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BMW’s DIGITAL KEY

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BMW will become the first carmaker to enable owners to use their Apple iPhone as a fully digital car key. It will let them tap to unlock and then place the iPhone in the smartphone tray and pushing the start button. Setup of the Digital Key can be done through the BMW Smartphone app. The car owner can share access with up to five friends including a configurable car access option for young drivers which restricts top speed, engine power, maximum radio volume and more. Management of access can be… Read more

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JAGUAR I-PACE: MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS

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The Jaguar I-PACE all-electric SUV now delivers even more technology. It is the first Jaguar to feature the new Pivi Pro infotainment system which is fast and responsive, with enhanced EV navigation that can show you if nearby charging stations are available. This navigation function will be available in Australia and, in some cases, it will also show whether it is available or not. However this is dependent on the charging station itself supporting sharing of such information. I-PACE now comes with an 11kW on-board charger as standard, enabling owners… Read more

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NEW GENERATION KIA CARNIVAL

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Kia Motors Corporation has released photographs of the company’s fourth-generation Carnival people mover. More than two million Carnivals have been sold worldwide since the first generation launched 21 years ago. And the Carnival completely dominates its market segment in Australia. Kia designers have dubbed their new model a ‘Grand Utility Vehicle’. It is almost an SUV in the shape rather than a ‘mere’ people mover. At the front, the Carnival’s integrates high-tech headlamps into a huge version of Kia’s iconic ‘tiger-nose’ grille. Carnival has an ‘island roof’ design, with blacked-out… Read more

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RANGE ROVER TURNS 50

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Range Rover celebrates 50 years of innovation, refinement and unparalleled all-terrain capability with the introduction of the new Range Rover Fifty. Over its 50 year lifespan, the Range Rover has achieved many world firsts. It was the first SUV to feature a permanent 4WD system. In 1989 it was the world’s first 4×4 to be fitted with ABS anti-lock brakes. In 1992 it became the world’s first 4×4 to be fitted with electronic traction control (ETC) and automatic electronic air suspension. In 2012, the latest generation Range Rover became the… Read more

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2021 LEXUS IS: FIRST DETAILS

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Lexus has moved from its early days of copying upmarket European styling and now gives us stunning shapes that really grab attention from car enthusiasts. Indeed from any who appreciate bold shapes in any format. The upmarket Japanese marque has given us advanced information for the 2021 Lexus IS that will launch Downunder late in 2020. The shape isn’t just there to look good, underneath these slick line Lexus tells us, “There’s strong body rigidity to aid in the elimination of unwanted noise and vibration while improving ride comfort, as… Read more

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PETER BROCK: THE MOVIE

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BROCK: OVER THE TOP, the compelling life story of Australian sporting icon Peter Brock, has been announced with the made-for-cinema feature length documentary releasing straight to Premium Video on Demand. It will be available to rent from Friday 3 July 2020. Australian motorsport and history fans will be able to enjoy this gripping documentary on the celebrated racing driver in premium quality while at home. The name Peter Brock is not only synonymous with Australian Motor Sport, but one that holds a place of reverence in many Aussie households. In… Read more

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NEW MAZDA BT-50 UTE: FIRST DETAILS

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Mazda Australia has provided details for its latest Mazda BT-50 ute. In a major change of direction the new BT-50 has been developed in partnership with Isuzu – the outgoing model was done in partnership with Ford. Using the Mazda Kodo design BT-50 has sweeping crease lines running from the front grille to the mirrors then onto an unbroken centre line that flows from front to rear. Inside, Mazda BT-50 has supportive seats in a wide cabin with a large touchscreen infotainment system with functionality including wireless Apple CarPlay and… Read more

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PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS V8

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Porsche has added the Cayenne GTS and Cayenne GTS Coupé to its SUV line-up. Instead of the 3.6-litre V6 biturbo engine from its predecessor there’s now a V8 under the bonnet of the Cayenne GTS. This makes a return to the V8 GTSs of the past. Great news for all Porsche lovers who believe there’s no substitute for cubic inches. With an output of 338 kW and 620 Nm of torque, the 4.0-litre biturbo engine lets both GTS models sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds when teamed… Read more

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MORE DYNAMIC LEXUS LC COUPE

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In early May we wrote a Lexus news story that provided us with details of the changes to its upmarket LC Coupe. Pricing wasn’t provided at the time, but has now done so with the V8-powered LC 500 priced from $194,747 and the flagship self-charging hybrid LC 500h from $195,165. LC 500 and LC 500h customers can further select a $15,000 Enhancement Pack that provides lightweight carbon-fibre additions and more focused handling for the keen driver. Repeated below is our original news piece: The 351kW 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol… Read more

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FORD FOCUS: UPCOMING UPGRADES

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Ford Australia has provided advance information on equipment upgrades and specification improvements on the new Focus that will arrive here in December 2020. Ford Focus line-up will consist of the Focus ST-Line and Focus Active models, which sit below the recently-launched Ford Performance-developed Focus ST. Both are powered by the 134kW/240Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged Ford EcoBoost engine that sits beside an eight-speed automatic and drives the front wheels. FordPass Connect is standard on the updated Focus ST-Line and Active models. It provides remote vehicle lock and unlock. The FordPass App include… Read more