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Toyota and Lexus Australia have put sales of various hybrid models on hold over an issue related to the regenerative braking system. “At this stage the Toyota vehicles affected are Camry, Corolla Hatch, RAV4 and Prius. For Lexus the models affected are Lexus ES and UX,” the company said in a statement. “Toyota has identified that brake-related parts may require inspection and has therefore ordered a sales stop of selected vehicles.”

Subaru Australia has become the second brand to recall cars because of improperly-tempered rear window glass, launching a recall for the 2018-19 Impreza. The campaign follows in the footsteps of one announced by Toyota earlier this week. According to Subaru, the left-hand rear door window may have been inadequately tempered because of an incorrect cooling process during manufacture.

The Focus Ambiente has been kicked out of the Australian market before it got a chance to settle in, with Ford Australia announcing its quietly-introduced price leader has already been axed. In a statement issued today, Ford Australia said the entry-level Ambiente variant of its new German-sourced Focus range – priced from $23,490 plus on-road costs – will be dropped shorty after its limited release, making the Trend the entry point once again.

Photographers have snapped the upcoming BMW M2 CS once again, this time including shots of the track-focused coupe's interior. While the exterior remains hidden under camouflage, the Alcantara-heavy interior doesn't have much to hide. There's suede trim on the steering wheel, door cards, and on the dashboard. An Alcantara trim option for the seats is also likely.

Bentley has recalled the 2018-19 Continental GT, over concerns about an issue with the centre console switch pack. According to the company, a software fault could make the centre console switch pack (in other words, a collection of buttons on the console) go dark or stop operating. If the issue occurs, the hazard warning lights and windscreen demister might not work, increasing the risk of an accident. A total of 163 cars are included in the recall – a VIN list is attached here.