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Your Money, a new business, personal finance and luxury lifestyle channel that is a joint venture between Nine Entertainment Co. and News Corp Australia will broadcast live on free-to-air channel 95 and Foxtel channel 601. Thorough, well researched and on-the-pulse, “CarAdvice” is the ‘go-to’ place for Australian audiences looking to equip themselves with automotive related news, expert opinions and industry-leading advice.

The higher-riding Ford Focus Active now appears set for an Australian debut, likely after the wider hatchback range rolls out in November. According to a dealer bulletin distributed this month, the Focus Active will be listed above the Trend in the Focus line-up but below the Titanium, suggesting it'll be priced similarly to the ST Line ($28,990 hatch, $30,990 wagon). It rides 30mm higher than standard, but there's no word on all-wheel drive at this point.

With Apple CarPlay already available in Toyota and Lexus models overseas, the company will reportedly soon add Android Auto compatibility too. A source, who asked to remain anonymous, has informed Bloomberg Toyota will soon begin adding Android Auto support to cars sold in North America. According to another source, Toyota could make an announcement about availability as early as October this year.

Toyota Spain has teased the upcoming GT86 by Gazoo Racing, just days after a trademark filing alerted the world to its existence. Captioned with "it's all a matter of passion for speed", there are no details about what upgrades will be made to the existing 86 package.

Full pricing and specifications for the updated 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet have been detailed this week, with prices starting at $67,900 before on-road costs. Like the related C-Class Sedan and Estate ranges, the updated two-door models get refreshed styling, revised powertrains and upgraded technology across the line-up.