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BMW M has revealed a commemorative version of its M5 super sedan, dubbed the Edition 35 Years. UPDATE, 20/5/19: BMW Australia has confirmed Australia will get a limited allocation of the M5 Edition 35 Years. See bottom of article for details.

Electric cars have been the hot topic in Australia of late – thanks largely to the (mostly incorrect) political debate from both sides of politics that has been taking place. But one manufacturer is of the opinion politics shouldn't really have a role in the phasing-in of the technology of the future.

Ford Australia has sold its Broadmeadows car assembly line and Geelong engine and stamping plants for an undisclosed sum to the Melbourne-based Pelligra Group – the same company that also bought Holden’s factory in Adelaide late in 2017.

We're often told manual cars don't sell in meaningful numbers Down Under, but certain models buck the trend. Models like the Mazda MX-5. A recent report from the USA revealed 76% of MX-5 soft-top buyers are opting for three-pedal cars, and 52% of RF buyers are choosing to row their own. Which got us wondering if the story is the same in Australia. Thankfully, Mazda was happy to indulge our curiosity.

Subaru UK has updated the Levorg wagon with revised styling, more safety equipment, and a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine. Compared to the model it replaces, the single-trim Levorg 2.0i GT gets a revised front bumper, 'sharper' grille, adaptive LED headlights, LED fog-lights, and new 18-inch alloy wheels. Under the bonnet, the British arm has ditched the previous 1.6-litre turbo for a 2.0-litre atmo 'boxer' engine, which makes a fairly uninspiring 110kW at 6200rpm and 198Nm at 4200rpm.