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Laying its five-year product plan out at an investors' meeting in Balocco, Italy, Fiat Chrysler has confirmed with will launch a smaller D-segment ute by 2022. According to Automotive News, the "mid-size" Ram ute will also be sold with Fiat badges, meaning it will be a true global competitor to the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Chevrolet/Holden Colorado, Isuzu D-Max, and others.

The facelifted Fiat 500X has been photographed during real-world hot weather testing in southern Europe. Compared to the last prototype, seen in March this year, this latest model is wearing a lighter camouflage kit, which does without any false body panels. This means we can more clearly see the updated grille and lower air dam, revised front bumper design, updated headlight graphics, and new fog lamps.

UPDATE (1/6/18): A CarAdvice reader has submitted images from a Japanese magazine which give a closer look at what to expect from the new Jimny, see bottom of article for details. A whole bunch of next-generation Suzuki Jimny SUVs have been spied sitting at the back of the company's factory.

UPDATE (4/6/18): Ford Australia has confirmed that the Waze function is available Down Under. See bottom of article for details. Ford North America has announced a new function of its Sync 3 infotainment system – it can now project the Waze navigation app from an iPhone. Using the Sync AppLink system, owners can plug their iPhone in using the USB port and view the app's real-time traffic and navigation service on the touchscreen, and control it via voice commands.

It's amazing what difference a week can make in motoring. Just last week, Consumer Reports said it wouldn't recommend the Tesla Model 3, after testing revealed some strange behaviour under brakes. Elon Musk responded quickly, telling the world he – or rather, Tesla – could fix the problem with an over-the-air update. Update duly delivered, car duly re-tested and the Consumer Reports frown has turned upside down, with the consumer publication openly recommending the car.