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Lexus looks set to go head-to-head with Mercedes-Benz in the luxury van space, teasing the LM – its "fifth flagship product" – ahead of its debut in Shanghai next week. Based on its silhouette, the LM appears to be based on the Toyota Alphard minivan offered overseas. Lexus says it's a "new style of MPV that is connected to the minds of drivers and passengers".

MG has opened seven new dealerships on Australia's east coast, taking its total dealer count Down Under to 32. The new showrooms are on the Gold Coast, in Cairns, Townsville and Hervey Bay for the Queensland market, at Ryde and Newcastle in New South Wales, and in Cranbourne, Victoria. Danny Lenartic, MG Australia marketing director, said the push is part of the brand's push to become a "compelling, value-oriented brand".

Fisker has once again teased its rival to the Tesla Model Y, as it weighs up which North American city in which to base its manufacturing plant. The company, headed up by Henrik Fisker – the man responsible for the original Fisker Karma, the BMW Z8 and the Aston Martin DB9 – is prepping its first 'affordable' electric vehicle at the moment, with sights firmly set on the recently-revealed Tesla Model Y.

Peugeot Citroen has confirmed it's considering a merger with (or acquisition of) struggling Jaguar Land Rover, provided the British marques wouldn't prove too much of a distraction. Speaking with Autocar India, PSA Group boss Carlos Tavares said the company is "considering all opportunities" when it comes to takeovers and mergers. He confirmed it would be good for PSA to have a luxury brand under its umbrella, too, arguing "if there are opportunities, of course, we will consider it".

Performax has revealed a special version of its Ford F-150 co-developed with tuning firm Tickford. Headlining the upgrades are suspension, torque, and performance tweaks, including a new ECU tune that takes the 3.5-litre 'EcoBoost' turbocharged V6 to a beefy 354kW and 780Nm, up from the 'standard' 279kW/637Nm tune.