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Hyundai develops new active shift control technology

Hyundai has developed the world’s first Active Shift Control (ASC) transmission technology. The innovation optimises transmission efficiency by monitoring gear shifts 500 times per second, precisely adjusting the transmission rotation…

Daniel BraidJuly 19, 2019

Electric Vehicles News

Kona Electric takes more EV honours

The Hyundai Kona Electric has earned top honours at the 2019 Good Design Awards, securing the overall award in the Automotive and Transport product category. Kona Electric’s outstanding success comes…

Daniel BraidJuly 17, 2019

News

Is this Australia’s fastest police car?

With a top spead of 305km/h the Victoria Police is putting its support behind the BMW brand once more by introducing a specially-liveried BMW M5 Competition to its lineup. It…

Daniel BraidJuly 16, 2019

News Safety

Ford Endura provides improved safety as part of ANCAP Safety test

The 2019 Ford Endura has demonstrated an increased level of safety reinforcing its existing five-star rating, with an independently verified crash test carried out in Australia by ANCAP Safety. The…

Daniel BraidJuly 12, 2019

Electric Vehicles News

Nissan forms new Chargefox partnership

Nissan Australia will show its support for the country’s growing charging infrastructure via a partnership with Chargefox that will provide benefit to new Nissan LEAF customers. Encouraged by the increasing…

Daniel BraidJuly 10, 2019

News

Hino Australia recognised as parts & service leader

Hino Australia has been named one of the world’s premier Hino distributors for parts and service, the eighth consecutive year it has won both titles. Awarded by Hino Motors Limited…

Daniel BraidJuly 9, 2019

News Safety

Mercedes-Benz GLE and G-Class earn 5 star ratings

Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, has released 5 star ANCAP safety ratings for the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GLE achieved a mix of Good and Adequate…

Daniel BraidJuly 4, 2019

Electric Vehicles

Plans unveiled for new ultra-fast Australian EV charging network

To ensure that Australian electric vehicle drivers have a more seamless charging experience, EV Connect has announced that it is joining Australian company, Evie Networks to build an ultra-fast highway…

Daniel BraidJuly 3, 2019

News

New vehicle sales fail to rebound in June, HiLux still market leader

It's more bad, albeit unsurprising, news for the fledgling Australian new vehicle market with sales dropping 9.6 per cent year-on-year in June. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has…

Daniel BraidJuly 3, 2019

News

Road Safety Victoria office set to tackle the state’s rising road toll

The Andrews Labor Government will establish a dedicated office of road safety to focus the state’s efforts on tackling Victoria’s road toll. Road Safety Victoria will merge the road safety…

Daniel BraidJune 30, 2019