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BMW has unveiled its first pure electric SUV – and its first new electric vehicle in seven years. The BMW iX3 midsize SUV is due on sale in Europe later this year before it arrives in Australian showrooms mid-2021. Unlike previous zero-emissions BMW models, the BMW iX3 shares its underpinnings with the conventional petrol- and diesel-powered X3 that has been on sale in Australia since late 2017.

It will cost more to keep to keep up appearances in a 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan when the midlife facelift arrives in Australian showrooms in October. The subtle redesign – including new headlights, grille, and tail-lights – coincide with tech changes including a larger infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and engine power upgrades for a number of models.

UPDATE, September 1 2020: Australian pricing for the 2021 MG ZST has now been announced. Details here. The 2021 MG ZST has been announced for Australia, adding a more powerful engine, advanced safety tech, and more features to its small SUV offering. This news follows its UK launch earlier this month.

Mystery surrounds a video of a stripped down 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E electric SUV conducting drifting tests deep inside a secret facility. The shaky handheld video footage – posted on YouTube earlier this month – has been filmed in a highly secure area not accessible by or visible to members of the public. The video ends with the person running through bushland, as if it they have been spotted by Ford personnel.

Mercedes-AMG has teased the upcoming GT R Black Series with a video released on YouTube. Featuring a cameo from YouTuber Shmee150, the short video gives us a glimpse of the limited edition flagship model from the German performance car brand. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series is expected to be a step-up from the GT R Pro, which itself uses a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 putting out 430kW/700Nm via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.