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The first official images of the 2021 Hyundai Kona N have been released, ahead of the performance SUV's unveiling in the coming weeks. Up front, the Kona N builds on the sporty look debuted on the mid-tier Kona N Line, with stacked, wide honeycomb grille sections sitting below a trio of faux bonnet vents, and above an extended front splitter with a red accent strip – the lattermost a hallmark design feature among Hyundai's full-fat N models.

Honda Australia has defended its decision to switch to fixed prices for new cars from 1 July 2021 – even though the Japanese brand forecasts the number of vehicles it sells will slashed by one third. Discounts on recommended retail prices will not be granted "under any circumstances", according to Honda Australia general manager, Stephen Collins. The "non-negotiable" rule will extend to fleet sales and runout stock.

The Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV is yet to hit showrooms, but that hasn't stopped founder Henry Fisker from planning the company's next electric vehicle (EV). Fisker's chief executive promises a more affordable option – even more so than the Ocean, which has a starting price of AU$54,000 in overseas markets.

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series has been a lifeline for people who live in the harshest and most remote parts of the world for many decades, and has grown to be the go-to for those who need a reliable and capable off-road vehicle. But as the LandCruiser 70 Series edges towards its 40th birthday, the reality is the iconic model won't be around forever.

An Aston Martin Vantage will serve as the official Formula One safety car for the first time this year, following 25 years of Mercedes-AMG exclusivity. The heavily-modified sports car – which will be driven by the FIA’s Bernd Mayländer – reportedly puts out 393kW from its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, up 18kW over the road-going variant's 375kW. Torque peaks at 685Nm, allowing for a 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 3.5 seconds.