Nissan launches first new logo in 20 years

The badges on Nissan cars of the future will switch to a sleeker design to reflect the next generation of hi-tech vehicles. Showrooms will also gradually switch over to the new design over the next few years. The new Nissan logo will debut on the upcoming Ariya – its first fully electric SUV – due in overseas showrooms next year, before it is rolled out on the rest of the range on new or updated models. (See our Ariya revealed story here.)

2021 Nissan Ariya electric SUV revealed, Australian arm keen

The 2021 Nissan Ariya crossover has been revealed, debuting as the Japanese car maker's latest electric car after the Nissan Leaf and its first electric SUV, boasting all-wheel-drive capabilities, autonomous driving technology and more than 600 kilometres of range. The first production model to bear the brand's redesigned logo, the Nissan Ariya made its debut in a virtual unveiling on July 15, over a year after it first appeared in concept form at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.

Lotus shows off plug-and-play digital dash

A new digital instrument display could give Lotus owners an advantage on weekend track days, or outline to drivers where they went wrong. The digital dash has been developed by Lotus as a plug-and-play system for owners of Elise and Exige V6 models built after 2008. With 4000 race tracks pre-loaded, the digital cluster uses GPS technology to record lap times, providing real-time feedback and allowing drivers to download the data to a laptop for greater scrutiny and analysis.

2018-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter recalled for brake fix

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall for 5279 examples of its VS30 Sprinter van with model years from 2018 to 2020 (MY18-MY20) due to faulty brakes. The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the brake hoses may contact the rear part of the fender liner of the front axle while driving the vehicle, causing anything from chafe marks to worn-out brake hoses, resulting in leaking brake fluid.

2021 Audi RS4 Avant, Audi RS5 price and specs

Australian pricing for the refreshed 2021 Audi RS4 Avant and 2021 Audi RS5 twins has been announced today, ahead of a July 24 showroom debut. Both lines benefit from the same pencil-sharpening price improvements that have been rolled out across other Audi RS models in recent months, along with new styling and new technologies.

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series revealed, Australia confirmed: video

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series has finally been revealed, and a small number of Australian buyers will have the chance to claim one. After years of speculation dating back to 2015, the GT Black Series is upon us, and boasts the most powerful V8 engine to ever come from Mercedes-AMG.

2021 Range Rover models gain new hybrid option, diesel V8 axed

The 2021 Range Rover and 2021 Range Rover Sport have been unveiled, with the luxury SUVs gaining an all-new hybrid diesel powertrain and two new model variants. The 48 volt mild-hybrid twin-turbo diesel 3.0-litre inline six cylinder offers either 221kW/650Nm or 258kW/700Nm in the Range Rover, or a third option of 183kW/600Nm in the Range Rover Sport. If optioning the new hybrid diesel, only the highest power option is available in the Long-Wheel-Base (LWB) Range Rover.