Sunday, July 24, 2016

European Car Club of Australia Automotive News and local events

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Presentation of the exhibition in the temporary and distinctive hall 14 at the entrance of the complex exhibition BMW Group Classic Essen has particularly innovative vehicles for years 1936 to 1995 Review of 40 years of BMW 7 Series, 30 years of BMW twelve cylinders and 30 years of BMW Z1, prospects for the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2017.
Visitors to the Munich Essen Techno Classica 2017 in Essen will find a unique variety of vehicles, historic automobile sphere of the components and services and motorcycles From April 5 to April 9 2017, the Essen Trade Fair will once again point meeting for classical international automotive scene BMW Group classic will open up completely new prospects this year for visitors to the largest specialized exhibition in the world for classic cars the company in the history of the highlights are not simply presented to a new location They can be found behind a facade with exceptional decorative design accent there with visitors is particularly striking innovations on the business model and the history of technology Twelve avant vehicles guard the years 1936 to 1995 to tell the story under the motto of our DNA innovation at the exhibition, BMW Group Classic returns to developments such as 40 years of the BMW 7 Series and the introduction of t he twelve-cylinder luxury sedans in there 30 years.
Team BMW SRM began the second round of the Australian GT Championship with a solid eighth place for Steve Richards and the BMW M6 GT3 at Albert Park.
Richards put in a blinder of a qualifying round earlier today for fifth place on the grid for the opening race today, although some confusion at the beginning of the 25-minute opener saw him fall down several points on the first round.
He fought back, but ultimately find themselves locked in a tight battle with Lewis Williamson Finally Richards came home eighth to cap a promising opening day at Albert Park.
We trained really well, I think we probably have a little more of the car a few guys around made us, Richards said.



In the racing season this year, Falken will line up on the grid with not one, but two cars of premium German manufacturers Last year saw the debut of the Falken Porsche 911 GT3 R, which won the title of the fastest Porsche in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and finished in 9th place in the overall standings this season, he will be joined by a new Falken BMW M6 GT3 first Falken has commissioned two vehicles in motorsports.
Falken enter two cars in various endurance races VLN and the 24-hour race on the legendary Nürburgring two vehicles to current campaign GT3-specification separate validates the confidence Falken tires and engineering.
BMW will be in the hands of two Falken drivers; Peter Dumbreck, which this year celebrates ten years as part of the Falken team and Alexandre Imperatori Porsche will be driven by Martin Ragginger and Porsche factory drivers Jörg Bergmeister, Dirk Werner and Laurens Vanthoor.
Gran Turismo combines aesthetics and ease of daily use.



V6 powerful and effective Biturbo with 600 Nm torque.
Audi Sport boss Winkelmann More performance combined with greater efficiency.
Ingolstadt Geneva, March 7, 2017 Audi RS 5 Coupé is the first model in the new Audi Sport RS design idiom The car is all-new twin-turbo engine 2 9 TFSI produces 331 kilowatts and 600 Nm provides standard quattro drive distributes torque the power to all four wheels.
The new Audi RS 5 Coupé is the Gran Turismo from the RS models of Audi Sport said Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Audi Sport GmbH, to describe the new model.



The high-performance Coupe combines elegant aesthetics with excellent ease of daily use was developed V6 biturbo of the car from the ground and provides much more performance associated with greater efficiency, M. Winkelmann said.
The designers were inspired by the RS 5 Coupe distinctive racing details Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO massive air intakes with honeycomb structure typical RS models characterize the front end of the new Audi grille RS 5 Coupé Singleframe is much broader and flatter than in the following basic model for the headlights are additional side air intakes and outlets; Tinted glasses differentiate bulbs optional LED headlights of the matrix on the flanks emphasize bulges pronounced over the wheel arches, which have been extended by 15 millimeters.
Following the introduction in Australia of the smartest sedan in the world, the family Mercedes-Benz E-Class welcomes a new member of the new E-Class Coupé.
With expressive proportions, clear and sensual design, and long-distance comfort for four people, the E-Class Coupé combines the beauty and virtues of a four-seater Gran Turismo with the cutting edge of technology.


The new Coupé offers full integration of smartphones, a large cockpit and the latest driver assistance systems A powerful and dynamic engine suspension ensures a sporty and agile driving experience.
Typical proportions of Mercedes-Benz are characterized by a distinctive front end with a sport grille low positioned and central star, a long hood with power domes, a rear-offset greenhouse elongated and muscular rear end Dynamic eyes are highlighted by four frameless side windows and the lack of a B pillar with these clear forms, the design of the Coupe conveys an air of luxury and style as well.
Dynamic test under extreme conditions in northern Sweden.
Munich Arjeplog driving dynamics and reliability are just two of the main features of a BMW car To ensure that BMW function in all conditions and the customer is able to enjoy unrestricted access to the driving pleasure typical of the brand at any time, BMW is investing a lot of time and expertise in both construction and automotive new tests well before a new production model hits the market, it will have possibly withstand the tests the most severe endurance This includes, for example, tests under extreme weather conditions such as those prevailing in the scorching hot deserts or freezing cold winter scenery.
Entry into a new segment in the market for premium compact SUVs.



The new model range Audi Q2 starts from 41100 MLP.
Progressive technology, sophisticated and sporty dynamic design make the new Audi Q2 true.
Melbourne, February 24, 2017 all new Audi Q2 arrived in Australia, the most exciting newcomer in the segment of premium compact SUV.
The highly anticipated new Audi Q2 to position itself as a unique offer in the segment of premium compact SUV Audi will open the brand to a new range of young and young at heart buyers said Andrew Doyle, Managing Director of Audi Australia.
This new model will exceed customer expectations of how an Audi should look like, with its polygonal progressive design language, and what it should provide, through a suite of technologies infotainment and connectivity we are very pleased to launch this Australia game changing vehicle in a competitive package.
Four Box Australian MINI Countryman range of confirmed launch.



Beach offers wide variety of powertrain options to two or four wheel drive, petrol and diesel with automatic transmission as standard options.
Security Suite Standard Advanced includes Active Cruise Control, AEB, Collision Warning forward, park distance control and range information with speed limit.
Rearview camera, automatic tailgate, dual zone climate control, comfort access, luggage compartment loading and satellite navigation among other strengths.
All new interior and numerous customization options of the cash bonus atmosphere.
Pricing starts from 39900 to MINI Countryman Cooper, powered by a turbo engine 1 5-liter gasoline engine with three cylinders.



MINI Countryman Cooper D available from 43.900, turbocharged 2 0 liter diesel engine with four cylinders.
MINI Countryman Cooper S price of 46,500, turbocharged 2 0 liter gasoline engine with four cylinders.
Range-topping MINI Cooper SD Countryman starts from 51500 and Sport AWD turbocharged 2-liter diesel engine 0.
End of the new generation MINI range, the latest MINI Countryman arrives in Australia from the end of Q1, 2017 Four models will be available from launch with a range of powerplants gasoline and diesel generators and traction options or wheels ensuring a new level adventurous versatility the MINI Countryman has the excitement of the MINI range to the premium compact segment, said MINI Australia general manager, Tony Sesto.
It is the ideal car for families to enjoy an active lifestyle, with plenty of space, comfort and efficiency of the new engine family Advanced safety standards systems add greater peace of mind .



2nd February 2017 sport sedan range Giulia awaited Alfa Romeo has been on sale in Australia in the price of a very competitive 59895.
Based on Alfa Romeo's new flexible rear-wheel drive architecture Giorgio, Giulia is more than a brand new sports sedan upscale, it is the vanguard of the Renaissance Alfa Romeo, and the beginning of an exciting new era for the former Italian brand 106 years.
Designed, developed and produced in Italy, Giulia sport sedan introduced a new level of standard equipment and driving pleasure in the midsize luxury class.
The new Australian range of Alfa Romeo Giulia consists of five models across four categories of equipment Giulia Super Veloce and range-topping Quadrifoglio.
Number of vehicles with limited improvements Edition 1.
The new model range Audi Q2 starts from 41100 MLP.



Progressive technology, sophisticated and sporty dynamic design make the new Audi Q2 true.
Sydney, February 1, 2017 the first all-new Audi Q2 launch editions arrive in Australia a few weeks before the official launch of the most exciting newcomer in the compact SUV segment publishing elements Q2 1 shown in Europe last August, as the exclusive quantum gray paint, black and gray exterior details Manhattan and alloy wheels of 19 inches, this limited number of special vehicles offer the first owners of the new Audi Q2 chance to hunt in a truly unique vehicle.
The highly anticipated new Audi Q2 to position itself as a unique offer in the segment of premium compact SUV Audi will open the brand to a new range of young and young at heart buyers said Andrew Doyle, Managing Director of Audi Australia.








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