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The week’s top news stories: November 23, 2018

Mazda CX-5 gets turbo power, Range Rover unveils new Evoque and Ford reveals pricing for its Focus Active


The automotive news wheel is always turning. If you’re not constantly checking CarAdvice – which you should be doing, by the way – it can be easy for some headlines to slip through the cracks.

To make sure you haven’t missed anything important, we’ve gathered what we reckon are the hottest news stories from this week, right here. Check them out, and let us know what caught your eye.



2019 Mazda CX-5 pricing and specs: turbo petrol flagship arrives

Mazda has revealed a number of changes for the 2019 model year CX-5, headlined by the addition of the 2.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo petrol engine out of the Mazda 6 and CX-9.



Hyundai Tucson special edition announced

Hyundai has launched a new grade of Tucson, slotting in between the Elite and Highlander grades.



Nissan removes Carlos Ghosen as chairman

Nissan has removed its chairman, following reports of a scheme to vastly understate his pay, as well as misusing company funds and expense accounts.



Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio pricing and specs

Alfa Romeo's 375kW, 600Nm super-SUV has launched in Australia, priced from $149,900 before on-road costs.



Mazda CX-8: Petrol off the menu for Australia

Mazda has confirmed that the CX-8 will not gain the option of a petrol engine, citing concerns of overlap with the CX-9 as a key factor.



2019 Ford Focus Active pricing and specs

Ford has announced pricing and specs for its jacked-up hatchback, the Focus Active.



2019 Range Rover Evoque revealed

Range Rover has unveiled the 2019 Evoque, with styling influenced by the larger Velar.


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