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SAY ‘HI’ TO THE LAST WORD IN CAR CONNECTIVITY

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Hi, Mercedes, what’s the go? The ’go’ is that the German maker of prestige cars wants buyers of its latest A-Class to treat the compact as their new best friend. A new level of human / machine interaction through MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience), can be activated by saying ‘Hi Mercedes’ to gain access to important functions, destination details, phone calls, music choices, as well as the ability to write and hear messages. I asked MBUX a question in one of the two phrases I remember from O-level German. Disappointingly, no… Read more

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ALL-NEW TOYOTA COROLLA FOR 2019

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After fifty two years and 45 million cars the Toyota Corolla powers along as the biggest selling car of all time. Almost 1.5 million of those global sales have been Downunder and the just superseded model has been the top selling passenger car here for years. Toyota Australia has every intention of keeping Corolla at the head of the pack in this country and the 12th generation car has just been launched here. The Japanese giant is pushing harder than ever on hybrids, hardly a surprise when you consider it… Read more

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BMW M5 COMPETITION

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The new BMW M5 Competition high-performance sedan is coming to Australia in October. Featuring a more powerful engine, upgraded suspension, wheels and tyres and even engine mounts and is aimed at giving a driving experience for those very serious about their high-performance motoring. The 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine has a 25 horsepower increase in engine output over the standard BMW M5 – lifting it from 600 to 625 hp at 6000 rpm. (In Australian numbers that’s a 441 kilowatts.) Peak torque is 750 Newton metres and is on tap over… Read more

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2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON RELEASED

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Hyundai’s popular Tucson SUV has been given upgraded powertrains, a solid facelift, new design wheels and a revised interior. There’s a strong emphasis on infotainment and safety technology. Every 2019 Tucson has more standard equipment than the preceding model. A new entry level model has been released and features the interesting tag of Tucson Go. The tablet-style multimedia system is standard across the Tucson range including access to both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Tucson Active X has additional features including leather interior trim, an 8-inch satellite navigation system with… Read more

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ADVICE ON REAR BRAKES FROM BENDIX

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Bendix, Australia’s leading brake manufacturer, has put out the following press release regarding vehicles fitted with stability control: “The rule of thumb when servicing brakes and brake pads, used to be that since the rear brakes do less work than the front brakes, the pads will last twice as long. Bendix advise however that in modern cars and vehicles, this is no longer the case. With the advent of traction control, stability programs and electronic brake force distribution systems found in today’s modern cars, the rear brakes are given a… Read more

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WHERE TO SEE THE MELBOURNE CUP?

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Want to see the Melbourne Cup? Not just the race but the famous Cup itself? Now you can, Lexus Australia and the Victoria Racing Club have organised a “people’s tour of the Lexus Melbourne Cup” to 39 locations in Australia The $200,000 gold trophy that is the Melbourne Cup has just returned from a tour of the UK and Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the first foreign-trained horse to win the Melbourne Cup, Irish galloper Vintage Crop in 1993. The Lexus Melbourne Cup took pride of place at… Read more

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ARE YOUR AIRBAGS SAFE?

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Vehicle owners throughout Australia are being urged by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) to check if their vehicles are fitted with a faulty Takata airbag inflator. www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au/ will be publicised by a national advertising campaign to get vehicle owners to the site to check their number plate against the database of affected vehicles. They can also text the word “Takata” to 0487 AIRBAG (0487 247 224) for further advice. The campaign’s powerful message “Don’t Die Wondering” is deliberately confronting to gain the attention of more than 1.6 million… Read more

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MERCEDES-BENZ: NEW S COUPE AND CABRIOLET

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The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet are now on sale in Australia. Both feature a long list of standard equipment as seen not only in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon, but also from the flagship of the German prestige range, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. Mercedes S 560 Coupe and Cabriolet have front Active Multi-contour Seats that use inflatable chambers to provide adjustable lateral and lumbar support, including a lumbar massage function. Active lateral bolsters adjust to support occupants during cornering. High quaintly Nappa leather trim is used in both vehicles. Energising… Read more

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FORD EVEREST GETS MAJOR UPGRADE

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Ford has announced major upgrades for its big 2019 Everest SUV, with a stylish facelift, added levels of equipment, new fuel-efficient powertrains and optional Driver Assist Technology (DAT), the latter including Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Just as important in today’s hotly contested SUV market the Everest has a warranty of five years with no distance limit. Ford Everest is sold in five- and seven-seat variants and offers the choice of two- or four-wheel drive. The 4WD models have higher ground clearance for those who like to get serious in mild… Read more

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HYUNDAI i30 N FASTBACK

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Hyundai advises it is in the final stages of development of yet another high-performance model, the i30 Fastback N. Its prototype testing is now under way and includes extensive assessments on a variety of road surfaces around Europe. Among the testing locations is the Nordschleife circuit at the Nurburgring in Germany, where Hyundai has its own technical centre. The track and the public roads around the region are among those used to evaluate performance and durability. Launched earlier this year, the Hyundai i30 Fastback is the only five-door coupe in… Read more