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The new-generation 2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been previewed in a short clip on social media, accompanied by new images of the upcoming off-roader's interior. Shared on the Mercedes-Benz Facebook page, the 15-second clip briefly shows the G-Class's wheel, lower front bumper, and interior. The brief video snapshots are accompanied by the phrase "stronger than time", hinting at the G-Class's near 40-year history in its current form.

A new entry-level 2018 BMW X3 sDrive20i model has been announced for Australia, following last week's addition of a more affordable new sDrive18i model to the X1 range. Availability of the sDrive20i cuts the price of entry into the new-generation BMW X3 range by $3000, now starting at $65,900 before on-road costs. For those who prefer petrol engines, the sDrive20i is also $10,000 more affordable than the xDrive30i, previously the only petrol option.

The next-generation Hyundai Veloster has been spied completely undisguised during a promotional shoot. While this latest set of photos of the new Veloster aren't the clearest, they do offer a good view of Hyundai's second-generation asymmetrically-styled hatchback. As with the original Veloster, the new model features just one long door on the driver's side. On the opposite side there are two smaller doors, with handles for the rear door hidden in the rear pillar.

The new-generation 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has been revealed this week, at an event celebrating 100 years of Chevrolet pick-up trucks. Launched in smaller '1500' form, the new Silverado is "all new from the ground up", featuring a refreshed exterior and new materials in the body, designed to cut vehicle weight.

Toyota Gazoo Racing will use the Tokyo Auto Salon to launch the GR Super Sport Concept. The concept has been inspired by the World Endurance Championship efforts of Toyota Gazoo Racing, which suggests a hybrid powertrain and aggressive aerodynamics will both feature. It's designed, according to the company, to prove how "technological feedback acquired through motorsports activities is incorporated" into real-world products.