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The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e Quattro has been revealed, powered by a 185kW/370Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired to a 105kW/350Nm electric motor built into the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Total system outputs are rated at 270kW and 500Nm – the latter available from just 1250rpm. Audi says the Q5 plug-in hybrid is capable completing the 0-100km/h standard in 5.3 seconds, and hitting a top speed of 239km/h, or 135km/h in EV mode.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has issued a recall for various 2016-18 Land Rover and Range Rover models fitted with 2.0-litre petrol engines, as they may not meet required emissions standards. Following the global announcement back in March which saw the company confirm 44,000 vehicles across its three brands for variance in actual emissions, Land Rover has kicked off its Australia recall campaign which affects 953 units locally.

Photographers have snapped images of what is believed to be the new Audi RS3 doing rounds at the famed Nurburgring circuit in Germany. "New RS3? But that's the current one!" you may say. Well, if you look closely you'll notice some subtle fender extensions at both the front and the rear to hide the new model's wider tracks. It's believed the new RS3 won't debut until 2020, around six months after the new-generation A3 on which it will be based.

Toyota is believed to be working on a new sub-compact crossover to slot below the current C-HR, and it could start rolling down the assembly line before the end of the year – according to a new report. Industry journal, Automotive News Europe, made mention of the rumours in a report detailing projected growth in Europe's ever-popular small SUV segment, which is currently dominated by the Renault Captur, Dacia Duster, and Peugeot 2008.

The new Toyota Supra flagship will cost in excess of $100,000 drive-away according to indicative pricing published earlier than planned on the company's local website. UPDATE, 20/5/19: Toyota Australia has officially confirmed pricing and specs for the new Supra. Read more here. The entry level GT version is going to cost $84,990 plus on-roads and the GTS is $10,000 more, at $94,990 plus on-roads.