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An electric Mini three-door hatchback will be the brand's first production electric model when manufacturing begins in 2019. The electric Mini be put together at the company's in Oxford, UK, from 2019, although the electric drivetrain will be constructed at BMW's facilities in Dingolfing and Landshut in Germany.

Ford claims its upcoming V8-powered 2018 Ford Mustang GT will belt from zero to 60mph in "less than" four seconds, courtesy of an enhanced launch control system dubbed 'Drag Strip mode'. The updated Mustang was revealed in January, debuting some pretty significant styling tweaks and more than a few mechanical enhancements - including a power boost, although the company hadn't revealed numbers at the time.

The new Mitsubishi Expander seven-seat people mover has been revealed in Indonesia, ahead of its full debut at the Jakarta motor show on August 10. Until then, Mitsubishi will continue to refer to the model as the "next-generation crossover MPV", although media reports out of Asia indicate the new car will be branded as the Expander, at least in Indonesia.

The newly updated 2018 Subaru WRX and 2018 Subaru WRX STI are now on sale in Australia, following the overseas unveiling of American- and Japanese-market models. As expected, both models are rolling into Australia with a significant number of upgrades, moving the twins on neatly since their 2014 Australian launch and 2015 equipment update. A new spec.R model has also been added at the top of the range.

Rolls-Royce has decked out a Ghost Black Badge in UK police livery for the Chichester Police Station Open Day, in support of Sussex Police. Like the Holden/Vauxhall Astra and Ford Focus police cars typically used in the UK, the Rolls-Royce features authentic police lights, a police radio, and Sussex police decals which cover the 'Andalusian White' paint. Inside, black and tan contrast leather and a Black Badge Technical Fibre fascia mean officers are transported in luxurious comfort.