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Hyundai has once again teamed with Bisimoto Engineering to create the HyperEconiq Ioniq concept for the SEMA show later this month. Combining the "best hypermiling, economy and friction technologies", the HyperEconiq Ioniq features an array of mechanical and cosmetic enhancements to make it one of the coolest eco-friendly cars to date.

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for its A-Class, B-Class and CLA model lines sold between 2015 and 2017 over concerns a faulty starter could pose a fire risk. The German marque says affected vehicles could be fitted with a starter that may become blocked "due to prior damage", which may cause it to become electrically overloaded if multiple and/or extended start attempts are made. In the "worst case scenario", the fault could cause nearby components to ignite and catch fire.

As you may have already seen, we recently had a brand-new Nissan R35 GT-R Nismo come through the garage. We had the car for a week, so, of course, we had to figure out a few interesting things to do with it. We've always wanted to line up every generation of GT-R for a photoshoot, so we started reaching out to local GT-R owners in Queensland. This, it turned out, was easier said than done.

Porsche has launched a new subscription service in the USA, granting members on-demand access to a selection of models from the company's sports and crossover car ranges. Dubbed Porsche Passport, the service is a partnership between Porsche Cars North America and Clutch Technologies, and begins operation in November 2017.

Mazda has confirmed a pair of concept cars for the Tokyo motor show later this month, one likely previewing the next-generation Mazda 3 small car, and the other giving a glimpse of the company's next instalment of its 'Kodo' design language. The company says its theme for the 2017 event is "Celebrate Driving", hinting at the company's plans to continue offering fun-to-drive cars in the wake of the push for autonomous vehicles.