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The third-generation BMW X1 has been spied in pure electric guise, and will be one of the 25 electrified models the automaker plans to have on sale by 2023.

Differentials are key to ensuring grip in tricky situations. Torque vectoring builds on this by further improving steering and cornering performance.

Vehicles with varying degrees of electrification are all gaining market share – though there's a long way to go if Australia is to match Europe or China for green-vehicle sales

Showrooms were closed in Melbourne for most of October for public health reasons, but if you take out the state of Victoria, the rest of Australia had a pretty positive October in new-car sales terms. It bodes well for the rest of 2020.

MG outsold Suzuki, and its MG 3 light car is the nation's top-seller in its class. LDV outsold Renault, and its G10 was the nation's number-three van.

LSDs, locking diffs and open diffs. Differentials have been a key area of innovation recently, but what do they actually do?

Hyundai is looking to spice up the sedan segment in December with the 213kW/422Nm Hyundai Sonata N Line, complete with the i30 N's snappy new DCT.

571 examples of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA have been recalled for an issue preventing its emergency call system from working.

The Honda Jazz's set in Australia is almost over, and Honda is playing it out with a special Final Edition model priced from $19,990 before on-road costs.

Jeep is recalling 2609 KL Cherokees fitted with the two-speed power transfer unit as a fault could cut power while you're driving.

October was a month of rebound for the Australian new car market, with compact crossovers and SUVs accounting for more sales than small passenger cars.

Overnight Bentley announced its Beyond 100 plan, which will see it have a fully electrified range by 2026 before going pure electric by 2030.

Volkswagen has signed an agreement with the Greek government to transition Astypalea to environmentally-friendly vehicles and sources of energy.

The local importer for China's LDV aims to more than double the T60's 4x4 ute market share towards a 10 per cent stretch target, citing the precedent set by its popular G10 van. Expect to see some running model-changes during 2021.

Audi has issued a recall for 2011-13 A1, A3 and TT models due to a fault with their dual-clutch automatic that could startle drivers.

Audi's cousin to the Porsche Taycan will offer eye-popping performance in a slightly more relaxed, touring-focused package.