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The venerable Mitsubishi Lancer will exit Australian showrooms before the end of 2018 and begin an indefinite hiatus, until a potential successor is created using a platform from its Alliance partners: majority owner Nissan, and French brand Renault. Production of the small sedan and hatch stopped at the end of 2017, more than a decade into the outgoing car’s generational life-cycle, in all factories except for those supplying Taiwan and mainland China.

Mazda hasn't even released its SkyActiv-X range of compression-ignition engines yet, but it's touting how clean its next generation of petrol engines will be. In a new report by industry journal Automotive News, Mazda head of powertrains, Mitsuo Hitomi, says the SkyActiv-3 range of petrol engines will be as clean as an electric vehicle (EV) - at least, once you factor in the supply chain of energy creation.

James Glickenhaus might be known for turning Ferraris into rarer, more expensive bespoke creations for high-profile clients, but he's also a prolific car collector. His garage is full of cars wearing a Prancing Horse badge, along with left-field automotive relics like the Baja Boot.

The Kia K900 limousine - also known as the Quoris or K9 depending on region - could be getting a significant update in the coming months, according to a new report out of the US. Speaking with Wards Auto, Orth Hedrick, Kia America's vice president for product planning, hinted that the next-generation luxury sedan could make its debut at the New York motor show in March.

Jeep is reportedly keen on a new model to slot in below the pint-sized Renegade. Mike Manley, head of Jeep, told Automotive News Europe at the Detroit motor show the brand is looking "very closely" at a new model to fit underneath the Renegade. This potential new model, Manley said, would be targeted at Europe and other markets where small vehicles are popular, but not the US. Above: Jeep Renegade.