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The compulsory Takata airbag recall announced for all vehicles in Australia affected by faulty inflators will bring penalties of $1.1 million for breaches of the action's strict rules – but owners shouldn't expect much in the way of compensation. Announced today by Michael Sukkar, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer, the recall will be overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Rolls-Royce has detailed the limited-run Silver Ghost Collection, based on the 2018 model-year Ghost limousine. Celebrating the 1907 long-distance record of Charles Rolls and Claude Johnson in Sir Henry Royce's original 'Silver Ghost', the Silver Ghost Collection is limited to just 35 units and gets a host of unique appointments to make the already-exclusive limousine that little more special.

The Skoda Vision X concept has been teased again, this time with details about the new SUV's hybrid powertrain. In a first for the brand, the Vision X will combine petrol, compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric power, making for CO2 emissions of just 89g/km.

The Renault EZ-GO concept has been previewed in a short video clip, ahead of a scheduled reveal at the Geneva motor show next week. Barely anything is given away about the new vehicle, other than that it will be "driverless, electric and connected". From that quote we can expect a vehicle with no traditional steering wheel or pedals, a very open and spacious cabin, along with a range of connected vehicle technologies.

The updated 2018 MG 3 range has been scheduled for a third-quarter arrival in Australia, the company has told CarAdvice this week. A firm date is yet to be confirmed, but the new MG 3 will get a significant update inside and out, likely mirroring the changes seen in its home market of China (pictured).