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Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled five examples of its 2020 Sprinter van, citing a potential fault with B-pillar welding joints. The affected vehicles were sold between 13 October 2020 and 30 November 2020 (Model Year 2020). The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says: “As part of the production process, the B-pillar that joins the floor panel structure may not be welded correctly.”

Mitsubishi has confirmed plans to relaunch its Ralliart performance-focused sub-brand, and the Triton dual-cab ute looks likely to be its first model. The Japanese manufacturer announced the move as part of its 2020 end of Japanese financial year results presentation. This was accompanied by a render of a Triton wearing red mudflaps, grille highlights, and decals (shown above).

Development delays related to the global COVID-19 pandemic has pushed back the development and subsequent release of the Land Rover Defender-inspired 2021 Ineos Grenadier, as engineers continue their global testing programme of the all-new off-roader. Newly-released images from the newly-minted Ineos vehicle manufacturer give us our best idea yet of what a production-ready Grenadier will look like, as it runs through its next phase of validation and testing.

Australian buyers interested in the 2021 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe will have a new option to consider come July 2021: the 2021 Alpina B8 Gran Coupe.

The Aston Martin Valhalla will ditch its promised V6 bespoke powertrain in favour of a hybrid V8 from Mercedes-AMG, CEO Tobias Moers revealed to Australian journalists in an exclusive interview last month.