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Reports from Auto Express in the UK claim Mini is set to introduce three new products by 2024: a smaller version of its three-door hatch, a full-EV crossover built in China, and a larger iteration of its Countryman. As a result, the future of its Clubman, Cabrio and plug-in models looks unclear.

Anyone holding out for a discounted price on a new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pick-up due to the establishment of General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) – under the direct control of Detroit – may be out of luck. Even though General Motors now sells directly to Australian showrooms – rather than exporting cars to Holden Special Vehicles via an independent international distributor which previously charged a substantial handling fee – local dealers have been told the RRP will remain unchanged.

A trio of official teaser images for the upcoming 2022 Hyundai Tucson N Line has been handed down today, following the September unveiling of the regular new Tucson models. While the standard Tucson is due here in the first half of 2021, Hyundai Australia says it expects the Tucson N Line to reach Australia "by the end of 2021".

UPDATE, November 10, 2020: Today, the merged Fiat Chrysler and PSA Groupe (Peugeot Citroen) companies have revealed the final version of their Stellantis logo. In its finished form, the logo adds a dotted starburst device to the A of the Stellantis wordmark revealed in July – reflecting the Latin term 'stello'; "to brighten with stars".

Lexus has announced its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the UX300e small SUV, is coming to Australia, landing in showrooms from November 2021. First launched in overseas markets earlier this year, the UX300e remained unconfirmed for the Australian market until November 9, when Lexus Australia CEO Scott Thompson announced it will land in line with the 2021 Melbourne Cup, of which Lexus is a major sponsor.