CAR RESEARCH

The 77th Grand Prix 2019 is only a few days away and car racing enthusiasts all over the world  are gearing up for the big event. As one of the biggest highlights of the racing calendar, Monaco F1 Grand Prix is usually regarded as the glitz and glamour of racing with celebrities and royals attending and watching the event from the most exclusive balconies and yachts.

SUVs (sports utility vehicles) were initially marketed as light commercial vehicles that can handle extreme off-road conditions. They have since diversified into the mainstream and are more popular than ever with prospective buyers.

Today, new SUV models can be split into 3 size variations – small (e.g. Audi Q2), medium (e.g. BMW X3) and large (e.g. Hyundai). This increasing variety makes SUVs a common choice in Australia.

New vehicle advertisements and offers are likely to increase this year. With tougher principles on financing and the falling cost of houses in most of capital urban areas around Australia, new car sales are expected to drop.

Having some of the best performers on the market such as the Ranger and Mustang, Ford has set its sights higher with its all-new compact 2019 Ford Focus ST-Line Hatch. With a greater, more astute, smoother-looking and clean power train typically only found in costly, extravagant vehicles, Ford has improved its Focus making the ST-Line a more affordable car. But can the company inspire small car users to make the switch?