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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO POLICY/VIEWPOINT MTA |Q&A THE NEED FOR SPEED: THE GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 38 MTAQ RACING 46 AN EYE ON INNOVATION 48 AUTO INNOVATION NEWS 66 CARS & COFFEE CLASSIC 72 AUTO NEWS 82 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 85 TRAINING GM'S PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE PERSPECTIVE 89 APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH 90 PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE TRAINING 100 CONCEPT CORNER 104 MARKET WRAP 2 | Motor Trader August 2019

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From the Desk of the CEO

BRETT DALE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MTA QUEENSLAND

PATIALITY’ IS A word used often in our submissions to Federal and State departments and agencies. It refers to the geographic spread of the membership, the motor trades and consumers who access the products and services of the automotive value chain. Under MTA Queensland’s rules, the Board is representative of the geographic spatiality, with district representatives elected ‘to allow a more equitable representation’ of regional members. They provide the overview of the issues experienced by motor trade employers whilst Divisional Chairs brief on the industry circumstances for each of their respective sectors. To deepen understanding of issues experienced by individual members across the state, a member engagement strategy has been implemented. This conforms with the obligation of ‘Service Excellence’ required by the Strategic Plan 2019-2021. Deputy Group Chief Executive Kellie Dewar’s Viewpoint overviews its purpose, which is beyond checking a member’s contact details. It includes listening to members’ views on their specific trade, their business issues, and their policy opinions. To ensure that the engagement is worthwhile both to the member and to the Association, staff will

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have the qualities and training to engage with members. The technological transformations underway across the motor trades have differing impacts on the businesses of our geographically dispersed membership. The business models, service demands, and skill requirements vary according to location. In metropolitan areas, automated or electronic vehicles will increase exponentially compared to rural and remote areas. As an employers’ association, we have a duty to ensure the training curricula, service delivery and advocacy, regardless of location or the engine technology type serviced or repaired, reflects the member’s business interest and views. The member engagement strategy will contribute to achieving this outcome. A holistic outlook of members engaged in the automotive value chain is important to enable informed advocacy at stakeholder, departmental, agency and ministerial meetings. The member engagement strategy will complement the current interactions between the corporate office and members. The 2018/2019 Financial Year Report card indicates that there were 5,233 direct member engagements and 5,416 exchanges with members on industrial relation matters. Rewardingly, our new MTA Queensland website had 289,600 page views and 95,400 website users.

ADVOCACY Recently, MTA Australia hosted a table at the 2019 Federal Liberal President Party’s dinner with the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and selected Cabinet Ministers which I was invited to attend. Joining the table of MTA Australia attendees was the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, Michael Sukkar. Overarching

“AS AN EMPLOYERS’

ASSOCIATION, WE HAVE A DUTY TO ENSURE THE TRAINING CURRICULA, SERVICE DELIVERY AND ADVOCACY, REGARDLESS OF LOCATION OR THE ENGINE TECHNOLOGY TYPE SERVICED OR REPAIRED, REFLECTS THE MEMBER’S BUSINESS INTEREST AND VIEWS.” industry policy issues within the Assistant Treasurer’s portfolio were key agenda items. These included the proposed mandated and prescribed Code of Conduct for Access to Motor Vehicle and Repair information and technical data and automotive franchising issues. There was the opportunity to discuss with the Minister matters important to Industry. Issues raised involved automotive skills and training within the new framework of the new National Skills Commission, the economic and social challenges and the technological dynamics associated with ‘mobility’, and the diverse impacts of technological and digital disruption. Kellie Dewar in Viewpoint indicates I attended the National Transport Commission’s (NTC) roundtable to discuss development of a nationally consistent regulatory framework to support the safe commercial deployment of automated vehicles into Australia. Over the past two years or so, we’ve been consistent submitters to the NTC on proposed policy options and will contribute to this current consultation. Careful consideration is being given to the policy options canvassed by the NTC.

For our dealer and repairer membership, it appears there are risk implications that may arise from mechanical or digital malfunctions or accidents associated with automated vehicles. Significantly, the skill sets to support automated vehicle incidents have yet to be determined. There’s been two meetings at MTA Queensland’s corporate office with Federal Members of Parliament following the recent Federal election. The Member for Bonner and Chair of the Standing Committee on Procedure Ross Vasta and the Member for Moreton and Shadow Assistant Minister for Education and Training Graham Perrett visited to familiarise themselves with our innovation and training facilities and to discuss motor trade and training issues in the context of local and national policy frameworks. MTA Queensland’s corporate office is in the Federal electorate of Moreton and I assure members we are represented by a Member of Parliament supportive of the motor trades. Collaboration at the national level will be on the agenda when the MTA Australia Board members and Chief Executive Officer meets with the MTA Queensland Board to discuss their priorities and focus for the future. The meeting will be on 22 August at the Association’s corporate office.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES In prior From the Desk of the CEO, I’ve referred to the Cooperative and Automated Vehicle Initiative (CAVI) underway with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR). I met with DTMR General Manager Denis Walsh for an update on the initiative’s progress. The goal of CAVI is to test cooperative and automated vehicle technologies that make roads August 2019 Motor Trader | 5

From the desk of the CEO “ACHIEVING THE ABA –

BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD SUPPORTS THE JANUARY 2017 DECISION AND VISION OF THE MTA QUEENSLAND BOARD TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP ON THE EMERGING INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES AFFECTING THE MOTOR TRADES.” safer by contributing towards zero road deaths and serious injuries on the state’s roads. It lays the technical foundations for the next generation of smart transport infrastructure and has four components: Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems Pilot - the largest on-road testing trial in Australia of cooperative vehicles and infrastructure; Cooperative and Highly Automated Driving Pilot; Vulnerable road user pilot; and Change management. The MTA Institute’s auto-electrician capability relating to wireless technology will be utilised to install and remove the technology that will be fitted on the vehicles to gather the data. The project is expected to be implemented by 2020. At the conclusion of the trial the data gathering technology will be removed and the vehicles restored to their original state.

AND THE LAST THING: AN ACCOLADE With much enthusiasm, I share a significant achievement in which each

of us may celebrate and take pride. MTA Queensland has won the annual Australian Business Awards (ABA) - Business Innovation Award. Our application had to meet strict and specific criteria that included demonstrating the core values of business innovation, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, experience management, business sustainability, product and technology innovation via a set of comprehensive award categories. The focus of our application was detailing the business innovation initiative to establish in 2017 the MTAiQ, the first automotive/mobility innovation hub in Australia. Achieving the ABA – Business Innovation Award supports the January 2017 decision and vision of the MTA Queensland Board to provide leadership on the emerging innovations and technological advances affecting the motor trades. It reflects too the commitment of the MTA Group staff to achieve the objective of a stand-alone innovation hub – the MTAiQ. Congratulations and thank you on the substantial achievement. Over the coming months, the intention is to build on the MTAiQ’s award-winning status. The intention is to establish an overarching body undertaking major national projects. Until next month, as Henry Ford, the industrialist and the founder of the Ford motor company said, ‘execute ideas with enthusiasm . . . as it is the bottom of all progress’.

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Policy/Viewpoint

KELLIE DEWAR DEPUTY GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER MEMBER SERVICES

OW AND THEN in general conversation, friends, family and even I will say, “Oh, I didn’t know that!” Quite regularly, members say they were unaware of a particular service or corporate partner benefit. It is these almost throwaway remarks that caused us to think about a mechanism to engage with members on a oneon-one basis to listen to their views and impart membership, service and benefit information. Our vision is to be Queensland’s most trusted, influential and engaged industry body. Guiding the thinking was the recently approved Strategic Plan 2019-2021 which has as its prime aspirational strategy ‘Service Excellence’. Clearly, when a member or members casually imply that they were unaware of a service or benefit, it is our duty to seek improvements to our communications processes. To enable increased awareness of all memberships services and benefits the intention is to unfold a comprehensive member engagement strategy. Its purpose is to engage members directly. It is in addition to other communications such as account and human resources, the Weekly Industry Bulletin and priority

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advices. New members will receive an email informing them of acceptance of their membership of their chosen division and detailing the services and benefits accruing from their belonging to MTA Queensland. Likewise, members renewing or transferring to another division will receive an email restating the many advantages of involvement in an industry specific organisation. Importantly, at each stage - new, renewal or transfer - members will receive a follow-up telephone call to discuss their access to, and information about, the wide range of services and benefits available to them, including our free digital advice offerings as part of our digital champions project. I assure members it is not a bothersome process. It has a dual function: to check that we, MTA Queensland, have the right contact details for the member and to discuss membership services and benefits or industry issues. The engagement strategy will commence within the coming fortnight and will be ongoing. The aim is for all members to be contacted at least once every six months. This is a standalone strategy and complements the field work of area managers who visit members at their business premises to discuss industry and Association issues. For the Association itself, direct one-onone engagement with members - either new, renewing or transferring - provides the opportunity to hear industry issues and local views relating to the wider automotive value chain. This is particularly relevant with businesses adapting to technological innovations and disruptions. These insights will be advocacy aids when engaging with stakeholders including government ministers, at industry round-table

“FOR THE ASSOCIATION

ITSELF, DIRECT ONE-ON-ONE ENGAGEMENT WITH MEMBERS - EITHER NEW, RENEWING OR TRANSFERRING - PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR INDUSTRY ISSUES AND LOCAL VIEWS RELATING TO THE WIDER AUTOMOTIVE VALUE CHAIN.” discussions and in submissions. More detail on the roll-out will be provided in the Weekly Industry Bulletins and, of course, Viewpoint.

SMALL BUSINESS DIGITAL CHAMPION Thank-you to members who responded to the Small Business Digital Champion survey regarding their digital presence. Analysis of the responses indicated that ‘businesses in the automotive industry fully accept that it is crucial to have an online presence’. The findings are contained in the ‘3 Month Milestone’ report which is a representative assessment of the digital needs of the automotive industry. Specifically, survey findings indicated that: ‘72% of members surveyed believe it is extremely important to have an online presence and the remaining 28% believe it is either somewhat important or very important. This indicates that businesses in the automotive industry fully accept that is it crucial to have an online presence.’ In a prior Viewpoint, I advised that MTA Queensland, as an industry association, had been selected as one of 15 Small Business Digital Champions under the Australian Government’s Small Business Digital Champions Project. The project

extends across two years and its purpose is to promote the benefits of ‘going digital’ to members in their respective organisations. Overall, having an online presence is a recognised business necessity. However, the assessment of responses suggests that online platforms are not being utilised to their maximum extent to secure profile and economic benefits. In response to modes of communicating to customers, members indicated ‘not applicable’ or ‘mail’ in 47 per cent of responses. This highlights an issue for careful consideration where many members are either not communicating or are using traditional mail to engage with their customers. On the other hand, it is promising to see some members adopting bulk email to communicate. I remind members of the free digital support program which includes personalized, face-to-face mentoring, resources and workshops. Joining details are HERE or via the button on the front of the MTA Queensland website - Small Business Digital Champion.

INDUSTRY AWARDS The Industry Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday, 16 November at the Emporium Hotel, Southbank. The Awards comprise of the Apprentice of the Year Award, Innovation Award, Women In Industry Award, and Community Award. Nominations for these awards have now closed but I can reveal we have had the largest number of applications in the history of the awards and the quality of each is outstanding. Choosing the award winners will be a challenging task for the selection panel. I encourage you to consider attending the dinner to celebrate achievement and enjoy industry camaraderie. August 2019 Motor Trader | 11

Policy/Viewpoint “CURRENTLY, AUTOMOTIVE

MANUFACTURING HAS 300 COMPANIES (UP FROM 260 IN 2015) OF WHICH 70 PER CENT ARE NOW EXPORTING THEIR PRODUCTS. COMBINED REVENUE IN 2015 WAS $5.2 BILLION AND NOW IT IS AT AN OPTIMISTIC $4 BILLION.” ADVOCACY The National Transport Commission (NTC) has distributed a significant paper: ‘In service safety for automated vehicles’ for consideration. It relates to the role and regulation of different parties involved in the safe operation of automated vehicles on Australian roads. It considers safety duties that should apply to various parties, and the institutional and regulatory arrangements to support them. Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Brett Dale attended an NTC roundtable to discuss development of a nationally consistent regulatory framework to support the safe commercial deployment of automated vehicles into Australia. I distributed the document to our Automotive Engineers Division, which is a stakeholder in the process, for consideration and input to our submission.

INTERESTING INDUSTRY NEWS Sometimes it is wise to take a balanced approach when considering statistics.

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association commissioned ACA Research to undertake a study into the outlook for the industry post Australian car manufacturing. This is without Holden, Ford and Toyota as the primary sources of employment, funding and innovation. The research indicated that there are now more Australian automotive manufacturing businesses operating and thriving than four years ago. Currently, automotive manufacturing has 300 companies (up from 260 in 2015) of which 70 per cent are now exporting their products. Combined revenue in 2015 was $5.2 billion and now it is at an optimistic $4 billion. Employment within the 300 companies is approximately 9,800 people compared to 21,000 before Victorian and South Australian plant closures.

FINALLY At this time of the year, implementing the rules and processes for the election of specific divisional office bearers is a priority. This year, nominations have been called for the Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary of these divisions: Engine Reconditioners Association of Queensland, Automotive Remarketing Division, Rental Vehicle Industry Division, Auto Parts Recyclers Division, and Service Station and Convenience Store Association of Queensland. Nominations close 9th August 2019. Until next month, take care and stay safe.

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Small change. Big future. Matthew Webster (46) has a long way to go before he hangs up his hat, but he can already picture his retirement. He plans to travel around Australia in a caravan with his wife — once he convinces her that it will be fun! Matt has spent his career in the motor trades and is well on his way to making sure he has enough super to see the country in comfort. He joined MTAA Super as an apprentice in 1989 and now works in an automotive training role in NSW. “I’m really happy I’ve been with MTAA Super. It’s the industry super fund for my trade and has been supporting careers in the automotive industry for over 25 years.” “I’m still a long way off retirement, but I do think about what I will do when I stop working and how I will support myself and my family.”

Matt, like many Australians, is not alone in his concern. Thanks to changing work patterns and increased life expectancy, many of us will spend close to a quarter of our lives as retirees. For some, the age pension alone or relying solely on your employer’s super contributions may not be enough. Leeanne Turner, CEO of MTAA Super, says it’s important that workers do what they can to help grow their super throughout their working lives. “Too many workers are hands-off with their super. Retirement can feel like a lifetime away, so it’s easy to put super on the back burner. But there are a lot of ways you can actively grow your super now.” She says one of the easiest and most effective ways is to make regular extra contributions.

“Small amounts can go a long way. Putting as little as an extra $10 per week into your super can add up to thousands over a 30+ year career.” “This is because of the compounding nature of superannuation. With super, you don’t just grow your employer and voluntary contributions, you also grow the investment returns on these contributions. Every dollar you add to your super account boosts your super’s earning capacity.” Ms Turner also adds that making extra contributions is easy. “It’s simple. Just ask your employer to set up a regular (pre-tax) salary sacrifice into your super, or make direct (after-tax) deposits into your super whenever you can afford to put a little aside.”

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MTA QUEENSLAND WINS AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD

N FRIDAY 2ND August 2019, MTA Queensland was announced as an ABA100 winner for Business Innovation in The Australian Business Awards. Now in its 14th year, The Australian Business Awards program provides notable opportunities for high-performing organisations that implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services to be acknowledged and honoured for their achievements both nationally and internationally. The World Business Awards Framework is utilised as a structured model of assessment that enables the participating organisations to be benchmarked against world class performance standards. The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation recognises organisations that implement business

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RECEIVE RECOGNITION BY LEADING THE WAY FOR INDUSTRY THROUGH THIS PERIOD OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT . . . .” initiatives that demonstrate innovative solutions for new and existing business needs and MTA Queensland has been awarded this prestigious honour for the creation of the MTAiQ Innovation Hub. “Each year the ABA100 winners are recognised for their innovative initiatives, products and services, which are leading business and digital transformation within the Australian marketplace,” said Tara Johnston, Australian Business Awards Program Director. As the peak automotive industry body

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in Queensland, as well as the state’s leading automotive training provider, MTA Queensland has a responsibility to lead the way in providing solutions and opportunity to current and future businesses in the automotive and mobility industry. In response to the significant disruption happening in the sector, MTA Queensland established MTAiQ, Australia’s first automotive innovation hub. MTAiQ represents and works in the interest of members to offer solutions and advice in

adapting to technological disruptions in the automotive and mobility industry as well as collaborating with start-ups and entrepreneurs to develop new business opportunities. “MTAiQ, Australia’s first automotive innovation hub, is integral to the future of the automotive/mobility industry," said Dr Brett Dale, MTA Queensland Group CEO. “The hub supports opportunities presented by start-ups and entrepreneurs, as well as support for thousands of automotive businesses navigating their way through the digital era. “We are thrilled to receive recognition by leading the way for industry through this period of technological advancement, and the MTAiQ Innovation Hub is essential for industry to achieve the success that will come for new and existing businesses adopting new technologies.” MTA Queensland has been dedicated to supporting innovation in the automotive industry since 1929, with a strategic focus actioned in 2016. In implementing its business innovation initiative – MTAiQ – the organisation has been meticulous in ensuring methods, execution and outcomes have been linked to the organisation’s Strategic Plan.  For more information on The Australian Business Awards and the 2019 ABA100 winners go to www.australianbusinessawards.com.au August 2019 Motor Trader | 15

Brent Storey, Director, Sun City Motorcycles

Sun City Motorcycles, Townsville

MTA|Q&A Despite being such a solo activity, the motorcycle community is stronger than many others and few brands have built a culture of comradeship like Harley Davidson. Sun City Motorcycles has used their flagship Harley Davidson store to build on that culture and grow a thriving business for the motorcycling community of Townsville. From actively competing in and supporting community events through to providing a club house and activities for the Harley Owners Group (HOG), Sun City Motorcycles has been much more than just a place to buy a bike and have it serviced. Sun City Motorcycles Director Brent Storey takes great pride in his staff and their attention to customer service. Brent joined us recently to answer some questions about his business. . WILDE WORDS: LARA 16 | Motor Trader August 2019

LW: How does your choice of staff reflect your customer base? BS: When I first started in the industry

10 per cent of our customers were female. Over time that has changed with more and more women taking up riding motorcycles. Today approximately 30 per cent of our customers are female. As a result, we have employed staff who our customers can connect with. Today we have an even split of staff who are male and female, young and old.

LW: What is your focus when you take on new staff? BS: The first thing we do with new staff

is to get them using the products. If they don’t have a motorcycle licence, we support them to get one and then we get them out using the motorcycles. The best staff are the ones who love the product and talk to customers from a base of personal experience.

“THE FIRST THING WE DO

WITH NEW STAFF IS TO GET THEM USING THE PRODUCTS . . . THE BEST STAFF ARE THE ONES WHO LOVE THE PRODUCT AND TALK TO CUSTOMERS FROM A BASE OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.” LW: How do you support staff to start riding and get their licence? BS: New staff and new customers who

haven’t ridden before and don’t have their licence yet are both supported in the same way. We have a close relationship with Streetwise Motorbike Training who provide rider training and the Q-Ride course. We contact the team at Streetwise to discuss the new rider, the style of bike they are looking at, the type of August 2019 Motor Trader | 17

riding they are looking to do and the training they require. After their training is complete, Streetwise provides some recommendations to us to find the best bike to suit the rider.

LW: So you see your customers and your staff as having a lifelong relationship with your brand? BS: Very much. Once they are the proud owners of a new set of wheels, we work with them to build their confidence by inviting them to ride days and other community events. We also host our customers at the racetrack so they get to experience their new motorcycle at its fastest in a safe environment.

LW: Is this a key part of your marketing strategy? BS: When we first opened the doors the focus of our marketing was very much traditional media. We promoted our products and services on television, radio, and in print media. Now, the marketing strategy is focussed heavily

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE ELECTRIC HARLEY

DAVIDSON IS AWESOME FOR LONG TERM GROWTH. THERE MAY BE VERY LOW SALES FOR A FEW YEARS, BUT THE WAY THE WORLD IS MOVING WE NEED TO BE ON THE FRONT FOOT AND HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS DONE JUST THAT.â&#x20AC;? on community engagement and event participation. Townsville has a strong motorcycling community and we like to be involved wherever possible as a sponsor, a participant or by providing support to run events.

LW: Tell us about the products and services offered by Sun City Motorcycles? BS: Sun City Motorcycles has three trading entities: Sun City Harley-Davidson, Sun City Yamaha and Sun City Powersports.

We have Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, SeaDoo and Can-Am dealerships offering new and used vehicles, workshop facilities and of course parts and accessories.

LW: What are your thoughts on the new electric Harley Davidson motorcycle? BS: The electric Harley Davidson is

awesome for long-term growth. There may be very low sales for a few years, but the way the world is moving we need to be on the front foot and Harley Davidson has done just that. I was lucky enough to ride the Livewire in Nashville in 2015 when they first launched the concept. Very impressive, very fast.

LW: What is your background in the automotive industry? BS: I have always been an avid motorsport

enthusiast. I completed my trade as a motorcycle mechanic and spent some time working on the tools. Eight years ago, in 2011, my father Marc and I kicked off Sun

City Motorcycles with the establishment of the Harley-Davidson store. Since then we have added the Yamaha and Powersports divisions. A new workshop for the Yamaha store is being completed now to provide specialised servicing and repairs for our Yamaha customers.

LW: Are you hands on in the workshop today? BS: Very much so. Although the business

has grown to a point where I cannot always be on the tools, I still love serving customers. Every Friday morning, I do four hours in the workshop on retail customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bikes. It is my favourite part of the week.

LW: Who is your current team? BS: Sun City employs 20 local men

and women. We operate with a simple hierarchy structure. For the most part all team members operate on the same level. I have some great long-term employees and some recent employees who bring a fresh perspective. Â&#x201E;

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LW: What role does MTA Queensland play in your business? BS: Our membership with MTAQ has

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LW: What are your plans for the next few years? BS: Refine what we do. I am not looking

most exciting brands in the world. Sometimes I get caught up in the business and have to remind myself that every day I get to work with products that people work their whole lives to own.

proven invaluable when seeking industry specific advice, particularly when it comes to staff. What might take me days to research becomes a simple phone call to MTAQ to get to the bottom of best practice human resource management and employment contracts.

for growth as such, rather getting better at what we currently do. More training, more focus and essentially deliver a better product. The business has grown substantially in the last three years. It is time to refine.

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LW: What do you do with your spare time? BS: I ride, ha ha! Sounds cliché but if I

am not working or spending time with my wife and son, I am riding. Lara Wilde is a writer, motorsport commentator and car enthusiast from northern Queensland. Follow her automotive adventures at www.wildedrive.com

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OODWOOD HOUSE IS a grand country pile – one of those glorious homes you might see in BBC television costume dramas or cinematic versions of Jane Austen novels. It’s more than 400 years old (at the least the original bits are) and is nestled in the 12,000-acre Goodwood estate. If you’re into horse racing, then you may know the name Goodwood from the racing festival held at the racecourse on the estate each year. However, if you’re into cars – and if you’re reading this then you most likely are – then the name Goodwood means a different type of racing.

“THERE ARE DEBUTS OF NEW CARS, FUTURE TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES, SUPERCAR AND FORMULA ONE PADDOCKS, AN ACTION SPORT ARENA WHERE VISITORS CAN TAKE IN STUNT SHOWS, E-GAMING ENTERTAINMENT...” Since 1993, the estate has been home to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Built around a competitive hill climb competition, over the years the Festival has grown to be much more than just that and now more than 180,000 people gather each year to take in not only the hill climb but a range of automotive-related events. There are debuts of new cars, future technology experiences, supercar and Formula One paddocks, an action sport arena where visitors can take in stunt shows, e-gaming entertainment . . . it’s three days of immersive automotive fun and the festival has become one of the most important events on the calendars of both the auto industry and the car enthusiast. The 2019 Festival of Speed had plenty going on – some stunning new cars were revealed, and hill climb records tumbled. Here is Motor Trader’s pick of some of the highlights. August 2019 Motor Trader | 23

DE TOMASO P72 DE TOMASO, THE Italian car maker now owned by Hong Kong-based Ideal Team Ventures, made quite a splash at Goodwood with the P72 supercar. An absolute stunner, the details on the P72 are somewhat sketchy – it’s a manual, rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car, has a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and some beautiful and luxurious interior touches. Reports suggest the P72’s power will come from a 780hp, 6.3-litre V12 that can be found in the Apollo IE supercar (Apollo is also owned by Ideal Team Venture). Just 72 of the P72 are to be made, and while it is expensive at a reported price of €750,000 ($AU1.2 million) it’s an attractive proposition for the deep-pocketed enthusiasts who might also consider the more exclusive offerings from McLaren, Bugatti, Ferrari, Pagani and others.

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De Tomaso P72

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Lotus Evora GT4 Concept

LOTUS EVORA GT4 CONCEPT LOTUS PUT ON a good showing at the Festival of Speed, with the company’s stand home to a range of models, including the GT4 Concept race car. While the car was revealed earlier this year at the Auto Shanghai exhibition (reflecting Lotus’ current status as part of China’s Geely Group), at Goodwood the car turned up in the green and yellow livery of the company’s 1962 Lotus 25 Formula One car. A nice look. Powered by a 3.5-litre supercharged V6 generating 450hp, the Evora GT4 will be campaigning in the global GT series in 2020.

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Radical Sportscars Rapture

RADICAL RAPTURE UK MANUFACTURER RADICAL Sportscars introduced its new flagship road-legal sports car, the Rapture at Goodwood. Built in accordance with the UK’s Individual Vehicle Approval framework to ensure its road-legal nature, the Rapture is also intended for European markets from launch, with homologation for worldwide territories to follow. Lightweight and aerodynamic, the Rapture has a 2.26-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine, supplied by Ford and reworked by Radical Performance Engines, featuring an all-new turbo architecture and air induction system. The unit produces 350bhp and drive comes through a six-speed paddle-shift gearbox. A race car at heart, the Rapture’s cockpit incorporates two moulded racing seats, with integral headrests and multipoint harnesses. The dash offers an LCD display with data-logging functions, and there's a multi-function digital steering wheel. Rapture customers will benefit from a tailored track tuition package to ensure each gets the most out of the new machine. August 2019 Motor Trader | 27

Audi R8 LMS GT2

AUDI R8 LMS GT2 AUDI SPORT REVEALED the R8 LMS GT2 at Goodwood - the most powerful car created for its customer racing program. Powered by a 640hp, 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10, the R8 has rear-wheel drive combined with an S tronic seven-speed double-clutch gearbox. It is operated by the driver using paddle shifters in the

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steering wheel. Built for the GT2 racing class and the 2020 series, the R8 is, Audi says, aimed at ‘gentleman drivers who have been the backbone of GT racing for decades.’ That would be gentlemen with plenty of money - the R8 LMS GT2 is selling for €338,000 ($AU545,000).

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Volkswagen ID.R

VOLKSWAGEN’S RECORD BREAKER THE VOLKSWAGEN ID.R all-electric sports car took on Goodwood’s hill climb course and proceeded to smash the all-time record. Driver Romain Dumas completed the 1.86-kilometre track in 39.90 seconds and in doing so, drove the 670hp EV broke the previous record, which had stood for 20 years, by 1.7 seconds. The ID.R has begun to set a very high bar at these types of events. In 2018, and again driven by Dumas, it set the outright record at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, setting a time of 7:57.148 becoming the first car to complete the climb in under eight minutes. And in June this year, it broke the

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VIDEO: VOLKSWAGEN ID.R SETS GOODWOOD HILL RECORD

electric car record at the Nurburgring, setting a time of 6:05:336. At Goodwood, VW Motorsport modified the car for the shorter event – including using a smaller battery and different power output settings. Technology partner Bridgestone also supplied special tyres for the Goodwood run.

FORD GT MK II ANOTHER RACE CAR, the MK II Ford GT, made its debut at Goodwood. A trackonly car, the MKII was engineered independent of race series rules, regulations and limitations, and is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 EcoBoost engine developing 700hp. Performance innovation and improvements over the original GT race car include aerodynamic enhancements for added downforce, weight savings and chassis updates for better handling, as well as increased engine power.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIAST will no doubt be rejoicing that the rugged Land Rover Defender will be making a return in 2020 after the model was shelved in 2016. We’ve known about it for a while, of course, but Land Rover continues to keep Defender under wraps, or at least nicely camouflaged. Still, it’s clear the off roader, while keeping a generally boxy look

VIDEO: NEW FORD GT MKII

Another limited-edition special, only 45 examples of the MKII are to be produced with a whopping $US1.2 million ($AU1.74 million) price tag.

familiar to that of the original, will be given the sandpaper treatment with the hard edges and corners softened and rounded. Reports suggest there’ll be a straight six under the bonnet and creature comforts will get a look in, with a top-notch infotainment system, climate control and ADAS systems. We won’t have too much longer to wait for all the details and a good look at the new vehicle. It’ll be revealed in full by the end of the year and go on sale next year.

Land Rover Defender

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Airspeeder

AIRSPEEDER: THE FUTURE OF RACING? WHILE WE MAY THINK that racing is all about tyres on a track, Goodwood 2019 saw the unveiling of an altogether new type of motorsport called Airspeeder. Billed as a ‘thrilling airborne motorsport for a new generation of race fans’, Airspeeder will feature pilots/drivers piloting full-size electric quadcopters called Speeders. The global launch at Goodwood gave the world a chance to see what to expect when the first Airspeeder World Championship, featuring five teams and 10 pilots, gets underway in 2020. Airspeeder is a creation of Alauda Racing, an Australia company based in Sydney and founded by Matt Pearson in 2016. Alauda says it will use Airspeeder as a platform to 32 | Motor Trader August 2019

VIDEO: AIRSPEEDER AT GOODWOOD 2019

develop highly efficient and highly effective ‘flying cars’ for commercial use. Utilising high-strength and specifically engineered materials, including carbonfibre and alloys, the Speeders have been designed for performance racing. Initially, Alauda Racing will be the sole manufacturer, offering a chassis and body, battery technology and motors and standardised software. This will include the

companies own IP, including the safety and collision-avoidance systems. The Speeders are streamlined for reduced drag and high performance. Each Mk IV Speeder will be four metres long and will weigh roughly 250kg. They are propelled by eight 50kw motors driving 60-inch blades, with power provided by swappable 500kw battery packs which can provide full thrust for around 15 minutes. Airspeeder races will apparently take place under rules similar to Formula E, so each race is likely to involve around 30 minutes of action and include one pit-stop for a battery swap. The Mk IV Speeders that will eventually compete in the first Airspeeder Grand Prix, will begin manned demonstration flights in the Mojave Desert later this year. They are designed to reach speeds of up to 200km/h and offer a power-

to-weight ratio superior to a fighter jet. “This was a very emotional moment for those of us who have been involved in this project from the start, everyone at Alauda Racing and our partners and sponsors,” said Mr Pearson at the Goodwood unveiling. “After huge amounts of hard work, research, technical development and planning this formal unveiling – at an event as iconic as Goodwood – it feels as though all our dreams have become reality and Airspeeder has properly arrived. “This is just the start of our reach for the skies. Our vision sees not just the development of a unique sporting spectacle but also the start of a new industry, with flying cars built for competition providing an ideal environment for innovation and technical evolution. Just watch this space.” August 2019 Motor Trader | 33

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MTA QUEENSLAND SUPPORTS THE RACQ MOTORFEST FESTIVAL

HERE WAS PLENTY of fun to be had for car enthusiasts at the 2019 RACQ MotorFest festival, held at the Eagle Farm Racecourse on July 14. Hundreds of classic, exotic and vintage cars were on display and there was a special treat for fans of Bentley, Citroen and Mini. Bentley and Citroen are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year while Mini is marking 60 years on the road, and there were lots of models from each of the brands on show at the event.

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MTAIQ WERE ALSO PART OF THE FESTIVITIES, AS WAS THE MTAQ RACING TEAM. MTAIQ COMMUNITY MANAGER NATHAN NGUYEN LUU SHOWCASED THE WORK OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE INNOVATION HUB . . .”

Lex van Cooten from Immerse Enterprise; Susannah Blake and Aleesha Roebig, innovation consultants, RACQ; and Nathan Nguyen, MTAiQ Community Manager

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MTA Queensland and MTAiQ were also part of the festivities, as was the MTAQ Racing Team. MTAiQ Community Manager Nathan Nguyen Luu showcased the work of the Association and the innovation hub with the help of Lex van Cooten, founder of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

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company Immerse Enterprise. Plenty of attendees passed through the MTA Queensland area, which was also home to some hi-tech vehicles including a Tesla Model X and the new Mini EV. More than 10,000 people turned up to the event and the money raised from the entrance fee went to the RACQ Foundation and its Flood Assistance Project, designed to help farmers in north Queensland.

Bentley was well represented at Motorfest. With the brand celeberating its 100th anniversary, a very cool collection of models that spanned the life of the company were on display

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OUND THREE OF the Hyundai Series X3 Queensland championship was a bit closer to home in August with the race meeting being held at Queensland Raceway (QR) at Ipswich. A special event, the round was held in conjunction with the national Shannons series tour, which meant a bumper crowd turned up to enjoy two full days of action as several categories of race cars took to the track. The Friday practice day was also a bit special as, with QR being a short(ish) drive from the MTAQ Racing Team’s home base in south Brisbane, MTA Institute’s Operations Manager Marcello Riotto was able to bring the latest intake of the Institute’s prevocational students

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out to the track to check out the work of the team. Part of the team’s mission is to introduce and educate students and apprentices to the motor racing side of the automotive industry and it was a good learning experience for everyone involved. As for the racing itself, it was another weekend of ups and downs for the team. QR has never been a hot track for the team, which has struggled to be competitive at the circuit in previous visits. However, the car has been lightning fast of late, and there was hope that might translate to some good results. Alas, cruel fate once more stepped in to hamper any hopes of a podium finish at what continues to be the team’s ‘bogey’ track. Qualifying was intense, but also showed

The racing was fast and furious at Queensland Raceway

“WE ONLY HAD A HALF-ADOZEN FLYING LAPS IN THE RACE BUT WAS STILL ABLE TO BURST THROUGH FROM 11TH TO 5TH TO BE RIGHT ON THE TAIL OF THE LEAD QUARTET WHEN THE RACE WAS FINISHED.” up the importance of team tactics. QR is effectively four long straights connected by a few hairpin turns and sweepers. Those long straights can be an advantage to those able to run close behind another car and use slipstreaming to gain top-end speed. With many of the teams running multiple cars, the practice of slipstreaming has taken hold for qualifying with team drivers working together to set some cracking qualifying times. It’s a sensible system if you can do it, and it works. For the MTAQ team – a one-car outfit – tyring to beat such tactics is difficult to say the least and although

the car was fast, a 9th place qualifying spot was the best that could be achieved. A good result considering, said MTAQ Racing Team driver David Wood. “We were left to ‘break’ our own air and produce a lap with no assistance,” said David. “I personally was very happy with the lap, but a bit disappointed that it didn't yield a better starting position. “Once we go racing, all bets usually are off and the team tactics dissipate a bit,” he added. “We were able to show our speed in Race One, advancing after getting blocked at the start and we ended lap one in 11th. The race was then brought under safety car to retrieve a car stuck in the gravel trap after a chaotic start. “We only had a half-a-dozen flying laps in the race but were still able to burst through from 11th to 5th to be right on the tail of the lead quartet when the race was finished. Had we not had the lengthy safety car interruption we would have been right in the mix.” A strong showing was confirmed by David setting a lap time under the August 2019 Motor Trader | 39

previous lap record and a massive 2.4 seconds better than the MTAQ team’s previous best at the QR circuit. In fact, everyone was quick, with four other cars also breaking the old lap record. A strong Race One showing built up hopes for Race Two but, once again, some terrible luck struck hard . . . literally.

“We made a great start,” said David. “But we got hit in turn one on the opening lap and the result was a puncture of our front left tyre. The driver that drove across us was deemed to be at fault and while it was not intentional on his part, it hurt us badly and meant that we failed to finish the race. The steering was also damaged and our opportunity to again challenge “OUR LITTLE TEAM IS for a win was thwarted. I was very PUNCHING WELL ABOVE ITS cranky afterwards!” WEIGHT, AS THE ‘ARMS RACE’ The result of this cruel luck meant IN THE CLASS CONTINUES TO the team would start Race Three at the RAGE . . . THE BAR IS GETTING back of the grid. A cold but glorious Sunday morning meant conditions RAISED AT AN ALARMING were great for racing and starting RATE AND KEEPING UP IS A in 26th place would see David, an CHALLENGE AND A HALF.” experienced driver in a fast car, tear through the back of the field right from David Wood hard at work getting the Excel ready for Race Three the off. “Starting at the back always is fun,” he said. “But it does come with massive risk as you have a few drivers at the rear who are just beginning their motor sporting journey and don't have a lot of experience. You have to treat the situation with some controlled aggression. “Still, we didn't hang around and passed eight cars on the opening lap and sliced into 10th by lap 4four. Unfortunately, just as we were setting sail for the lead pack, our car began to lose some engine performance. We don't fully understand why at this stage and we do need

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Auto Camp July 2019 cohort

AUTO CAMP DRIVING CAREERS IN AUTOMOTIVE

UTO CAMP IS an initiative of MTA Queensland, and one that has proved time and again to be a successful way to help high school students find their feet and decide what career they would like to pursue. The three-day, school holiday program is an opportunity for teenagers aged 14-17 to get an introduction to the automotive industry, learn new skills and gain insight into what a career in the motor trades can offer. The most recent Auto Camp, held in the July school holidays, was host to another fully booked class of enthusiastic students from schools across the greater Brisbane region. Blake Harrison (16) from St Paul’s School, is the son of MTA Queensland Director Grant Harrison and attended the latest Auto Camp with an automotive career in mind. 42 | Motor Trader August 2019

“I definitely want to work in the automotive industry, probably as a Light Vehicle Mechanic,” said Blake. “It’s something I’ve always had an inkling towards but doing Auto Camp has 100 per cent confirmed that I’m making the right decision.” Blake’s father has been working in the automotive industry since 1989 and after seeing the value of the Auto Camp, encouraged his son to complete the course in preparation for such a career move. “My dad encouraged me to sign up, almost as a prerequisite to a Certificate II and then later on to a Certificate III,” said Blake. “It’s been the perfect introduction to what I can expect, and it’s given me that extra bit of knowledge which will ultimately help me in the long run.” Codey Collins (14) from Rochedale State High School is another student Blake Harrison who has benefited from

Auto Camp students with trainer Anthony Bonaccorso

“I don’t necessarily want a career in the automotive industry, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Auto Camp,” he said. “In particular, I’ve really enjoyed learning about the electronics, and knowing that I’m soldering and combining all these components which will result in a product is really fascinating. It’s something I haven’t done a lot of, but I really enjoy it and it’s certainly helped me figure out where my Codey Collins (L), Finlay Derry (centre back) with trainer Sam Quin (R) interests lie. If you have even the slightest interest in cars or engineering, I definitely recommend doing Auto attending Auto Camp. Camp. ” “I’m not entirely sure on the specifics “Absolutely,” added Blake. “It just opens of what I want to do as a career, but I your eyes to so many different aspects to definitely would like it to be with cars,” he the automotive industry that you didn’t said. “Auto Camp has made me go, ‘yep, even realise existed. this is something that I like doing and “My experience has only ever been from want to do more of ’. I’ve really enjoyed it. Auto Camp gives you a real mix of things to the front of a workshop where you often don’t get a glimpse into the back. But Auto do over the three days and learning about Camp kind of blows that wide open and the different aspects of the automotive gives you a chance to see what goes on industry has been really cool.” behind the scenes. There’s a lot of variables Whilst being an incredibly useful way you need to understand and if you’re not to help teens decide what they’d like to do too sure about what you want to do for when leaving school, Auto Camp is not your future, completing Auto Camp is just for students who are considering a great idea. If you’re a sceptic, just do it, you career in the automotive industry. It’s also have nothing to lose and it’s a really great perfect for teenagers who have an interest way to spend your holidays. You won’t in manufacturing, engineering, or simply regret it.” learning with their hands. Finlay Derry (15), from Ambrose Tracey This Advancing Apprentices Fund initiative is proudly funded College is one of these students. by the Queensland Government. August 2019 Motor Trader | 43

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automotive industry. As per previous years, the night will include an auction with all money raised going to MTA Queensland’s charity partner Youngcare. The 2018 event raised almost $10,000 for the charity. Tickets for the 2019 Industry awards dinner can be purchased from the front of the MTA Queensland website and member prices start from $135pp (GST included). The evening is proudly supported by our CLICK TO event partners MTAA BOOK YOUR Super, Commonwealth MTAQ INDUSTRY AWARDS DINNER Bank and CORE SME. TICKETS

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T THE END of July, the respected research and analytics company J.D. Power revealed the results of its Mobility Confidence Index survey. Those results make for interesting reading as the global auto industry continues to develop the technologies that will make electric and self-driving vehicles the core of the world’s mobility future. 5,749 consumers were polled about self-driving vehicles and 5,270 about batteryelectric vehicles and there was a marked lack of confidence surrounding the future of both. On the Mobility Confidence Index’ 100-point scale, self-driving vehicles scored only 36 and battery-electric vehicles scored 55. Reasons for the low score for self-driving vehicles include concerns about tech errors, about vehicles being hacked, and the legal liability as a result of a collision. For electric vehicles, while the result was better, there were concerns about the availability of charging stations and, amongst other things, the usual suspects of vehicle range and price. You can read more about the Mobility Confidence Index HERE, but at least one takeaway from it would seem to be that much more work needs to be done to bring consumers along on the journey the industry is already travelling. While

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it seems to run in the face of business norms that an industry be racing to develop products which consumers, at least to some degree, appear to not fully understand, it surely is inevitable, given the gigantic investments poured into their development, that EVs and self-driving cars, are where the future lies. We know that in some countries consumers have embraced EVs (in Norway, for example, EVs outsold petrol and diesel models in March this year with 58 per cent of sales), and so we know that given the right information and incentives, consumers will embrace this very big change. And that must be achieved here in Australia. We can’t be left behind. Too much is at stake. Being noisy about where we are headed as an industry, about the everimproving technology, about the benefits of future mobility, and about the great opportunities – social and economic – of getting stuck in and working to help develop that future, is what we should be doing.

OUT AND ABOUT As always, it has been a busy month for the team at MTAiQ. We attended the RACQ Motorfest event (which you can read more about on page 34) and were also represented at a Thought Leadership Evening at the University of Queensland that discussed the skills required in a future where artificial intelligence and automation will revolutionise industries. Also on the calendar was a networking night at Start-up Redlands, and the Queensland University of Technology Creative Enterprise Australia Collider Accelerator Demo Day – an event at which nine creative technology start-ups demonstrated their work following a threemonth intensive program in the company of industry specialists and entrepreneurs.

INNOV8 & PROTECT INDUSTRIES At the latest Innov8 Logan Meetup, MTAiQ Community Manager Nathan Nguyen, along with Lex van Cooten from VR and AR company Immerse Enterprises, delivered a presentation on the work of MTAiQ, and the future of mobility and our digital future (do an internet search on ‘Magicverse’ and be prepared for your jaw to drop as you start to understand terminology such as ‘spatial application layers’). The meetup took place at the HQ of Protect Industries, an automotive group that includes vehicle modification business Vogue Industries (you may have seen some of their remarkable modified vehicles at the MTAQ Cars and Coffee gatherings) Pomponazzi Surface Coatings, and Trakpro – a technology business that offers a vehicle data and analytics tracking system that is used by businesses across the south pacific region. The company is also developing an ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) system. That ADAS system is a very nifty piece of technology and was demonstrated by Alf Allman, Protect Industries’ general manager. A dual camera set up, it has one camera facing forward for collision avoidance with the other directed at the driver. The system utilises facial recognition tech to detect

any pertinent changes in the driver’s face that would suggest they are distracted or fatigued. It delivers a warning to the driver if they close their eyes for longer than normal, if they yawn, or if their attention is diverted. It’s very clever stuff and proof of the technological and innovative work that is going on in Queensland.

GOT AN IDEA? LET US KNOW!

At MTAiQ, we work hard to assist those already in the industry to adapt to the disruptions that are already here and those that will soon be on the way. Equally, we strive hard to help start-ups, entrepreneurs and those who have a potentially grand concept, get that idea off the ground and their business moving. The networks and contacts through government, industry, and academia that we have developed are what makes engaging with MTAiQ a natural fit for those working in the automotive field, and our work to combine innovations and practical solutions is what can make being part of the innovation hub such a rewarding experience. So, if you have an idea, method, device or solution to a problem that you believe could make a real difference to the industry as it evolves, then let us know. Because though there may be, as the J.D. Power survey suggests, still some way to go for change to be fully accepted and understood ies by the public, that change is on its Alf Allman, General Manager, Protect Industr way and now is the time to take the opportunities such change offers. As William Pollard, English physicist said: " Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better CLICK opportunity to TO SUBMIT manage the change YOUR IDEA TO MTAIQ that is inevitable." We look forward to hearing from you. Until next time. August 2019 Motor Trader | 47

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PROTEAN DEVELOPS 360DEGREE TURNING MODULE

HE TECHNOLOGY OF the allelectric vehicle evolution is pretty astonishing. But while we can look on in wide-eyed wonder at the power numbers delivered by vehicles such as the Lotus Evija (go to page 62 for more on that amazing car), there is plenty of other clever stuff going on. Case in point is the recently revealed Protean360+, a ‘corner module’ from Protean Electric, a UK-based technology innovator and developer of in-wheel motors.

The Protean360+ module offers a 360-degree steering capability and integrates suspension, pneumatic ride-height control and an in-wheel electric motor in a single unit. Protean says the manoeuvrability enabled by the 360-degree steering system allows for exceptional versatility on busy urban streets, and parking in tight spaces with absolute precision. Once stationary, the pneumatic ride height control enables the vehicle to drop the vehicle entry-point to kerb level, offering ‘stepless and virtually gapless ingress and egress for heavy or

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cumbersome loads or for passengers with impaired mobility’. “Transport-as-a-Service urban mobility is gaining momentum, and with it the need for a new class of urban transport vehicles,” said KY Chan, CEO of Protean Electric. “Whether shared or private, for passengers or goods deliveries, human-driven or autonomous, these new vehicles will require new technologies to be fit for purpose. The Protean360+ corner module was borne from our team’s innovative thinking about how to meet the requirements for these next-generation urban vehicles.”

RENAULT AND JMCG ESTABLISH JOINT VENTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN CHINA GROUPE RENAULT AND Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG) have announced the official establishment of their JMEV joint venture to promote the development of the EV industry in China. Groupe Renault will increase its share capital by RMB 1 billion ($AU210 million) to become a major shareholder of JMEV with a 50 per cent stake. Through this joint venture, Groupe Renault says it will expand its influence in China’s electric vehicle market, while JMCG will be able to integrate and leverage more resources, which it says will promote its rapid growth in the future. “China is a key market for Groupe Renault,” said Mr. Francois Provost, Senior Vice President, Chairman of China Region, Groupe Renault. “This partnership in electric vehicle business with JMCG will support our growth plan in China and our EV capabilities. As a pioneer and leader in the European EV market for 10 years, we will capitalise on our experience in EV R&D, production, sales and services.” August 2019 Motor Trader | 49

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CONTINENTAL DEBUTS NEW TYRES FOR EXTREME E ELECTRIC SUV

WO NEW CONTINENTAL tyre types, specially developed for the off-road racing series Extreme E, made their global debut last month. The new tyres were revealed alongside the Odyssey 21 electric sports utility vehicle on which they are to tackle some of the most extreme locations across the globe. The electric SUV will be the driving force behind the new competitive racing series from 2021. Extreme E will take electric racing off road and will take place in five of the most remote environments: the Sahara Desert, the Amazon Rainforest, the Arctic, the Himalayas and Indian Ocean islands. All Extreme E teams will use the standardised equipment, created and assembled by Spark Racing Technology, and be equipped with a battery manufactured by Williams Advanced Engineering and Continental tyres. “The Extreme E-SUV ODYSSEY 21 is unlike anything else in motorsport,” said Alejandro Agag, Founder and CEO of Formula E. “The cutting-edge technology, and the tyre design that Continentalhas developed has resulted in a stunning car capable of the highest

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Extreme E-SUV Odyssey 21 VIDEO: ODYSSEY 21

performance in the toughest and most varied environments on the planet. This car will showcase the ability of E-SUVs, not only to motorsports enthusiasts, but also to consumers who are looking to make their own difference to the planet by choosing an electric SUV.”

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FORD AND VW EXPAND COLLABORATION WITH EV AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AGREEMENT

ORD AND VOLKSWAGEN are to expand their global alliance to include electric vehicles and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe. VW is joining Ford in investing in Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle technology platform company. VWand Ford say they will independently integrate Argo AI’s Self-Driving System (SDS) into purpose-built vehicles. Argo AI’s focus will remain on delivering a SAE Level 4-capable SDS to be applied for

Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess and Ford President and CEO Jim Hackett

ride-sharing and goods delivery services in urban areas. Ford and VW will have an equal stake in Argo AI and combined the two companies will own a substantial majority. Ford says it will also become the first additional automaker to use VW’s dedicated EV architecture and Modular Electric Toolkit – or MEB – to deliver a high-volume zero-emission vehicle in Europe starting in 2023. Ford expects to deliver more than 600,000 European vehicles using the

MEB architecture over six years, with a second all-new Ford model for European customers under discussion. VW started developing its MEB architecture in 2016. The company is planning to use the platform to build approximately 15 million cars for the Volkswagen Group in the next decade. For Ford, using VW’s MEB architecture is part of its more than $US11.5 billion ($AU17 billion) investment in electric vehicles worldwide. The alliance, which covers collaborations outside of Volkswagen and Ford’s joint investments in Argo AI, does not entail cross-ownership between the two companies and is independent from the investment into Argo AI. VW will invest $US2.6 billion ($AU3.8 billion) in Argo AI by committing $US1 billion ($1.42 billion) in funding and contributing its $US1.6 billion ($AU2.4 billion) Autonomous Intelligent Driving (AID) company, which has been developing self-driving technology for the Volkswagen Group. As part of the transaction, VW also will purchase Argo AI shares from Ford for $US500 million ($AU745 million) over three years. Ford will invest the remaining $US600 million ($AU893 million) of its previously announced $US1 billion ($1.49 billion) cash commitment in Argo AI. The full transaction represents a valuation for Argo AI of more than $US7 billion ($AU10.4 billion). “While Ford and Volkswagen remain independent and fiercely competitive in the marketplace, teaming up and working with Argo AI on this important technology allows us to deliver un-matched capability, scale and geographic reach,” said Jim Hackett, Ford President and CEO. “Unlocking the synergies across a range of areas allows us to showcase the power of our global alliance in this era of smart vehicles for a smart world.”

VOLKSWAGEN AUSTRALIA COMMITS TO TYRE RECYCLING PROGRAM VOLKSWAGEN’S AUSTRALIAN DEALERS are now committed to the responsible disposal of hundreds of thousands of used tyres annually in an agreement signed with Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA). The commitment will involve some 100 Volkswagen dealers nationwide, each of which will have used tyres disposed of by a TSA accredited collector or recycler. Volkswagen Australia joins Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental, Pirelli, Michelin, Kumho, Toyo and Yokohama as a TSA member. Volkswagen Group Australia Managing Director Michael Bartsch said that the brand was the first auto importer to become a Tyre Stewardship Australia contributor. “Tyres are a by-product of the car sales business and the necessity to have used tyres responsibly disposed of or appropriately recycled is incumbent upon us,” said Mr Bartsch. “Through Tyre Stewardship Australia most of the major tyre brands are financially contributing to ensure that the environmental impact of their business is continually diminished. Volkswagen Australia is proud to be the first auto maker to become a TSA contributor. Our intention is to wherever possible deal only with tyre manufactures who are TSA co-signatories.” According to TSA, Australians discard the equivalent of 56 million tyres each year, which equates to some 450,000 tonnes of material, only 10 per cent of which is recycled locally. August 2019 Motor Trader | 53

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HYUNDAI UNVEILS CVVD ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

YUNDAI MOTOR GROUP has developed Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology to feature in future Hyundai and Kia vehicles. CVVD valve control technology regulates the duration of valve opening and closing according to driving conditions, achieving, Hyundai says, a 4 per cent boost in performance and a 5 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency. Emissions are claimed to be cut by 12 per cent. When the vehicle is maintaining a constant speed and requires low engine output, CVVD opens the intake valve from the middle to end of the compression stroke. This, Hyundai says, helps to improve fuel efficiency by reducing the resistance caused by compression. When engine output is high, such as when the car is driving at a high speed, the intake valve is closed at the beginning of the compression stroke to maximise the 54 | Motor Trader August 2019

VIDEO: WORLD’S 1ST CVVD ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

amount of air used for the explosion, enhancing torque to improve acceleration. “The development of the CVVD technology is a good example how Hyundai Motor Group is strengthening our powertrain technology,” said Albert Biermann, President and Head of Research and Development Division at Hyundai Motor Group. “We will continue our innovation efforts to bring forth paradigm shifts and ensure sustainability of our business model.”

HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP DEVELOPS ACTIVE SHIFT CONTROL FOR HYBRIDS

SMARTSTREAM G1.6 T-GDI ENGINE Hyundai’s new Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi Engine, a V4 gasoline turbo unit with 134kW and 265Nm of torque is the first to use the Group’s CVVD technology and also features Low-Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation (LP EGR) to further optimise fuel efficiency. The low-pressure system redirects the burnt emission gas to the front of the turbocharger compressor, rather than the intake system, to increase efficiency under the high load condition. The new Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi engine will be applied in the Hyundai Sonata Turbo, which is set for introduction in the second half of this year. This premiere will mark the first in a series of new Hyundai and Kia vehicles featuring the engine.

HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP has also developed Active Shift Control (ASC) transmission technology, an innovation that the company says optimises transmission efficiency by monitoring gear shifts and precisely adjusting the transmission rotation speed for faster shift times. ASC technology allows the hybrid’s electric motor to also take control of gear shifts by applying new software logic to the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) to mitigate issues with slower shift time. The HCU monitors the rotational speed of transmission with a sensor installed inside the electric motor at 500 times per second to quickly synchronise the rotational speed with that of engine. With the synchronisation, shift time is reduced by 30 per cent from 500ms to 350ms. This, Hyundai says, not only improves the hybrid vehicle’s acceleration performance and fuel economy, but also the durability of the transmission by minimising friction during gear shift.

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TESLA MODEL 3 ACHIEVES 5-STAR ANCAP RATING

ESLA’S MODEL 3 has scored a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, and achieved tremendous results in the areas of occupant protection and active collision avoidance. The newest model from the electric vehicle manufacturer scored 96 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection with full points achieved for the driver in three of four destructive crash tests. Full points were also scored by the front passenger in the frontal offset test which simulates a head-on crash. Maximum points were scored for child occupants in the side impact test. ANCAP noted that a 94 per cent score was achieved for Safety Assist – the highest score achieved against current protocols. The Model 3 is equipped with a range of driver assistance systems including an advanced lane support system capable of emergency lane-keeping and which intervenes to avoid steering into the path

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VIDEO: ANCAP SAFETY RATING: TESLA MODEL 3

of an oncoming or adjacent vehicle. “This is an impressive result, and great to see electric vehicles continuing to prioritise safety” said James Goodwin, ANCAP Chief Executive Officer. “It is encouraging to see Tesla give equal attention to the active safety systems and technologies on board as well as the safety fundamentals through the structure and restraints.” 5-star ANCAP safety ratings apply to all Australian and New Zealand variants of the Tesla Model 3.

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FORD AND CENTRICA TO OFFER NEW EV SERVICES TO FORD CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS IN UK

HE EV EVOLUTION continues apace across the world with all manner of agreements and ventures being signed by manufacturers, energy providers and others. In the UK, Ford and British multinational energy and services company Centrica have announced they are set to offer new electric vehicle services in the UK and Ireland. Under the planned partnership, Centrica will deliver a dedicated home charging installation service and electrified vehicle tariffs for overnight charging as Ford launches its planned new range of electrified vehicles. Centrica will also make its installation service available to support Ford’s dealership networks across the UK and Ireland. “Ford is committed to delivering one of the most comprehensive line-ups of electrified vehicles for our customers,

powered through the Ford home charger Wall Boxes,” said Andy Barratt, managing director, Ford of Britain. “With their scale, experience and access to the electric grid, our partnership with Centrica will enable us to offer a one-stop shop for our customers as they transition to an electrified vehicle, including exciting new vehicle options, wall box, installation service and electricity tariff.” Every new Ford passenger vehicle nameplate in Europe will include an electrified option – mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid or full battery electric. Upcoming all-electric models include a Mustang-inspired performance SUV with a range of 370 miles (595km) coming in late 2020; an all-electric Transit van in 2021; and a high-volume Ford model based on Volkswagen’s MEB battery electric vehicle platform planned to be built in Europe for 2023.

JAGUAR SETS NEW NÜRBURGRING RECORD THE JAGUAR SPECIAL Vehicle Operations-developed XE SV Project 8 has set the fastest Nürburgring lap time for a four-door production car Jaguar XE SV Project 8 again: 7min 18.361sec. This new officially verified time on VIDEO: JAGUAR | XE SV PROJECT 8 - NURBURGRING RECORD the 20.6km (12.8-mile) lap is 2.9 seconds faster than Project 8’s previous benchmark set in November 2017 and 7 seconds faster than any other four-door production car has achieved. Returning to the German circuit in a production-specification two-seat Track Pack version of the Project 8 was development driver Vincent Radermecker. The car’s height-adjustable twin-spring coil-over suspension was set in ‘track’ Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres. ride height, with adjustable front splitter Powered by a highly tuned 600PS (592hp) and carbon fibre rear aerodynamic wing version of Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged positioned for maximum downforce and V8, the all-wheel-drive Project 8 is capable stability. For the record attempts, Project of 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top 8 was fitted with ultra-high-performance speed of 320km/h.

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THE RISE OF MODERN VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS MECHANICS TODAY ARE REQUIRED TO POSSESS A COMPREHENSIVE SKILL SET in order to service and repair the wide range of vehicles that are presented to their workshops. The key skill in the role of vehicle repairs is the ability of fault diagnosis. An analytical approach to the assessment of identifying a problem is a vital part of the job. Rapid and continuous developments in technology have seen the modern vehicle utilise advanced computer and electronic systems. The complexity of technology now integrated into vehicles requires the best diagnostic tools to obtain a trusted result.

SUCCESS IS BUILT WITH SP TOOLS SP Tools offers a broad range of high quality, accurate, and reliable diagnostic tools to provide the mechanic with precise readings and information for the vehicle system being assessed. 30 years of serving the automotive industry in Australia has seen SP Tools evolve into the market leader for automotive tools. By listening and taking on board their customer’s input, forging local and international links with world class manufacturers and suppliers, gaining invaluable experience in the participation with motorsport and a management team constantly researching to remain up-to-date with vehicle technologies, SP Tools brings to the automotive repairers market a selection of tools that outpace their competitors for quality, reliability, accuracy, features and value. Let’s look at a part of the range of diagnostic tools available from an SP Stockist, which include OBDII Code Readers, Digital Multimeters, Timing Lights, Circuit Testers, Battery Analysers, Battery Load Testers and Noid Lights.

DIGITAL MULTIMETERS A Digital Multimeter is an instrument that incorporates A/C and D/C meters, ammeter, and ohmmeter, and is a necessity for the Mechanic to troubleshoot a vehicle’s electrical system. The more common measured values are voltage (volts), current (amps) & resistance (ohms). Other circuits and sensors that can be included measure frequency (hertz), temperature (celsius), or test continuity and diodes. There are also multimeters that offer additional features specific for an automotive application that offer a tachometer (rpm), pulse (m/s), duty cycle (%) and dwell angle (degrees). DIGITAL MULTIMETER AUTOMOTIVE

DIGITAL MULTIMETER ELECTRICAL

DIGITAL AUTOMOTIVE POCKET-SIZE

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• 14 Functions • Fused current inputs & overload protection • RPM measurements for 2-10 cylinder engines

• Backlight • Data hold • Diode test • AC/DC voltage • DC current

• Double molded housing • Data hold • Auto ranging • Auto power off • Type K temperature input

OBDII CODE READERS On Board Diagnostics is a self diagnostic system built into the vehicle that is accessed by an OBDII scanner via a 16 pin connector usually located in close proximity below the steering wheel. The II in the OBDII represents an industry standardisation of On Board Diagnostics, most notably in the Data Link Connector (DLC) and the Diagnostic Fault Codes (DTC’s). It provides the mechanic with a convenient way to access basic data from the vehicle’s ECU and sub-systems to aid in troubleshooting a vehicle’s fault. CAN OBDII/EOBD CODE READER

CAN OBDII/EOBD/JOBD CODE READER

• Reviews the live data on unit screen. • Easy to use with one plug in, highly reliable and accurate.

• Reviews the live data on unit screen. • Compatible with Japanese On Board Diagnostics

BATTERY TESTERS/ANALYSIS By testing and taking into account the factors of voltage, internal resistance and the stated battery capacity, these handheld tools deliver a snapshot of a battery’s overall health. SP Battery Analysers are designed to test batteries in and out of vehicles.

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TIMING LIGHTS

CIRCUIT TESTERS A circuit tester is a simple tool used to detect the presence (or absence) of voltage in a circuit. Circuit testers are designed to test up to a specific voltage (ie; 12v) or be able to check across a range of voltages (6v to 24v). Some testers have the added features of indicating polarity and being safe for testing computer circuits with no risk of damage to sensitive components. SHORT PROBE CIRCUIT TESTER

3-48v CIRCUIT TESTER

MEDIUM PROBE CIRCUIT TESTER

The two primary tasks of a timing light is for setting initial timing at idle to the manufacturer’s specifications, and setting total timing by using the adjustable advance timing function also set to the manufacturer’s specifications of rpm and degrees. The light is powered by the vehicle’s electrical system and a pulse is detected by an inducted pickup that clamps around the spark plug lead (normally the number one cylinder). An enhanced timing light offers extra features such as a tachometer, volt meter and dwell meter. ADVANCE TIMING LIGHT

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• 6-24v • 1200mm cable

SP61012

• 3-48v • LED polarity display • Tests electronics safely

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• 6-24v • 1500mm cable • Insulated alligator clip SP62040

LONG PROBE CIRCUIT TESTER

12-42v CIRCUIT TESTER - HYBRID

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• 6-24v • Heavy duty & insulated • 3.6m (extended) cable

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• 12-42v • Auto voltage identification • Blue = 12v • Red = 42V

DIGITAL DISPLAY CIRCUIT TESTER

• Testing range 0-10,000 rpm • Advance degrees 0° to 60° • Works on conventional and computer controlled ignition systems

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• Double molded housing • Data hold • Auto ranging • Auto power off • Type K temperature input

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• 5-28v • <10mA testing current • Digital display

BATTERY LOAD TESTER A load test is another way to ascertain the health of a battery. A load tester uses a resistive load, similar to the load of a starter motor applied for a 10 second test period. A judgement is made about the battery’s condition by its performance during the 10 second test.

BATTERY LOAD TESTER

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• American style drop tester • Load applied by internal switch gear • Suitable for 6v and 12v batteries

COMPUTER-SAFE CIRCUIT TESTER

18-36v CIRCUIT TESTER

DUALITE HI/LOW VOLTAGE TESTER

NOID LIGHTS SP61020

• 3-15v • 1200mm cable • Includes probe adaptor

SP61021

• 18-36v • Heavy duty contact crocodile clip and bulb

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• 6-12v • Two-in-one tester • 1200mm cable

Fuel injectors need power and a switching signal from the fuel injection control unit. Noid Lights offer a simple and fast method to visually confirm these two functions are occurring. SP Tools offers noid light sets covering the wide range of vehicles on Australian roads. 6PC NOID LIGHT SET

14PC TERMINAL ADAPTOR KIT WITH CIRCUIT TESTER • Terminals include weather-pack, metri-pack & micro-pack style terminals. • External – internal design to test the circuit without damaging the connector. • Use this tester to check high and low voltages (power & ground) on 6,12 & 24 Volt systems. • High impedance to protect sensitive electronic sensors, microprocessors, electronic ignition components & air bags. • LED indicates red for power (high) & green for ground (low). SP61050

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THE LOTUS EVIJA: AN ALL-ELECTRIC HYPERCAR

HIS IS THE Evija, an all-electric monster from Lotus. Unveiled last month, the Evija sports some truly incredible performance numbers and is a hypercar in every sense of the word. The makers of some of the best sportscars in British motoring history have outdone themselves with this, their first foray Lotus Evija

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into electric vehicles. Power output is an astonishing 1972hp, torque is 1700 Nm, 0-100km/h time is under three seconds. Acceleration from 100-200 km/h comes in less than three seconds, from 200-300 km/h in less than four seconds, and top speed is over 320km/h . . . staggering stuff. This potency comes via a 2000kW

lithium-ion battery - supplied with a management system by Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) as part of a joint venture with Lotus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and four motors, one for each wheel, with a target power of 500PS (494hp) per motor. The battery pack is mid-mounted immediately behind the two seats and supplies energy directly to the four motors. This system is, Lotus claims, the lightest, most energy dense, electric power package ever fitted to a road car. Target weight for the Evija is 1,680 kg. The Evija features a one-piece carbon fibre monocoque chassis and some really inventive aerodynamic work to reduce Â&#x201E;

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drag and improve downforce. The cabin, from the fully adjustable race-style seats to the multi-function steering wheel, is as motorsport-inspired as you’ll find on a road car. The Evija has been designed with the future of EV charging in mind too with the battery having the ability to accept an 800kW charge. Although charging units capable of delivering this are not yet commercially available, when they are, Lotus says it will be possible to fully replenish the battery in just nine minutes. 64 | Motor Trader August 2019

Using existing charging technology – such as a 350kW unit – the Evija’s charge time will be 12 mins to 80 per cent and 18 mins to 100 per cent. The car’s range is 400km. Production of the Evija will be limited to no more than 130 examples - a tribute to the car’s project code of Type 130, the company says - and production will begin in 2020. Want one? You’ll need deep pockets. Deep enough to hold £1.7 million ($3 million). A £250,000 ($443,000) deposit secures a production slot.

MTAiQ: THE INNOVATION HUB FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Do you have an idea, a concept or an innovation that could make a difference in the automotive world? Do you need assistance in taking that idea to the next step in its development and to the wider world?

The auto industry is evolving quickly – technology is pushing the industry forward in directions we could scarcely imagine a decade ago and in another 10 years the vehicles that will be cruising our highways and byways (and maybe skyways!) will be vastly different to what we see today.

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OME THINGS WERE just meant to be. Ashley and Craig Larsen, brothers and co-owners of Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto in Coopers Plains, were looking for a special vehicle for their business - something to turn heads - and were thinking along the lines of a Mustang. But when they saw this 1963 Ford Falcon XL ute for sale, they knew it was the one. After all, what are the chances of finding a vehicle in just the right shade of orange to match Bridgestone’s own hue, that wasn’t far from home, and was ripe for turning into a one-of-a-kind project? About three years ago, the brothers, both self-avowed Ford fans, discovered the ute for sale in Wynnum and decided it was too good to pass up. “If it wasn’t orange, we wouldn’t have it. It’d be a ’73 Mustang,” laughed Ashley. “We weren’t particularly looking for a Falcon of this era but when we saw this in that shade, it had to be.” The ute had been subject to a partial restoration and modifications, but the ute as it is today is a far cry from when 68 | Motor Trader August 2019

it first arrived at Coopers Plains, as head mechanic Simon BrittonWagenknecht explained. “The ute had all the pinstriping shaved, and the tailgate shaved and deleted, and it was not a bad job either although there was a fair amount of rust,” he said. “It had a 250 Crossflow on gas in it with a standard diff and a fourspeed manual gearbox. “The diff gave up the ghost so we ordered a Falcon 9-inch diff from the Castlemaine Rod Shop in Victoria to strengthen it up and in the process of waiting for that to arrive decided to cut out the rust. “That ended up taking the better part of two years! The more we cut out the more we found.” During that process it was decided the front end needed strengthening so the Castlemaine Rod Shop was called again in for an all-new double wishbone front end

with disc brakes. “Originally we were going to go with a turbo six Barra engine but when we were doing the suspension and chassis set-up a Boss 290 V8 with a manual transmission behind it came our way. We decided to shoehorn that in,” Simon explained Shoehorned is right. While Falcons of this era are often recipients of sixes like the Barra, or smaller V8s like the Windsor, the bigger Boss simply doesn’t fit. At least, not easily. “As we’d redone the front end, the shock towers had been repositioned so it made fitting the Barra possible but not easy. The shock towers on the XL come inwards so you can’t fit a big V8 like the Boss with its 90-degree cylinder heads,” said Simon. “So all suspension went outbound and lower, we cut out the now obsolete shock towers, moved the firewall back, pumped

up the transmission tunnel and lifted the existing ‘bump’ on the bonnet slightly, all to accommodate the Boss. “The bonnet mod is pretty subtle. You wouldn’t notice it if you didn’t know. And that was the whole idea with this vehicle, it doesn’t give away what’s underneath.” In fact, that was a big part of the underlying brief from Craig and Ashley. “We wanted something that obviously looks a bit out of the ordinary but is still in line with what the XL looks like. We didn’t want anything sticking out of the bonnet or the like,” said Craig. “And it had to be street legal and safe so we can use it not only for promotional purposes - at shows and events - but also on the road, even to drop customers off at work while their own vehicles are in our workshop.” Frankly, what’s under the skin of this ute is amazing, not only for the components but also for the skill and lateral thinking Craig and the workshop team used to create it. For example, getting that sizeable V8 into a space it shouldn’t fit into required some clever solutions. August 2019 Motor Trader | 69

“It has a BA brake booster and master cylinder but there was no room for that cylinder, so I flipped it upside down and created a remote reservoir,” said Simon. “No-one, including a brake specialist, knew if it would work, but it did. “Every brake line was custom built by me, and they are all double flared and are banjo lines.” The ute has power steering, disc brakes all round and a T56 five-speed transmission from a BA XR8, as well as a custom tail-shaft fabricated by Hardy Spicer at Darra. Another local firm, Extreme Engineering at Archerfield, did the exhaust work, creating custom headers to fit the tight space available, as well as a custom fuel tank with surge cell. The wiring harness, sourced from a BA, was sorted by the Castlemaine Rod Shop, who deleted the unneeded items including the ABS and traction control. This process created a new puzzle for Simon to solve. “The speedo in modern cars isn’t

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connected to the gearbox, it comes from the ABS wheel speed sensors. So no ABS means no speedo,” he said. “I had to work out a way to get a speed reading for the Dakota digital dash we’ve installed. My solution was a GPS module that’s plugged into the dash. “We also installed a tacho box that talks to the digital dash too.”

The digital display is contained within the original dash and includes all displays, even the high and low beam indicators, which are still operated by the original floor-mounted foot switch. Other hi-tech items include a proximity key, keyless start. and remote start so you can fire up the mighty Boss from outside the ute. There’s coil-over suspension front and rear, with a custom triangulated falling rear end designed by Simon. And for a Bridgestone business’ ute, what else would be on the road than their own rubber - 295/30R18s on the rear creating 11 inches of rubber each side, and 205/40R18s on the front as there’s not a lot of room between the engine bay and guards. The Foose Legend rims work well with the XL too, updating the look without looking at all out of place. Keeping it looking like a ’63 is the retention of the ute’s bench seat, albeit with four-point racing harnesses on both sides. While the ute is now on the road, there’s still a few things to be done, including a Varex mufflers system with custom set-up

under the dash to make it loud or quiet, and it’s likely a tonneau cover will be added too. “We wanted to get a few kilometres on it and see how it all goes, so we will be doing a few more things as we go,” said Simon. The result so far, after three years and, the brothers estimate, around 500 manhours, is literally a one-of-a-kind vehicle. “There’s no other street registered ’63 XL ute with a Boss in it that we’ve been able to find,” said Ashley. “It is a real showcase for Simon and the team to display the level of work they can do,” added Craig. “You would usually go to a custom specialist for this kind of work, to create this kind of vehicle. But it was all done in house by the same guys who will service your family car. “There’s no workshop manual for this kind of project and the job Simon and the guys have done is incredible.”

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FORD ADDS RANGER SPORT SPECIAL EDITION TO MODEL LINE UP

ORD IS BRINGING a special edition Ranger Sport to its model line-up. The new model sits between the Ranger XLS 4x4 and Ranger XLT 4x4 models. Along with a ‘sports-oriented’ colour range - including True Red, Meteor Grey, Arctic White, Shadow Black and Aluminium Metallic - Ranger Sport gets black alloy wheels, which at 17-inches are an inch larger than those on Ranger XLS. Sport also sees sidesteps, a matte black sports bar and bedliner as standard. Driver Assist Technology standard on Ranger Sport includes Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning and Driver Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition and Automatic High-beam headlights. Other features include dualzone climate control, smart keyless entry and pushbutton start,

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smartphone capability. SYNC 3 functionality also brings features such as Breadcrumbs, which enables an off-road route to be mapped via the digital markers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or breadcrumbs - to help record the route for the return journey. The Ranger XLS Sport 4x4 is offered

with a 3.2-litre common-rail TDCi powertrain, delivering 147kW/470Nm, with a choice of six-speed manual or sixspeed automatic. This brings a 3,500kg towing capability. The 2019 Ranger Sport MLP is $52,940 (manual) and $55,140 (automatic).

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HOLDEN TO BRING NEW CORVETTE DOWN UNDER

OLDEN HAS CONFIRMED that the next generation mid-engine Corvette will be built in right-handdrive (RHD) and will be for sale in Australia. The new Corvette is the first production version in mid-engine configuration. It is also the fastest, most powerful entrylevel Corvette. The Corvette is powered by Chevy’s nextgeneration naturally aspirated 6.2L Small Block V8 LT2 engine. It will produce 495hp (369 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque when equipped with performance exhaust — the most horsepower and torque for any entry level Corvette. 0-100km/h will be under three seconds with a performance package installed. The LT2 is paired with Chevrolet’s first eight speed dual-clutch transmission – designed with TREMEC. “The news that Corvette will now be built in right-hand-drive for the first time ever – and will be exported to Australia – is hugely exciting for our team at Holden and 74 | Motor Trader August 2019

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any Australian who loves high performance cars,” said Dave Buttner, chairman and managing director of Holden. “With our long history in motor racing, performance vehicles are an indelible part of the Holden brand. Our team is totally revved up to build on Holden’s performance legacy with the most technologically advanced Corvette ever built. “We look forward to taking on the European and Japanese performance vehicles with some highly sophisticated American muscle.”

The Corvette benefits from GM’s new digital vehicle platform, an all-new electronic architecture that enables the adoption of the company’s next generation of technologies. The company says that the architecture minimises wiring while allowing for faster signal transmission between different vehicle systems and the higher resolution screens, and also enables enhanced cyber security measures. The Corvette’s exterior certainly places it more in line with the European supercars with which it is designed to compete. The mid-engine layout gives it proportions akin

to Ferraris and others, and that high bar is clearly in Holden and GM’s sights. “As America’s most iconic performance nameplate, redesigning the Corvette from the ground up presented the team a historic opportunity, something Chevrolet designers have desired for over 60 years,” said Mike Simcoe, Vice President of Global Design, General Motors. “It is now the best of America, a new arrival in the mid-engine sports car class. We know Corvette can stand tall with the best the world has to offer.” Production will begin later this year. August 2019 Motor Trader | 75

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BMW EXPANDS 3 SERIES PORTFOLIO WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE TOURING

MW GROUP AUSTRALIA will expand its 3 Series model line up with the introduction of the all-new 3 Series Touring that will go on sale in Australia from October 2019. Priced at $73,900, the latest generation 330i Touring combines new chassis technology and an upgraded powertrain. There are new interior and exterior design features, and the latest driver assistant technologies. Power comes from a 2.0-litre fourcylinder turbocharged engine that produces 190 kW of power between 5,000 to 6,500 rpm, and 400 Nm of torque between 1,550 to 4,400 rpm. Compared to the predecessor, the new BMW 3 Series Touring has a 76mm increase in length, 16mm increase in width and 8mm increase in height. Inside, the control panel in the centre console features the start/stop button and BMW 3 Series Touring

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the iDrive controller. Located close to the gearshift lever is the Driving Experience Control switch unit. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 12V socket, a USB port, and a wireless smartphone charging tray comes as standard. Extended proportions of the vehicle mean more shoulder room for the driver and front passenger, an increase of 11mm of leg room for the rear passengers, as well as extra head room for all occupants. The rear seats are now capable of fitting two child seats with ISOFIX units now positioned at the outer edges of the seats. There's 500 litres of luggage capacity and boot capacity is capable of further expansion due to the 40:20:40 split folding rear seats. A maximum of 1,510 litres can be achieved via a touch of a button found on the control panel located in the boot. Automatic tailgate operation with Comfort Access allows for hands-free operation of the boot. A panoramic glass

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roof can be optioned. The two-part glass structure along with the interior blind operates electronically. Safety equipment includes Driving Assistant professional with Steering and Lane control assistant, and Parking Assistant Plus including Reversing Assistant – which records the last 50 metres of forward travel and is capable of navigating the same path in reverse. There's also the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which can action functions and deliver information to the driver. BMW says the range of functions will be expanded with updates available through smartphone or in-car Remote Software Upgrade. An M Sport package or Luxury Line package is available.

VOLKSWAGEN’S AUSTRALIAN DEALERS are committing to the responsible disposal of hundreds of thousands of used tyres annually in an agreement signed with Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA). The commitment will involve some 100 Volkswagen dealers nationwide, each of which will have used tyres disposed of by a TSA accredited collector or recycler. Volkswagen Australia joins Goodyear, Bridgestone, Continental, Pirelli, Michelin, Kumho, Toyo and Yokohama as a TSA member. Volkswagen Group Australia Managing Director Michael Bartsch said that the brand was the first auto importer to become a Tyre Stewardship Australia contributor. “Tyres are a by-product of the car sales business and the necessity to have used tyres responsibly disposed of or appropriately recycled is incumbent upon us,” said Mr Bartsch. “Through Tyre Stewardship Australia most of the major tyre brands are financially contributing to ensure that the environmental impact of their business is continually diminished. Volkswagen Australia is proud to be the first auto maker to become a TSA contributor. “Our intention is to wherever possible deal only with tyre manufactures who are TSA co-signatories.” According to TSA, Australians discard the equivalent of 56 million tyres each year, which equates to some 450,000 tonnes of material, only 10 per cent of which is recycled locally. TSA has 1600 accredited retailers, recyclers and collectors working together to ensure end of life tyres are managed in an environmentally sound manner. August 2019 Motor Trader | 77

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HYUNDAI’S SONATA HYBRID MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT

YUNDAI HAS LAUNCHED the Sonata Hybrid equipped with the innovative Active Shift Control (ASC) technology and solar roof system. The solar roof system works to recharge the battery and Hyundai says that with six hours of daily charging it is expected to increase travel distance by an extra 1,300km annually. Hyundai has also applied its ASC technology to the Sonata. The company says that ASC applies new control logic software to the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU), which controls the electric motor to align the rotational speeds of the engine and transmission, ultimately reducing gear shift time by 30 per cent. With the synchronisation, ASC not only improves hybrid vehicle’s acceleration performance and fuel economy, but 78 | Motor Trader August 2019

also durability of the transmission by minimising friction during a gear shift. Sonata is equipped with Smartstream G2.0 GDi HEV engine and 6-speed hybrid transmission. Engine power output is 112kW and maximum torque is 188Nm. The vehicle’s electric motor delivers 38kW and maximum torque of 205Nm. Combined system power output is 143kW and the car boasts combined fuel economy of 5.0l/100km. The new Sonata also supports a ‘Digital Key’ function via a dedicated smartphone app. The Digital Key can control selected vehicle systems remotely via smartphone. Using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication, users can lock and unlock the vehicle, activate the alarm and even start the engine. The level of access to different vehicle

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functions can be tailored to each user, for a defined period. For example, the vehicle owner can preset the duration of vehicle use or limit the use to only certain features when renting the vehicle. Sonata Hybrid also has an array of ADAS features including Forward CollisionAvoidance Assist and Lane Follow Assist. The next-generation Sonata will launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2019, with the Sonata Hybrid currently under review for the Australian market.

THE FEDERAL CHAMBER of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has released new vehicle sales figures for July 2019. The industry reported 83,184 sales for the month, a 2.8 per cent decrease from July 2018. On a year-to-date basis, the industry reported total sales of 637,650 units, a drop of 7.7 per cent. Toyota remained the top-selling marque for the month with 17,876 sales for 21.5 per cent market share, followed by Mazda (8,227 sales for 9.9 per cent market share), Hyundai (6,983 sales for 8.4 per cent market share), Mitsubishi (5,247 sales for 6.3 per cent market share) and Ford (4,900 sales for 5.9 per cent market share). Toyota also claimed the two top spots in the Australian market, with the Toyota Hi-Lux as the best-selling vehicle in July with 3,359 sales, and the Toyota Corolla the second-best selling vehicle with 3,244 sales. SUVs continued as the most popular segment in Australia, with 37,894 sales. August 2019 Motor Trader | 79

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BRIDGESTONE ACQUIRES LUBE MOBILE

RIDGESTONE HAS ACQUIRED mobile automotive service provider, Lube Mobile Pty Ltd. According to Lube Mobile CEO David Sayer, the deal with Bridgestone ensures the company remains in safe hands in the future. “Lube Mobile and Bridgestone are both industry leaders, automotive icons and share many of the same values,” said Mr Sayer. “We are excited to become part of this professional, iconic, globally

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recognised group who share our commitment to customer service and innovative mobile solutions. “I am confident that Lube Mobile will continue to grow under Bridgestone’s ownership and remain Australia’s favourite mobile mechanical service provider.” Bridgestone operates company owned stores, as well as the franchised Bridgestone Select and licensed Bridgestone Service Centre locations throughout the country.

SUMITOMO LOOKES TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY FROM TYRES A NEW TECHNOLOGY that could see tyres generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan. Sumitomo Rubber Industries, parent company of Falken Tyres, together with Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University, have developed the Energy Harvester that takes advantage of the build up of static electricity, known as frictional charging, to produce power as the tyre turns. Inside the Energy Harvester are two layers of rubber each covered in an electrode, along with a negatively charged film that interfaces with a positively charged film. When fixed to the inside of a conventional tyre carcass it generates electricity as the tyre deforms during rotation. Engineers believe the Energy Harvester could The company says the addition of Lube Mobile will be complementary to the Bridgestone network’s existing tyre and automotive servicing model. “We’re excited by the purchase of Lube Mobile. The company has a proven track record, a sound reputation for its auto service offerings, and is complementary to our business,” said Stephen Roche, Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand Managing Director. “There is a strong alignment between Lube Mobile’s business model and Bridgestone’s global focus on enhancing mobility solutions. That’s

lead to practical applications as a power source for sensors used in TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems) and other automotive devices without the need for batteries. It was created as part of Sumitomo’s R&D program to develop technologies that target improvements in safety and environmental performance. Sumitomo Rubber Industries says it will now advance this research with support from the Japan Science and Technology Agency.

why Bridgestone’s acquisition of Lube Mobile will strengthen both businesses, and ultimately, benefit our customers. “Bridgestone’s mission is ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, and we feel that the purchase of Lube Mobile allows us to continue to enhance our service offerings in order to continue meeting customers’ expectations into the future,” he added. Lube Mobile will continue to operate under its own brand, as an independent business unit of Bridgestone. The transfer of ownership took effect from 1 August 2019. August 2019 Motor Trader | 81

Industrial relations investigation must precede any decision to dismiss and the employee must be given a chance to defend against the allegations. Warnings must do at least two things – they must identify, in detail, the specific issues that are causing concern, and must also advise employees what is expected of them going forward. The final warning must do the same but must also make it clear that unless there is an acceptable improvement in the issues identified, dismissal will result. It’s a good TED KOWALSKI idea to also note any responses the employee might INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MANAGER make to the issue discussed. These warnings would initially be delivered verbally and then confirmed in writing. Where possible, the employee should sign for receipt of a copy of each warning, but if an employee refuses to sign, you can have a witness confirm that a copy was handed to the employee. The employee NE OF THE issues many small businesses hate should be given a reasonable chance to show improvement between warnings and the timing will to address is performance management. In depend on the nature of the issue/s and how easily a small workplace, it can be unpleasant to you can determine if there has been an acceptable have to confront an employee to advise that all is not improvement. well with his current level of commitment. However, If, after the final warning, and having given the unless an appropriate process is applied, any ultimate employee a reasonable chance to come good, there dismissal can lead to a claim being made to the Fair has not been any acceptable improvement, you Work Commission seeking compensation for an unfair should advise the employee that you need to have dismissal. What needs to be done? an important discussion with him/her and allow, The Fair Work Act states that before employees say, an hour or so before the meeting time and alert are dismissed for poor performance, they must have the employee to the fact that he can have a support been made aware that their job was in jeopardy. person along at the meeting. The role of a support This means that a final warning must have been person, (usually a member of staff that the employee issued prior to the actual dismissal. While the legislation makes no mention of the warning being in trusts) is simply to ensure that the process is carried out fairly. It is not the role of the support person to take writing, we strongly recommend that all warning be an active part in the discussion. confirmed in writing to provide you with a paper trail The employee is entitled to a written reason for should a claim be lodged. the dismissal. This need not go into great detail but Going by published Fair Work Commission unfair could simply confirm that employment has ceased dismissal decisions, it’s clear that the Commission as at the nominated date due to unsatisfactory work normally wants to see a series of warnings, usually performance as discussed on the day. A Separation three, prior to the dismissal. Serious breaches of Certificate must be provided if sought by the employee. performance obligations may reduce the number If you have any doubt about handling a of required prior warnings to one – the final particular issue it’s always best to seek advice warning. A dismissal for serious misconduct CLICK TO VISIT from the Industrial Relations section - such as theft or fraud – would not THE MTAQ KNOWLEDGE require previous warnings but a thorough of the Association. BASE

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showed 30.3 per cent of all apprentices and trainees (not just those in automotive) who commenced their training contract in 2013 cancelled/withdrew within the first year. This, sadly, has always been an issue for individuals entering the trade and sometimes it just comes down to the lack of exposure a person has to the industry before undertaking an apprenticeship. This is where we have been trying to help help through programs such as MTAQ Auto Camp and MTAI Automotive Vocational Preparation programs. These programs provide an upfront insight into automotive trades and allow individuals to see what it’d be like to work in the industry. Obviously, if they do like it, they will stay on in their apprenticeship through their first year, which is a win for employer and apprentice alike. Now, let's go from the high-level stats to the people on the ground. The Queensland Training Awards were recently held across Queensland and the MTA Institute was represented well in the regions with Jack Goodrich, Shauna Milne and Symon Meer Axton in the running for Apprentice awards, as well as Terry Palfrey for the VET Trainer award. Whilst we didn’t win, they all represented the MTA Institute to an extremely high standard.

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ACKNOWLEDGING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES IN QUEENSLAND I-CAR AUSTRALIA, the organisation that delivers information, training and education to the collision repair industry, is acknowledging the achievements of industry employees from across the country who have achieved I-CAR Platinum Individual accreditation and I-CAR Welding Certification. The following is a list of Queenslandbased collision repair industry employees who received I-CAR Platinum Individual Accreditation in June 2019: • Nick Contarino Exclusive Auto Centre • Matthew Evans Auto & General Insurance Services • Paul Murphy Suncorp • Thomas Kraushaar Suncorp • Glen Torpy Suncorp • Scott Whitton Suncorp • Dave Gabolinscy Suncorp • Paul Milligan Suncorp • Jim Karamalidis Suncorp • Ross Street Suncorp • Paul Treadwell Auto & General Insurance Services • Stephen Hiscock Suncorp • Robert Jones Suncorp • Stephen Dragt Suncorp • Tom Lane Suncorp • Glen Douglas Suncorp • Michael Knight Suncorp • Grant Hogan Suncorp • John Muscat Suncorp • Graeme McCallum Suncorp • Andrew Burns Auto & General Insurance Services • Clay Turton Suncorp • Peter Richards Suncorp • Jason Cowen Suncorp • Scott Beale Suncorp • Greg Fry Suncorp • Greg Redgen Suncorp

• Craig Taylor Suncorp • Peter Miller Suncorp • Steve Rynne Suncorp • Mark Smith Suncorp • Michael Curtin Willmot Smash Repairs • Nick Milner Milners Smash Repairs • Garth Tobin Gabba Collisions Repair Centre • Adam Warner Suncorp • Mitchell Gundling Suncorp • Nathan Bulger Suncorp • Giulio Ranelli RACQ Insurance • Stuart Gregory Suncorp • Barry Wilson Suncorp • Ross Jenkins Suncorp • Scott Gregor IAG • Mark Ferguson Cooroy Smash Repairs • Daniel Sanders Cooroy Smash Repairs • Scott Chapman Suncorp • Brett McIntyre RACQ Insurance • Warren Elliott RACQ Insurance • Brett Mills RACQ Insurance • Sean Diamond RACQ Insurance • David Campbell RACQ Insurance • Donald Donaldson IAG • Joshua Nash Willmot Smash Repairs • Kirk Millar IAG • David Booth Suncorp • Rhyss McLean Brisbane BMW • Paul Harris Brisbane BMW • Tremayne Bowie Douglas & Miller Motor Body Repairs • Luke Stebhens Shipstone Accident Repair Specialists There were 5 new I-CAR Welding Certifications issued in June: • Patrick McCasker Gemini ARC Enoggera • Luke Stebhens Shipstone Accident Repair Specialists • Nikolas Taylor Morayfield Smash Repairs • Daniel Kolk Wilson & Rigby Motor Body Works • Wayne Donaldson Gemini ARC Geebung August 2019 Motor Trader | 87

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APPRENTICE: JESSE WEATHERHEAD

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ESSE WEATHERHEAD IS the Apprentice of the Month for July 2019. The 22-year-old Automotive Body Repair Technology apprentice is in his fourth year of training and is due to complete in November. Being at Atherton Smash means Jesse is working at one of the most advanced smash repair shops in north Queensland – a tremendous grounding for any aspiring tradesperson– and according to his trainer Shane Palmer and employers Stephen and Karen West, Jesse has taken full advantage of the opportunity, proving himself to have a great attitude and able to reach the high standards the business expects. “Jesse is willing to undertake repair work no matter how big the job,” said Shane. “He has a great relationship with colleagues

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and his employer, is always attentive and shows great detail and pride in his work.” A career in automotive was always on the cards for Jesse. He has been involved in stock car racing since he was a child and the rough and tumble of that category means he has been doing mechanical and body repairs for a long time. “I’ve worked on cars all my life, fixing engines on the stock cars and that sort of jazz,” he said. “My dad and brother were involved, and I got into it when I was about 12. I actually still have the car I started with – it has a Corvette body over an HQ chassis – but it needs a new motor and is in a bit of a pickle at the moment. “One of my mates was working here and he told me they were looking for an apprentice and asked if I'd be interested in coming for an interview. And that was that. "I do a bit of everything here – pulling stuff apart, changing quarter panels, using the car-o-liner for straightening chassis – and we work on everything from trucks to Mercedes, so there’s plenty of variety.” Jesse added that Atherton Smash is where his future lies once he has qualified. “I’ll definitely stay here,” he said. “It’s a great place to work. I’m not going anywhere anytime soon!”

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HERE IS MUCH to celebrate at the end of an automotive apprenticeship. It’s an immense achievement that requires four (or more) years of dedication to theory and practical education, hard work and often long and tiring hours. The challenges that come with completing an automotive apprenticeship make the end result that much sweeter. But when you have the added challenge of being a mature-aged student from a

Doug Hayes and Bill Hyder from Central Garage Cambooya

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BILL FOR OVER 11 YEARS. . . FOUR YEARS AGO, HE OFFERED TO PUT ME THROUGH MY APPRENTICESHIP AND DESPITE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES I KNEW I’D FACE I HAD HIS SUPPORT, SO I DECIDED TO GIVE IT A GO.”

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remote Queensland town, the achievement is remarkable. Doug Hayes from Central Garage Cambooya, is that remarkable student. Owned by Bill Hyder, Central Garage Cambooya is located in a small town approximately 25 kilometres south of Toowoomba. It’s here that 30-year-old Doug recently celebrated the completion of his Light Vehicle Mechanical Apprenticeship through MTA Institute. “I’ve been working with Bill for MTA Institute Senior Trainer Zak Zuiderduin over 11 years,” said Doug. “Four years ago, he offered to put me through my apprenticeship and despite some of the challenges I knew I’d face I had his support, so “IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE I decided to give it a go. I wasn’t very confident TO GUIDE DOUG THROUGH in the beginning - I’ve never been really good HIS APPRENTICESHIP, WATCH with reading or writing - so I struggled a bit HIS CONFIDENCE GROW, with the books, but once I got stuck in I began AND SEE HIM TO THE END to find my way.” OF HIS QUALIFICATION.” Doug was supported throughout his apprenticeship by MTA about the theory side of things, having Institute Senior Trainer worked at Central Garage Cambooya for Zak Zuiderduin who trains such a stretch of time before beginning his students in the Darling apprenticeship meant his technical skills Downs region. were quite advanced. “I have to take my hat “It was a real pleasure to guide Doug off to Zak,” said Doug. “He through his apprenticeship, watch his really knows what he’s confidence grow, and see him to the end doing and quite honestly he was my rock throughout of his qualification,” said Zak. “He went into his apprenticeship with a fantastic the apprenticeship. I amount of technical knowledge having struggled with school a bit, been on the tools for over seven years prior so it was a pretty big shock to beginning his qualification. Because to the system to have to do of this, it was very important to put the theory work after being additional focus on the theory in order to out of school for so long. complete the circle of knowledge whilst But Zak helped me a hell refreshing and ensuring all prior technical of a lot and from the very skills were correct. The result is that Doug beginning he gave me a is now a very skilled, qualified technician.” clear plan on the structure “I’m the only one in the family with a of the apprenticeship and trade,” added Doug. “It’s definitely been how I was going to get a real achievement and I couldn’t have through it.” down it without Zak’s support. I highly Although Doug might have had some reservations recommend him.”

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MTAQ APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR RACES TO NEW HEIGHTS

AVING THE OPPORTUNITY to work up close with Supercars is something a lot of people dream about but few achieve. For Jack Goodrich, the 2018 MTA Queensland Apprentice of the Year, that dream has come true. Thanks to MTA Queensland’s corporate partner MTAA Super and their connection to Triple Eight Race Engineering, Jack was awarded the amazing opportunity to work with the famed Supercars outfit as part of his 2018 Apprentice of the Year award win. The award prize included a money-can’tbuy, two-week work experience stint at the workshop of Triple Eight Race Engineering and to be part part of the team’s pit crew at 92 | Motor Trader August 2019

“IT MEANS EVERYTHING . . .

THIS IS SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE ALL OVER AUSTRALIA DREAM OF AND I FEEL VERY PRIVILEGED TO BE HERE.” the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint Supercars event on the weekend of 26-28 July. It was an opportunity that Jack grabbed with both hands. “It means everything,” he said of the Triple Eight opportunity. “This is something that people all over Australia dream of and I feel very privileged to be here. I’ve had the opportunity to ask plenty of questions and

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do some technical tasks. It’s one of those things where I want to lap up everything because it’s something that I might never be able to do again. Just to see the workshop and the cars is pretty incredible and it means a lot. I’m very thankful to everyone involved in giving me this experience.” It’s an experience that a few short years ago Jack probably wouldn’t have envisioned. His pathway to the automotive industry was fairly unorthodox and prior to entering the motor trades, he had graduated from university with a Bachelor of Science and Arts with his final year of study spent completing an honours degree in stem cell research at the Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at the University of Queensland. Whilst he had every intention of completing the PhD, he felt the career didn’t suit him and after deciding a trade was much more connected to the life he had pictured for himself, he began his life in automotive as a mature-aged apprentice at Twidale

Auto & Motorcycles in Goondiwindi. He has since completed his apprenticeship and now works at Glen Aplin Autos in Stanthorpe as a light vehicle mechanic. It’s safe to say that the workshop at Triple Eight Race Engineering is worlds away from the regional, family-run businesses to which he has become accustomed. “Triple Eight Race Engineering is very different to my normal day-to-day working life. For one thing, it’s a lot cleaner!” he laughed. “The facilities are amazing and although it is automotive, it feels like a different industry. Some of the guys here have never worked on road cars before, they’ve always been about racing, which is pretty incredible. “When I told my colleagues what I was doing, they were somewhere between astounded and impressed. They know how valuable this experience is, even if it is just work experience, as you learn so many new things and I’m very thankful to Orazio and Lissa, my bosses at Glen Alpin Autos, for August 2019 Motor Trader | 93

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supporting me doing this.” The accolades brought on from his outstanding work as an MTA Institute apprentice are yet to slow down for Jack. In addition to being named the Apprentice of the Year, MTA Queensland also nominated him for the Queensland Training Awards Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year, and Jack was one of the finalists for the Darling Downs region. The award, which recognises outstanding VET students from across Queensland, is one MTA Queensland felt Jack truly deserved. “It means a hell of a lot,” he said. “It would never be something I would nominate for myself, but I guess it recognises that I’ve tried to do my best, so it certainly means a lot. It was a real honour to be up against other current or recently qualified apprentices who are outstanding in their field.” Although a humble chap, Jack has excelled in automotive and will undoubtably continue to do so whatever he decides to do. Perhaps, after his experience at Triple Eight Race Engineering, he may venture into

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motorsport. If his experience at the Ipswich SuperSprint is anything to go by, that could well be true. As it turned out, the Ipswich Supercars event proved to be one of the more successful outings for the Triple Eight/ Red Bull Holden team this season. Jamie Whincup was victorious in the first race of the weekend, while teammate Shane van Gisbergen put up a brilliant fight in the second race only to be pipped at the line by championship leader Scott McLaughlin. It was not a bad way for Jack to see in his first ever weekend working in Australia’s premier motorsport category. The SuperSprint was, said Jack, a

“I’D LOVE TO WORK IN THIS INDUSTRY. IT’S SOMETHING I’VE NEVER BEEN EXPOSED TO BEFORE BUT FOR ME, IT’S DEFINITELY THE MOST CHALLENGING AND INTERESTING AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR THERE IS.”

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Jamie Whincup and the Red Bull Holden Racing Team celebrate victory in Race One of the Ipswich SuperSprint

fantastic experience. “I had an absolute ball,” he said. “I had no idea what to expect, but being in the workshop in the week leading up to the event did help me to settle in. “And it was great that Jamie (Whincup) got first place in Saturday’s race and Shane (van Gisbergen) got second on the Sunday. Everyone was stoked at their performance, so it was a good race to be at since they did so well!” While a newly qualified mechanic wouldn’t get thrown in at the deep end of a Supercar garage and be expected to work on the nitty gritty technical details, there was still plenty of work for Jack to do. “I spent a lot of time cleaning rims and wheels, helping to keep the engine and brakes cool by fitting a fan onto the air intakes, making sure the windscreen was clean, the grille was clear, making sure everyone got the tyres they needed, things like that,” he said. “There was nothing too crazy, but the entire team was great, and the mechanics would throw as much technical stuff at me as they could. “You do your best and help the best you

can, and everybody really made me feel welcome and that was fantastic.” For the moment then, Jack will head back to Stanthorpe and Glen Alpin Autos to continue to develop his knowledge and skills, but motorsport might play a part in his future career. “I’d love to work in this industry. It’s something I’ve never been exposed to before but, for me, it’s definitely the most challenging and interesting automotive sector there is,” he said. “When you get to work in a place like this, it puts the whole industry into perspective. I guess the sky’s the limit if I really put myself out there, and I’m going to have to think about where I want to go in the future and make sure I’m not wasting the opportunity I’ve been given here, because it really is precious. “And I really do need to thank everyone for allowing me to have the opportunity to experience working with Triple Eight,” he added. “A massive thanks goes out to MTAA Super for helping to set up this experience, and to MTA Queensland in general for all the support. I have really appreciated everything they’ve has done for me. August 2019 Motor Trader | 95

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business in the automotive industry will also be offered. The service will be provided at no cost, with the goal of assisting members to become more digitally effective, competitive and ultimately more profitable. MTA Queensland has already proven to be proactive in helping members adapt to the changing role of technology in business, having recently assisted Helen Brasington, owner of long-time member Carline Enoggera, build a new website that was more in line with her business’s needs. “With MTA Queensland’s support I was TA QUEENSLAND IS proud to be an industry leader having a positive able to take control of digital marketing and the business’s website,” said Helen. impact on their small business “I have had no previous training or members. knowledge of how to run a website, but This impact is growing following the through MTA Queensland’s instructions, I announcement that MTA Queensland will can see the benefits of having our website participate in the Federal Government’s built in WordPress.” Small Business Digital Champions project MTA Queensland also helped Helen build as one of 15 industry associations tasked the business’s social media presence and with assisting small businesses in their provided a series of training sessions on how move to the digital age. to optimise social media for business. As part of this project, MTA “It’s certainly a learning process which Queensland will establish a trusted will become easier with time, but MTA digital advisory service for its members Queensland has given me the ability and as the representative for the automotive confidence to start the process and begin industry. Through this service, small managing Carline Enoggera’s social media business owners will receive access to accounts.” information on how current and future As a Small Business Digital Champion, technological trends and adaptions in the automotive industry will MTA Queensland looks forward to CLICK TO FIND impact their business. Advice providing further education and OUT MORE ABOUT THE SMALL and lessons on how to use resources so small businesses can BUSINESS DIGITAL digital technology to optimise digitise their business practices. INITIATIVE

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Andrew Janes (left) and Briohny de Vere (right) with first-year apprentice Oscar Roach and newly qualified tradesman Jade Tarrant

CCELERATE AUTO ELECTRICS & Air Conditioning, a member of MTA Queensland based on the Sunshine Coast and owned by Andrew Janes and Briohny de Vere, has taken the top spot in the Small Employer of the Year category for the North Coast Region at the Queensland Training Awards. The awards celebrate top achievers in training in Queensland across 14 categories and recognise individuals and organisation that deliver best practice and innovation in vocational education and training (VET). The Small Employer of the Year award is presented for outstanding achievement in the area of vocational education and training by a Queensland business with 19 or less full-time equivalent employees. As a regional winner, Accelerate will now contest their category at the state level 98 | Motor Trader August 2019

competing against other regional winners for a coveted Queensland Training Award. State winners in aligned categories are given the opportunity to compete for national honours at the Australian Training Awards. “Both Andrew and I are thrilled to take out the top spot for our region and category,” said Briohny de Vere. “The Queensland finals are in September and we are really excited for the next round of interviews. “We both recognise the vital role training has played in our success. Andrew is a dualqualified auto electrician and mechanic and I have training in accounting and office administration. Without this training, we would not be able to run a business as successful as Accelerate. “We both strongly believe that learning and education is a never-ending process

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and we encourage our staff to continuously look for avenues to upskill and expand their knowledge. “We currently have two apprentices training with us and have signed off four apprentices since 2016. Our Office Manager is also undertaking a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping to further develop her administration skills. “Our goal is to have one apprentice (or Certificate for Admin) sign off each year. We truly believe that by taking on and training apprentices we are providing a future not only them but for our business and the industry.” Accelerate Auto Electrics & Air Conditioning was established more than

MTA INSTITUTE A FINALIST FOR QLD TRAINING AWARDS THE MTA INSTITUTE has been announced as a topthree finalist for the Queensland Training Awards in the category of Small Training Provider of the Year. The Queensland Training Awards recognises individuals and organisations that strive for and have achieved success, best practice and innovation in vocational education and training (VET). Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman said, “The Queensland Training Awards shine a spotlight on some fantastic people, committed employers and training providers, and innovative training initiatives and collaborations that demonstrate the great results VET is achieving.” Paul Kulpa, General Manager of the MTA Institute said, “The Institute is delighted to be announced as a finalist for the Small Training Provider of the Year award. “Our team consists of 30 trainers dispersed

The team from Accelerate Auto Electrics and Air Conditioning

10 years ago when Andrew and Briohny left Brisbane for the Sunshine Coast. What started out as one man in a van has grown to be the leading auto electrical workshop in the region specialising in all areas of auto electrics including air conditioning servicing and repairs, wiring and starting faults, dual battery systems, caravan power systems and much more. Since it was founded, the business has moved to a larger workshop with more than three times the workshop space as well as more office space for administration staff. The business now comprises 16 staff – 10 auto electricians, a first-year apprentice and five administration staff. throughout Queensland and another 11 staff based at our head office, which is also home to a $10 million state-of-the-art training workshop in Eight Mile Plains. “The team is dedicated to providing the highest level of training and it is integral to our business that our training delivery is relevant to real-world and directly connects to employment opportunities. “For the MTA Institute’s contribution to VET to be recognised by the Queensland Training Awards is incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to attending the Gala Dinner.” All winners will be announced at the Queensland Training Awards State Gala Dinner on Saturday 14 September 2019 at the Great Hall, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. MTA Institute is up against Connect ‘n’ Grow and the Institute of Culinary Excellence and wishes them both the best of luck. Click here to see the full list of finalists. August 2019 Motor Trader | 99

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ITH LUXURY CAR maker Bentley celebrating its centenary this year, the company has unveiled one of the most arresting concepts of recent times – the EXP 100 GT. Relatively light in weight (1900kg) thanks to extensive use of aluminium and carbon fibre, the Grand Tourer – hence the GT – is an all-electric piece of luxury offering an autonomous driving feature and represents Bentley’s look at just where its future may be in an electrified future. At 5.8m long and nearly 2.4m wide, it’s big (but still only a two-door) and loaded up with the usual mix of high-tech wizardry

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and olde worlde-style goodies. There are copper accents; by-products of winemaking are used to create a leather-like seating material which is 100 per cent bio-based; and Riverwood (a sustainable wood from

naturally fallen trees) is in there too. Nice. Paired to these traditional, eco-friendly, features is an AI system â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Bentley Personal Assistant - that works to keep the driver and passengers comfortable using biometrics and, the company says, it can even detect the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood pressure. It can alter the amount of light in the cabin, the temperature and other settings. Powering all this will be a battery electric powertrain that will give the concept some real oomph. Bentley says that next generation traction will enable maximum control via torque vectoring, applying 50 per cent increased power and

35 per cent less mass for more effective cornering. The battery system will power four motors that offer a 0-100 km (0-60 mph) time of less than 2.5 seconds, a top speed of 300 kph (186 mph) and maximum torque of 1,500 Nm. The company claims that future battery technology will offer five times the conventional energy density and charging the EXP 100 GT to 80 per cent of capacity will be done in 15 minutes. Charging is automatically taken care of by the Bentley Personal Assistant and a range of 700 km (435 miles) will be possible. August 2019 Motor Trader | 103

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