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British-based boutique car manufacturer Lotus has launched a new certificate of provenance program for owners, wherever they are in the world. Those who pay £170 for the privilege will receive a certificate of provenance which outlines their car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), paint colour, and details on its exact manufacture date as per factory records.

UPDATE: Kia Australia has confirmed the new Stinger will continue with current powertrains locally, with the model expected to arrive to our shores in late 2020. Updated specifications to be announced closed to the launch. The 2021 Kia Stinger has been revealed ahead of an Australian debut set for later this year, showing what is a relatively subtle mid-life facelift to the company's flagship performance sedan.

Ford has teased an ST-badged performance version of its Puma small SUV, ahead of its scheduled unveiling on September 24. A short video was posted by the Blue Oval’s European arm to its social media pages, showcasing the performance crossover’s array of sporty interior and exterior design changes. Standout Ford Puma ST tweaks show in the teaser include large alloy wheels and wider front wheel arches, along with a flat-bottomed steering wheel and carbon-fibre-look dashboard trim.

Fugitive and former car company boss Carlos Ghosn has revealed details of his forthcoming book in an interview with Saudi-owned television broadcaster, Al Arabiya. In the 35-minute interview, Ghosn claims that his book reveals that accusations claiming he was not transparent about his financial status between 2010 and 2015 are "all wrong", and that it responds to claims with "documents and witnesses".

Australia's peak automotive industry body is urging drivers and passengers to conduct a simple but potentially life-saving check from their smartphones to see if their vehicle they're travelling in requires urgent airbag replacement under the ongoing compulsory Takata recall.