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Feel unwell on the road? The raft of technology in the S-Max concept includes an innovative a heart-rate monitoring seat, glucose monitoring systems and a call function to get help from a doctor.

There's also a wireless Internet hotspot, a tablet docking station and a SYNC AppLink that allows drivers to control their smartphone apps via voice activation. Driving technology includes an environment monitoring system, Car 2 Car communications, a parking assistant and a collision warning system.

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7. Australia's new passenger-car "King" from China? New BYD trademark points to new plug-in hybrid Toyota Camry and Mazda6 rival for Australia

8. 2024 Toyota Prado likely to climb $10K! Japanese market start price points to circa-$70K pricing for base model of Ford Everest and Nissan Patrol rival

9. Tesla Model 3 Performance details leaked on Tesla's Australian website reveal new styling and engineering for the BYD Seal rival

10. 2025 Toyota RAV4 takes shape! What we know so far about the new-generation Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5-rivalling hybrid family car

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