2dztn.html|accessdate=9 February 2013|newspaper=Daily Life}}</ref>
Wicked have continually attracted media attention in Australia and New Zealand for their use of offensive slogans on their painted vans.<ref name="Stuff.co.nz_3659946">{{cite news |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/3659946 |title=Wicked slogan 'goes too far' |date=5 May 2010 |agency=[[NZPA]] |work=[[Stuff.co.nz]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref><ref name="News.com.au_1111116961545">{{cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/national/campervan-slogans-are-too-wicked-for-words/story-e6frfkwr-1111116961545 |title=Campervan slogans are too Wicked for words |author=Lawrence, Jessica |date=20 July 2008 |work=[[The Sunday Mail (Brisbane)|The Sunday Mail]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2008/07/21/5637_local-news.html |title=Controversial campervan found |date=21 July 2008 |work=[[The Cairns Post]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last=Gough|first=Anthony|title=Naked Truth on Wicked Campers|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/naked-truth-on-vans-wicked-ad/story-fnbt5t29-1226288278902|accessdate= July 2012|newspaper=Courier Mail}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last=Bastow|first=Clem|title=Why women should boycott Wicked Campervans|url=http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/dl-opinion/why-women-should-boycott-wicked-campervans-20130207-2dztn.html|accessdate=9 February 2013|newspaper=Daily Life}}</ref>


In 2010 the Queensland government released a report saying 90% of Wicked vans in the state were unroadworthy. Wicked took the vans off the road but claimed that the vans were safe.<ref name="News.com.au_1225817940969">{{cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/tourists-label-wicked-campervans-death-traps/story-e6frfq80-1225817940969 |title=Tourists label Wicked campervans 'death traps' |author=Dale, Amy |date=11 January 2010 |work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Australia)|The Daily Telegraph]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref> It appears, however, that the number of vans that were taken off the road is a point of contention. <ref name="The Wicked Chronicles">{{cite web|title=The Wicked Chronicles|url=http://wickedcamperschronicles.blogspot.com.au/|accessdate=July 2012}}</ref>
In 2010, the Queensland government released a report saying 90% of Wicked vans in the state were unroadworthy. Wicked took the vans off the road but claimed that the vans were safe.<ref name="News.com.au_1225817940969">{{cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/tourists-label-wicked-campervans-death-traps/story-e6frfq80-1225817940969 |title=Tourists label Wicked campervans 'death traps' |author=Dale, Amy |date=11 January 2010 |work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Australia)|The Daily Telegraph]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref> It appears, however, that the number of vans that were taken off the road is a point of contention. <ref name="The Wicked Chronicles">{{cite web|title=The Wicked Chronicles|url=http://wickedcamperschronicles.blogspot.com.au/|accessdate=July 2012}}</ref>


In 2011 Wicked Campers received criticism from animal rights activists for placing stickers inside their Australian vans with the text "Kangaroos, run the fuckers down." Wicked stated the stickers were to promote road safety and prevent vehicular rollovers.<ref name="News.com.au_1226000835046">{{cite news |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/news/wicked-campers-rapped-for-stickers-encouraging-drivers-to-run-down-kangaroos/story-e6frg8ro-1226000835046 |title=Wicked Campers rapped for stickers encouraging drivers to run down kangaroos |author=Schefe, Yolande |date=6 February 2011 |work=[[The Sunday Mail (Brisbane)|The Sunday Mail]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref>
In 2011, Wicked Campers received criticism from animal rights activists for placing stickers inside their Australian vans with the text "Kangaroos, run the fuckers down." Wicked stated the stickers were to promote road safety and prevent vehicular rollovers.<ref name="News.com.au_1226000835046">{{cite news |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/news/wicked-campers-rapped-for-stickers-encouraging-drivers-to-run-down-kangaroos/story-e6frg8ro-1226000835046 |title=Wicked Campers rapped for stickers encouraging drivers to run down kangaroos |author=Schefe, Yolande |date=6 February 2011 |work=[[The Sunday Mail (Brisbane)|The Sunday Mail]] |accessdate=3 December 2011}}</ref>


In November 2011 it was reported that the company trading as Wicked Campers had paid fines of AUD$26,400 for 'misleading advertising' regarding camper van hire fees.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wicked Campers fined over misleading ads|url=http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/wicked-campers-fined-over-misleading-ads-20111101-1mszb.html|accessdate=9 February 2013|newspaper=Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the company had 'failed to specify the single total price payable for the campervans and failed to adequately disclose certain mandatory fees and charges'.<ref name="Australian Competition and Consumer Commission">{{cite web|title=Wicked Campers pays infringement notices|url=http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1015028/fromItemId/2332|accessdate=9 February 2013}}</ref>
In November 2011 it was reported that the company trading as Wicked Campers had paid fines of AUD$26,400 for 'misleading advertising' regarding camper van hire fees.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wicked Campers fined over misleading ads|url=http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/wicked-campers-fined-over-misleading-ads-20111101-1mszb.html|accessdate=9 February 2013|newspaper=Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the company had 'failed to specify the single total price payable for the campervans and failed to adequately disclose certain mandatory fees and charges'.<ref name="Australian Competition and Consumer Commission">{{cite web|title=Wicked Campers pays infringement notices|url=http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1015028/fromItemId/2332|accessdate=9 February 2013}}</ref>

Revision as of 12:24, 9 February 2013

Toyota TownAce from Wicked Campers.

Wicked Campers is an Australian camper van rental company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[1] The company also has outlets in other parts of Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, North America, and South Africa.

Wicked Campers are proving popular amongst younger drivers and backpackers. Each van features a hand painted design, often featuring primitive pop culture references and crude slogans.

Controversy

Wicked have continually attracted media attention in Australia and New Zealand for their use of offensive slogans on their painted vans.[2][3][4] [5] [6]

In 2010, the Queensland government released a report saying 90% of Wicked vans in the state were unroadworthy. Wicked took the vans off the road but claimed that the vans were safe.[7] It appears, however, that the number of vans that were taken off the road is a point of contention. [8]

In 2011, Wicked Campers received criticism from animal rights activists for placing stickers inside their Australian vans with the text "Kangaroos, run the fuckers down." Wicked stated the stickers were to promote road safety and prevent vehicular rollovers.[9]

In November 2011 it was reported that the company trading as Wicked Campers had paid fines of AUD$26,400 for 'misleading advertising' regarding camper van hire fees.[10] According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the company had 'failed to specify the single total price payable for the campervans and failed to adequately disclose certain mandatory fees and charges'.[11]

References

  1. ^ Connolly, John (18 April 2009). "No business like slogan business". The Australian. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  2. ^ "Wicked slogan 'goes too far'". Stuff.co.nz. NZPA. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  3. ^ Lawrence, Jessica (20 July 2008). "Campervan slogans are too Wicked for words". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  4. ^ "Controversial campervan found". The Cairns Post. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  5. ^ Gough, Anthony. "Naked Truth on Wicked Campers". Courier Mail. Retrieved July 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ Bastow, Clem. "Why women should boycott Wicked Campervans". Daily Life. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  7. ^ Dale, Amy (11 January 2010). "Tourists label Wicked campervans 'death traps'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  8. ^ "The Wicked Chronicles". Retrieved July 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ Schefe, Yolande (6 February 2011). "Wicked Campers rapped for stickers encouraging drivers to run down kangaroos". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
  10. ^ "Wicked Campers fined over misleading ads". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  11. ^ "Wicked Campers pays infringement notices". Retrieved 9 February 2013.





Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Wicked_Campers&oldid=537373775"