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This week’s top news stories: March 31, 2019

Lots of new models revealed, previewed, or confirmed for production.


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.



Toyota 86 & Subaru BRZ: Second generation confirmed

Affordable rear-wheel-drive coupes will be renewed, but it's not clear when they will appear, according to the latest instalment in the inconsistent story about their second generation.



2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan revealed

There's a new three-box performance car in town, and its sights are set on the Audi S3 sedan. Meet the AMG A35, here in the fourth quarter of this year.



2020 Hyundai Sonata: Initial details

After getting an early glimpse of the exterior and interior designs, we now have new information regarding the new Sonata's engine range along with available convenience and driver assistance technologies.



2020 BMW 1 Series previewed

Headlining the 1 Series range will be the new M135i xDrive M Performance flagship, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine making 225kW. It's the same high-output unit used in the new X2 M35i xDrive, which makes 450Nm of torque.



Hyundai Venue: New crossover's name confirmed

All-new entry-level SUV headed for reveal at the New York motor show on April 17, with an Australian launch scheduled for later this year.



Ford Ranger gets AEB across the range

The Ford Ranger is the first ute on sale in Australia with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection and speed sign recognition as standard across an entire range, from the cheapest tradie model to the flagship Raptor.



Kia reveals Mohave Masterpiece, SP Signature concepts in Seoul

Korean brand previews two SUVs with full-size off-roader and revised SP Signature concept, with the latter due to be revealed in the coming months.



2020 Chevrolet Captiva revealed in Bangkok

General Motors shows off new SUV based on Chinese-market model, tailored for Thailand.


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