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The next-generation BMW 1 Series has been spied in the snow, giving us a sneak peak at its production head- and tail-lights. While the daytime-running light signature is hard to see through the bright LED main beam, the tail-lights have a visible LED signature echoing that of the X2 and X3. Compared to the prototype spied in December, though, not much else has changed – other than a new set of alloy wheels, which could also potentially be production-specification.

The 2019 Audi TT S has been snapped in Roadster and Coupe guise, previewing a minor facelift for the little sports car. Up front, you'll notice a revised grille and front bumper, complete with more aggressive detailing around the outboard and bottom air intakes.

The South Australian Government has pledged to cut stamp duty and offer five years free registration for electric vehicle buyers, should it be re-elected in next month's election. EV buyers would still be forced to pay some on-road costs – the Compulsory Third Party insurance premium, for example – but the scheme promises to save buyers of $40,000 electric vehicles a handy $1540 upfront and five instalments of $123 registration fees, for a total $2155 saving.

The V8 Lexus GS F, LC500 and RC F have been recalled this week, over concerns a faulty fuel pump could cause a fuel leak. Lexus says affected vehicles are fitted with two high-pressure fuel pumps, one of which could be susceptible to damage from fuel pressure resonance that occurs "under specific operating conditions".

Volkswagen Australia has today confirmed drive-away pricing for the 2018 Polo, set to start at $17,990 The base 70TSI Trendline is priced from $17,990 drive-away with a manual, identical to the previous list price. It's the same story for the dual-clutch model, priced from $20,490 drive-away.