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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2016 II Motoring RENAULT Sport Formula One Team drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer plus Australian pro surfer Ellie- Jean Coffey undertook the shoot on Monday before the Australian Grand Prix. The car – a showcar for those con- cerned about whether it will dry out in time for Sunday's race – was fixed to the 7.5m long board using bespoke har- nesses. It was then towed out into the Pacific Ocean where it was unleashed to catch its first-ever waves. Cyril Abiteboul, Managing Director of Renault Sport Racing, commented: "We had a new livery to unveil in Melbourne, but we wanted to do things a little dif- ferently. We're in F1 to ultimately get lots of points on track, but also to get lots of attention off track, so we came up with this idea. To our knowledge it's the first time an F1 car has ever surfed! It fits with the Australian theme, but moreover it aligns us with the spirit of adventure we see in the latest range of Renault products such as the Captur and Kadjar. "The black and yellow Sirius colours themselves are naturally the corpo- rate colours of Renault Sport, but also share the heritage of Renault Sport on track. The first-ever Renault F1 car, the RS01, hit the track in yellow and black in 1977 and this latest livery is a nod to this formidable car. To create much more tangible links between Renault Sport Cars and Renault Sport Racing, we have also used colours to showcase the matt white colour available on the Renault Clio R.S Trophy. "Meanwhile we have added some con- temporary touches to make the R.S.16 stand out. We have used metallic colours that will reflect the lights at the night races, the 'diamond' pattern at the rear of the car fits in with our new brand identity and the gold flashes signify we aim for the top. "We are really happy with the new look of the car and hope you enjoy the video as much as we enjoyed making it!" The video is accessible on youtube. com/watch?v=fg1kj0E93JA&feature=y outu.be New Renault Sport Formula One team livery rides the waves Down Under Hyundai anticipates big success for its new Tucson FREEDOM lies in being bold goes a say- ing. And Hyundai is certainly one brand that never shies away from taking bold decisions. One such decision was to dis- continue the 'ix35' brand name on a global level and replacing it with the Tucson. This sound belief by Hyundai in the Tucson model is one factor that is driving great ex- pectations for the new model which is now available locally. Built in the Czech Republic and designed at Hyundai's European studio in Germany, the Tucson sits on an all-new platform— with transverse-mounted engines and the choice of either front- or all-wheel drive via an electronically controlled clutch ahead of the rear axle. The new Tucson is bigger than the last one, thanks in large part to its prominent square-set front profile and very tall hood, but the differences in dimensions are actu- ally small. At 176.2 inches in length, it's just 2.6 inches longer than before. An unusual design detail is the asymmetric wheel arches, that have an arc of black plastic cladding that increases their perceived size. "The new Tucson proves how Hyundai continues to build on its past successes whilst ensuring that it remains relevant to the increasingly demanding European market. In fact, in this new 2016 Tucson, design plays a major role in defining the character of this model. The Tucson's prime function will be to shift perceptions through bold design and technology," said Franc- esca Mamo, Managing Director of Meridien Enterprises, official importers of Hyundai in Malta. "The all-new Tucson represents a signifi- cant step forward for Hyundai in Europe. The new model, which follows Hyundai's successful one million SUV sales in Europe is characterized by a bold and athletic exte- rior that creates a unique SUV appearance whereas the refined and very spacious interior combines elegance with ergonom- ics. On board the new Tucson, conveni- ence and connectivity features are tailored to customer needs and these feature new navigation with TomTom Live services. The Tucson is fully equipped with comprehen- sive active and passive safety technologies and a new chassis for Europe, focused on ride comfort and driving dynamics," added Francesca Mamo. Peter Schreyer, President and Chief Design Officer at Hyundai Motor Group describes the Tucson's design as one that "expresses Hyundai's progressive spirit and passion that is transforming our brand. The All-New Tucson has a bold and athletic presence achieved through refined, flowing surfaces, bold proportions, sharp lines and most importantly, our newest generation hexagonal grille - our brand signature," he said. The new Tucson is being 100% built in Europe proving Hyundai's confidence in its European build quality and every Tucson will come with the company's industry-lead- ing Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty as standard. Visit the Hyundai Showroom in Valley Road to view this new model and for further information.