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HYUNDAI KONA: EXTRA SAFETY

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Hyundai Kona for 2020 has additional standard equipment as part of the Hyundai SmartSense suite of technologies. Every Kona model has Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) systems as standard. The 2020 Kona Elite and Highlander variants continue to feature a camera and radar-based City/Urban/ Interurban FCA system with a Pedestrian Detection function. In addition, every 2020 Kona model features a Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system that progressively provides warnings and then steering intervention to help keep the SUV within the lane markings. Also standard is the… Read more

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FORD PERFORMANCE FIESTA ST

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Ford Performance Fiesta ST new-generation model will debut in Australia in the first quarter of 2020. For the first time it will be offered with a five-door body. Powered by a 134 kW / 240 Nm turbocharged engine it will have selectable Drive Modes, and Performance Pack with Limited-Slip Differential (LSD), Launch Control. Also standard is the much talked about Ford-patented force vectoring springs for sharper turn-in, responsiveness and engagement. Infotainment will see SYNC 3 as standard and there’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility as well as built-in… Read more

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MERCEDES C 300 e HYBRID SEDAN

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The new Mercedes-Benz C 300 e sedan is a plug-in hybrid that is part of the company’s long-term aim of a CO2-neutral future. It utilises an electric motor that generates up to 90 kilowatts of power and 440 Nm of torque. On its own it give fully electric driving for up to 52 kilometres (almost double that of its predecessor, the C 350 e). It’s mated to a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that generates 155 kW and 350 Nm on its own. Combined, there’s maximum system outputs of 235 kW… Read more

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MERCEDES C 200 SPORT EDITION

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Mercedes-Benz C 200 Sport Edition is a package developed by the local importer that combines the most requested features by potential buyers. It is available as a Sedan, Estate and Coupe. It rides on 19-inch AMG alloy wheels and features the AMG Line exterior package (standard on Coupe), rear privacy glass. There is also a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats with memory function, DISTRONIC automated cruise control, a head-up display, Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Sedan only, standard on Coupe), The C 200 Sport Edition package is priced at $7700 (MRLP) for… Read more

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50th ANNIVERSARY NISSAN 370Z

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Nissan Australia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Nissan Z-Cars with a special edition that considers the brand’s proud racing history. The Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition’s two-tone colour scheme, in red and white and silver and black, is based off the #46 BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises – the American Peter Brock not the Australian one) Datsun 240Z that won the 1970 and 1971 SCCA National Championships in the US. Based on the standard Coupe, the model has 50th anniversary badging features on the rear of the car and… Read more

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THIRD-GENERATION BMW X6

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The third-generation BMW X6 will arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2019 with sleek proportions, new infotainment systems, as well as the interesting option of BMW’s new high-capacity towing system across all models. The new BMW X6 has grown in length, width and wheelbase but a reduction in overall height to suit its sporting exterior. Both parts of the frontal design are framed by a common surround. An oft-ticked option is likely to be the “Iconic Glow” illuminated grille. The new interior is designed to create what BMW… Read more

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BMW GROUP AUSTRALIA EXPANDS ‘X’ MODEL RANGE

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BMW Australia has significantly expanded its range of topline X5 and X7 SAV (Sports Activity Vehicles). The new xDrive25d uses a four-cylinder TwinPower turbo-diesel that develops 170kW of power and 450Nm of torque. This is driven through an eight-speed Sport Steptronic transmission. The xDrive45e is the first hybrid variant available for the new generation BMW X5. It has a six-cylinder petrol engine, which replaces the four-cylinder power unit of the previous generation X5 xDrive40e. It combines this with a powerful electric motor for an impressive combined total output of 290kW…. Read more

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NEW FORD RANGER FX4: BETTER THAN EVER

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Ford Ranger FX4 special edition is based on the XLT dual-cab 4×4. It sits between the Ranger XLT 4×4 and the Ranger Wildtrak 4×4.The Ranger FX4 special edition will initially be limited to around 1000 units and arrives in showrooms in December. Ranger FX4 has a unique front mesh grille in Ebony Black, flanked by darkened versions of the Bi-LED High Performance Headlights introduced for Ranger XLT, Wildtrak and Ranger Raptor. There’s also a Ebony Black lower valence and mirror caps. New FX4 specific 18-inch alloy wheels, an inch larger… Read more

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ALL-NEW PEUGEOT 508

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Peugeot’s all-new 508 has arrived in Australia. Offered in Fastback and Sportswagon body styles, priced from $53,990 and $55,990 respectively. Both are coming Downunder only as GT models and are powered by a high-output version of Peugeot’s 1.6-litre, turbo-petrol, four-cylinder engine developing 165 kilowatts of power and 300 Newton metres of torque. It’s mated to all-new Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-new 508 arrives with impressive credentials, having already amassed numerous design and motoring awards, including the ‘2018 Most Beautiful Car of The Year’ award. Ben Farlow, Managing Director of… Read more

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ZF PLANS TO COUNTERACT CAR SICKNESS

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For many people, long car journeys can be synonymous with dizziness, headaches, and nausea. So ZF Friedrichshafen AG is working with neuro-technologists to help counteract motion sickness. Artificial intelligence uses driving dynamics and the physiological markers of motion sickness to develop driving styles that can help prevent it Motion sickness is caused by a discrepancy in perception. The balance organ in the inner ear senses a movement that is not confirmed by other sense organs such as the eyes. This is most likely to happen when a passenger is concentrating… Read more