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Mini Australia has announced a 2019 model-year upgrade for its Hatch and Convertible model lines, meaning every vehicle in its range now comes as standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB). The German-owned British marque has confirmed the Driver Assistance Package is now included as standard across all 3 Door Hatch, 5 Door Hatch and Convertible models.

Nissan has confirmed it will be showcasing three main vehicles on its stand at the Shanghai motor show from April 16, including an all-new sedan. Details about the new model are few and far between, though the Japanese manufacturer does say it will feature its "latest distinctive design cues" and a range of technologies that "embody Nissan Intelligent Mobility" – the brand's vision for future transport.

The replacement for the long-lived third-generation Volkswagen Caddy, which debuted back in 2003, has been spied undergoing testing in Europe. Even with every panel, except the roof, camouflaged it's obvious the new van will prioritise cargo over fashion. Up front the new Caddy has a closed-off upper grille, modern-looking headlights, and a radar unit for the vehicle's various safety systems.

Ford will launch its all-electric Transit van in 2021, as it looks to ramp up its footprint in the world of electrified vehicles. Announced at an event in Amsterdam overnight, the plug-in Transit will go head-to-head with the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter and Volkswagen e-Crafter.

Ssangyong is pushing hard to get its range of Musso accessories ready for the Australian market, as it looks to equip dealers with a range of add-ons for dual-cab ute buyers. According to figures quoted by Toyota at the launch of the HiLux Rogue and Rugged, the average dual-cab owners spends somewhere in the vicinity of $2000 on aftermarket accessories almost immediately after purchase.