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Mazda Australia has issued yet another recall for the new-generation 2019 model-year 'BP' Mazda 3 small car, this time for faulty rear-view mirror glass in entry-level 'Pure' models. According to the Japanese manufacturer "the interior rear-view mirror glass may detach from the mirror housing" due to a "manufacturing error".

BMW Australia has confirmed the first-ever 8 Series Gran Coupe will land in local showrooms before the end of the year, set to kick off a smidgen under $200,000. Joining the related 8 Series Coupe and Convertible, the Gran Coupe will also be offered with two engines/trim levels, mirroring the two-door line-up, though the starting prices for both models is $3000 less than the equivalent 8 Series Coupe.

Audi Australia is rolling out its next generation of connectivity services, Audi connect plus. The first vehicles to offer connect plus in Australia will be the new A6, as well as the A7, A8 and Q8.

Nissan has registered the Infiniti QX55 name with the US Patent and Trademark Office, as well as the Canadian Trademark Database. The filings were made in June and discovered by Autoguide, and hint at a new model to slot into the brand's range. It's not clear if this model, if it eventuates, will be a North American exclusive or whether it will be sold in other parts of the world.

People often say “don’t forget where you came from”. Although we’re focused on every new car, every last detail here at CarAdvice, we have an extensive back-catalogue of news stories, lifestyle yarns and reviews. Here’s a look at what happened on the week of August 6 in years past What's in a name? Thank you very much, BMW They took their sweet time with it, too Nine years later, it's become a reality Even after a decade, it's achingly beautiful