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The second-generation Rezvani Tank was unveiled overnight, and it promises to be more of the same... but different. Based on the latest Jeep Wrangler, the new Tank has a completely redesigned body. While the styling theme is as outlandish as ever, the new Tank has visible door handles, and regular rear doors in place of the original model's reverse-hinged units.

The MG Extender ute has been unveiled in Thailand, giving the brand it's first rear-wheel drive vehicle since the demise of the TF roadster at the beginning of the decade. UPDATE, 13/08/19: The MG Extender ute doesn't look likely to come to Australia, with MG telling CarAdvice it's "not on our agenda now or in the foreseeable future".

Sydney drivers are slow when it comes to getting the message about school zones – despite more than 6000 signs with flashing lights across NSW warning of the 40km/h limit during morning and afternoon peaks. Figures from car share company GoGet show drivers in Sydney take longer to slow down once school resumes after holidays than drivers in Brisbane and Melbourne.

Mini has produced its 10 millionth vehicle at its plant in Oxford, England. The milestone vehicle was a three-door 60 Years Edition model, and during a ceremony at the factory it was put face to face with a Mini made in the first year of production, 1959. The original Mini was sold by a number of brands owned by the British Motor Corporation, and later British Leyland and the Rover Group. These included Austin, Morris, Leyland, Riley, Rover, and Wolseley.

The fourth McLaren Automotive showroom in Australia – McLaren Adelaide – has officially opened its doors, despite having already been in operation for the past few months. Zagame Automotive, which also operates McLaren Melbourne, has opened the new location on Glen Osmond Road in Frewville, south-east of Adelaide’s CBD.