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Citroen has revealed the limited-edition C3 JCC+ahead of its public debut at the Paris motor show next month. Just 99 examples of this eye-catching special edition will be built, boasting a unique exterior specification designed in collaboration with French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. The body is finished in Perla Nera black, contrasting with the Aden Red roof, yellow wheel cap surrounds and mirror caps, along with blue Airbump and fog-light surrounds.

The Aston Martin Project 003 hypercar has been confirmed and teased in a newly unveiled sketch. Codenamed Project 003, Aston Martin is counting the new model as its third hypercar after the Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro. Aston Martin says Project 003 will come to market in late 2021, and production of the coupe will be limited to 500 cars. The new hypercar will be built in both left- and right-hand drive, and homologated to be road legal in major world markets.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a second investigation into Tesla, centred around Elon Musk's claims on Twitter funding was secured to take the company private. Two sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have told Bloomberg the DOJ is investigating statements made by Tesla and its CEO.

The Shanghai Automotive Industry Corportation, better known as SAIC – parent of the LDV and MG brands – has opened a new design studio in London, UK. Dubbed 'SAIC Design Advanced London', the new creative hub is the company's second European-based design centre, after MG's Birmingham facility which opened in 2011.

Ford has unveiled facelifted versions of its Transit van line-up, with updated styling inside and out, improved technology and a plug-in-hybrid option. The updates apply to the mid-sized Transit Custom, as well as the larger Transit Two-Tonne. From mid-2019, the Transit Custom will be available with a first-in-class plug-in hybrid electric option.