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The 2011-2019 Mercedes-Benz G300 has been recalled in Australia, due to a potential fault with electronics in the steering column switch. A total of 2909 examples of the four-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz are affected locally, and these vehicles were sold between 3 January 2011 and 30 January 2019 (MY2011-2019).

Nissan has revealed a concept car designed to bring vital electricity to disaster-struck areas, based on the fully-electric Leaf hatchback. Called the Re-Leaf, the car can be driven into areas experiencing a power outage, allowing its batteries to be used as an electricity source.

Audi has electrified its all-new A3 Sportback range, with the unveiling of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ‘40 TFSI e’ variant. Powering the new-generation A3 PHEV is the same powertrain as its Volkswagen Group siblings from Volkswagen, SEAT and Skoda. Under the bonnet is a 110kW/250Nm 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, mated to an 80kW/330Nm electric motor for combined outputs of 150kW of power and 350Nm of torque.

The all-new BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe are set to arrive in Australian showrooms during the first quarter of 2021. The twin models are powered by a 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine, producing 353kW/550Nm in entry-level guise. Drive is sent to the rear-wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, allowing a zero to 100km/h acceleration time of 4.2 seconds.

UPDATE: Hyundai has handed down a series of new 2021 Genesis GV70 preview images, although the vehicle is still wearing camouflage – just as it is in the photos already published in this story earlier in September. Despite the confounding camouflage, the official new photos reveal front and side views not previously seen, offering a first clear look at the general proportions and lines of Hyundai's rival to the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.