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Mercedes-AMG has recalled the GT and GT S, over concerns about the front passenger seat classification system. According to the company, the software responsible for classifying the passenger mightn't function correctly. That means a child seat could be classified as a person, or a small person could be marked as a child seat.

Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed the new-generation Sprinter van line-up will be arriving Down Under next month, headlined by the availability of the company's new MBUX infotainment system and new driver assistance systems. From October, the Sprinter panel van and cab chassis variants will arrive in Australian showrooms, with the minibus and tractor head versions in early 2019.

A new Peugeot coupe concept car has been teased ahead of its in-the-flesh debut at the 2018 Paris motor show, which kicks off at the beginning of October. Images posted by Evo and Jean-Philippe Imparato, head of the Peugeot brand, show off the car's long bonnet and rakish A-pillar layout. From the rebalanced and enhanced teaser photo posted by Peugeot Sport Club UK on Twitter, we can see the overall design is reminiscent of the 504 coupe, which went on sale in 1969.

Ford Australia has recalled the EcoSport SUV over concerns about the engine timing belt tensioner. According to the company, engine vibrations could make the timing belt tensioner fail, resulting in a loss of engine timing. That could lead to damage, or an engine shutdown. If the engine shuts down on the move, there's a risk of injury to the driver and other road users. A total of 160 units are impacted by the recall – a VIN list is attached here.

Having created a race-ready Amarok V6 last year, Volkswagen Australia apprentices are preparing a special Arteon capable of hitting 100km/h in less than four seconds for the 2019 World Time Attack Challenge in Sydney. The boosted Arteon will have an exterior wrap by Simon Murray, a prominent Sydney street artist, but the really exciting changes hide beneath its skin.