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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.

Ford has filed a number of trademark applications for the Mach-E name, as it gears up to reveal its first pure-electric SUV. All Ford Mustangs has discovered an application made by Ford with the EU Intellectual Property Office for the Mustang Mach-E nameplate. The application, which we've verified, was filed at the beginning of the month, and could be used for the hybrid Mustang model, which is said to have around the same amount of power as the 5.0-litre V8 variant.

Well, at least that's one mystery cleared up. Last year we told you Ford had trademarked the Puma name in Australia and now we know why, with the company unveiling a new compact crossover at its future-looking 'Go Further' event in Amsterdam yesterday.

Great Wall Motors will launch its first pure-electric dual-cab ute complete with 500km of range, and the Australian arm has its "hands up for it". Speaking with CarAdvice today, a Great Wall spokesperson said the company thinks "the Australian market is ready" for a fully-electric dual-cab ute. But it's the car you see here that'll have dual-cab rivals worried, with a tough new look and what sound like (on paper at least) some serious off-road credentials.

Advanced safety is finally being rolled out on vehicles that spend more time on the road than most others: delivery vans. French brand Peugeot has announced it is rejoining the commercial vehicle market in Australia after a five-year absence with a three-model range of small, medium and large vans.