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The Volkswagen I.D. Vizzion concept has been unveiled this week, previewing the company's vision for a fully-autonomous electric sedan. Based on Volkswagen's MEB electric vehicle (EV) platform, the I.D. Vizzion features artificial intelligence (AI), an electric powertrain with a range of up to 413 miles (665km) per charge, and Level 5 autonomous systems, removing the need for traditional driver controls.

The new-generation Kia Ceed Sportswagon has been leaked on the web, ahead of an official reveal at the Geneva motor show this week. As expected, the wagon-bodied version of Kia's Europe-focused small car looks like the hatch up front, while borrowing styling from the larger Optima Sportswagon at the rear. This pair of (low-res) exterior shots was shared by WorldScoopForum, with the vehicle's number plates reading 'Ceed SW'.

The latest Ford Mustang Bullitt which, for many, stole the show in Detroit a few months back, is coming to Australia. Ford confirmed this week it would expand allocations beyond USA for Europe and Australia, and will make a small pool of buyers very happy by doing so. While the ‘Stang has been Australia’s top-selling sports car for 26 months running, it’s important to lob unique versions to keep the novelty factor high.

The Jeep Grand Commander has now been fully revealed, with the release of pictures detailing the Chinese-market SUV's interior this week. The Grand Commander's two-tone interior looks rather luxurious, with plenty of leather surfaces and wooden-look accents. Up front, there's a large Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, along with a wood-accented leather steering wheel.

Mazda looks set to revive the rotary engine next year, in the form of an optional range extender for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV). In a new report by Dutch website, AutoRAI.nl, Martijn ten Brink, vice president of sales and customer service for Mazda's European division, said the company's new EV will debut sometime in 2019, and will be similar in size to the Mazda 3.