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Hot on the heels of its e-tron quattro reveal, Audi has teased the sporty all-electric concept it plans to show in Los Angeles later this year. The Sport e-tron GT previews a four-door coupe, set to hit production in 2020. It'll be built on the same underpinnings as the Porsche Taycan, and manufactured near Neckarsulm, Germany.

Porsche has officially ended production of its diesel vehicles, instead shifting its focus to e-mobility. Using an official statement published on the company media website, Porsche CEO, Oliver Blume, said the company wasn't "demonising" what is an "important propulsion technology", but admitted it would have a "diesel-free" future.

Hyundai has won three silver International Design Excellence Awards, with the Kona, Nexo and Santa Fe all recognised for their design. The awards, run by the Industrial Design Society of America, recognises quality design across 20 categories – along with automotive and transport, there are awards for technology, innovation and social responsibility.

Renault has launched an all-new generation of its once-benchmark hot hatch, the Megane RS, and along with new styling, it boasts a host of new technology and upgrades designed to send straight to the top of the class.

Lexus Australia has detailed pricing and specifications for the all new ES range, which hits dealerships this month. Priced from $59,888 before on-road costs, the local ES range will only include the ES300h hybrid available in two trim levels – Luxury and Sports Luxury. That's a smidgen under $4000 cheaper than the model it replaces, while also bringing an increased level of standard equipment and space.