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ELLO AND WELCOME to the May 2019 edition of Motor Trader. A couple of big events in the automotive world - the New York International Auto Show and Auto Shanghai - are the focus of our cover story. The two shows are - along with similar events in Detroit and Geneva - perhaps the biggest auto shows on the planet and there was alot happening at both this year. While we can't cover everything that went on, we thought we might have a look at some of the interesting vehicles and concepts that were revealed during each event and you can view them from page 18. We also have other reveals from the shows sprinkled through this edition. They are pretty interesting showing the continued push

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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO POLICY/VIEWPOINT MTA |Q&A THE BIG SHOW // NEW YORK AND SHANGHAI AUTO SHOWS 28 MTAQ RACING 36 AN EYE ON INNOVATION 38 AUTO INNOVATION NEWS 50 MEMBERS CLASSIC 56 AUTO NEWS 69 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 71 TRAINING GM'S PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE PERSPECTIVE 74 MTA INSTITUTE NOW ACPET CERTIFIED 79 APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH 80 PLUGGED IN WITH PAUL TUGWELL 84 CONCEPT CORNER 88 MARKET WRAP 2 | Motor Trader May 2019

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From the Desk of the CEO

BRETT DALE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MTA QUEENSLAND

OST INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS across the nation are closely monitoring the election policy releases of the major political parties to assess potential influences on the economy and their respective sectors. The MTA Queensland is no exception. We too focus on election policy content, particularly those relevant to the automotive industry which includes the motor trades, business and the skills and training sector. From the perspective of MTA Queensland, we have engaged in policy consultations with decision makers and policy advisers from both sides of politics to press the policy positions of the Association and the views of members on automotive, business and training issues. To emphasise these policy positions and views, following the calling of the election we submitted to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten a framework of policy positions relevant to the growth of the nation’s automotive sector. These were reflected in our Queensland Motor Trades Priorities for an Incoming Government document which incorporated: industry skills and training; automotive; small/ medium business support; workplace relations; taxation; infrastructure and

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energy policy. It is on the website for member’s interest. For good measure, copies were forwarded to the Chief Executive Officers of the Australian Labor and Liberal Parties thus enabling both the political and administrative wings of these parties to be aware of the Association’s contributions. In the election process, this communication is important. It means after the election, we as an industry body can be recognised as conscientious, consistent and credible advocates in the policy process, able to engage confidently in policy consultations with government and its agencies on behalf of members and the automotive industry. This is relevant, particularly as the revolutionary technological digital transformations wash through business, the automotive industry and the consequences for skills and training.

DOMESTIC PRIORITIES The primary domestic priority at present is finalising the end of the financial year accounts and processes and working with the senior executive team to develop the 2019/20 budget to align with the recently approved 2019-2021 Strategic Plan. This document sets out an ambitious agenda of actions that includes service excellence; corporate social responsibility, business excellence; expand our profile; workforce and skilling solutions; creativity and innovation; and grow and diversify. Key domestic duties are highlighted in the Q3 report card which is on the website. A critical analysis of the current and previous report cards indicates that we have achieved the goals stated in the 2016-18 Strategic Plan. It is my objective assessment we have exceeded the goals. For this, credit is due to our dedicated

corporate office team and the leadership of the MTA Queensland Board. Innovation was a priority action in the previous Strategic Plan; the recent third Carmageddon symposium which was booked out indicates the high involvement of the MTA Queensland membership and aligned stakeholders. The Q3 quarter report highlights too the primacy of service delivery and advocacy. There were 1,218 member engagements, 1,462 phone/ email industrial relation queries; and 66 ministerial, senior department, innovation, key industry meetings. Encouragingly, our profile continues to grow with some 4,000 Facebook followers and media print awareness generating a reach of about 964,000.

A NEW ACCOLADE FOR THE MTA INSTITUTE In October’s From the Desk of the CEO, I referred to The MTA Institute’s (MTAI) quality training regime being subjected to appraisal under the Australian Council for Private Education and Training’s (ACPET) Industry Certification Program (the Program), a 360⁰ peer review process. The result of that appraisal is in and the MTA Institute is the first trade Registered Training Organisation in Australia to be approved under the ACPET Program. It means that an ‘ACPET Industry Certified Member’ is recognised for student centric educational quality; ethical practices; continuous improvement culture and professional student services that exceeds regulatory outcomes and measures. This achievement builds on the awards and scholarships of MTAI apprentices. Elliot Lemmon, a former MTAI vehicle apprentice was selected as the winner of the Queensland Automotive Skills Alliance, Queensland Overseas Foundation Industry Partnership Scholarship.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES As mentioned in November’s From the Desk of the CEO, I participated in discussions with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) academics on the Association’s involvement in a proposed Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project relevant to 3D printing - which is a central to our Innovation Hub. The original application was submitted some 18 months ago. Now, that has advanced to the extent that under the leadership of Australian National University’s (ANU), funding is being finalised for the ARC Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling and Manufacturing. Recently I met with ANU and QUT to finalise the partnership and role in the project. In total it will be a five-year venture in which there will be a number of research projects that will examine the future of industry in the space of 3D printing. The partnership is one of the largest and most exciting projects relevant to the automotive industry. The objective will be to identify new opportunities in micro manufacturing for our motor trades’ divisions. It will examine how sectors of our industry will benefit by considering issues such as, behavioural economics; circular economy opportunities, particularly to our recycler division; and where inventory holdings have historically been detrimental to cash flow. A key outcome through our participation and contribution to the venture is the development of expertise in highly skilled people to meet the needs of this emerging specialised sector. In previous From the Desk of the CEO, I’ve referred to discussions with Telstra about its Co-operative Intelligent Transport Systems. These collaborations are May 2019 Motor Trader | 5

From the desk of the CEO “ PROUDLY I ANNOUNCE THAT OUR TECHNICAL TRAINERS ZAK ZUIDERDUIN, TERRY PALFREY AND SCOTT GEHRKE ARE ALL FINALISTS FOR ‘TRAINER OF THE YEAR’ AND JACK GOODRICH, THE MTA QUEENSLAND 2018 APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR, IS A FINALIST FOR THE ‘APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR’ AWARD.” ongoing, with a meeting scheduled for 17 May to visit and learn about Telstra’s 5G innovation centre.

THE DIARY I was invited to be a co-presenter with international guests at the Brisbane QODE event on the future of mobility with a particular focus on Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) status. QODE is a forum for visionaries, pioneers and innovations’ drivers, with speakers from diverse backgrounds. The session in which I participated was ‘Next-generation transportation – an emerging industry’. It was an interactive session allowed for elaboration on the exponential growth segment of EVs and Autonomous EVs. The prognosis is that the smart commute market is expected to quadruple in size within five years, with opportunities for innovation and economic rewards for early adopting cities and states. Jobs Queensland held a forum on its Future of Work project which I attended. It provided the opportunity to stress the views in our submission relating to skills and training. I reiterated that there needs to be major investments, reforms and 6 | Motor Trader May 2019

restructures to the formation and delivery of human capital for the automotive value chain if the state’s economic performance, competitiveness and standards of living are to be maintained at their present levels.

AND THE LAST THING I share with you some happenings that suggest our new goal to expand our profile under the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan is on track to be achieved. The MTAI has been short listed for the Queensland Training Awards for ‘Small Training Provider of the Year’. Final interviews will be held shortly which will determine the winner. We also have individual contenders for the Queensland Training Awards. Proudly I announce that our technical trainers Zak Zuiderduin, Terry Palfrey and Scott Gehrke are all finalists for ‘Trainer of the Year’ and Jack Goodrich, the MTA Queensland 2018 Apprentice of the Year, is a finalist for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award. In addition, MTA Queensland is a finalist in the Australian Business Awards for ‘Business Innovation’ arising from the establishment of MTAiQ – Australia’s first automotive innovation hub. We have been advised that our nomination has progressed to the next stage of the selection assessment process. The Australian Business Awards are an allencompassing awards program honouring organisations that demonstrate the core values of business excellence, product excellence, sustainability and commercial success in their respective industries. The winners will be revealed on 5 July 2019 when we will know how we measure against the many other nominees. 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 “GOPAY HAS TWO

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UTOMOTIVE AND MOBILITY have been in the spotlight, overshadowing the administrative products that the Corporate Office is quietly progressing. The concept for these derives from listening to views and concerns at divisional meetings and feedback from members. The products are not international showroom stoppers, far from it. They do, however, have the potential to assist members with business practises and cashflow if adopted into their operations. And once again, these products underpin the value of the MTA Queensland membership. The first is the GoPay service. In a nutshell, GoPay has two advantages. Firstly, it assists businesses who sign up for the GoPay service with cashflow and, secondly, it offers customers an interest free installment option for automotive bills incurred. Under the GoPay service, the automotive business will be paid for the total of the work within a short period at the start of the payment plan ensuring it with cashflow and the confidence to conduct their operations. Equally important is for customers incurring sudden, extensive or general automotive costs above a nominated amount. They

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ADVANTAGES. FIRSTLY, IT ASSISTS BUSINESSES WHO SIGN UP FOR THE GOPAY SERVICE WITH CASHFLOW AND, SECONDLY, IT OFFERS CUSTOMERS AN INTEREST FREE INSTALLMENT OPTION FOR AUTOMOTIVE BILLS INCURRED.” can be relieved of the immediate financial burden by having the total bill divided into an interest-free, fee-free, three-instalment payment plan. More details on the GoPay service is in this edition of Motor Trader. Please call us for more details on offering this product in your business. The second product is ‘still a work in progress’. I’d hoped to have it advanced to the stage that I could share it with you in this Viewpoint. I can give a hint however, to the extent that it will help members with their cashflow.

ELECTIONS No, this does refer to the current general Federal election underway. Under MTA Queensland rules, divisional and district representation elections must be held. I draw members’ attention to the Australian Electoral Commission’s (AEC) notification on the MTA Queensland website located here. Nominations to fill divisional memberships CLICK and district TO ACCESS representatives can be MTAQ ELECTION NOMINATION lodged with the AEC REQUIREMENTS Returning Officer from 1 May 2019. The closing date for nominations is 12pm, 3 June 2019. There are

five vacancies for each of the following divisions: Automotive Remarketing Division; Engine Re-Conditioners Association of Queensland; Service Station and Convenience Store Association of Queensland (SS&CSAQ); Rental Vehicle Industry Division; Auto Parts Recyclers Division; and one representative from the Central District and one form the Far North District. This is an important election. The automotive sector is in a technologically driven transition phase; the most significant since beginning more than a century ago. It is incumbent on divisional members to be proactive and represent their respective trades so that advocacy on their behalf to government and agencies reflects their issues and concerns. Further, as an Association we must strive to improve gender balance on the divisional committees. I urge women in the automotive trades to nominate and have input into their trade. Whilst thinking about nominations, Members’ attention is drawn to the opening of nominations for the MTA Queensland Awards, the details of which are here. The Award categories are: ‘community’, ‘innovation’ and the newly introduced ‘women in industry’. The winners will be announced at the Industry Awards Dinner on Saturday, 16 November 2019 at the Emporium Hotel, South Bank.

ADVOCACY The Federal Department of Environment and Energy is consulting on the recently released ‘Liquid Fuel Security Review’ interim report to which we will respond. Australia’s approach to liquid fuel security is to apply minimal regulation or government intervention in pursuit of an efficient market that delivers fuel to

Australians as cheaply as possible. The review considers the consequences of this approach. The intention from the consultation is to provide advice on the benefits and risks of a market-driven approach. In particular, it will consider the risk of disruptions impacting on supply or the price of fuel in Australia. Open for consultation is the Draft Queensland Transport Strategy. This provides the 30-year vision for the transformation of state’s transport system to ensure that it will have flexibility in responding to customer preferences, global trends and emerging technologies. I’ve invited our divisional committees to consider the strategy and provide viewpoints to supplement our submission due for lodgement on 24 May 2019.

MEMBER PORTAL 2.0 COMING SOON To ensure its versatility and friendliness, the member portal is being refreshed and we are still making refinements before our launch. This means when a member logs in, it will look different. The changes make it more user friendly and customer centric. It will be easier to navigate and incorporates tools for a member’s business to be easily located under the Find a Member section with the integration of google maps. MTA Queensland’s shop has had a makeover too. In fact, there’s some substantial changes to the functionality of the shopping cart and general shopping experience. When used to purchase industry products there is an improved preview of the products in which the business may have interest. I’ve tested it and liked the changes, finding it easier to navigate and review products. I trust you will share the same experience, and of course your feedback is welcomed. May 2019 Motor Trader | 9

Policy/Viewpoint consumer and to improve competition, undertook an investigation into the shopper dockets. In December 2013 it accepted voluntary court-enforceable undertakings from Coles Express and Woolworths to limit these discounts due to concerns about their long-term anticompetitive effect. The discount settled at four cents per litre discount following a spend of $30 or more. Another chapter in the saga occurred recently with the ACCC advising that it accepted a variation to an undertaking provided by Coles in 2013 to its shopper docket fuel discount offers. This will allow Coles to fund shopper docket discounts from outside of Coles Express, as Coles SURVEY Express will no longer operate as a CORE SME is one of corporate partners. fuel retailer. The variation follows Viva It is a vendor neutral business specialising Energy’ and Coles’ recently restructured in reducing operating costs, increasing commercial arrangements in relation profit and streamlining workflow. The to Coles Express service stations. Weekly Industry Bulletin (Issue 88: Consumers can continue to 25th April 2019) highlighted a CLICK redeem Coles’ shopper docket TO PARTICIPATE business health-check survey. IN THE BUSINESS discounts at Coles Express This is about testing a member’s HEALTH CHECK service stations, and petrol interest/operations on a range SURVEY discount offers linked to of products/services that may supermarket purchases will have the potential to assist their remain limited to four cents per business and have them delivered litre. The ACCC recently accepted a through corporate partner arrangements. It is a 60-second health check to determine similar variation to the Woolworths undertaking following the sale of where assistance could advantage the Woolworth’s service stations to EG Group. business. I urge members to participate in this business health-check.

“TO ENSURE ITS VERSATILITY AND FRIENDLINESS, THE MEMBER PORTAL IS BEING REFRESHED AND WE ARE STILL MAKING REFINEMENTS BEFORE OUR LAUNCH. THIS MEANS WHEN A MEMBER LOGS IN, IT WILL LOOK DIFFERENT. THE CHANGES MAKE IT MORE USER FRIENDLY AND CUSTOMER CENTRIC.”

PETROL SHOPPER DOCKETS A long running issue for our SSCSAQ membership and significant advocacy issue for MTA Queensland was fuel shopper docket discounting by the major supermarkets. The discounts, according to an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report, reached as high as 45 cents per litre for a nominated spend. The ACCC, in the interests of the 10 | Motor Trader May 2019

FINALLY

A special event for women in all trades is the free Women on Tools Breakfast. We are hosting it in our MTA Institute workshop on 29 May from 7.00 am to 9.30 am. Register here. By the way, I’d be happy to speak with members attending the breakfast about nominating for a position on one of the divisional committees. Until next month, take care and stay safe.

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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Michael Daly

MTA|Q&A Third-generation Queensland mechanic Michael Daly followed in the footsteps of his dad Kevin and grandfather Eddie, who started his apprenticeship in the 1930s. Today with business partner Rodney Mann (Eddieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former apprentice), Michael runs two Auto Stop workshops - both of which participate in the Repco Authorised Service Program - one at Salisbury in Brisbane and one at the Gold Coast. The pair apply to their twin shops a work ethic and attention to detail instilled in them decades ago by their mentors.

What products and services does Auto Stop provide? not too much that we don't do other than MD: Pretty much everything to do with a car the interior or panel work. other than panel and paint, so: mechanical servicing, logbook servicing, engine reconditioning, cylinder head repair, cooling systems, brakes, clutches, gearboxes, tyres, wheel alignments and suspension. There's 12 | Motor Trader May 2019

How did Auto Stop become established? MD: My business partner Rodney Mann and I started Auto Stop in December 1990 in a little shop in Stone's Corner

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in Brisbane. We operated out of there for about 16 or 17 years until a development came along and booted us out. From there we were able to purchase a property in Salisbury – about twice the size of the original premises – and we’re still there today. And then about four or five years ago we bought our second workshop at Arundel on the Gold Coast.

What was behind the expansion to the Gold Coast? MD: I moved to down to the coast in

2003, and I always wanted to have a shop down here. I had a lot of friends and contacts that were asking me about doing something down here – for a while I was actually traveling in acquaintances' cars back to and fro between Brisbane and the Gold Coast to work on them. Then this shop became available and we thought “we’ve got an opportunity here; we'll grab it and see what happens”.

How did you and Rodney enter the industry? MD: It actually goes back to my

“MY BUSINESS PARTNER

RODNEY MANN AND I STARTED AUTO STOP IN DECEMBER 1990 IN A LITTLE SHOP IN STONE'S CORNER IN BRISBANE . . . FROM THERE WE WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY IN SALISBURY . . . THEN ABOUT FOUR OR FIVE YEARS AGO WE BOUGHT OUR SECOND WORKSHOP AT ARUNDEL ON THE GOLD COAST.” grandfather, who was an apprentice motor mechanic at 13 in the early ‘30s. He was a mechanic in Queensland through World War II, and he never stopped turning spanners. He was not a businessman, he was bent over the bonnet doing mechanical work. And he was a people person – everyone loved Eddie. May 2019 Motor Trader | 13

Is that how your dad Kevin got into automotive? MD: Dad started as a milkman, then in

1974 he and Eddie bought the Mobil service station on the corner of Mains Road and Kessels Road, right across from QE2 stadium. From that point on they were both mechanics, right up until they sold in 1990.

So you grew up around your dad’s shop? MD: I was a bowser boy, I used to get

two dollars for a Saturday putting fuel in the cars. Rodney started there as an apprentice to Eddie at 15 and he stayed until the business was sold in 1990 and we became partners and opened Auto Stop.

Are your clients mostly private? MD: The majority of our clients these days

are private. We do have some fleet work in Brisbane, but that’s probably 10 to 20 per cent of our turnover. The rest is private mums and dads.

And being established that long, are you now seeing generations of repeat business coming through?

“IT'S FUNNY, YOU SEE

GENERATIONS COME THROUGH . . . WE'VE GOT CUSTOMERS FROM AS FAR BACK AS THE MOBIL SERVO IN THE ‘70S THAT HAVE FOLLOWED US FROM SITE TO SITE.” MD: It's funny, you see generations come

through and you get the kids driving the hand-me-down car that was running well – that all of a sudden starts falling apart in the kids’ hands! Unfortunately, now actually we're starting to go to funerals. We've got customers from as far back as the Mobil servo in the ‘70s that have followed us from site to site.

What sort of influence were your dad and grandfather on how you run the business? MD: A huge influence, because you see what they're doing and you want to be what they

Michael was recently asked to take a look this EH Holden. Remarkably, it had on its window a sticker date d from 1975 stating it had been serviced at Robertson Circ le Servicentre a shop which was owned at the time by Kev in and Ed Daly, Michael's father and grandfather.

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are, essentially. I think the biggest drive I got from my father was wanting to run my own business. I wanted to prove to him that I could run a business. In mechanical knowledge, it was my grandfather. He was the mechanic that taught me and Rodney everything we know: old school stuff as well as new school. He taught us fundamental stuff we still teach our apprentices to this day, little tips to know so you don't miss details or forget things.

And how did the relationship with the Repco Authorised Service Program come to be and what does it mean to the business? MD: We started out as a total independent

back in 1990, but then I saw around 2000 there was a real need to be part of a group, with the way access to manufacturer information on the cars and everything was going. So whether it’s through our affiliation with the Repco Authorised Service Program, RACQ and MTAQ, we’re able to source the data we need to resolve an issue with the car.

Has right to repair been an issue? MD: It's getting very difficult. We've been

on a campaign for a while now with the automotive industry trying to get the right to repair. We finally had a win with that; getting information on a newer car’s electronics is now easier, rather than us having to track down the data ourselves or use generic information. We've got software here worth thousands of dollars that gives us information on the cars to be able to rectify them or repair them.

“I THINK THE BIGGEST DRIVE

I GOT FROM MY FATHER WAS WANTING TO RUN MY OWN BUSINESS . . . IN MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE, IT WAS MY GRANDFATHER. HE WAS THE MECHANIC THAT TAUGHT ME AND RODNEY EVERYTHING WE KNOW.”

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What's your prediction for the next 10 years? What do our roads look like? MD: That's a hard one. There’s definitely

“THERE’S DEFINITELY AN

In terms of staff, who runs the workshops day-to-day? MD: Rodney and I predominantly have

And what do you do with your spare time? MD: I have a boat and that is where I

an evolution towards electric going on. In the next 10 years I can't see things being too much different, other than that cars obviously doing a lot more work for the driver . . . and then obviously our job gets harder with servicing electronics. Electric cars are coming, but the cars still need suspension, they still need brakes, they still need diffs, they still need all that to get along the road.

always run the show. We've brought in family occasionally to help. My wife comes in a couple of days a week. On the Gold Coast we've got a manager, Gavin, and Cody the mechanic, and then I come in when needed. At the Brisbane store we've got Rodney, Brad the manager, and mechanic Tom, and Jayden our second-year apprentice. 16 | Motor Trader May 2019

EVOLUTION TOWARDS ELECTRIC GOING ON . . . BUT THE CARS STILL NEED SUSPENSION, THEY STILL NEED BRAKES, THEY STILL NEED DIFFS, THEY STILL NEED ALL THAT TO GET ALONG THE ROAD.”

like to relax and switch off. If I have the time, I've got a Valiant Pacer I'm doing up. I play with that occasionally when I've got the right head for it, and I’m about three quarters of the way through the restoration. I bought it from a client actually – they came in about five years ago to get a roadworthy and I asked if they'd be keen to sell.

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EYES OF THE AUTO WORLD FOCUS ON SHANGHAI AND NEW YORK

T WAS A big month for motor shows in April, with both the U.S. and China vying to be the centre of attention with the New York International Auto Show taking place from April 19-28 and the Auto Shanghai Show taking place from April 16-25. Both are amongst the world’s biggest

shows and there were plenty of concepts and near-ready production cars revealed across the two events. Here are a few of the interesting vehicles spotted at the shows – and there are more dotted throughout this month’s issue of Motor Trader.

AIWAYS U7 ION EV CONCEPT (SHANGHAI)

VIDEO: AIWAYS U7 ION

AIWAYS, THE SHANGHAI-based personal mobility provider, unveiled the U7 ion at Auto Shanghai. The U7 follows the introduction of Aiways' productionready U5 mid-size SUV into Europe at the Geneva International Motor Show in March. An intriguing vehicle, the U7 leans heavily into the use of artificial intelligence and includes an integrated self-learning robot mounted to a rail in the roof of the cabin that can automatically move around the vehicle’s interior. Aiways says the robot offers on-board sound recognition and passenger identification, amongst other features. 18 | Motor Trader May 2019

The U7 ion is equipped with 12 high definition screens, including a smart dashboard touchscreen integrated into the vehicle’s steering wheel to provide key information to the driver. There’s also a smart mobile console, which includes a touchscreen as well as table, refrigerator, air purifier and hot and cold cup holders that can be directed around the cabin. Pretty neat stuff.

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Aston Martin Rapide E

ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE E (SHANGHAI) ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA revealed the final production-ready version of the Rapide E - its first all-electric production car – at Shanghai. Power comes from a 65kWh battery that powers two rear mounted electric motors producing a combined output of just over 600hp and 950Nm of torque. Claimed range is over 320km, while charging rate is 300km per hour using a 400V 50kW charger. However, the Rapide E’s high-voltage battery system enables faster charging using an 800V outlet delivering 100kW or higher.

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VIDEO: RAPIDE E. THE FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC ASTON MARTIN

Top speed for Rapide E is 250km/h, with a sub-4.0 second 0-100km/h. A special edition with a production run strictly limited to 155 units, Rapide E has been developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering.

Karma Revero GT

KARMA REVERO GT (SHANGHAI)

VIDEO: THE KARMA REVERO GT

A VERY SMART PACKAGE from Southern California-based Karma Automotive, the Revero GT uses a BMW TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder in-line engine to power an on-board electric generator. The BMW engine supports a high-voltage NMC lithium-ion battery pack and a new, transversely mounted, twin-motor rear drive module (RDM). The new tech delivers 536hp and improves 0-100km/h performance to about 4.5 seconds. The rather stunning-looking Revero GT will be available for sale during the second half of this year, according to Karma. Â&#x201E;

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VW I.D. Roomzz

VW I.D. ROOMZZ (SHANGHAI) THE I.D ROOMZZ is the latest member of VW’s I.D. electric vehicle brand. Apparently able to drive at Level 4 autonomy – essentially with no human input required – when the Roomzz is in fully automatic mode, the individual seats can be rotated for a more loungelike atmosphere on board. Access to the interior comes from a set of sliding doors. There’s a digital cockpit consisting of a full glass-front panel and the interior uses renewable raw materials. With its 82kWh battery, the I.D. Roomzz boasts a range of up to 475km. VW says the vehicle can be recharged to 80 per cent 22 | Motor Trader May 2019

VIDEO: VOLKSWAGEN SUV NIGHT AT AUTO SHANGHAI 2019

of capacity in about half an hour via a fast charging system with 150 kW (DC). Two electric motors drive both axles with a system output of 300hp, and the Roomzz can accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 km/h (electronically regulated).

Mullen Qiantu K50

MULLEN QIANTU K50 (NEW YORK) CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) manufacturer Qiantu has partnered with U.S. company Mullen technologies to homologate, assemble and sell the K50 in the North America. The K50 EV has dual-motors, one at the front axle and one at the rear, with three driving modes – adaptive, sport, and boost – and is capable of 0-100km/h in a little over four seconds with a top speed of 200km/h (limited) and a range of approximately 400km. There are some high-tech features to the K50, including an in-car solar energy air circulation system, a suite of safety

VIDEO: MULLEN QIANTU K50

technologies, carbon-fibre body panels, a rechargeable energy storage system, dynamic torque vector distribution, and a 15.6-inch HD central control display that integrates vehicle settings, air conditioning system control, third-party App integration, car-phone interconnection, audio-visual system and other functions.

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Hyundai Sonata 2020

HYUNDAI SONATA 2020 (NEW YORK) HYUNDAI INTRODUCED ITS all-new 2020 Sonata at the New York Show. The eighth-generation Sonata showcases Hyundaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new design language, and it looks very good indeed. The interior is just as spiffy. A slim dashboard features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which is customisable to suit different driving modes and preferences. At the centre of the dashboard, a large, 10.25-inch HD screen for audio-video and navigation (AVN) functions. This screen can also accommodate a split-screen function that allows audio and navigation to be displayed simultaneously. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a 12-speaker Bose sound system and passengers benefit from a comprehensive nine-airbag set-up and a sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). Power comes from either a 2.5 GDI or a 1.6 T GDI engine, both mated to an eightspeed automatic transmission. Other features include a high-speed wireless smartphone charging pad with 24 | Motor Trader May 2019

cooling fan, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Text-to- Speech via Bluetooth, and heated and ventilated front seats. The new Sonata also supports the Hyundai Digital Key via a dedicated smartphone app.

Subaru Outback 2020

SUBARU OUTBACK 2020 (NEW YORK) SUBARU DEBUTED ITS sixth-generation, 2020 Outback SUV in New York. Built on the Subaru Global Platform, the Outback will be available in Base, Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT and Touring XT models. The 2020 Outback comes with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring, Vehicle Dynamics Control, X-MODE with Hill Descent Control, and Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The EyeSight Driver Assist Technology includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring. There’s also

DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, LED Steering Responsive Headlamps, Reverse Automatic Braking, Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and EyeSight Assist Monitor with head-up display. There’s also Front View Monitor which captures images within the driver’s blind spots in front of the vehicle and displays a 180-degree view on the 11.6-inch display. Engine line-up includes a 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer engine, and a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter Boxer. Starlink In-Vehicle Technology offers an integrated cockpit experience by allowing the driver to control entertainment and vehicle settings through a large touchscreen display.

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Toyota Highlander 2020

TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2020 (NEW YORK) THE FOURTH-GENERATION Highlander (aka Kluger), has a new look and comes built on the ‘Toyota New Global Architecture’. This new foundation will, says Toyota, enable ‘greater capability, comfort and safety’. There’ll be a choice between a V6 or hybrid powertrain, and Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 comes standard on all models offering features that include: • Pre-collision System with Pedestrian Detection

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• Full-speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist • Automatic High Beam • Lane Tracing Assist Five grades will be available – L, LE, XLE Limited and top-of-the-line Platinum. The 3.5-litre V6 model offers 295hp and there’s an available towing package enabling a 2260kg towing capacity. That package includes a heavy-duty radiator with engine cooler and improved fan performance. Trailer Sway Control uses the Vehicle Stability Control to help control unwanted trailer movement.

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BATHURST BATTLE FOR MTAQ RACING TEAM

N APRIL, THE MTAQ Racing Team headed down to the iconic Mount Panorama track at Bathurst to take its place amongst the elite of the Hyundai X3 racing category at the Federal Tyres Excel Challenge. The lead-up to the event, which was held on the weekend of April 19-21, had been an encouraging one and confidence was high. With the Federal Tyres Challenge attracting the best teams from around the country, the MTAQ crew were itching to battle it out with the elite.

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“THINGS WERE LOOKING

GOOD, VERY GOOD . . . THE OTHER PLEASING ASPECT ABOUT THIS SESSION WAS THAT WE HAD IMPROVED OUR LAP TIME BY OVER THREE SECONDS FROM THE CORRESPONDING QUALIFYING SESSION FROM 2017, WHICH IS A TREMENDOUS IMPROVEMENT.”

At the same event in 2017, the team battled through some early challenges to take a brilliant third place in the final race. This year, however, things did not go the team’s way in the three-race meeting and some technical problems and a nasty prang in the final race paid to any hopes of reaching a podium position. In practice, the team found the suspension set-up for the car did not suit the undulating Mount Panorama track and a change was made for the Friday afternoon qualifying session. As with all X3 races, grid position throughout the weekend is determined by the result of the previous race, so getting a good spot at the front of the grid in the first race via qualifying is very important. With the suspension modified and the car seemingly in excellent condition, driver David Wood took to the track with a top qualifying spot in mind. However, the gremlins that have plagued the car in recent meetings returned on the first flying lap when the exhaust blew open at the extractor.

“WE MADE A GREAT START,

HOLDING OUR POSITION ON THE RUN UP THE MOUNTAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME AND RIGHT ON THE TAIL OF THE LEAD TRIO.” Even though the car was subsequently down on power, David piloted the car to an excellent 5th qualifying spot out of 53 cars. It was a fine effort. “Things were looking good, very good,” said David. “The other pleasing aspect about this session was that we had improved our lap time by over three seconds from the corresponding qualifying session from 2017, which is a tremendous improvement.” Some minor issues were dealt with on the Friday evening, including fixing the Excel’s exhaust and further tweaks to the suspension, but Saturday morning dawned with a top three finish a definite possibility. May 2019 Motor Trader | 29

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“UNFORTUNATELY, GOING UP TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE HILL ON THAT FIRST LAP, A GEAR SELECTION ISSUE LEFT ME WITH NO GEARS, AND IT TOOK WHAT FELT LIKE AN ETERNITY FOR THE GEAR TO FIND ITSELF - BUT NOT BEFORE WE HAD DROPPED BACK TO 18TH PLACE” “Saturday morning's Race One looked good for us, especially with the news of a disqualification elevating our starting position to 4th,” said David. “We made a great start, holding our position on the run up the mountain for the first time and right on the tail of the lead trio. “Unfortunately, going up towards the top of the hill on that first lap, a gear selection 30 | Motor Trader May 2019

issue left me with no gears, and it took what felt like an eternity for the gear to find itself but not before we had dropped back to 18th place. “Being gentle with the gearbox, but with our handling and exhaust now absolutely spot on, we were able to get back to 10th by lap 4 - setting our new Bathurst personal best of a 2:55.31 in the process! Unfortunately, there was an accident on that 4th lap and the race had to be stopped. “Under the rules of the stoppages, the race results are wound back to the

order on the last completed lap before the accident - which was lap 3. I crossed the line that lap in 13th so, under the rules, we were classified as having finished 13th - meaning that would be our starting spot for Race Two. Very annoying!” The team figured out and repaired the gear issue - the car had severed a gear selector cable – and headed out on track for Race Two as the light was fading on Saturday evening. The encroaching darkness forced race officials to cut the length of Race Two to just three laps – not enough for the MTAQ team to make meaningful inroads into the leading pack and the day ended with a 10th place finish. That meant it was going to be a tough ask for the final race on Sunday morning. And so it proved. The MTAQ Racing Team had to fix some exhaust problems early on during the Bathurst weekend

“Starting 10th, we made a good jump to slot into 9th on the opening lap,” said David. “The car was going splendidly, but then there was accident, and the race director was forced to deploy the safety car whilst it was cleaned up. “On the restart, our weekend was pretty much killed as I was hit hard from behind and spun around at turn one. Thankfully the field was able to avoid us, but the car stalled and was very slow in firing back up. When it did, we were dead last and the car was running rough - suggesting the impact had shaken something loose

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PODIUM WE HAD BEEN CHASING, BUT ON THE POSITIVE, WE HELD OUR HEAD UP VERY HIGH AGAINST THE ABSOLUTE TOP FLIGHT GROUP OF EXCEL RACING IN THE COUNTRY.”

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An Eye on Innovation

KATHY WINKCUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GENERAL MANAGER INNOVATION

T HAS BEEN another busy month in the world of automotive innovation, but perhaps the most notable news stories of the last few weeks were a couple that concerned the electric vehicle sector and the race to develop fully-autonomous vehicles. Firstly, it was announced that Ford is investing $US500 million in Rivian, the U.S. based start-up developer of electric pick-up trucks and SUVs. As well as the investment stake, the Ford deal will see the companies work together to develop a new electric vehicle for Ford based on Rivian’s innovative Skateboard EV platform. If you think you’ve heard of Rivian before, you have - you may recall in February that the company had secured $US700million in an investment round led by Amazon. The investment numbers are mindbogglingly large and are evidence again, if more proof were needed, that electric vehicles are going to be a huge part of the automotive industry’s future. The other bit of interesting news came from Elon Musk, the man who could, through the establishment of Tesla, be recognised as the person who ushered in the current electric vehicle era. Tesla is obviously a leader in the electric vehicle field, but also is at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology

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development. However, it has taken a different tack to other companies on how to reach the ultimate goal of a fully self-driving vehicle. While most look to LiDAR (Light Detecting and Radar) as an essential component in that quest, Musk is somewhat dismissive of that technology, with Tesla instead focusing on the use of cameras (plus other sensors such as radar) and a neural network that is trained using data collected by the company’s cars. “Lidar is a fool’s errand,” said Musk at the Tesla Autonomy Day presentation on April 22. “Anyone who relies on Lidar is doomed. Expensive sensors that are unnecessary. It’s like having a whole bunch of expensive appendices. One appendix is bad, now we’ve got a whole bunch of them. It’s ridiculous.” It will be interesting to see which system wins out.

OUT AND ABOUT MTAiQ continues its mission to connect and collaborate with the wider network of organisations working in the innovation space and in April members of the innovation hub team attended a number of events and meetings. Most notable amongst these was the QODE innovation and technology festival held at the beginning of the month at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition. A fusion of festival and conference, QODE brought together leaders in innovation and tech, including our CEO, Dr Brett Dale, who took part in a panel discussion titled Next Generation Transportation – An Emerging Industry together with CLICK Constantin Schwaab, CEO TO SUBMIT of Wirelane in Germany. YOUR IDEA They explored the TO MTAIQ concept of the smart

commute market, which is expected to quadruple in size within five years, and which offers opportunities for innovation and economic rewards for cities and states that adopt the technologies early. The session elaborated on mobility-activated smart cities, transportation as a service (TAAS), flying cars and other aspects of this segment. Also on the agenda was the INNOV8 Logan meet-up, held at Logan-based tech start-up GO1. GO1 is one of the top online learning platforms in Australia and recently raised $30million in funding led by Microsoft’s venture fund M12. While the company has its headquarters in Logan, the company has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth and internationally in the U.S., South Arica, Vietnam, the U.K., and Malaysia. Mid-April saw a briefing at MTAiQ from iMove CRC Program Director Jeff Kasparian. A consortium of 44 industry, government, and research partners engaged in concerted effort to improve Australia’s transport systems through collaborative R&D projects, iMove CRC researches the availability of data, emerging technology in vehicles and logistics, and the opportunities afforded by connectivity to find better ways to move people and goods around the country and the world. On the subject of logistics, April saw the eHealth Innovation Drones Showcase, which focused on drones emerging as a new medical tool that can help mitigate logistical problems and make healthcare more accessible. Speakers at the showcase included representatives from the Royal Flying Doctor Service, government, and companies including Swoop Aero, that operates high-speed autonomous airborne logistics networks, and Flyfreely, a Queensland-based start-up that is building software to allow any organisation to use drones anywhere in the world for any application. A couple of very interesting events towards the end of April included

a Visiting Entrepreneur Meetup in Toowoomba at which Alex Moss, Founder and CEO of Canaria delivered a presentation on her journey to being named 2018 Women in Technology’s Startup Entrepreneur of the Year Canaria’s technology allows for the continual monitoring of vital medical data without impeding on a person’s work, and it has found use in sectors from manned space exploration to predictive health care. MTAiQ are in discussion with Ms Moss to see if the Canaria Wearable Medical Device can be of use to MTA Queensland members and the wider automotive industry. The last event on April’s calendar saw MTAiQ Community Manager Nathan Nguyen take part in Mentoring on the Inside – a project in which mentors work with released prisoners from Borallon Training and Correctional Centre in building skills and confidence as they prepare for a life outside of prison and back in the community.

GOT AN IDEA? LET US KNOW! Part of our mission here at MTAiQ is to help develop the concepts and ideas that can help shape the future of the automotive industry and assist businesses to evolve and have a successful role to play in that future. Our team has assisted numerous startup and established companies to connect and network with the wider automotive and business community and find new avenues to develop their ideas. And we can do the same for you. As we all know, the automotive industry is evolving fast and as American businesswoman Jennifer Hyman noted, “Industries that are chaotic are ripe for innovation. They are open to anyone who has an idea.” So, if you have an idea that you think can be developed into a product that can be part of that evolution, then let us know. We really can help! Until next time. May 2019 Motor Trader | 37

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TRITIUM OPENS STATEOF-THE-ART RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT HQ

Tritium's E-Mobility Innovation Centre in Brisbane

HILE THE TAKE-UP of electric vehicles in Australia has been slow, there are companies and entrepreneurs in this country making a mark on the global stage, and Brisbanebased Tritium is one of them. A world leader in electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, the company has opened a state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) centre in Queensland's capital. The Tritium E-Mobility Innovation Centre is part of a major expansion of Tritium’s headquarters and the company said the shift to the new facilities will

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help increase production rates and allow for much faster time-to-market, while further enabling the rapid development of technologies which will continue to shape the EV roadmap worldwide. James Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, Tritium, said the recent expansion of the company’s engineering and research capabilities made the construction of the Innovation Centre a necessity. “By the end of 2018, we were adding an engineer to the team every week, on average,” said Kennedy. “In engineering circles, this growth rate is unheard of. But

Right: James Kennedy, CTO Tritium

as Tritium continues to expand, this rate of growth is absolutely necessary to cater to demand for DC fast charging and highpower charging.â&#x20AC;? The new headquarters is home to expanded R&D and engineering, support, sales and marketing teams. Tritium now employs more than 300 people globally, with the R&D and engineering teams the same size as their executive, sales and marketing teams combined. High Power Charger. The chargers are The company said the new facility and being rolled out across Europe as part laboratory will allow for the development of the IONITY network and can add of new and disruptive technologies which 350 kilometres of range to an EV in just will continue to set the pace of innovation 10 minutes. in the EV charging infrastructure sector. Tritium said it has already begun In 2014, the company unveiled the working on technology which will push Veefil-RT 50kW DC Fast Charger, the most the Veefil-PK and EV charging even advanced charger in its class and one further ahead. which has now been installed in 29 Thanks to a grant of a CLICK countries and counting. portion of the US$3.2 million TO VISIT THE TRITIUM In the past 12 months, the awarded to the Electric Power WEBSITE company unveiled the most Research Institute (EPRI) by powerful DC charger in the world, the Department of Energy its flagship Veefil-PK 350kW DC in the United States, Tritium Â&#x201E; May 2019 Motor Trader | 39

Auto innovation news will use the R&D facility to develop “THE EUROPEAN CENTRE an extreme fast charging system that WAS DEVELOPED WITH THE can connect directly to the grid. EPRI NEEDS OF THE EUROPEAN allocated about US$400,000 for Tritium to develop a custom version of its Veefil-PK AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN high-powered charging head, along with MIND AND IT’S NOW BEING providing input for system design USED BY OEMS ON A DAILY and testing. BASIS.” “This is one of several research projects we have on the agenda,” said Kennedy. and test all aspects of battery and “We’re also working on technology charger interoperability, including which will enable our concept of Energy communications and other technical Freedom™ to become a reality in the very advances inherent in the next wave of EVs.” near future. By pushing the boundaries of Since the opening of the Centre in innovation in infrastructure, we’ll continue February, Tritium has tested its chargers to re-define the possibilities for E-Mobility and pave the road ahead for the EV sector.” for compatibility with five automotive brands, as well as electric truck and bus The company also announced the opening of its Tritium E-Mobility Innovation manufacturers. The company said this will effectively shorten the development and Centre at its facilities in Amsterdam. time-to-market for various new electric The Centre allows manufacturers to test vehicle models. vehicles for DC charger interoperability, “This allows us to test advances in particularly with Tritium’s Veefil-RT 50kW charging technology, such as vehicle-toDC Fast Chargers and Veefil-PK 350kW charger communications, vehicle-to-grid or DC High Power Chargers, at no cost to the bi-directional charging, support services and manufacturer. more,” said Kennedy. “The Centre is uniquely “The European Centre was developed placed in the heart of European automotive with the needs of the European innovation to ensure we can work with the Automotive industry in mind and it’s now industry to accelerate the development being used by OEMs on a daily basis,” said Kennedy. “Previously, testing had of new EVs and the next wave of charging to be carried out at various automotive infrastructure needed to power them.” festivals, or we would have to deliver temporary chargers Tritium's EV chargers have across borders, in some cases been installed in 29 countries to manufacturers, and seek their return at a later date. The process was cumbersome and hindered innovation. “With the new Innovation Centre, automotive OEMs now have a base in Europe at which they can work alongside Tritium engineers to solve issues and develop 40 | Motor Trader May 2019

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VW TESTS HIGHLY AUTOMATED DRIVING IN HAMBURG

OLKSWAGEN GROUP RESEARCH has begun testing automated vehicles in urban traffic in Hamburg. This is the first time VW has begun to test automated driving to Level 4 at real driving conditions in a major German city. Level 4 means the vehicle has a high level of automation and the car can be used without human intervention in most situations. In VW’s case, a fleet of five e-Golf, equipped with laser scanners, cameras, ultrasonic sensors and radars, will drive on a digital test bed for automated and connected driving. The results of the test drives will be incorporated in the Group’s numerous research projects on automated driving. “The tests centre on 42 | Motor Trader May 2019

technical possibilities as well as urban infrastructure requirements,” said Axel Heinrich, Head of Volkswagen Group Research. “In order to make driving even safer and more comfortable in future, vehicles not only have to become autonomous and more intelligent – cities must also provide a digital ecosystem that enables vehicles to communicate

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with traffic lights and traffic management systems as well as with one another.â&#x20AC;? A 9-kilometre digital test bed for automated and connected driving is currently being constructed in Hamburg, with completion scheduled for 2020. The city is upgrading traffic lights with components for infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication. The e-Golf have 11 laser scanners, seven radars and 14 cameras. VW says up to five gigabytes of data are communicated per minute during the regular test drives, each of which lasts several hours. A large amount of computing power in each car, combined with sensor technology, ensures data on pedestrians, cyclists, other cars, intersections, rights of way, parked vehicles and lane changes in moving traffic are captured over the shortest distances and in milliseconds. To analyse this data, VW says several different artificial intelligence approaches are used, including deep learning, neural networks and pattern recognition.

MICROSOFT AND THE BMW Group are aiming to create an open technology framework and crossindustry community initiative to enable faster, more cost-effective innovation in the manufacturing sector. The Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) is designed to break down barriers that hinder production and profitability and it is expected to support the development of smart factory solutions that will be shared by OMP participants. The goal is to accelerate future Industrial IoT developments and drive production efficiencies while addressing common industrial challenges. Built on the Microsoft Azure Industrial IoT cloud platform, the OMP is intended to provide community members with a reference architecture with open-sourced components based on open industrial standards as well as an open data model. In addition to facilitating collaboration, this platform approach will, the companies say, unlock and standardise data models that enable analytics and machine learning scenarios. Utilising industrial use cases and sample code, community members and other partners will be able to develop their own services and solutions while maintaining control over their data. With currently over 3,000 machines, robots and autonomous transport systems connected with the BMW Group IoT Platform, which is built on Microsoft Azureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cloud, IoT and AI capabilities, the BMW Group plans to contribute relevant initial use cases to the OMP community. May 2019 Motor Trader | 43

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BRITS LOOK TO THE GARAGE OF THE FUTURE IN NEW RESEARCH

Y 2050, AUTOMOTIVE workshops will be filled with advanced technology such as 3D printers, holographic and augmented reality systems, laser welding machinery and video communication systems. So says a new report coming out of the UK from insurance provider Direct Line Group. The Group carried out research into the British public’s perception of the auto repair business and teamed up with safety researchers Thatcham Research, smart city innovators DG Cities, and the Women’s Engineering Society to look at the changes that may become reality within the industry in the next 30 years. The research highlighted the perception problems the industry faces in the UK,

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with nearly a third of Brits (29 per cent) admitting they don’t associate repair garages with engineering, demonstrating a lack of awareness that it is a highly skilled profession. The research also found that 26 per cent of Brits and less than 19 per cent of women said they would consider a job in a workshop. In a bid to help drive awareness of the diverse range of opportunities on offer, Direct Line Group and its partners list of high-tech innovations they predict will be a reality in auto repair centres be 2050: 1. Holographic and augmented reality (AR) technology 2. Advanced robotics to assist with manoeuvring and adjustment of vehicles

3. 3D printing of car parts to improve turnaround time for repairs 4. Ultra-connected workshops 5. Hyper clean work areas akin to laboratories 6. Self-diagnosing cars 7. Video communication technology for mechanics to speak with customers 8. Advanced laser welding 9. Space saving car storage 10. Innovative staff training areas for mechanics to learn as technology evolves 11. Mobile electric charging stations to keep vehicles batteries in peak condition Also considered were ultra-connected cars that could mean diagnosing car problems being as easy as the car itself telling the engineer what the issue is – sometimes even before anything has gone wrong. Professionals also foresee that driverless cars may even be able to drive themselves to the garage to be checked, meaning people won’t even need to leave their home to get their cars checked. Instead customers will be able to speak with mechanics via video calls. There are some interesting times ahead.

BRIDGESTONE JOINS INTERNATIONAL SPACE EXPLORATION MISSION BRIDGESTONE WILL TAKE part in an international space exploration mission together with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). JAXA and Toyota have agreed to further cooperate on, and accelerate, their joint study of a manned pressurised rover that employs fuel cell electric vehicle technologies – a form of mobility the companies say is necessary for human exploration on the surface of the moon. The rover will, the companies add, have a total lunar-surface cruising range of more than 10,000 km. Bridgestone’s involvement in the mission will include researching the performance needs of tyres for use on these rovers. The company says says its knowledge will help explore mobility challenges, with the development of an Elastic Wheel to support the rover’s weight, acceleration and braking, minimise shock absorbance, and improve manoeuvrability. VIDEO: PRESSURISED ROVER CONCEPT | TOYOTA AND JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY

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KIA HabaNiro Concept

KIA HABANIRO A SPICY NEW VISION FOR FUTURE OF EVS

IA MOTORS AMERICA (KMA) has unveiled its vision of the future of electric vehicles with this, the HabaNiro concept - a fully electric, all wheel drive, fourseater with a range of more than 480km with eAWD supplied by two electric motors, fore and aft, level5 autonomous mode, butterfly wing doors and some nice advanced tech. The team behind the concept say is it a

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compact crossover utility vehicle only in terms of existing industry category language but it is actually an ‘all-electric Everything Car’ or ECEV – commuter, crossover, sport utility, state-of-the-art technology workroom and adventure vehicle. The EV chassis architecture allowed the wheels to be pushed to the corners and there are scissor-like butterfly wing doors that open to modern, high-tech interior.

Featured inside is a full-width front windscreen Heads Up Display (HUD) system controlled by an instrument panel that is a large interactive touchpad display with Sensory Light Feedback (SLF). A Technical Option Sharing System (TOSS) allows users to swipe and move vehicle options across the HUD screen. When HabaNiro’s part-time level5 autonomous driving system is engaged, Kia says the steering wheel and instrument panel retract forward to provide more room for the front occupants. Media or other entertainment can be displayed on the HUD video system. The concept features Kia’s new Real time Emotion Adaptive Driving (R.E.A.D.) System introduced earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show. Kia says that R.E.A.D. can optimise and personalise a vehicle cabin space by analysing a driver’s emotional state through artificial intelligence-based biosignal recognition technology. The technology monitors the driver’s emotional state and tailors the interior environment according to its assessment. R.E.A.D. also enables the HabaNiro’s Eye Tracking System (ETS) with 180° rear-view video display. The system uses its AI- based emotional intelligence to monitor when the driver looks up to the top of the windshield where conventional rear-view mirrors are located. The AI senses the driver’s need to see behind the vehicle and instantly activates the 180° rear-view video display.

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POLESTAR 2 FASTBACK PRODUCTION SET FOR CHINA POLESTAR HAS CONFIRMED that production of its new electric performance fastback will take place in Luqiao, in China’s Zhejiang Province, from early 2020. Owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding and operated by Volvo Cars, the Luqiao production facility will produce Polestar 2 alongside other models from Volvo and Lynk & Co. which share the core Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform with Polestar 2. Polestar 2 is the first car on the modular chassis to feature a fully electric drivetrain. “Being able to produce Polestar 2 in the Luqiao plant in China shows the clear synergies of our ownership structure and gives us a great industrial advantage,” said Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar. “With Geely and Volvo Cars as our owners, we are able to leverage their expertise in many different ways. Manufacturing is one of the most important areas, helping us accelerate our progress and entry into the market with the confidence that Polestar 2 production will begin as planned early next year.” May 2019 Motor Trader | 47

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TOYOTA, DENSO AND SOFTBANK INVEST $US1 BILLION IN UBER SELF-DRIVING UNIT

OYOTA MOTOR CORP., Denso Corporation and the SoftBank Vision Fund (SVF) have announced they will invest $US1 billion in Uber Technologies Inc.’s Advanced Technologies Group (Uber ATG). The investment, in a newly formed ATG corporate entity, aims to accelerate the development and commercialisation of automated ridesharing services. Toyota and DENSO will together invest $US667 million and SVF will invest $US333 million, valuing the new Uber ATG entity at $US7.25 billion. Toyota invested $US500 million in Uber in August 2018, when the two companies announced their intention to bring pilotscale deployments of automated Toyota Sienna-based ridesharing vehicles to the Uber ridesharing network in 2021, leveraging the strengths of Uber ATG’s

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self-driving technology alongside the Toyota Guardian advanced safety support system. The companies says that the further investment and expanded partnership builds upon the progress made to date, deepening the companies’ collaboration in designing and developing next-generation autonomous vehicle hardware. It will also prepare the companies and industry for mass production and commercialisation of automated ridesharing vehicles and services. Toyota will contribute up to an additional $US300 million over the next three years. “This investment and our strong partnership with the Toyota Group are a testament to the incredible work of our ATG team to date, and the exciting future ahead for this important project, alongside great partners,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber. “The development of automated driving technology will transform transportation as we know it, making our streets safer and our cities more liveable. Today’s announcement, along with our ongoing OEM and supplier relationships, will help maintain Uber’s position at the forefront of that transformation.” The transaction is expected to close in Q3 of calendar year 2019.

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RD COUPE MAKE: FORD MODEL: 1934 COUPE ENGINE: SUPERCHARGED 347 WINDSOR V8 OWNED BY: GRANT MALSEED

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OR ABOUT 31 years, this stunning 1934 Ford Coupe has been a part of Grant Malseed’s life. Buying the body of the Ford when he was just 28, Grant spent the better part of the next four years creating this rod, working in the cramped confines of a double garage at home. And in a testament to his skill and meticulousness, it was only last year that the car underwent a rebuild, and a pretty minor one at that. Grant is the owner and director of Superformance, one of the country’s top performance stores that’s been in business for 41 years. He took over the outfit in 2004, when he joined MTA Queensland, and has 52 | Motor Trader May 2019

evolved the business into a true onestop shop, handling every aspect of performance car builds and rebuilds. The business’ workforce, which has expanded from three to 17 since 2004, does motors, gearboxes, diffs, paint and panel, fabrication . . . the whole box and dice. They specialise in Australian classics and muscles, and American classics, pickups, street machines and muscle cars, and have worked on cars dating from 1923 to 2000. They’ve also further established their reputation as participants in two seasons of Rides Down Under Workshops Wars on the 7 Network nationally, with season three in the pipeline and expanding from a half-hour to hour format. The show has also now been sold internationally, so Superformance is set to be exposed to a U.S. audience, among

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others, in the near future. Like many businesses, Superformance is a family affair with two sons involved; Todd, who runs the workshop, and Wade, who looks after stock control and ordering, and the website and eBay store, as well as wife Natalie, who takes care of the book-keeping and accounts. While his ’34 Ford coupe was not the first car he’d created, it was, at the time, the best he’d done so he held on to it – and he readily admits it’s partly a sentimental thing. “I started it when I was 28 and finished when I was 32,” says Grant. “I did it all single-handed in a double garage at home. “I’d done four or five cars before it but it was the nicest I’d done and I think that’s why I hung on to it. “In 2018 we did a rebuild – nothing May 2019 Motor Trader | 53

huge, more a basic cosmetic project. “We repainted the top half with the silver pinstripe and the green, plus swapped in a new engine. “It also has new tyres and rims, basically all to bring it up to date. “The car still has the original trim, transmission and diff. In fact, the black paint is original too.” And it’s looking damn good for a 30plus year old coat of paint. The car now boasts a 347 Windsor V8 with a 671 supercharger on top. It’s running a GM Turbo 350 transmission with a Ford adapter kit that Grant made, a Ford 9” diff, has rear-wheel disc brakes and sits on an independent polished stainless steel frame. It also has something you won’t see every day – Hurst Lightning Rods, multiple stick auto shifters that allow more control over the auto transmission and, Grant explained, are now somewhat of a collector’s item. The car also has a dickey seat so can legally carry four.

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Unlike many of the business’ project, which average 18 months but can be closer to two years depending on the individual build, this update was a quick affair, with the car off the road for less than four weeks. Grant said the car had more than once played a role in illustrating why a top-quality build matters. “We show it to customers to demonstrate that if you do a build right, and look after the vehicle, it can last for many, many years,” he says. “It’s not a show car – the interior for example is still good but hey, its 28-plus years old – it’s a car to be driven, and while I haven’t been driving it as much as I’d like of late due to how busy we are with the business, it’s a car my wife Natalie and I use to go for a cruise, maybe to the Sunshine Coast, or on a club run.”

So what is it about these vehicles that keeps Grant interested and so obviously passionate about them? “They’re so much fun to drive – although they’re not very comfortable so on long runs you probably need to get out and

stretch about every two hours,” he says. “Tall guys usually only last about an hour. “The feet position is not great, as the well tapers in so there’s not a lot of legroom and you get cramped up. “But you don’t worry about that . . . it’s all about having a cool car and having fun with friends.” Grant’s love affair for performance began when he was just 14, helping his uncle, who lived next door in hometown Mt Gambier in South Australia, on an American Ford Fairlane. “We did a new engine, gearbox, swapped the swap, painted the car . . . the only thing I didn’t do myself was trim the car and I did that later with a mate when I was 21,” says Grant. “I still have that car too, although it is due for a rebuild.” Like the ‘34 Coupe, a Superformance rebuild will undoubtedly mean that Fairlane won’t be reaching the end of the road any time soon.

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HYUNDAI REVEALS ‘VENUE’ ENTRY LEVEL SUV IN THE U.S.

YUNDAI HAS REVEALED the Venue - the latest SUV to join its growing product line-up. Packed with a host of premium driver safety and convenience technologies, Venue will, the company says, be the most affordable Hyundai SUV. A compact SUV, the Venue’s design offers a new interpretation of Hyundai’s signature design language and comes fitted with a suite of advanced safety technologies. These include: • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) • Lane Keeping Assist • Blind-Spot Collision Warning • Driver Attention Warning

• Rear Collision Cross-Traffic Warning (RCCW) • Drive Modes includes a snow mode for improved FWD road performance. Venue has some top-notch Connectivity and Multimedia Systems too. The infotainment system features an 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen system and rear-view monitor. The 8-inch display includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For those that opt for navigation, free Real-Time Traffic is provided by the HERE maps service with free map updates included via Hyundai MapCare for three Hyundai Venue

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years. There are also Dual USBs, 3.5” TFT instrument cluster display to illustrate useful information, rear-view camera and Bluetooth hands-free phone. Remote starting is also available via Blue Link integrations with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. These integrations work by a customer simply asking an Alexa or Google Assistant–enabled device, like

an Amazon Echo or Google Home, to start the car. Venue comes with Hyundai’s Smartstream Gamma 1.6-litre fourcylinder engine. The Dual Port Fuel Injection (DPFI) engine is paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatic.

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2020 FORD ESCAPE WILL INCLUDE PLUG-IN HYBRID MODEL

ORD WILL BRING a plug-in hybrid model of its all-new Escape SUV to Australia in 2020. The Escape PHEV features a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, electric motor and generator, and 14.4kWh lithium-ion battery, to produce 165kW. Ford’s first PHEV in Australia will deliver a fully-electric driving range in excess of 50 kilometres. The Escape’s battery can be recharged using an integrated charging port and is automatically replenished on the move using regenerative charging technology. Drivers can choose when and how to deploy battery power using EV Auto, EV Now, EV Later and EV Charge modes. When the battery reaches its lowest state-of-charge, the system automatically 58 | Motor Trader May 2019

VIDEO: 2020 FORD ESCAPE

reverts to EV Auto mode – supplementing petrol engine power with electric motor assistance using recaptured energy to optimise fuel-efficiency. Ford says that efficiency was a core element in every process of the Escape’s development. The SUV is built on the company’s C2 platform using materials that make the Escape ‘stronger, more rigid

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Ford Escape PHEV

and electrification-ready’. An increase in wheelbase enables a roomier interior, with with additional cargo and occupant space, in comparison to the previous Escape. Despite this, says Ford, the new Escape loses 90kg in weight against the equivalent existing model – weight loss that Ford says will reduce running costs while also bringing improved driving dynamics thanks to a 10 per cent increase in torsional rigidity. The all-new Escape is 44mm wider and 89mm longer than the outgoing model, while the wheelbase has increased by 20mm. Inside, that translates to 43 mm additional shoulder room and 57 mm more hip room in the front seats, while rear passengers benefit from 20mm more shoulder room and 36mm more hip room. Despite a 20mm lower overall height, there is also 13mm more headroom for front seat occupants and 35mm additional space in the rear. Further specification and Australianmarket details including pricing will be announced closer to the all-new Ford Escape’s launch in 2020.

MINI AUSTRALIA HAS introduced key spec upgrades to the 2019 Hatch, Convertible and Countryman model ranges. The Driver Assistant Package has been added as standard specification for all models within the 3-Door Hatch, 5-door Hatch and Convertible ranges. Mini says the camera-based system works with the driver to make for a safer drive, adding Forward Collision Warning, City Collision Mitigation, High Beam Assistant and Speed Limit Info to the feature list. The Comfort Access feature has also been added to 3- and 5-door Cooper S and JCW Hatch variants, as well as to Cooper, Cooper S and JCW Convertibles. The system enables hands-free access to the vehicle, as well as keyless start. The Professional Navigation System, featuring a high-resolution 8.8-inch colour touchscreen, is now fitted as standard across the MINI Cooper S model grades, including 3-door Hatch, 5-door Hatch and Convertible body styles. The Professional Navigation System is also now standard equipment for the Countryman Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Cooper SD All4 variants.

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INTRODUCING THE MINI COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID

HE MINI COUNTRYMAN Plug-In Hybrid has arrived in Australia, offering consumers another choice in the expanding range of electrified vehicles available in the country. The Mini Hybrid can deliver up to 40km on pure electric power and the synchronous electric motor, driving the rear wheels, generates 65kW of power along with 165Nm of torque. The internal combustion engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol

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providing 100kW and 220Nm. This drives the front axle via a six-speed automatic transmission, making the Countryman Plug-In Hybrid an all-wheel drive-capable vehicle. Combined, these two motors provide 165kW power peak and some 385Nm torque â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enough for 0-100km/h in 6.9 seconds and equal to the Countryman Cooper S in acceleration terms. Mini claims economy of 2.1L/100km of fuel (NEDC) and combined CO2 emissions of 49g/km. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery packs is warrantied for six years or

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Mini Countryman Plug-In Hybrid

100,000km, whichever comes first. Charging times range from 3 hours, 15 minutes via a regular household socket to 2 hours and 15 minutes via the Mini Wallbox, which can be installed at the home or office. The eDrive system allows the driver to adjust the electric-combustion interaction on-the-fly. In normal conditions, known as ‘AUTO eDrive’, the electric motor drives the vehicle up to speeds of 80km/h, where the combustion engine also engages. Switching to MAX eDrive mode allows the electric motor to power the vehicle exclusively at speeds of up to 125km/h. To allow effective generation when driving, the SAVE BATTERY mode regenerates the battery to a 90 per cent charge and maintains the capacity from this point. The Mini Countryman Plug-In hybrid comes equipped with the latest infotainment tech and a host of safety features including Active Cruise Control, City Crash Mitigation with pedestrian detection, Forward Collision Warning with visual and audio cues, plus brake preconditioning, Front and rear Park Distance Control, Reversing camera with guidance lines and more. The MINI Countryman Plug-In Hybrid will be priced from $57,200.

FORD’S WAS THE best-selling sports coupe in the world for 2018, selling 113,066 cars, according to data from IHS Markit. 2018 not only marks the fourth straight year of Mustang’s leadership as the world’s best-selling sports coupe, but also as the best-selling sports coupe in the United States, where Ford sold 75,842 Mustangs last year. Ford sold 2,300 Mustangs in Europe in the first quarter of 2019, an increase of more than 27 per cent compared with the same period last year. Mustang was available for purchase in 146 countries in 2018. More than 500,000 sixth-generation Mustangs have been sold worldwide since 2015, including more than 45,000 in Europe, with the pony picking up an additional half point of global share last year to capture 15.4 percent of the segment.

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NISSAN GT-R 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION DEBUTS IN NEW YORK

HE 2020 NISSAN GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition has made its debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, The special edition car will come in three heritage-era, two-tone exterior colour combinations meant to represent the GT-R’s liveries from the Japan GP series. Retired since the GT-R “R34” model, Bayside (Wangan) Blue makes a return, complete with white racing stripes. Pearl White with red stripes and Super Silver with white stripes round out the 50th Anniversary liveries. Inside the 50th Anniversary Edition is a special grey interior colour scheme, and Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Edition

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additional features include unique steering wheel and shift knob trim, special seat embossing, an Alcantara headliner with unique stitching, Alcantara-wrapped sun visors, and more. Aside from the Anniversary Edition, the 2020 Nissan GT-R will come in three trim levels in most markets: GT-R Premium, GT-R Track Edition and GT-R NISMO. In select regions, there will also be the Pure, Prestige and Black models.

UPGRADED PERFORMANCE The 2020 GT-R’s 420kW 3.8-litre V6 24-valve twin-turbocharged engine gets some tweaks, including new turbochargers

and exhaust manifolds inspired by racing technology that Nissan says allow for easier servicing and potential tuning. There’s also a revised 6-speed dual-clutch transmission with a refined “R mode,” made for both road and track. The adaptive shift control is programmed to change shift schedules to fit the user’s driving style,. The electronically controlled suspension has been tuned to provide better cornering stability and a smoother ride and the company says the steering is more linear and precise than ever. A new brake booster increases the initial braking response by engaging with less pedal stroke, resulting in enhanced stopping power and feel. All 2020 Nissan GT-Rs come with the NissanConnectSM integrated audio, navigation and communication system in select markets. It allows users to remotely lock or unlock the doors, activate the alarm, summon emergency services or track the car’s whereabouts using smartphone apps.

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JEEP INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION GRAND CHEROKEE MODELS JEEP AUSTRALIA IS to release 100 Grand Cherokee limited edition models. The models will come in two ‘S’ versions – the S-Overland 3-litre V6 Diesel and the high-performance S-Limited featuring the HEMI V8. Exclusive to the Grand Cherokee S-Limited is an SRT Performance Sports Hood, Granite Crystal and Black Grille accented 7-slot Jeep grille throats, Gloss Black roof rails, Day Light Opening Mouldings and Mirror Caps. Interior features include ‘Heritage’ Leather trimmed seats paired with Liquid Titanium Accents and a DualPane Panoramic Sunroof. The S-Limited is powered by a 5.7L HEMI V8 engine, delivering 259kW and 520Nm to all four wheels with a towing capacity of 3,500kg. The Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Overland also scores a styling update including 20inch Granite Crystal Aluminium Wheels, Premium LED Fog Lamps, Dual Black Chrome Trapezoidal Exhaust Tips and Granite Crystal fascia and appliques. The S-Overland’s 3.0L V6 Turbo EcoDiesel engine delivers 184kW and 570Nm of torque to all four wheels with a towing capacity of 3,500kg. Jeep says the S-Overland model adds over $9,000 worth of extras for $4,500 while the S-Limited model adds over $15,000 worth of value for $8,500. May 2019 Motor Trader | 63

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V PICK-UP TRUCK and SUV maker Rivian has announced an equity investment of $US500 million from Ford. In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop an all-new, next-generation battery electric vehicle for Ford’s growing EV portfolio using Rivian’s Skateboard platform. Rivian already has developed two cleansheet vehicles. The company’s launch products – the five-passenger R1T pickup and seven-passenger R1S SUV – will deliver up to 400-plus miles of range. Ford intends to develop a new vehicle using Rivian’s flexible skateboard platform. This is in addition to Ford’s existing plans to develop a portfolio of battery electric vehicles. As part of its previously

announced $11 billion EV investment, Ford already has confirmed two key fully electric vehicles: a Mustang-inspired crossover coming in 2020 and a zero-emissions version of the best-selling F-150 pickup. “As we continue in our transformation of Ford with new forms of intelligent vehicles and propulsion, this partnership with Rivian brings a fresh approach to both,” said Jim Hackett, Ford president and CEO. “At the same time, we believe Rivian can benefit from Ford’s industrial expertise and resources.” Rivian remains an independent company and the investment is subject to customary regulatory approval. Following Ford’s investment, Joe Hinrichs, Ford’s president of Automotive, will join Rivian’s sevenmember board. May 2019 Motor Trader | 65

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EXUS AUSTRALIA HAS announced the substantially revised RC F range will include a more affordable entry price plus sharp specs for the first RC F Track Edition. The entry price of the RC F has been reduced by $3600 to $134,129 while the RC F Track Edition is priced from $165,690. Three enhancement packages for the RC F will also be available, with the highest package offering upgrades otherwise exclusive to the limited RC F Track Edition. Lexus says that every new RC F features improved aerodynamics, stiffer and lighter suspension components, firmer steering control, a freer-breathing and lighter engine, more intuitive transmission and grippier tyres. New styling incorporates single-piece LED headlights and a wider grille with L-shaped mesh pattern. Enlarged frontside air breathers and new canard 'fins' on

the lower front bumper more accurately harness air. The RC F Track Edition has a front lower spoiler to further reduce front-end lift, and carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) side fins. The rear introduces sharper L-shaped tail-lights, vertical fins and a new diffuser - produced in CFRP for the RC F Track Edition, which further includes a CFRP fixed rear wing generating 26kg of downforce. The normally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 produces 351kW of power at 7100rpm and 530Nm of torque between 4800rpm and 5600rpm. Lexus says that a seven per cent-lighter machined intake manifold and new intake piping means the engine meets Euro 6 emissions standards while also providing more linear throttle response. A new, more solid rear engine mount has also

The RC F Track Edition incorporates a lightweight carbon fibre reinforced plastic bonnet and front spoiler, aiding aerodynamics and vehicle response

been developed which, the company says, enhances handling stability particularly at the cornering limit. The eight-speed automatic transmission debuts new AI-SHIFT control with greater intuition and, in Sport S+ mode, more aggressive downshifting. Lexus will offer standard launch control across the RC F range. The strength of the steering rack bushing has also been increased by 150 per cent to boost steering response and enhance front-wheel toe control, joining newly designed Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres to increase agility and driver feedback. The changes have also resulted in a reduced kerb weight of 15kg for the RC F. For the RC F Track Edition, highperformance Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes join 19-inch motorsport-inspired lightweight BBS alloy wheels to reduce unsprung mass by 25kg. A titanium exhaust further reduces weight of the RC F Track Edition by 6kg. The CFRP bonnet, roof, rear diffuser, lower rocker panel, front spoiler, rear wing and rear-seat brace also help deliver a 65kg total reduction for the RC F Track Edition, which has a kerb weight of 1715kg. The 0-100km/h performance of the RC F Track Edition is two-tenths quicker than the RC F at 4.3 seconds, making it the fastest Lexus offered since the LFA.

NEW VEHICLE SALES DECLINE IN APRIL ACCORDING TO THE Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), new vehicle sales figures for April 2019 totalled 75,550 units, an 8.9 per cent decrease on April 2018 when 82,930 sales were recorded. Sales figures so far this year totalled 344,088 units, an 8.1 per cent decrease on the same period in 2018. “The results for April are in line with trends for year-to-date 2019. We have seen a decrease of around eight per cent across the first four months of the year," said Tony Weber, CEO of the FCAI. “This decrease is the result of a number of factors in the Australian market, including the downturn in the housing market, the tightening of lending practices, environmental factors such as drought and flood, and of course the imminent Federal Government election." • Passenger vehicles totalled 23,816 sales or 31.5 per cent of the market • SUVs totalled 33,190 sales or 43.9 per cent of the market and • Light Commercial vehicles totalled 15,601 sales or 20.6 per cent of the market. Toyota claimed top spot with 15,135 sales, then Mazda with 7,644 sales, Hyundai with 6,469, Ford with 4,803, and Mitsubishi with 4,717. May 2019 Motor Trader | 67

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REAT WALL MOTORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; P series pick-up product line, which includes the passenger pickup, a cross-country pickup and a commercial pickup, premiered at Auto Shanghai 2019. The good-looking vehicles were developed on GWM's all-new P71 platform and are equipped with a series of features aimed at enhancing the drive and ride experience. They include ACC self-adaptive cruise control, auto hold, automatic parking, remote start, heated steering wheel, controlled air-conditioning, oil monitoring, and smart voice control system. The cross-country pickup includes differential locks in the front, middle and rear of the vehicle, snorkels, a winch, crosscountry shock absorbers, crawl control and on-the-spot U-turn capabilities. It has a fording depth of 900mm.

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Great Wall unveiled an EV version of the Passenger Pickup at Auto Shanghai and announced a hydrogen-powered version would also be available. Traditional engine options will likely include turbodiesel and turbocharged petrol versions, with manual and automatic options.

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ITH A FEDERAL election around the corner, there’s certainly been some focus on the Vocational Education and Training (VET) area, and in particular apprenticeships. Apprenticeships are the lifeblood of the automotive industry as it provides an entry point into the industry and develops skills for participants to make a prosperous career for themselves. I’d support anyone looking to get behind helping employers support more apprentices and helping apprentices themselves achieve their goal of getting a trade. It did get me thinking of what we offer to help achieve apprenticeship outcomes, and the services we put in place to meet our clients' training needs. Importantly, it’s the interaction we have with industry, and we achieve this by: • Encouraging feedback opportunities via our Weekly Industry Bulletin. • Encouraging client discussion and opinions via social media platforms.

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Ultimately, this interaction has created a high level of performance in our training arrangements and we diligently measure success, such as independent validations and evaluations, industry recognition and business outcomes from training activity by: • Allocating an MTA Institute trainer to a student for the entire duration of their apprenticeship. This allows for strong relationships to develop, with majority of our trainers having been employed with the Institute for more than 7.5 years. • MTA Institute graduation ceremonies occurring bi-annually, celebrating the achievements of students who have successfully completed their apprenticeship. This is the only automotive graduation ceremony in Queensland for apprentices, their family and friends. • Monthly recognition for apprentices that have been performing at an exceptional level by awarding them the title of MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month. Apprentices of the Month form the candidates for the Apprentice of the Year award, which is announced at the annual MTA Queensland Industry Dinner. • Celebrating the success stories from our students. The 2017 Apprentice of the Year winner, who also volunteered on the MTAQ Racing Team Support Crew, had a dream to work in motor sport. He has since performed work experience at Triple Eight Race Engineering and has recently secured an overseas automotive scholarship – well done Elliot. I see the MTA Institute as a leader in apprenticeship training and there to help employers and apprentices. No matter who wins the upcoming election, it’s vital that there’s a strong apprenticeship model to carry the industry forward and we’ll be there to support it. May 2019 Motor Trader | 73

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the first two years of training, to improve completion rates and support the supply of skilled workers in specific industries. The mentors from MTA Queensland supports apprentices throughout Queensland. Through this connection, the MTA Institute can truly help with the challenges faced by apprentices and take action to address those needs early. • Providing students with an 'open door' policy to the MTA Institute training team regarding any feedback or complaints they have.

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HE MTA INSTITUTE (RTO No. 31529) is the first trade Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia to be approved under the ACPET Industry Certification Program (AICP). An ‘ACPET Industry Certified Member’ is recognised for their educational quality, ethical practices and behaviours, continuous improvement practices and professional student services. The ACPET Industry Certification Program (AICP), process entails verification of student satisfaction and stakeholder feedback to ensure an organisation is providing high quality education with demonstration of ethical

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TRAINING, THE MTA INSTITUTE IS PROUD TO BE THE FIRST TRADE RTO TO RECEIVE THIS CERTIFICATION WHICH IS ALSO BASED ON A 360⁰ PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK MODEL THAT IS INDEPENDENTLY UNDERTAKEN.” said Paul Kulpa, General Manager of MTA Institute. “As leaders in automotive training, the MTA Institute is proud to be the first trade RTO to receive this certification which is also based on a 360⁰ professional feedback model that is independently undertaken. “Feedback provided identified MTA Institute as an outstanding training provider committed to providing quality results to our students.” May 2019 Motor Trader | 75

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

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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

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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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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

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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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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.

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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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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 Queensland-

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Plugged In: Explaining Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Tech PAUL TUGWELL TECHNICAL ELECTRICAL TRAINER MTA INSTITUTE

AGNETIC FORCE IS the basis of electric motor design. It is called the ‘motor principle’ because this force changes electrical energy to mechanical energy via conductors placed within strong magnetic fields. These repel each other creating movement. Lines of force in the magnetic field force can be called flux. This force is created by groups of atoms aligning in the material. A bar magnet, for example, has the strength of the flux coming out each end, and these form close parallel loops in three dimensions around the magnet. Force does not move like electric current, but the lines of force do have direction. Magnetic flux cannot be insulated, and magnetic force will pass through anything if it is strong enough. However, there are materials that will slow down the

“THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM WAS DISCOVERED IN 1820 BY HANS CHRISTIAN OERSTED AND WAS DEVELOPED FURTHER BY OTHERS, INCLUDING MICHAEL FARADAY WHO ESTABLISHED THE LAW OF INDUCTION. . .” penetration of the force. Materials that strongly resist magnetic force show what is known as reluctance. This can be compared to resistance within an electrical circuit. Air, for example, does not allow easy passage and can be considered to be high reluctance. Materials that allow magnetic force to pass easily through them are considered permeable. Iron, for example, is very permeable. Magnetic force lines tend to concentrate in permeable materials as force will always follow the path of least resistance.

A bar magnet illustrates it's surrounding magnetic field using iron powder

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The Westinghouse AC generator. The world's first. Built by Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse. Photo ca. 1900

Faraday’s idea and began to design and build generators and motors. These substances are divided into These devices were DC (direct current) classes for their magnetic properties: machines and used commutators. These • Diamagnetic – materials that are commutators were the weak link in these repelled by a magnetic field: Copper, motors, and it took a man with genius and Silver, Gold, Zinc, Mercury, and imagination to see what could be done to Antimony. improve things. These materials make good conductors That man was Nikola Tesla, who saw the to be wound on armatures or stators. problem brushes caused on a generator by They induce electrons to move by sparking and burning the commutators. electromagnetic induction (EMI) or by So, he confronted the challenge and applied current. began designing and making an alternating • Paramagnetic – materials weakly current (AC) motor – his theory being that attracted by a magnetic field: an alternating current could be used to Aluminum, Manganese, Tin, Platinum, create a rotating magnetic field. Wood, Oxygen. This was in 1882, and Tesla built his first • Ferromagnetic – materials strongly AC motor in the same year. attracted by magnetic fields: Iron, AC motors are used in EVs and their and its alloys, Nickel, Cobalt, and the power is rated in kilowatts. Before this alloys of Chromium. they were rated in horsepower (HP). The relationship between electricity A quick reminder: a kilowatt is 1000 and magnetism was discovered in 1820 watts, and 746 watts is equal to 1hp. by Hans Christian Oersted and was In my next article, I will start discussing developed further by others, including electric motor design and the - induction Michael Faraday who established the motor - also known as the AC Law of Induction that showed how asynchronous motor. a magnetic field interacts with an electric circuit to produce Remember, the MTA Institute CLICK TO electromagnetic force – the offers skill sets training in this VISIT THE MTA INSITUTE basic principle for the operation subject and later in the year we WEBSITE of electric motors. be offering courses in electric Instrument makers grasped vehicles.

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HE ELECTRIC VEHICLE revolution continues to gather pace and the Italian car design firm Pininfarina has joined the charge with the astonishing Battista, an all-electric hypercar boasting not only stunningly good looks but some truly eye-watering performance stats that include a 0-100km/h time of under two seconds and a top speed of more than 350km/h. That performance comes courtesy of a whopping 1900bhp and 2300Nm of torque on tap. The lightweight Battista, which will have a range of 450km on a full charge, has a fullcarbon fibre monocoque with carbon fibre body panels. A 120kWh battery provides the grunt to four motors that independently distribute torque and power to each wheel. There are carbon-ceramic six-piston brakes front and rear and a brake regeneration system will, the company say, be built into the system. An active rear wing features an air brake system. The Battista sits on bespoke Pirelli P

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Zero tyres and the driver will be able to electronically adjust the dynamic experience through multiple modes tuned to a range of driving scenarios. As is the case with many of the new generation of hypercars, there will be a limited production run – just 150 models in the Battista’s case. This rarity, coupled with top-of-the-line features and top-level performance will likely mean you’ll need the deepest of pockets to secure one.

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LOBAL MARKETS WERE up during March, outperforming domestic equities. The Chinese market was again the standout performer, as strong local PMIs indicated that the stimulus signalled by the central government late in 2018 is beginning to take effect. The UK market was also higher as they move closer to a potential deal to exit the European Union. The US continued its solid growth, with both major indices up on the back of optimism surrounding a potential trade deal. The Emerging Markets and Europe were less optimistic but still outperformed their Asian counterparts who struggled over the period. Domestically, the index was up again strongly, wrapping up its best quarter in nearly a decade. A-REITs were the strongest performers during the month as investors began pricing in lower interest rates for longer, with the potential for a cut in the near future. Communications and Consumer Staples also benefited from the bond-proxy-type trade, as the market rewarded companies with more predictable cash flows. Banks were the biggest drag on the index, as the lower interest rate environment adds to their list of potential headwinds. 88 | Motor Trader May 2019

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